[html]<p><strong>Pak Khat</strong> (Thai: <span xml:lang="th" lang="th">ปากคาด</span>) is a district (Amphoe) in the eastern part of Nong Khai Province, northeastern Thailand.</p>
<h2><span id="Geography">Geography</span></h2>
<p>Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Bueng Kan, So Phisai, and Rattanawapi of Nong Khai Province. To the northwest across the Mekong river is the Laotian province Bolikhamxai.</p>
<h2><span id="History">History</span></h2>
<p>The minor district (<em>King Amphoe</em>) was established on October 1 1978, when it was split off from Phon Phisai district. It was upgraded on March 20 1986.</p>
<h2><span id="Administration">Administration</span></h2>
<p>The district is subdivided into six subdistricts (<em>tambon</em>), which are further subdivided into 64 villages (<em>muban</em>). The township (<em>thesaban tambon</em>) Pak Khat covers parts of the <em>tambon</em> Pak Khat and Non Sila. There are further six Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).</p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>No.</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Thai name</th>
<th>Villages</th>
<th>Inh.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.</td>
<td>Pak Khat</td>
<td>ปากคาด</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>7,910</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2.</td>
<td>Nong Yong</td>
<td>หนองยอง</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>6,340</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3.</td>
<td>Na Kang</td>
<td>นากั้ง</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>3,973</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4.</td>
<td>Non Sila</td>
<td>โนนศิลา</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>5,689</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5.</td>
<td>Som Sanuk</td>
<td>สมสนุก</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>5,412</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6.</td>
<td>Na Dong</td>
<td>นาดง</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>3,710</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Things to see in Amphur Pak Khat</h3>
<p><strong>Wat Sawang Arom or Wat Tham Si Thon (วัดสว่างอารมณ์ หรือ วัดถ้ำศรีธน)</strong> is located on the rocky ground of a hill. It is shady with trees and a small stream flows through it. The Ubosot (ordination hall) stands on a giant boulder. Down below, a reclining Buddha image is housed for the people to pay homage to. From here, a view of Laos can be seen in the distance. </p>
<p><em>To get there</em> From the town of Nong Khai, drive along Highway 212 to Amphoe Pak Khat. Follow a road sign to turn right and go on for another 500 m. </p>
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