Prakhon Chai (, ; , ) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand. The district lies approximately 50 km south of Buriram City.
Geography 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 The district was renamed from Talung (ตะลุง) to Prakhon Chai in 1939.
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.
Motto 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 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 Chaiประโคนชัย3018,1272.Salaeng Thonแสลงโทน75,8873.Ban Saiบ้านไทร129,4735.Lawiaละเวี้ย139,7896.Chorakhe Makจรเข้มาก1811,5197.Pang Kuปังกู149,9388.Khok Yangโคกย่าง94,37110.Khok Maโคกม้า107,22613.Phaisanไพศาล1611,57514.Tako Taphiตะโกตาพิ117,04715.Khao Khokเขาคอก159,79716.Nong Bonหนองบอน117,77818.Khok Makhamโคกมะขาม74,18219.Khok Tumโคกตูม105,72820.Prathat Buประทัดบุ84,08221.Si Liamสี่เหลี่ยม85,622 Missing numbers are tambons which now form Phlapphla Chai District.
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External links amphoe.com