Wang Hin (Thai: วังหิน, pronounced [wāŋ hǐn]) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Sisaket province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Mueang Sisaket, Phayu, Phrai Bueng, Khukhan, Prang Ku, and Uthumphon Phisai.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 9 March 1987, when the five tambons, Bu Sung, That, Duan Yai, Bo Kaeo, and Si Samran were split off from Mueang Sisaket district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 20 October 1993.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into eight sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 126 villages (mubans). Bu Sung is a sub-district municipality (thesaban tambon) which covers the same-named sub-district and seven tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Bu Sung บุสูง 22 9,676
2. That ธาตุ 16 6,614
3. Duan Yai ดวนใหญ่ 18 7,139
4. Bo Kaeo บ่อแก้ว 19 5,388
5. Si Samran ศรีสำราญ 13 4,088
6. Thung Sawang ทุ่งสว่าง 15 4,440
7. Wang Hin วังหิน 11 4,399
8. Phon Yang โพนยาง 12 5,144

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