Huai Phueng District


Huai Phueng is a district in the eastern part of Kalasin Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Na Khu, Kuchinarai, Na Mon, and Somdet of Kalasin Province, and Phu Phan of Sakon Nakhon Province.

History

On 5 May 1981 the minor district Huai Phueng was created by splitting off the three tambons Nikhom Huai Phueng, Kham Bong, and Khai Nun from Khao Wong District. It was upgraded to a full district on 21 May 1990.

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 52 villages. Huai Phueng is a township which covers parts of tambon Nikhom Huai Phueng. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations.