Khao Suan Kwang (Thai: เขาสวนกวาง, pronounced [kʰǎw sǔa̯n kwāːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.
Khao Suan Kwang
เขาสวนกวาง | |
|---|---|
 District location in Khon Kaen province | |
| Coordinates: 16°51′31″N 102°51′42″E / 16.85861°N 102.86167°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Khon Kaen |
| Seat | Kham Muang |
| Area | |
| • Total | 329.9 km2 (127.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 37,169 |
| • Density | 122.7/km2 (318/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 40280 |
| Geocode | 4019 |
History
editThe minor district (king amphoe) Khao Suan Kwang was established in 1978 by splitting it from Nam Phong district. It was upgraded to a full district on 16 March 1985.[1][2]
Geography
editNeighboring districts are (from the south clockwise): Nam Phong and Ubolratana of Khon Kaen Province; Non Sang of Nong Bua Lamphu province; Nong Wua So, Nong Saeng, and Non Sa-at of Udon Thani province.
Administration
editThe district is divided into five subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 56 villages (mubans). Khao Suan Kwang is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Khao Suan Kwang and Kham Muang. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Khao Suan Kwang | เขาสวนกวาง | 11 | 8,849 | |
| 2. | Dong Mueang Aem | ดงเมืองแอม | 15 | 8,838 | |
| 3. | Na Ngio | นางิ้ว | 7 | 5,297 | |
| 4. | Non Sombun | โนนสมบูรณ์ | 10 | 5,772 | |
| 5. | Kham Muang | คำม่วง | 13 | 8,413 |
Khao Suan Kwang grilled chicken
editKhao Suan Kwang is one of the districts that is famous for "Kai yang'' (Thai grilled chicken), like Bang Tan in Ratchaburi, Huai Thap Than in Sisaket, and Wichian Buri in the south of Phetchabun.
People from Khao Suan Kwang are known for their expert skills both raising and grilling chicken. Along both sides of the road leading to this district, there are many restaurants serving grilled chicken. It is a popular dish eaten with sticky rice and "som tam" (spicy green papaya salad). Currently, Khao Suan Kwang grilled chicken is sold in many places throughout the country, including Bangkok.
References
edit- ^ "History of Khao Suan Kwang at cddweb.cdd.go.th". Archived from the original on 2007-12-15. Retrieved 2007-01-06.
- ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกาตั้งอำเภอเขาสวนกวาง อำเภอแปลงยาว อำเภอบ่อทอง อำเภอปะคำ และอำเภอบ้านฉาง พ.ศ. ๒๕๒๘ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 102 (33 ก special): 7–9. March 15, 1985. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2007.