Sawang Wirawong District

Amphoe Sawang Wirawong ( Thai: อำเภอ สว่าง วีร วงศ์ ) is a district ( Amphoe - administrative district ) in the province of Ubon Ratchathani. The Ubon Ratchathani Province is located in the northeastern region of Thailand, the so-called Isaan.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise): Amphoe Don Mot Daeng which, Tan Sum, Phibun Mangsahan, Na Yia, Warin Chamrap and Mueang Ubon Ratchathani.

History

On April 1, 1995 Sawang Wirawong first as a sub-district ( King Amphoe ) was established by being separated from Amphoe Warin Chamrap.

On 15 May 2007, the Thai government had decided that all 81 King Amphoe to rise in the simple Amphoe status to unify the administration. With the publication in the Royal Gazette " Issue 124 chapter 46" of 24 August 2007, this decision officially entered into force.

Administrative units

Amphoe Sawang Wirawong is ( tambon) divided into four municipalities, which in turn in 53 village communities ( Muban ) are divided.

There are also four administrative organizations ( " Tambon Administrative Organizations" - TAO, Thai: องค์การ บริหาร ส่วน ตำบล ).