Bueng Kan is the 77th province (Changwat) of Thailand, established by the Act Establishing Changwat Bueng Kan in year 2011 which entered into force on and from March 23, 2011. The province, consisting of the districts partitioned off Nong Khai Province, is situated in the northeastern region of the country, called "Isan". It is named after its central district, Mueang Bueng Kan.
The Province is located in the northeastern corner of Thailand. It borders from the south clockwise Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani and Nong Khai Province. To the north and east it borders Laos, with the Mekong river forming the natural boundary. In Bung Khla district is the Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary, protecting a forest-covered hill area close to the Mekong river.
