Wapi Pathum district

Wapi Pathum is a district of Maha Sarakham province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighbouring districts are : Na Dun, Na Chueak, Borabue, Mueang Maha Sarakham, and Kae Dam of Maha Sarakham Province; Si Somdet, Chaturaphak Phiman, Kaset Wisai, and Pathum Rat of Roi Et province.

History

The district dates back to Mueang Wapi Pathum, which was converted into a district around 1900.

Administration

The district is divided into 15 sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 240 villages. Nong Saeng is a sub-district municipality which covers parts of tambon Nong Saeng. There are a further 15 tambon administrative organizations.