Prachaksinlapakhom district
# Prachaksinlapakhom district

Prachaksinlapakhom (Thai: ประจักษ์ศิลปาคม) is a district (amphoe) in central Udon Thani province, northeastern Thailand.

## Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Nong Han, Ku Kaeo, Kumphawapi, and Mueang Udon Thani.

## History

The minor district (king amphoe) was established on 1 June 1997 by splitting it from Kumphawapi district. The creation became effective on 1 July 1997.

On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts. With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August, the upgrade became official.

## Administration

### Central administration

Prachaksinlapakhom is divided into three sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 41 administrative villages (mubans).

| No. | Name | Thai | Villages | Pop. |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 01. | Na Muang | นาม่วง | 14 | 10,448 |
| 02. | Huai Sam Phat | ห้วยสามพาด | 13 | 07,000 |
| 03. | Um Chan | อุ่มจาน | 14 | 07,884 |

### Local administration

There are three sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:

* Na Muang (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลนาม่วง) consisting of sub-district Na Muang.
* Huai Sam Phat (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลห้วยสามพาด) consisting of sub-district Huai Sam Phat.
* Um Chan (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลอุ่มจาน) consisting of sub-district Um Chan.

## Economy

Huai Sam Phat and Na Muang Sub-districts are among five Udon Thani sub-districts to harbour mining operations of the Udon North potash mine, although the mine has met with local resistance.

