History
The history of Mongkol Borey district before the 18th century is unclear, although it is likely that it was part of Battambang Province. From the 18th century until 1907, it was part of Phra Tabong Province of Thailand. At that time the Thai controlled the area that is modern Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Siem Reap, Pailin and Battambang provinces.Under the French-Siamese treaty of March 23, 1907, these parts of Cambodia were returned. At this time the area around Serei Sophorn was part of Serei Sophorn district of Battambang. Between 1925 and 1940 a number of new Battambang districts were created, including Mongkol Borey. In 1988 the five northern districts of Battambang were separated to form the new province of Banteay Meanchey.
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