Si Chomphu (, ; , ) is a district (amphoe) of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand.
History The district was established as a minor district (king amphoe) on 1 July 1965, when three tambons, Si Suk, Si Chomphu, and Na Chan were split from Chum Phae district. It was upgraded to a full district on 1 March 1969.
Geography Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Si Bun Rueang of Nong Bua Lamphu province; Nong Na Kham, Wiang Kao, and Chum Phae of Khon Kaen Province; and Phu Kradueng of Loei province.
Administration The district is divided into 10 subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 107 villages (mubans). Si Chomphu is a township (thesaban tambon) and covers parts of tambon Wang Phoem. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations (TAO). No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.1.Si Chomphuสีชมพู119,0392.Si Sukศรีสุข1511,1093.Na Chanนาจาน1410,0354.Wang Phoemวังเพิ่ม1311,3775.Sam Yangซำยาง63,8756.Nong Daengหนองแดง107,2557.Dong Lanดงลาน97,6918.Boribunบริบูรณ์127,1119.Ban Maiบ้านใหม่105,61910.Phu Hanภูห่าน75,109
Attractions Wat Tham Saeng Tham, Tambon Boribun - A large Buddhist temple complex with a cave system inside the mountain. Inside the main cave has a marble floor. A large building is built on the outside of the mountain and the entrance has a grand gateway.Ellis, Martin, Caves of Eastern Thailand, Shepton Mallet – Somerset UK (2017) Wat Pha Nam Thiang, Tambon Boribun - Another Buddhist temple cave which is singular, large and high. There are free roaming monkeys.Vogt, Nils, Temple Caves & Grottoes in Thailand, www.booksmango.com (2014) Phu Wiang National Park, Wiang Kao, Phu Wiang, Si Chomphu and Chum Phae districts - The Park is noted for its dinosaur excavations.
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External links amphoe.com