History
In 1917, the district was renamed to Lumphuk after its central subdistrict. In 1953 it was named back to its original name Kham Khuean Kaeo.
When Yasothon was separated from Ubon Ratchathani, Kham Khuean Kaeo was one of the districts which was relocated to the new province.
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