Chum Phae District


Chum Phae is a district of Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand.

History

The area was occupied since prehistoric times. The ruins of the town Non Mueang date from Dvaravati times.
The establishment of the district was announced in the Royal Gazette issued on 3 August 1943, originally including tambons Chum Phae, Si Suk, Non Han, and Khua Riang, which were later divided into 10 tambons.
In 1965 the northeast of the district was split off to form Si Chomphu District, in 1981 the west of the district formed the district Phu Pha Man District.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Phu Kradueng of Loei Province; Si Chomphu, Wiang Kao, Phu Wiang and Nong Ruea of Khon Kaen Province; Ban Thaen, Phu Khiao, and Khon San of Chaiyaphum Province; and Phu Pha Man of Khon Kaen.

Administration

The district is divided into 12 subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 142 villages. Chum Phae is a town which covers parts of tambons Chum Phae, Nong Pai, and Chai So. There are two townships : Non Han covers parts of tambons Non Han and Non Sa-at, and Khok Sung Sam Phanat covers parts of tambons Non Udom and Khua Riang. There are a further 12 tambon administrative organizations.

Pop culture

Chum Phae has been mentioned in 1976 Thai action film titled "Chum Phae" by Philip Chalong, as the backdrop of the story. It was remake as a namesake television drama in 2007 on Channel 7.