Country Thailand Time zone ICT (UTC+7) Geocode 3107 Province Buriram Province | Seat Prakhon Chai Postal code 31140 Area 890.1 km² | |
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Prakhon Chai (Thai: ประโคนชัย, [prā.kʰōːn t͡ɕʰāj]) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Buriram Province, northeastern Thailand.
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Map of Prakhon Chai District, Buriram, Thailand
Geography
Neighboring 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.
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).
Missing numbers are tambon which now form Phlapphla Chai district.