Amphoe Non Daeng
Encyclopedia
Non Daeng is a district (amphoe
) in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province
, northeastern Thailand
.
Taub.)
in 1965. Later it was made part of the district Prathai
. It became a minor district (King Amphoe) on April 1, 1989, when that tambon together with Non Ta Then, Sam Phaniang and Wang Hin were split off from Prathai. The fifth tambon Don Yao Yai was added on August 1 1989. The minor district was upgraded to a full district on October 20 1993.
, Phimai
, Khong
and Bua Yai
.
). Non Daeng is also the only township (thesaban tambon) of the district, covering parts of the tambon Non Daeng.
Amphoe
An amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to a county seat...
) in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Nakhon Ratchasima or , often shortened to Korat or Khorat , is one of the north-eastern provinces of Thailand...
, northeastern Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
.
Etymology
The name of the district comes from Daeng trees (ต้นแดง, Xylia xylocarpaXylia xylocarpa
Xylia xylocarpa is a species of tree in the Mimosoideae subfamily of the Fabaceae family. This tree is found in South and Southeast Asia.-Description and properties:...
Taub.)
History
Non Daeng village was upgraded to be Tambon Non Daeng of Bua Yai districtAmphoe Bua Yai
Bua Yai is a district in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northern central Thailand.-History:Bua Yai dates back to the frontier town called Dan Nok . The center of the town was Ban Nong Lang Yai. In 1868, it was upgraded to be Amphoe Dan Nok and the town center was moved to Ban...
in 1965. Later it was made part of the district Prathai
Amphoe Prathai
Prathai is a district in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand.-History:Prathai village was built in Khmer era. King Jayavarman II set his camp in the area when he expanded his power to the west. After his reign, Prathai was deserted...
. It became a minor district (King Amphoe) on April 1, 1989, when that tambon together with Non Ta Then, Sam Phaniang and Wang Hin were split off from Prathai. The fifth tambon Don Yao Yai was added on August 1 1989. The minor district was upgraded to a full district on October 20 1993.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Sida, PrathaiAmphoe Prathai
Prathai is a district in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand.-History:Prathai village was built in Khmer era. King Jayavarman II set his camp in the area when he expanded his power to the west. After his reign, Prathai was deserted...
, Phimai
Amphoe Phimai
Phimai is a district in the northeastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand.-History: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...
, Khong
Amphoe Khong
Khong is a district in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand.-History:The name of the district originates from the founding legend of its main settlement. A hunter named Khong was the pioneer of the town. He invited people to settle the new town in this fertile...
and Bua Yai
Amphoe Bua Yai
Bua Yai is a district in the northern part of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northern central Thailand.-History:Bua Yai dates back to the frontier town called Dan Nok . The center of the town was Ban Nong Lang Yai. In 1868, it was upgraded to be Amphoe Dan Nok and the town center was moved to Ban...
.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 5 subdistricts (tambonTambon
Tambon is a local government unit in Thailand. Below district and province , they form the third administrative subdivision level. As of the 2009 there are 7255 tambon, not including the 169 khwaeng of Bangkok, which are set at the same administrative level, thus every district contains 8-10 tambon...
). Non Daeng is also the only township (thesaban tambon) of the district, covering parts of the tambon Non Daeng.
| 1. | Non Daeng | โนนแดง | |
| 2. | Non Ta Then | โนนตาเถร | |
| 3. | Sam Phaniang | สำพะเนียง | |
| 4. | Wang Hin | วังหิน | |
| 5. | Don Yao Yai | ดอนยาวใหญ่ |