Prakhon Chai district
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Prakhon Chai ประโคนชัย | |
|---|---|
 Amphoe location in Buriram province | |
| Coordinates: 14°36′24″N 103°7′18″E / 14.60667°N 103.12167°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Buriram |
| Seat | Prakhon Chai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 890.121 km2 (343.678 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 132,141 |
| • Density | 147.3/km2 (382/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 31140 |
| Geocode | 3107 |
Prakhon Chai (Thai: ประโคนชัย, pronounced [prā.kʰōːn t͡ɕʰāj]) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand. The district lies approximately 50 km south of Buriram City.
Geography
[edit]Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise) Ban Kruat, Lahan Sai, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nang Rong, Mueang Buriram, Phlapphla Chai of Buriram Province and Prasat of Surin province.
History
[edit]The district was renamed from Talung (ตะลุง) to Prakhon Chai in 1939.[1]
In 1964, artwork depicting Buddhist figures, including Avalokitesvara, was discovered in Prakhon Chai. Originating from the pre-Angkor period, these figures reflect traditional Indian styles, as passed down through the Cambodian tradition of the Chenla Kingdom.[2]
Motto
[edit]The Prakhon Chai District's Motto is "The Best of culture, Prasat Muang Tam, Jasmine rice, shrimp ferment, The Bird park and People are kind."
Administration
[edit]The district is divided into 16 sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 199 villages (muban). Prakhon Chai is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Prakhon Chai. There are also 16 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai | Villages | Pop. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Prakhon Chai | ประโคนชัย | 30 | 18,127 | |
| 2. | Salaeng Thon | แสลงโทน | 7 | 5,887 | |
| 3. | Ban Sai | บ้านไทร | 12 | 9,473 | |
| 5. | Lawia | ละเวี้ย | 13 | 9,789 | |
| 6. | Chorakhe Mak | จรเข้มาก | 18 | 11,519 | |
| 7. | Pang Ku | ปังกู | 14 | 9,938 | |
| 8. | Khok Yang | โคกย่าง | 9 | 4,371 | |
| 10. | Khok Ma | โคกม้า | 10 | 7,226 | |
| 13. | Phaisan | ไพศาล | 16 | 11,575 | |
| 14. | Tako Taphi | ตะโกตาพิ | 11 | 7,047 | |
| 15. | Khao Khok | เขาคอก | 15 | 9,797 | |
| 16. | Nong Bon | หนองบอน | 11 | 7,778 | |
| 18. | Khok Makham | โคกมะขาม | 7 | 4,182 | |
| 19. | Khok Tum | โคกตูม | 10 | 5,728 | |
| 20. | Prathat Bu | ประทัดบุ | 8 | 4,082 | |
| 21. | Si Liam | สี่เหลี่ยม | 8 | 5,622 |
Missing numbers are tambons which now form Phlapphla Chai District.
References
[edit]- ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนนามอำเภอ กิ่งอำเภอ และตำบลบางแห่ง พุทธศักราช ๒๔๘๒ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 56 (ก): 354–364. April 17, 1939. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2009.
- ^ Birmingham Museum of Art (2010). Birmingham Museum of Art: guide to the collection. [Birmingham, Ala]: Birmingham Museum of Art. p. 74. ISBN 978-1-904832-77-5.
External links
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