Huai Mek District

Huai Mek (, ) is a district ("amphoe") in the western part of Kalasin Province, northeastern Thailand.
Geography.
Neighboring districts are (from the northeast clockwise): Nong Kung Si and Yang Talat of Kalasin Province; Chuen Chom of Maha Sarakham Province; and Kranuan of Khon Kaen Province.
History.
The minor district ("king amphoe") was created on 1 November 1970, when the three "tambons", Huai Mek, Kut Don, and Bueng Na Riang were split off from Yang Talat District. It was upgraded to a full district on 12 April 1977.
Administration.
The district is divided into nine sub-districts ("tambons"), which are further subdivided into 81 villages ("mubans"). There are two townships ("thesaban tambons"): Huai Mek and Kham Yai each cover parts of the same-named "tambon". There are a further nine tambon administrative organizations (TAO).