Si Chomphu district

Si Chomphu is a district of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.

History

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

Geography

Neighboring districts are : 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, which are further subdivided into 107 villages. Si Chomphu is a township and covers parts of tambon Wang Phoem. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations.

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.
Wat Pha Nam Thiang, Tambon Boribun - Another Buddhist temple cave which is singular, large and high. There are free roaming monkeys.
Phu Wiang National Park, Wiang Kao, Phu Wiang, Si Chomphu and Chum Phae districts - The Park is noted for its dinosaur excavations.