Wang Yang

Wang Yang is a district (amphoe) of Nakhon Phanom province, northeastern Thailand. Geography Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Pla Pak and Na Kae of Nakhon Phanom Province; Khok Si Suphan and Phon Na Kaeo of Sakon Nakhon province. History The minor district (king amphoe) Wang Yang was established on 1 July 1997, when four tambons were split off from Na Kae 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.