Ban Bueng (, ) is a district (amphoe) of Chonburi province, Thailand.
Geography The district is in the center of Chonburi Province in the Khao Khiao Massif area.
Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise) Phan Thong, Phanat Nikhom, Bo Thong, Nong Yai, Si Racha and Mueang Chonburi.
History The district was created in 1921 as a minor district (king amphoe). 1938 it was elevated to full district status.
Administration The district is divided into eight sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 52 villages (mubans). Ban Bueng itself has town (thesaban mueang) status and covers parts of tambon Ban Bueng. Nong Phai Kaeo and Khlong Kio each have township (thesaban tambon) status, both townships covering parts of the same-named tambon. No. Name Thai name Villages Pop. 1.Ban Buengบ้านบึง523,5092.Khlong Kioคลองกิ่ว918,9553.Map Phaiมาบไผ่64,9144.Nong Samsakหนองซ้ำซาก45,3865.Nong Bon Daengหนองบอนแดง65,5666.Nong Chakหนองชาก59,4087.Nong Irunหนองอิรุณ1216,2178.Nong Phai Kaeoหนองไผ่แก้ว59,446
Notable people
Tanin Manoonsilp: Model and actor. Ratthapark Wilairot: Motorcycle road racer. Udom Taepanich: Comedian, Artist and Writer.
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