Rattanawapi (Thai: รัตนวาปี) is a district (amphoe) of Nong Khai province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise): Pak Khat and So Phisai of Bueng Kan province; Fao Rai and Phon Phisai of Nong Khai Province; and Bolikhamxai Province of Laos.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was split off from Phon Phisai district on 1 April 1995.[1]

On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] On 24 August the upgrade became official.[3]

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 61 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas. There are five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Rattanawapi รัตนวาปี 12 7,699
2. Na Thap Hai นาทับไฮ 10 8,219
3. Ban Ton บ้านต้อน 9 3,775
4. Phra Bat Na Sing พระบาทนาสิงห์ 17 11,044
5. Phon Phaeng โพนแพง 13 6,183

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