[1] In 1966, the district was re-established, consisting of tambons Chonnabot, Kut Phia Khom, Ban Thaen, and Wang Saeng.

[2] Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Mancha Khiri, Ban Phai, Non Sila, Phon, Waeng Yai and Khok Pho Chai.

As of 2019[update], Thai sugar giant, the Mitr Phol Group, plans to construct a sugarcane mill and biomass power plant in the district.

The initiative will occupy 4,000 rai (640 ha; 1,600 acres) of three of the province's neighbouring districts: Chonnabot, Ban Phai, and Non Sila.

The operation will form part of the Ban Phai Bio-Hub Industrial Estate and is linked to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project.