Fao Rai district
Fao Rai (Thai: เฝ้าไร่, pronounced [fâw râj]; Northeastern Thai: เฝ้าไฮ่, pronounced [fàw hāj]) is a district (amphoe) of Nong Khai province, northeastern Thailand. GeographyNeighboring districts are (from the west clockwise): Phon Phisai and Rattanawapi of Nong Khai Province; So Phisai of Bueng Kan province; Ban Muang of Sakon Nakhon province; and Ban Dung of Udon Thani province. HistoryThe minor district (king amphoe) was split off from Phon Phisai District on 1 April 1995.[1] On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts.[2] With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August the upgrade became official.[3] AdministrationThe district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 69 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas. There are five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
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