It was a first class city in the Rattanakosin Kingdom and reported directly to Bangkok. During the Thesaphiban reforms at the beginning of the 20th century it became subordinate to Ubon Ratchathani.
During the early 20th century, this city was a first-class municipality within the Rattanakosin Kingdom and directly under the control of Bangkok. However, following Thesaphiban reforms, it came under the jurisdiction of Ubon Ratchathani.