Ban Mai Chaiyaphot District


Ban Mai Chaiyaphot is a district of Buriram Province, northeastern Thailand.

History

The minor district Ban Mai Chaiyaphot was created on 1 April 1992 by splitting off five tambons from Phutthaisong District. On 11 October 1997 it was upgraded to a full district.

Motto

The Ban Mai Chaiyaphot District's motto is "Ku Suan Taeng and Ku Reu See so elegant, beautiful silk, rocket festival."

Geography

Neighboring districts are Phutthaisong of Buriram Province, Mueang Yang and Prathai of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and Nong Song Hong of Khon Kaen Province.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 55 villages. Ban Mai Chaiyaphot is a township which covers parts of tambon Nong Waeng. There are also five tambon administrative organizations.