Khong Chiam district

Khong Chiam (Thai: โขงเจียม, pronounced [kʰǒːŋ tɕīam]) is the easternmost district (amphoe) of Ubon Ratchathani province of Thailand.

On 1 January 1957 the three tambons Khong Chiam, Huai Yang, and Pho Klang were split off from Khong Chiam to form the Ban Dan minor district (king amphoe).

[3] It is thought that the name Khong Chiam comes from the word khong (โขง) meaning 'chief of elephants' or 'herd of elephants' (khlong; โขลง in Thai) and chiam (เจียม) from the word chiang (เจียง), which means 'tribute'.

[4] Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Sirindhorn, Phibun Mangsahan, and Si Mueang Mai.

The Kaeng Tana and Pha Taem national parks are in Khong Chiam District.

Mun River mouth, Khong Chiam