Phimai district

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Phimai (Thai: พิมาย, pronounced [pʰí(ʔ).māːj]; Northeastern Thai: พิมาย, pronounced [pʰì(ʔ).ma᷇ːj]) is a district (amphoe) in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.

Phimai
พิมาย
Prasat Hin Phimai
District location in Nakhon Ratchasima province
District location in Nakhon Ratchasima province
Coordinates: 15°13′14″N 102°29′9″E / 15.22056°N 102.48583°E / 15.22056; 102.48583
CountryThailand
ProvinceNakhon Ratchasima
SeatNai Mueang
Area
 • Total
896.9 km2 (346.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
130,296
 • Density145.3/km2 (376/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code30110
Geocode3015

Geography

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Phimai is a lowland, making it a suitable location for settlement and agriculture. The area is fed by the Chakkarat, Khem, and Mun rivers. There is also a source of salt, which is an important resource.[1]

History

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Korat Cat, Phimai is the origin of this breed of cat

Phimai is an area where evidence has been found of being the main residence of humans since the prehistoric period, approximately 1,700–3,000 years ago. These traces are still found to have continued until at least 1,500 years ago. The base of the building is made of bricks under Prasat Hin Phimai, therefore, it is assumed that it was probably originally the location of a Buddhist monastery.[1]

Phimai was an ancient Khmer city named Vimai or Vimayapura. A stone pillar dating to the reign of King Suryavarman I was found, naming the city Bhirapura meaning 'strong city'. The rulers of Phimai during the Khmer era were all descendants of the Mahidharapura dynasty.[1] Phimai was the important city ever since, both during Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin times.

Mueang Phimai district was established in 1900. Khun Khachit Sarakam (ขุนขจิตสารกรรม) was the first governor.

Queen Mother Sriphatcharindra (Saovabha) visited Prasat Phimai and Sai Ngam (ficus forest) in 1911. The government officers and people renovated the city for the royal visit, and named six roads to commemorate the event.

In 1940 the government renamed the district by eliminating the word mueang.

Administration

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The district is divided into 12 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 208 villages (mubans). There are two sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons): Phimai covering parts of tambon Nai Mueang, and Rang Ka Yai the whole of tambon Rang Ka Yai. There are a further 12 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name
1. Nai Mueang ในเมือง
2. Samrit สัมฤทธิ์
3. Bot โบสถ์
4. Krabueang Yai กระเบื้องใหญ่
5. Tha Luang ท่าหลวง
6. Rang Ka Yai รังกาใหญ่
7. Chiwan ชีวาน
8. Nikhom Sang Ton-eng นิคมสร้างตนเอง
9. Krachon กระชอน
10. Dong Yai ดงใหญ่
11. Than Lalot ธารละหลอด
12. Nong Rawiang หนองระเวียง

References

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  1. ^ a b c "วงศ์มหิธร เมืองพิมาย สืบเชื้อสายเป็นกษัตริย์เขมร สร้างนครวัด, นครธม". Matichon (in Thai). 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-11.