Phrai Bueng (Thai: ไพรบึง, pronounced [pʰrāj bɯ̄ŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Sisaket province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Phayu, Si Rattana, Khun Han, Khukhan, and Wang Hin.

History

The area of the district was originally part of Khukhan district. On 1 October 1969 tambons Phrai Bueng, Samrong Phlan, Din Daeng, and Prasat Yoe were split off and formed the new minor district (king amphoe) Phrai Bueng.[1] On 22 August 1975 it was upgraded to a full district.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 81 villages (mubans). Phrai Bueng is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Phrai Bueng and Samrong Phlan. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Phrai Bueng ไพรบึง 21 16,121
2. Din Daeng ดินแดง 9 5,108
3. Prasat Yoe ปราสาทเยอ 11 4,872
4. Samrong Phlan สำโรงพลัน 17 11,448
5. Suk Sawat สุขสวัสดิ์ 12 5,634
6. Non Pun โนนปูน 11 4,393

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