Wang Hin District

Amphoe Wang Hin ( in Thai อำเภอ วัง หิน ) is a district ( Amphoe - administrative district ) in the province of Si Saket. The Si Saket province is located in the northeast region of Thailand, the so-called Isaan.

Geography

Amphoe Wang Hin borders the following districts (from north clockwise): Amphoe Mueang to the Sisaket, Phayu, Phrai Bueng, Khukhan, Prang Ku and Uthumphon Phisai. All Amphoe located in the province of Si Saket.

The largest highway in the county is the National Road 220 which connects the district capital to the center of the province, Si Saket.

History

Wang Hin was on 9 March 1987 first as a small district ( King Amphoe ) was established by the five Tambon Bu Sung, indeed, Duan Yai, Bo Kaeo and Si Samran were separated from Amphoe Mueang Si Saket. On 20 October 1993 he was promoted to Amphoe.

Attractions

• Prang Kua - a ruined Khmer temple, the symbol of the province, is located on the National Road 220

Management

Amphoe Wang Hin is in eight communities ( tambon) divided, which in turn in 126 villages ( Muban ) are divided.

There is a small town ( thesaban tambon) in the district:

• Bu Sung ( Thai: เทศบาล ตำบล บุ สูง ), consisting of the entire Tambon Bu Sung.

In addition, there are eight " Tambon Administrative Organizations" (TAO, องค์การ บริหาร ส่วน ตำบล - administrative organizations) in the district.