Wiang Kaen, Administrative district in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Wiang Kaen district spans 526 square kilometers of northeastern Chiang Rai Province, bordered by the Mekong River and the mountainous Phi Pan Nam Range.
The district emerged from its establishment as a minor administrative division in 1974, incorporating four tambons from Mueang Chiang Rai before achieving full district status in 1979.
The district population includes Thai, Tai Lue, Khamu, Hmong, Mien, Lahu, Akha, and Chinese KMT communities, each maintaining their traditions within the region.
Four sub-districts divide into 41 villages across Wiang Kaen, with Muang Yai serving as the administrative center under the postal code 57310.
The district operates as a strategic gateway between Thailand and Laos, featuring the Chiang Khong-Houei Xai Friendship Bridge that connects both nations.
Location: Chiang Rai
GPS coordinates: 20.11167,100.51333
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:50
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