Huai Phueng (Thai: ห้วยผึ้ง, pronounced [hûaj pʰɯ̂ŋ]; Northeastern Thai: ห้วยเผิ้ง, pronounced [hùaj pʰɤ̀ŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the eastern part of Kalasin province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise): Na Khu, Kuchinarai, Na Mon, and Somdet of Kalasin Province, and Phu Phan of Sakon Nakhon province.

History

On 5 May 1981 the minor district (king amphoe) Huai Phueng was created by splitting off the three tambons Nikhom Huai Phueng, Kham Bong, and Khai Nun from Khao Wong district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 21 May 1990.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 52 villages (mubans). Huai Phueng is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Nikhom Huai Phueng. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Kham Bong คำบง 15 10,367
2. Khai Nun ไค้นุ่น 13 6,444
3. Nikhom Huai Phueng นิคมห้วยผึ้ง 16 9,070
4. Nong I But หนองอีบุตร 8 4,462

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