History
Loeng Nok Tha was established as a minor district (King Amphoe), under jurisdiction of Amnat Charoen district in Ubon Ratchathani Province on September 1, 1937. It then consisted of the three tambon Kut Chiang Mi, Bung Kha and Som Pho.
On November 1, 1947, Loeng Nok Tha was elevated to district (amphoe) status in Ubon Ratchathani Province. When Yasothon was established as a province in 1972, Loeng Nok Tha was one of 6 districts reassigned to the new province.
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