Prakhon Chai district
# Prakhon Chai district

Prakhon Chai (Thai: ประโคนชัย, pronounced) 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 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.

