Sangkhom district

Sangkhom is the westernmost district of Nong Khai province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Si Chiang Mai and Pho Tak of Nong Khai Province; Na Yung of Udon Thani province; and Pak Chom of Loei province. To the north across the Mekong River is the Lao province Vientiane Prefecture.

History

Originally the area was a tambon of Tha Bo district, which became part of the newly established Si Chiang Mai district on 4 August 1958. It was established as a minor district on 1 March 1966, and upgraded to a full district on 16 November 1971. From 14 November 1975 to 14 November 1978 the district was under military administration as part of a military operation.

Symbols

The district slogan is "Naga Fireball Festival; famous dried bananas; golden beaches".

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 36 villages. Sangkhom is a township which covers parts of tambons Sangkhom and Kaeng Kai. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.