Ban Mai Chaiyaphot districtBan Mai Chaiyaphot is a district of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand.HistoryThe minor district Ban Mai Chaiyaphot was created on 1 April 1992 by splitting off five tambons from Phutthaisong district. On 11 October 1997 it was upgraded to a full district.MottoThe Ban Mai Chaiyaphot District's motto is "Ku Suan Taeng and Ku Reu See so elegant, beautiful silk, rocket festival."GeographyNeighboring districts are Phutthaisong of Buriram Province, Mueang Yang and Prathai of Nakhon Ratchasima province, and Nong Song Hong of Khon Kaen province.AdministrationThe district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 55 villages. Ban Mai Chaiyaphot is a township which covers parts of tambon Nong Waeng. There are also five tambon administrative organizations.