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Amphoe Kaset Wisai

Kaset Wisai
เกษตรวิสัย
Amphoe
Amphoe location in Roi Et Province
Amphoe location in Roi Et Province
Coordinates: 15°39′22″N 103°34′48″E / 15.65611°N 103.58000°E / 15.65611; 103.58000Coordinates: 15°39′22″N 103°34′48″E / 15.65611°N 103.58000°E / 15.65611; 103.58000
Country Thailand
Province Roi Et
Seat Kaset Wisai
Area
 • Total 580.1 km2 (224.0 sq mi)
Population (2005)
 • Total 99,024
 • Density 170.7/km2 (442/sq mi)
Time zone ICT (UTC+7)
Postal code 45150
Geocode 4502

Kaset Wisai (Thai: เกษตรวิสัย) is a district (amphoe) in southwestern Roi Et Province, Thailand.

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Chaturaphak Phiman, Mueang Suang, Suwannaphum of Roi Et Province, Phayakkhaphum Phisai of Maha Sarakham Province, Pathum Rat of Roi Et Province again and Wapi Pathum of Maha Sarakham Province.

Originally named Nong Waeng, it was renamed Kaset Wisai in 1939.

The district is divided into 13 sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 175 villages (muban). There are two townships (thesaban tambon): Kaset Wisai and Ku Ka Sing. Each covers parts of the same-named tambon. There are a further 13 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).


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