Chok Chai is a district (amphoe) in Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.

History

The district was originally named Krathok (กระโทก). The government renamed it Chok Chai (meaning 'lucky victory') in 1945. The name was chosen to commemorate the victory of King Taksin the Great over the warlord of Phimai after the fall of Ayutthaya.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nong Bun Mak, Khon Buri and Pak Thong Chai.

Administration

Central administration

Chok Chai is divided into 10 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 132 administrative villages (mubans).

Local administration

There are three sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons) in the district: There are nine sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:

Climate