Bung Khla district


Bung Khla is a district of Bueng Kan province, northeastern Thailand.

History

The minor district was split off from Bueng Kan district on 1 April 1991. It was upgraded to a full district on 5 December 1996.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Bueng Khong Long, Seka, and Mueang Bueng Kan of Bueng Kan Province. To the east across the Mekong river is the Laotian province Bolikhamxai.
The Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary is in the district.

Administration

The district is divided into three sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 25 villages. There are no municipal areas, and three tambon administrative organizations.

Economy

The district's location on a bank of the Mekong has made it a prime agricultural area. Tomatoes, in particular, are one of the more profitable crops.