Si Chomphu District

Si Chomphu (Thai: สีชมพู, pronounced [sǐː t͡ɕʰōm.pʰūː]) is a district (amphoe) of Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand.

Si Chomphu

สีชมพู
District
District location in Khon Kaen Province
Coordinates: 16°48′1″N 102°11′16″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceKhon Kaen
SeatWang Phoem
Area
 • Total529.041 km2 (204.264 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total78,220
 • Density147.9/km2 (383/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code40220
Geocode4006

History

The district was established as a minor district (king amphoe) on 1 July 1965, when three tambons, Si Suk, Si Chomphu, and Na Chan were split from Chum Phae District.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 1 March 1969.[2]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Si Bun Rueang of Nong Bua Lamphu Province; Nong Na Kham, Wiang Kao, and Chum Phae of Khon Kaen Province; and Phu Kradueng of Loei Province.

Administration

The district is divided into 10 subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 107 villages (mubans). Si Chomphu is a township (thesaban tambon) and covers parts of tambon Wang Phoem. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Si Chomphuสีชมพู119,039
2.Si Sukศรีสุข1511,109
3.Na Chanนาจาน1410,035
4.Wang Phoemวังเพิ่ม1311,377
5.Sam Yangซำยาง63,875
6.Nong Daengหนองแดง107,255
7.Dong Lanดงลาน97,691
8.Boribunบริบูรณ์127,111
9.Ban Maiบ้านใหม่105,619
10.Phu Hanภูห่าน75,109

Attractions
  • Wat Tham Saeng Tham, Tambon Boribun - A large Buddhist temple complex with a cave system inside the mountain. Inside the main cave has a marble floor. A large building is built on the outside of the mountain and the entrance has a grand gateway[3].
  • Wat Pha Nam Thiang, Tambon Boribun - Another Buddhist temple cave which is singular, large and high. There are free roaming monkeys[4].
  • Phu Wiang National Park, Wiang Kao, Phu Wiang, Si Chomphu and Chum Phae districts - The Park is noted for its dinosaur excavations.

References
  1. ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง แบ่งท้องที่ตั้งเป็นกิ่งอำเภอ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 83 (59 ง): 2260. July 12, 1965.
  2. พระราชกฤษฎีกาจัดตั้งอำเภอสมเด็จ อำเภอสีชมพู อำเภอหนองบัวแดง อำเภอบ้านแท่น อำเภอดอนตูม อำเภอนากลาง อำเภอศรีบุญเรือง และอำเภอป่าติ้ว พ.ศ. ๒๕๑๒ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 86 (16 ก): 225–229. February 25, 1969.
  3. Ellis, Martin, Caves of Eastern Thailand, Shepton Mallet – Somerset UK (2017)
  4. Vogt, Nils, Temple Caves & Grottoes in Thailand, www.booksmango.com (2014)
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