Amphoe Khok Samrong
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| Province: | Lopburi |
| Area: | 982.5 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 86,381 (2000) |
| Pop. density: | 87.9 inh./km² |
| Geocode: | 1603 |
| Postal code: | 15120 |
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Khok Samrong is a district (Amphoe) of Lopburi Province in central Thailand. The district is the transportation hub of the province.
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[edit] History
Originally named Phu Kha, the minor district (King Amphoe) was renamed to Sa Bot in 1909. In 1915 it became a full district and renamed to Khok Samrong, as the district office was relocated to there.
[edit] Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Nong Muang, Sa Bot, Chai Badan, Phatthana Nikhom, Mueang Lopburi and Ban Mi.
[edit] Misc
Kasetsart University Lopburi campus is located in Tambon Phaniat, Khok Samrong district.
[edit] Administration
The district is subdivided into 13 communes (tambon). The township (thesaban tambon) Khok Samrong covers parts of the tambon Khok Samrong.
| 1. | Khok Samrong | โคกสำโรง | |
| 2. | Ko Kaeo | เกาะแก้ว | |
| 3. | Thalung Lek | ถลุงเหล็ก | |
| 4. | Lum Khao | หลุมข้าว | |
| 5. | Huai Pong | ห้วยโป่ง | |
| 6. | Khlong Ket | คลองเกตุ | |
| 7. | Sakae Rap | สะแกราบ | |
| 8. | Phaniat | เพนียด | |
| 9. | Wang Phloeng | วังเพลิง | |
| 10. | Dong Marum | ดงมะรุม | |
| 18. | Wang Khon Khwang | วังขอนขว้าง | |
| 20. | Wang Chan | วังจั่น | |
| 22. | Nong Khaem | หนองแขม |
Missing numbers are tambon which now form Nong Muang and Khok Charoen district.
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| Amphoe of Lopburi |  |
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| Amphoe: |
Mueang Lop Buri - Phatthana Nikhom - Khok Samrong - Chai Badan - Tha Wung - Ban Mi - Tha Luang - Sa Bot - Khok Charoen - Lam Sonthi - Nong Muang |
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