Wisit

Wisit (วิศิษฐ์) is a subdistrict (tambon) in Mueang Bueng Kan district, in Bueng Kan province, Isan (northeastern Thailand). As of 2022, it had a population of 10,278 people and has jurisdiction over thirteen villages. It lies on Highway 212 and the Mekong River and borders with Laos, west of Bueng Kan subdistrict and east of Khai Si 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, dated 5 August 2020 and effective on the same date.

Geography
Generally, plains interspersed with undulating, uneven slopes.

Central government
The administration of Wisit subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 42,708 rai ~ 68.33 sqkm and consists of thirteen administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 10,278 people.

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