Country Thailand
+ Time zone THA (UTC+7) Geocode 3007 Population 81,632 (2015) | Seat Chok Chai Postal code 30190 Area 503.9 km² | |
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Province Nakhon Ratchasima Province | ||
Chok Chai (Thai: โชคชัย) is a district (Amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand.
Contents
- Map of Chok Chai District Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand
- History
- Geography
- Central administration
- Local administration
- References
Map of Chok Chai District, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
History
The district was originally named Kra Thok (กระโทก). Due to the old name was not smooth, the government renamed to be Chok Chai (meaning victory in English) in 1945. The name was chosen to commemorate the victory of King Taksin the Great over the warlord of Phimai after the fall of Ayutthaya.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nong Bun Mak, Khon Buri and Pak Thong Chai.
Central administration
The district Chok Chai is subdivided into 10 subdistricts (Tambon), which are further subdivided into 132 administrative villages (Muban).
Local administration
There are 3 subdistrict municipalities (Thesaban Tambon) in the district:
There are 9 subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: