Si Wilai District


Si Wilai is a district in the eastern part of Bueng Kan Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Mueang Bueng Kan, Seka, and Phon Charoen. Phu Thok, the emblematic mountain of the province, is in this district.

History

The minor district Si Wilai was established on 1 January 1988, when four tambons, Si Wilai, Chumphu Phon, Na Saeng, and Na Sabaeng were split off from Bueng Kan District. It was upgraded to a full district on 4 July 1994.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 50 villages. The sub-district municipality Si Wilai covers the whole tambon Si Wilai. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations.