Kuchinarai District

Kuchinarai (, ) is a district ("amphoe") in the eastern part of Kalasin Province, northeastern Thailand.
Geography.
Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise): Don Chan, Na Mon, Huai Phueng, Na Khu, and Khao Wong of Kalasin Province; Khamcha-i and Nong Sung of Mukdahan Province; Moei Wadi, Phon Thong, and Pho Chai of Roi Et Province.
Economy.
A traditional sugarcane product that used to be common in Thailand is now made only in this district, and specifically, in Lao Hai Ngam Subdistrict. It is called 'sugarcane cake' (; ) or 'sugar cake' (; ). It is made from indigenous cane grown for more than eight months. Rice farmers produce it as a secondary money-earner. The sugar cakes are made only in February and are quickly bought up and disappear from the market until the following year.
Administration.
The district is divided into 12 sub-districts ("tambons"), which are further subdivided into 142 villages ("mubans"). There are two sub-district municipalities ("thesaban tambon"): Bua Khao and Kut Wa, each covering parts of the same-named "tambon". There are a further 12 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).