Khon Kaen Province

Khon Kaen (Thai ขอนแก่น) is the second-largest of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Nongbua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Buriram, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Phetchabun and Loei.
Geography
Khon Kaen is located in the heart of the Khorat Plateau. The Chi River flows through this province.
History
The first city of the area was established in 1783 when Rajakruluang settled there with 330 people. King Rama I made Rajakruluang the first governor of the area when establishing tighter connections with the Isan area. The main city was moved six times until in 1879 it reached its modern location at Nuang Kaw. Khon Kaen became the administrative centre in the beginning of the 20th century.

Amphoe Ban Phai
Ban Phai (Thai: บ้านไผ่) is a district (Amphoe) of Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Pueai Noi, Nong Song Hong, Non Sila, Chonnabot, Mancha Khiri and Ban Haet of Khon Kaen Province, Kosum Phisai and Kut Rang of Maha Sarakham Province.
History
Originally named Ban Keng (บ้านเกิ้ง), the area was at first a tambon of Chonnabot district. In 1927 the minor district (King Amphoe) Ban Phai was established, which was upgraded to a full district on February 1 1940. 1946 Chonnabot was downgraded to be a part of Ban Phai district, until it was reestablished in 1966.

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