Nong Song Hong District


Nong Song Hong is a district in the southern part of Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Phon, Non Sila, Ban Phai. and Pueai Noi of Khon Kaen Province; Na Chueak of Maha Sarakham Province; Na Pho, Phutthaisong and Ban Mai Chaiyaphot of Buriram Province; and Prathai of Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

History

The minor district was created on 1 January 1962, when the four tambons: Takua Pa, Nong Mek, Non That, and Khuemchat were split off from Phon District. It was upgraded to a full district on 16 July 1963.

Administration

The district is divided into 12 subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 135 villages. Nong Song Hong is a township which covers parts of tambon Nong Song Hong. There are a further 12 tambon administrative organizations.