Nong Phai (Thai: หนองไผ่, pronounced [nɔ̌ːŋ pʰàj]) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Phetchabun province, northern Thailand.

Nong Phai
หนองไผ่
District location in Phetchabun province
District location in Phetchabun province
Coordinates: 15°59′25″N 101°3′45″E / 15.99028°N 101.06250°E / 15.99028; 101.06250
CountryThailand
ProvincePhetchabun
Area
 • Total1,360.2 km2 (525.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total115,832
 • Density85.2/km2 (221/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code67140
Geocode6707

History

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The area was created as a minor district (king amphoe) in 1961. It was upgraded to a full district in 1963.

Geography

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Neighboring district are (from the east clockwise) Nong Bua Daeng and Phakdi Chumphon of Chaiyaphum province, Bueng Sam Phan, Chon Daen and Mueang Phetchabun of Phetchabun Province.

The main water resource is the Pa Sak River.

Administration

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The district is divided into 13 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 135 villages (mubans). There are six townships (thesaban tambons) in the district: Ban Phot, Bo Thai, Bua Watthana, Chaliang Thong, Na Chaliang, and Nong Phai, each covering parts of the same-named tambon. There are a further 13 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

1. Kong Thun กองทูล
2. Na Chaliang นาเฉลียง
3. Ban Phot บ้านโภชน์
4. Tha Daeng ท่าแดง
5. Phet Lakhon เพชรละคร
6. Bo Thai บ่อไทย
7. Huai Pong ห้วยโป่ง
8. Wang Tha Di วังท่าดี
9. Bua Watthana บัววัฒนา
10. Nong Phai หนองไผ่
11. Wang Bot วังโบสถ์
12. Yang Ngam ยางงาม
13. Tha Duang ท่าด้วง