Rattanawapi district

Rattanawapi is a district of Nong Khai province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Rattanawapi is bordered by the following districts: 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 was split off from Phon Phisai district on 1 April 1995.
On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts. On 24 August the upgrade became official.

Administration

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