Ho Kham, Bueng Kan
Ho Kham (Thai: หอคำ) is a subdistrict (tambon) in Mueang Bueng Kan district, in Bueng Kan province, Isan (northeastern Thailand). As of 2022, it had a population of 7,265 people and has jurisdiction over 14 villages.[1] It lies on Highway 212 and the Mekong River and border with Laos, west of Khai Si and Bueng Kan subdistricts. HistoryThe subdistrict was created in 1975, when eight administrative villages were split from Non Sawang subdistrict (then still named Nong Kheng) to form the new subdistrict.[2] GeographyThe topography of Ho Kham subdistrict is a lowland area with important natural wetlands, suitable for agriculture.[3] AdministrationCentral governmentThe administration of Ho Kham subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 25,033 rai ~ 40.05 square kilometres (15.46 sq mi) and consists of fourteen administrative villages (muban).[4]
Local governmentHo Kham subdistrict municipality (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลหอคำ, romanized: thetsaban tambon Ho Kham) covers the whole Ho Kham subdistrict. TempleHo Kham subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[5]
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