Kham Thale So district

Kham Thale So (Thai: ขามทะเลสอ, pronounced [kʰǎːm tʰā.lēː sɔ̌ː]) is a district (amphoe) of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.

Kham Thale So
ขามทะเลสอ
District location in Nakhon Ratchasima province
District location in Nakhon Ratchasima province
Coordinates: 14°57′39″N 101°56′51″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceNakhon Ratchasima
SeatKham Thale So
Area
  Total203.6 km2 (78.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
  Total28,306
  Density139.0/km2 (360/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code30280
Geocode3019

History

The government separated some parts of Non Thai and Sung Noen districts and created the minor district (king amphoe) Kham Thale So in 1958, which was upgraded to a full district in 1965.

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise) Non Thai, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Sung Noen, and Dan Khun Thot.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons). Kham Thale So is also a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of the tambon Kham Thale So.

1.Kham Thale Soขามทะเลสอ
2.Pong Daengโป่งแดง
3.Phan Dungพันดุง
4.Nong Suangหนองสรวง
5.Bueng Oบึงอ้อ

Economy

The district is the site of salt mines operated by the Saltworks Company, a major producer of salt for the chemical and food industries.[1]

References

  1. Tangprasert, Prasit (13 June 2016). "Salt mine protests intensify". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
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