| Official Name: | Prakhon Chai |
| Native Name: | ประโคนชัย |
| Native Name Lang: | th |
| Settlement Type: | Amphoe |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Thailand |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Buriram |
| Subdivision Type2: | Seat |
| Subdivision Name2: | Prakhon Chai |
| Subdivision Type3: | Tambon |
| Subdivision Type4: | Muban |
| Established Title: | Amphoe established |
| Population Total: | 132141 |
| Population As Of: | 2005 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Postal code |
| Blank Info Sec1: | 31140 |
| Blank Name Sec2: | Geocode |
| Blank Info Sec2: | 3107 |
| Timezone: | ICT |
| Utc Offset: | +7 |
| Coordinates: | 14.6067°N 103.1217°W |
Prakhon Chai (th|ประโคนชัย, pronounced as /th/) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand. The district lies approximately 50 km south of Buriram City.
Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise) Ban Kruat, Lahan Sai, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nang Rong, Mueang Buriram, Phlapphla Chai of Buriram Province and Prasat of Surin province.
The district was renamed from Talung (ตะลุง) to Prakhon Chai in 1939.[1]
In 1964, artwork depicting Buddhist figures, including Avalokitesvara, was discovered in Prakhon Chai. Originating from the pre-Angkor period, these figures reflect traditional Indian styles, as passed down through the Cambodian tradition of the Chenla Kingdom.[2]
The Prakhon Chai District's Motto is "The Best of culture, Prasat Muang Tam, Jasmine rice, shrimp ferment, The Bird park and People are kind."
The district is divided into 16 sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 199 villages (muban). Prakhon Chai is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Prakhon Chai. There are also 16 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai | Villages | Pop. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Prakhon Chai | ประโคนชัย | 30 | 18,127 | ||
| 2. | Salaeng Thon | แสลงโทน | 7 | 5,887 | ||
| 3. | Ban Sai | บ้านไทร | 12 | 9,473 | ||
| 5. | Lawia | ละเวี้ย | 13 | 9,789 | ||
| 6. | Chorakhe Mak | จรเข้มาก | 18 | 11,519 | ||
| 7. | Pang Ku | ปังกู | 14 | 9,938 | ||
| 8. | Khok Yang | โคกย่าง | 9 | 4,371 | ||
| 10. | Khok Ma | โคกม้า | 10 | 7,226 | ||
| 13. | Phaisan | ไพศาล | 16 | 11,575 | ||
| 14. | Tako Taphi | ตะโกตาพิ | 11 | 7,047 | ||
| 15. | Khao Khok | เขาคอก | 15 | 9,797 | ||
| 16. | Nong Bon | หนองบอน | 11 | 7,778 | ||
| 18. | Khok Makham | โคกมะขาม | 7 | 4,182 | ||
| 19. | Khok Tum | โคกตูม | 10 | 5,728 | ||
| 20. | Prathat Bu | ประทัดบุ | 8 | 4,082 | ||
| 21. | Si Liam | สี่เหลี่ยม | 8 | 5,622 |