Pho Chai district

Pho Chai is a district in the northern part of Roi Et province, Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Phon Thong, Selaphum, Chiang Khwan of Roi Et Province; Rong Kham, Don Chan, and Kuchinarai of Kalasin province.

History

The minor district was created on 1 April 1974, when the four tambons, Chiang Mai, Kham Pia, Sa-at, and Kham Pha-ung, were split off from Phon Thong district. It was upgraded to a full district on 25 March 1979.

Administration

The district is divided into nine sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 112 villages. There are two townships. Chai Wari covers parts of tambon Kham Pia, and Chiang Mai covers tambon Chiang Mai. There are a further eight tambon administrative organizations.