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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Na Wang District

Na Wang (Thai: นาวัง; IPA: [nāː wāŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Nong Bua Lamphu province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise): Na Klang and Si Bun Rueang of Nong Bua Lamphu Province and Erawan and Na Duang of Loei province.

History

The district was established on 30 April 1994, when five tambons were split off from Na Klang district. It was upgraded to a full district on 11 October 1997.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 51 villages (mubans). Na Lao is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Na Lao and Thep Khiri. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Na Lao นาเหล่า 13 8,778
2. Na Kae นาแก 10 8,139
3. Wang Thong วังทอง 12 8,672
4. Wang Pla Pom วังปลาป้อม 8 6,848
5. Thep Khiri เทพคีรี 8 4,879