Ban Lueam District

Ban Lueam (, ) is a district ("amphoe") in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand.
Etymology.
The name "Lueam" comes from the Ma Lueam tree ("Canarium subulatum" Guill.). In the past, a big tree of this kind was the landmark of the village.
History.
"Tambon" Ban Lueam, Wang Pho, and Khok Krabueang were separated from Khong District to create a minor district ("king amphoe") on 18 October 1976. It was upgraded to a full district on 1 January 1988.
Geography.
Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise): Kaeng Sanam Nang, Bua Yai, and Khong of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and Noen Sa-nga and Mueang Chaiyaphum of Chaiyaphum Province.
Administration.
The district is divided into four sub-districts ("tambons"), which are further subdivided into 39 villages ("mubans"). Ban Lueam is also a sub-district municipality ("thesaban tambon") covering parts of "tambons" Ban Lueam and Wang Pho. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).