Country Thailand Postal code 40210 Province Khon Kaen Province | Time zone THA (UTC+7) Area 673.8 km² Geocode 4004 | |
Nong Ruea (Thai: หนองเรือ, [nɔ̌ːŋ rɯ̄a̯]) is a district (Amphoe) of Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand.
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Map of Nong Ruea District, Khon Kaen, Thailand
History
The minor district (King Amphoe) Nong Ruea was established in 1959 by splitting it from Mueang Khon Kaen district. On January 31, 1963 it was upgraded to a full district.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise) Chum Phae, Phu Wiang, Ubolratana, Ban Fang and Mancha Khiri of Khon Kaen Province, and Ban Thaen of Chaiyaphum Province.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 10 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 149 villages (muban). There are three townships (thesaban tambon) - Nong Ruea covers parts of tambon Nong Ruea, Nong Kae parts of tambon Kut Kwang and Non Sa-at, and Dom Mong parts of Bang Kong and Chorakhe. There are further 10 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
Economy
Two major factories exist within the Nong Reua district, these being the Mitr Phu Viang sugar refinery, and the Khon Kaen Fishing Net Co. Ltd factory.
In addition, a Tesco Lotus centre, numerous Banks and Car Dealerships also service the district.
Many local family businesses operate, however many locals - especially younger generations, leave the area for further education and employment opportunities in Khon Kaen, or Bangkok.