The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 9 March 1987, when the five tambons, Bu Sung, That, Duan Yai, Bo Kaeo, and Si Samran were split off from Mueang Sisaket district.
On March 9, 1987, a new minor district (king amphoe) was created by separating the five tambons: Bu Sung, That, Duan Yai, Bo Kaeo, and Si Samran from Mueang Sisaket district.