History
In the past this area was a part of Tambon Khanong Phra, Chan Thuek district (which is now Sikhio district).
In 1949 Ban Pak Chong was upgraded to be Tambon Pak Chong. It was upgraded to a minor district (King Amphoe) effective January 1 1957, consisting of the four subdistricts Pak Chong, Chanthuek, Klong Dan and Mu Si. It was finally upgraded to a full district in July 1958.
Read more about this topic: Pak Chong District
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