Sam Chai district

Sam Chai is a district in the northern part of Kalasin province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Kham Muang, Sahatsakhan, and Nong Kung Si of Kalasin Province and Wang Sam Mo of Udon Thani province.

History

The minor district was created on 1 April 1995, when it was split off from Kham Muang district.
On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts. With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August, the upgrade became official.

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 46 villages. There are no municipal areas, and four tambon administrative organizations.