Rattanawapi () is a district (amphoe) of Nong Khai province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography Rattanawapi is bordered by the following districts: Pak Khat and So Phisai of Bueng Kan province; Fao Rai and Phon Phisai of Nong Khai Province; and Bolikhamxai Province of Laos.

History The minor district (king amphoe) was split off from Phon Phisai district on 1 April 1995.

On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts. On 24 August the upgrade became official.

Administration The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 61 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas. There are five tambon administrative organizations (TAO). No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.1.Rattanawapiรัตนวาปี127,6992.Na Thap Haiนาทับไฮ108,2193.Ban Tonบ้านต้อน93,7754.Phra Bat Na Singพระบาทนาสิงห์1711,0445.Phon Phaengโพนแพง136,183

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External links amphoe.com