Bueng Kan (Thai: บึงกาฬ; pronounced [bɯ̄ŋ kāːn]), also spelled Bung Kan,[3] is the 76th province (Changwat) of Thailand, established by the Act Establishing Changwat Bueng Kan, BE 2554 (2011) which entered into force on and from March 23, 2011.[4] The province, consisting of the districts (Amphoe) partitioned off Nong Khai Province, is situated in the northeastern region of the country, called "Isan" (Thai: อีสาน). It is named after its central district, Mueang Bueng Kan.