Nong Ki district
# Nong Ki district

Nong Ki (Thai: หนองกี่, pronounced) is the westernmost district (amphoe) of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand. The district lies approximately 80 km southwest of Buriram City.

## Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the northeast clockwise) Nong Hong, Chamni, Nang Rong, Non Suwan of Buriram Province, Soeng Sang, Khon Buri, and Nong Bun Mak of Nakhon Ratchasima province.

## History

The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 1 March 1974, when the three tambons Nong Ki, Yoei Prasat, and Mueang Phai were split off from Nang Rong district. It was upgraded to a full district on 12 April 1977.

## Motto

The Nong Ki District's motto is "The city of boxer, delicious grilled chicken, beautiful silk, rich of culture, and nature of Huai Yang Dam and Tung Kra Ten Reservoirs."

## Administration

The district is divided into 10 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 123 villages (mubans). Nong Ki is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Nong Ki, Thung Kratat Phatthana, and Thung Kraten. There are also 10 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1. | Nong Ki | หนองกี่ | 23 | 5,039 |
| 2. | Yoei Prasat | เย้ยปราสาท | 10 | 5,748 |
| 3. | Mueang Phai | เมืองไผ่ | 18 | 9,563 |
| 4. | Don Arang | ดอนอะราง | 15 | 10,406 |
| 5. | Khok Sawang | โคกสว่าง | 9 | 5,510 |
| 6. | Thung Kratat Phatthana | ทุ่งกระตาดพัฒนา | 12 | 8,105 |
| 7. | Thung Kraten | ทุ่งกระเต็น | 9 | 6,565 |
| 8. | Tha Pho Chai | ท่าโพธิ์ชัย | 9 | 4,351 |
| 9. | Khok Sung | โคกสูง | 8 | 6,458 |
| 10. | Bu Krasang | บุกระสัง | 10 | 5,913 |

## Notable people

* Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth, Muay Thai fighter
* Namkabuan Nongkee Pahuyuth, Muay Thai fighter
