Chaloem Phra Kiat ( th, เฉลิมพระเกียรติ, ) is a district (''

amphoe An amphoe (sometimes also ''amphur'', th, อำเภอ, )—usually translated as "district"—is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Groups of ''amphoe'' or districts make up the provinces, and are analogous to countie ...

'') 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 (Rama IX).

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise): Non Sung, Chakkarat, Chok Chai and Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima.

Administration

The district is divided into five subdistricts ('' tambons''). The township ('' thesaban tambon'') of Tha Chang covers parts of ''tambons'' Tha Chang and Chang Thong.

References

External links

amphoe.com
Chaloem Phra Kiat {{NakhonRatchasima-geo-stub

History

Geography

Administration

See also

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