Bueng Kan subdistrict

Bueng Kan (บึงกาฬ) is a subdistrict (tambon) in Mueang Bueng Kan district, in Bueng Kan province, Isan (northeastern Thailand). As of 2022, it had a population of 9,825 people and has jurisdiction over eleven villages. It lies on Highway 212 and the Mekong River and borders with Laos, west of Khok Kong subdistrict and east of Wisit subdistrict.

History
On 25 March 2020, the Ministry of Interior announce to dissolve Wisit subdistrict municipality and Bueng Kan subdistrict administrative organization (SAO) and combine the two with Bueng Kan subdistrict municipality. Also upgrade the status of the latter to Bueng Kan town municipality. Published in Royal Gazette, volume 137, special section 179 Ngor, date 5 August 2020 and effective on the same date.

Geography
Most of the area is lowland. The Mekong River flows north of the subdistrict with watersources, that are important to agriculture and fisheries, such as Nong Bueng Kan, Nong Fang Daeng and Huai Kan Ya.

Central government
The administration of Bueng Kan subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 16,786 rai ~ 26.86 sqkm and consists of eleven administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 9,825 people.

Temples
Bueng Kan subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents: