Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima


Chaloem Phra Kiat is a district in the eastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand.

History

Five tambons were separated from Chakkarat District to create the new district on 5 December 1996. It was one of five districts named Chaloem Phra Kiat created on the same date to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Geography

Neighbouring districts are : Non Sung, Chakkarat, Chok Chai and Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima.

Administration

The district is divided into five subdistricts. The township of Tha Chang covers parts of tambons Tha Chang and Chang Thong.