[1] The city was abandoned around the 17th century,[1] due to the wars between Ayutthaya and Nakhon Ratchasima during the reign of King Narai.

[3]: 14, 17  The people were then evacuated northeastward to settled in Ban Khi Lek Yai (บ้านขี้เหล็กใหญ่), near the present-day Mueang Chaiyaphum.

[2][3]: 14, 19 The social and political structure of Mueang Ham Hok remains unclear, as no inscriptions have been found in the area and there is no mention of it in other historical documents.

[2] The origin of name Ham Hok comes from the local legend that says, in the past, the city lord was a very brave and invincible person.

[2] Archaeological surveys and excavations in 1988 found evidence of artifacts indicating that the area was settling since the pre-history era.