Krasang (Thai: กระสัง, pronounced [krā.sǎŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the eastern part of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand.

Krasang
กระสัง
Krasang railway station
District location in Buriram province
District location in Buriram province
Coordinates: 14°55′18″N 103°18′6″E / 14.92167°N 103.30167°E / 14.92167; 103.30167
CountryThailand
ProvinceBuriram
SeatKrasang
Area
 • Total652.700 km2 (252.009 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total103,043
 • Density157.9/km2 (409/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code31160
Geocode3103

Geography

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Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Phlapphla Chai, Mueang Buriram, Huai Rat, Satuek of Buriram Province and Mueang Surin of Surin province.

History

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Originally part of tambon Song Chan of Mueang Buriram district, Krasang was made a tambon in 1937. On 26 April 1952 the three tambons Krasang, Song Chang, and Lamduan were placed together to form the minor district (king amphoe) Krasang.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 23 July 1958.[2]

Administration

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The district is divided into 11 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 167 villages (mubans). Krasang is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Krasang. There are a further 11 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Krasang กระสัง 21 15,150
2. Lamduan ลำดวน 18 11,372
3. Song Chan สองชั้น 17 11,929
4. Sung Noen สูงเนิน 19 10,473
5. Nong Teng หนองเต็ง 18 11,871
6. Mueang Phai เมืองไผ่ 13 7,103
7. Chum Saeng ชุมแสง 12 6,538
8. Ban Prue บ้านปรือ 15 8,674
9. Huai Samran ห้วยสำราญ 14 6,992
10. Kantharom กันทรารมย์ 12 8,467
11. Si Phum ศรีภูมิ 8 4,474

References

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  1. ^ ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง ยกฐานะตำบลขึ้นเป็นกิ่งอำเภอ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 71 (35 ง): 1314. June 1, 1958. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 6, 2012.
  2. ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกาจัดตั้งอำเภอกระสัง ... (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 75 (55 ก): 321–327. July 22, 1958. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 6, 2012.
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