Phlapphla Chai District

Phlapphla Chai (Thai: พลับพลาชัย, pronounced [pʰláp.pʰlāː t͡ɕʰāj]) is a district (amphoe) of Buriram Province, northeastern Thailand.

Phlapphla Chai

พลับพลาชัย
District location in Buriram Province
Coordinates: 14°43′48″N 103°10′6″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceBuriram
SeatSadao
Area
  Total320.1 km2 (123.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total42,773
  Density122.3/km2 (317/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code31250
Geocode3115

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise) Prakhon Chai, Mueang Buriram, Krasang of Buriram Province and Prasat of Surin Province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 1 April 1989, when five tambons were split off from Prakhon Chai District.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 4 July 1994.[2]

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 67 villages (mubans). Phlapphla Chai is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Sadao. There are also five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Chan Dumจันดุม1810,421
2.Khok Khaminโคกขมิ้น159,266
3.Pa Chanป่าชัน105,852
4.Sadaoสะเดา139,158
5.Samrongสำโรง118,076

References


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