Khao Wong District

Khao Wong (, ) is a district ("amphoe") in the eastern part of Kalasin Province, northeastern Thailand.
Geography.
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Kuchinarai and Na Khu of Kalasin Province, Dong Luang and Khamcha-i of Mukdahan Province.
History.
The minor district ("king amphoe") was created on 1 June 1969, when the five "tambons" Khum Kao, Song Plueai, Na Khu, Phu Laen Chang, and Nong Phue were split off from Kuchinarai District. It was upgraded to a full district on 1 April 1974.
Administration.
The district is divided into six subdistricts ("tambons"), which are further subdivided into 59 villages ("mubans"). Kut Sim is a township ("thesaban tambon") which covers parts of "tambons" Khum Kao, Kut Sim Khum Mai, and "tambon" Kut Pla Khao. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).