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Founded in the 9th century, this prosperous province of the Dvaravati
period has played an important role in wars with Burma acting as a
buffer for Ayutthaya. King Naresuan fought a famous battle on
elephant back here, defeating a Burmese king. The main city has
moved back and forth across the Ta Chin River throughout its long
history. Today it is startlingly clean and different from most country
towns, with broad avenues and beautiful gardens, courtesy of a recent
prime minister whose home is here. There are a number of fine old
temples of the U-Thong period to be seen, as well as a rare wooden
Buddha footprint. |
Location & Access
169 kms northwest of Bangkok.
Access by road is via the new
Nonthaburi-Suphan Buri
Highway.
Geography
A low flat province, just above
sea level, except in the west where
it approaches the mountains of
Kanchanaburi and Uthai Thani.
Borders
North : Chai Nat and Uthai Thani
South : Nakhon Pathom
East : Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si
Ayutthaya and Sing Buri
West : Kanchanaburi
Highlights
Attractions: Wat Phai Rong
Wua, Wat Pa Lelai, Wat
Suwannaphum, U Thong National
Museum, Tha Sadet Bird
Sanctuary
Souvenirs: Bamboo and wicker
products, grilled honey duck,
straw-baked chicken, Thai cake,
canned water chestnut,
mushrooms, sugar, fresh-water
fish
Festivals: Don Chedi Memorial
Fair (January) |
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