Nong Ki district

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

Nong Ki
หนองกี่
District location in Buriram province
District location in Buriram province
Coordinates: 14°41′17″N 102°32′2″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceBuriram
SeatThung Kratat Phatthana
Area
  Total385.0 km2 (148.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
  Total67,658
  Density175.7/km2 (455/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code31210
Geocode3105
Prasattong Beach, a local popular attraction

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.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 12 April 1977.[2]

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 Kiหนองกี่235,039
2.Yoei Prasatเย้ยปราสาท105,748
3.Mueang Phaiเมืองไผ่189,563
4.Don Arangดอนอะราง1510,406
5.Khok Sawangโคกสว่าง95,510
6.Thung Kratat Phatthanaทุ่งกระตาดพัฒนา128,105
7.Thung Kratenทุ่งกระเต็น96,565
8.Tha Pho Chaiท่าโพธิ์ชัย94,351
9.Khok Sungโคกสูง86,458
10.Bu Krasangบุกระสัง105,913

Notable people

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