Pakham District


Pakham is a district in the southwestern part of Buriram Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Non Suwan, Nang Rong, Lahan Sai, Non Din Daeng of Buriram Province and Soeng Sang of Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

History

The minor district was created on 1 December 1978, when the three tambons Pakham, Thai Charoen, and Nong Bua were split off from Lahan Sai District. It was upgraded to a full district on 15 March 1985.

Motto

The Pakham District's motto is "Golden Buddha image, The inscription millennium, Pakham Mahout and prosperous of civilization."

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 74 villages. Pakham is a township which covers parts of tambon Pakham. There are also five tambon administrative organizations.