Ban Khwao (Thai: บ้านเขว้า, RTGS: Ban Khwao, pronounced [bâːn kʰwâw]) is a district (amphoe) of Chaiyaphum province, northeastern Thailand.

When their new settlement proved to be successful, they sent the 'good news' (Thai: ข่าว, RTGS: khao) to their relatives in the old village.

The new community flourished, and the people agreed to name the new village Ban Khwao (lit.

[2] Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Nong Bua Daeng, Mueang Chaiyaphum, Noen Sa-nga, Chatturat and Nong Bua Rawe.

The district is divided into six subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 94 villages (mubans).