Huai Rat District


Huai Rat is a district of Buriram Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Krasang, Mueang Buriram, Ban Dan and Satuek of Buriram Province.

History

The minor district Huai Rat was created on 1 April 1990, when the five tambons: Huai Rat, Sam Waeng, Ta Sao, Ban Tako, and Sanuan were split off from Mueang Buriram District. It was upgraded to a full district on 8 September 1995.

Administration

The district is divided into eight districts, which are further subdivided into 85 villages. Huai Rat is a township which covers parts of tambon Huai Rat and tambon Huai Racha. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations.