Wang Yang (Thai: วังยาง, pronounced [wāŋ jāːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Nakhon Phanom province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Pla Pak and Na Kae of Nakhon Phanom Province; Khok Si Suphan and Phon Na Kaeo of Sakon Nakhon province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) Wang Yang was established on 1 July 1997, when four tambons were split off from Na Kae district.[1]

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

Administration

Central administration

Wang Yang is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 27 administrative villages (mubans).

No. Name Thai Villages Pop.[4]
1. Wang Yang วังยาง 9 4,846
2. Khok Si โคกสี 7 3,244
3. Yot Chat ยอดชาด 7 5,024
4. Nong Pho หนองโพธิ์ 4 2,073

Local administration

There are three sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:

  • Wang Yang (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลวังยาง) consisting of sub-districts Wang Yang and Nong Pho.
  • Khok Si (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลโคกสี) consisting of sub-district Khok Si.
  • Yot Chat (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลยอดชาด) consisting of sub-district Yot Chat.

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