Amphoe Khok Samrong
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Khok Samrong โคกสำโรง |
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| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Lopburi Province |
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| Coordinates: 15°4′11″N 100°43′26″E / 15.06972°N 100.72389°ECoordinates: 15°4′11″N 100°43′26″E / 15.06972°N 100.72389°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand
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| Province | Lopburi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 982.5 km2 (379.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 86,381 |
| • Density | 87.9/km2 (228/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 15120 |
| Geocode | 1603 |
Khok Samrong (Thai: โคกสำโรง, pronounced [kʰôːk sǎm.rōːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Lopburi Province in central Thailand. The district is the transportation hub of the province.
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.
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Nong Muang, Sa Bot, Chai Badan, Phatthana Nikhom, Mueang Lopburi and Ban Mi.
Khoksamrong does not have a train station, however many coaches, buses and mini vans pass through. A mini van to Lopburi town costs 25 baht, and takes approximately 35 minutes. A regular bus costs the same, but can take up to an hour due to frequent stops and the slower pace. A mini van to Bangkok costs 120 baht, and takes 3–4 hours, depending on traffic.
Kasetsart University Lopburi campus is located in Tambon Phaniat, Khok Samrong district.
Wat Khao Wong Phra Chan is a nearby temple located at the highest mountain in Lopburi Province, just south of Khoksamrong. It is 5 km from the main road between Lopburi and Khoksamrong (a motorcycle taxi usually waits at the main road to take visitors for a slightly overpriced fee). The temple is at the foot of the mountain, which can be climbed via a tree-shaded staircase. At the bottom of the mountain is an interesting and unusual museum featuring a wide collection of religious amulets and ornaments, as well as photos, paintings and sculptures. The temple provides a complimentary vegetarian meal (donations recommended) for visitors.
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