Na Chueak District


Na Chueak District is a district in the south of Maha Sarakham Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Kut Rang, Borabue, Wapi Pathum, Na Dun, and Yang Sisurat of Maha Sarakham Province; Na Pho of Buriram Province; and Nong Song Hong and Pueai Noi of Khon Kaen Province.

History

The area was made a minor district on 19 July 1960 by splitting it off from Borabue District. It was upgraded to a full district in 1963.

Administration

The district is divided into 10 sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 146 villages. Na Chueak is a sub-district municipality which covers parts of tambons Na Chueak and Khwao Rai. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations.