Ongkharak district
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Ongkharak (Thai: องครักษ์, pronounced [ʔōŋ.kʰā.rák]) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Nakhon Nayok province, central Thailand.
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Ongkharak
องครักษ์ | |
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Coordinates: 14°7′17″N 101°0′14″E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Nakhon Nayok |
Area | |
• Total | 486.4 km2 (187.8 sq mi) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 58,294 |
• Density | 119.8/km2 (310/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 26120 |
Geocode | 2604 |
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Once King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) visited Mueang Nakhon Nayok. When he and his company arrived the area of Ongkharak District, one of the royal guard fell ill and died. The king ordered a shrine built to commemorate his servant. Ongkharak means 'royal guard'.