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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Amphoe Pho Prathap Chang

Pho Prathap Chang (Thai: โพธิ์ประทับช้าง, pronounced [pʰōː prā.tʰáp t͡ɕʰáːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Phichit province, central Thailand.

History

The government split off some parts of Mueang Phichit and Pho Thale Districts and formed the new Pho Prathap Chang minor district (king amphoe) on 24 June 1967. It was upgraded to a full district on 3 September 1973.

The district was named after the temple (Wat) Pho Prathap Chang, which was built by King Suea (Tiger King, Sanpet VIII, Suriyenthrathibodi) of Ayutthaya at his birthplace.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Sam Ngam, Mueang Phichit, Taphan Hin, Bueng Na Rang of Phichit Province and Bueng Samakkhi of Kamphaeng Phet province.

The important water resource is the Yom River.

Administration

The district is divided into seven sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 99 villages (muban). Pho Prathap Chang is a township (thesaban tambon) and covers parts of the tambon Pho Prathap Chang, Phai Tha Pho and Wang Chik. There are a further seven tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Pho Prathap Chang โพธิ์ประทับช้าง 12 6,126
2. Phai Tha Pho ไผ่ท่าโพ 12 6,241
3. Wang Chik วังจิก 10 4,744
4. Phai Rop ไผ่รอบ 18 7,795
5. Dong Suea Lueang ดงเสือเหลือง 12 5,378
6. Noen Sawang เนินสว่าง 16 6,057
7. Thung Yai ทุ่งใหญ่ 19 7,343

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