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Sangkhom (Thai: สังคม, pronounced [sǎŋ.kʰōm]) is the westernmost district (amphoe) of Nong Khai province, northeastern Thailand.

Sangkhom
สังคม
District
Sunrise over the Mekong River
District location in Nong Khai province
Coordinates: 18°3′51″N 102°16′24″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceNong Khai
SeatKaeng Kai
Area
  Total449.7 km2 (173.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total22,998
  Density51.1/km2 (132/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code43160
Geocode4308

Geography


Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise): 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 (king amphoe) on 1 March 1966,[1] and upgraded to a full district on 16 November 1971.[2] 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 (tambons), which are further subdivided into 36 villages (mubans). Sangkhom is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Sangkhom and Kaeng Kai. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Kaeng Kaiแก้งไก่64,304
2.Pha Tangผาตั้ง75,724
3.Ban Muangบ้านม่วง73,030
4.Na Ngioนางิ้ว96,094
5.Sangkhomสังคม73,846

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[de] Amphoe Sangkhom

Amphoe Sangkhom (Thai: อำเภอ สังคม) ist ein Landkreis (Amphoe – Verwaltungs-Distrikt) im Westen der Provinz Nong Khai. Die Provinz Nong Khai liegt im Norden der Nordostregion von Thailand, dem so genannten Isan.
- [en] Sangkhom district



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