Administrative levelProvince
Districts8
Area4,305.8 km²
Time zoneICT (UTC+7)
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Bueng Kan DistrictDistrict
Bueng Kan District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
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Bueng Khong Long District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
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Bung Khla District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
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Pak Khat District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
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Phon Charoen District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
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Seka District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Bueng Kan Province, Thailand.
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How Bueng Kan is organised
Northeastern Thailand Bueng Kan Districts
Bueng Kan Province is divided into eight districts, 53 subdistricts and 617 villages as at 31 December 2024. Its district nodes are Bueng Kan, Bueng Khong Long, Bung Khla, Pak Khat, Phon Charoen, Seka, Si Wilai and So Phisai.
8districts 4,305.8 km²total area 418,733population, 2024
Understand Bueng Kan
Bueng Kan lies along the Mekong River in northeastern Thailand, facing Laos and combining riverside communities with forested hills, wetlands and sandstone landscapes. The province covers 4,305.75 square kilometres and is divided into eight districts; Bueng Kan District is the main base for provincial services and Mekong-side travel.
The province appeals to travellers seeking nature, scenery and quieter Isan journeys. Tourism Authority of Thailand highlights Phu Tok, Wat Sawang Arom, Phu Langka and Nong Kut Thing, alongside mountain and waterfall landscapes. Conditions at elevated and forest sites can change with weather, so check current access before setting out.
Bueng Kan's geography rewards a district-based itinerary. Mekong viewpoints and town services are concentrated along the eastern side, while inland districts provide access to lakes, forests and upland attractions. Long road distances between stops make route planning important, especially for a short visit.
Travel to and within the province is primarily by road. There is no assumption that public transport reaches every nature site, so confirm current bus connections and arrange a driver or suitable vehicle for remote trailheads. Start early for outdoor visits and avoid compressing widely separated districts into one day.
Place typeProvince Located inNortheastern Thailand Population418,733 Time zoneICT (UTC+7)
Bueng Kan at a glance
- Official name
- Bueng Kan Province
- Thai name
- บึงกาฬ
- Region
- Northeastern Thailand
- Population
- 418,733 (2024)
- Area
- 4,305.8 km²
- Type
- Province
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Before you go
Best time: November to February generally offers cooler, drier touring conditions; the rainy season is greener and can improve waterfall flow, but access and trail conditions should be checked.
Language: Thai
Currency: Thai baht (THB)
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- 20 September 2026
- Content owner
- Thailand Navigator Editorial Team
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