Wiang Kao District
Amphoe Wiang Kao ( Thai: อำเภอ เวียง เก่า ) is a district ( Amphoe - administrative district ) in the province of Khon Kaen. The Khon Kaen Province is located in the northeast region of Thailand, the so-called Isaan.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise): Amphoe Nong Na Kham which, Phu Wiang, Si Chum Phae and Chompoo. All Amphoe located in the province of Khon Kaen.
History
Wiang Kao on May 1, 2006, initially as a sub-district ( King Amphoe ) was established by three Tambon Phu Wiang Amphoe were separated from.
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.
Attractions
Administrative units
Amphoe Wiang Kao ( tambon) divided into three communities, which in turn in 36 village communities ( Muban ) are divided.
There are also three administrative organizations ( " Tambon Administrative Organizations" - TAO, Thai: องค์การ บริหาร ส่วน ตำบล ).