Nakhon Sawan
This town was a fortificated town on the mountain facing the east was formerly located on the west
side of the Chao Phraya River. It was named, according to the site, “Muang Chon Ta Wan”.
It is surmised Nakhon Sawan was built in the Sukhothai period. According to the stone inscription
”Muang Phra Bang” the name of the important Buddha image was “Phra Bang”
in the reign of King Rama I
Boundary
North borders Kamphaeng Phet and Phichit
South borders Chainat, Uthai Thani, Sing Buri and Lopburi
East borders Phetchabun and Lopburi
West borders Tak
Distance from Nakhon Sawan city to its districts
Banphot Phisai 35 kms.
Chum Seang 39 kms.
Kao Liao 20 kms.
Krok Phra 18 kms.
Lard Yao 40 kms.
Nong Bua 71 kms.
Phaisali 65 kms.
Phayuha Khiri 25 kms.
Tak Fa 70 kms.
Ta Khli 85 kms.
Tha Tako 50 kms.
Mae Wong 94 kms
Mae Pearn Subdistrict 83 kms.
Chum Ta Bong Subdistrict 70 kms
By Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahon Yothin Road) to Km. 52 then Highway No. 32
(Asian Highway) past Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing Buri, Chai Nat,
and Uthai Thani into Nakhon Sawan. The total distance is about 240 kilometers
By Train
The Northern Line runs many times a day from Bangkok through Nakhon Sawan
and ends in Chiang Mai. For more information, please contact the Travel Service Division
at tel. 66 2223 7010, 66 223 7020.
By Bus
There are several regular and air-conditioned buses running daily between Bangkok
and Nakhon Sawan. For more information, please contact the Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit),
tel. 66 2279 4484-7 (air-conditioned).
Chinese New Year Celebration
This is an ancient festival of Thai-Chinese local people on Chinese New Year.
There is the parade of Golden Dragon which the Chinese believes that it is the symbol of the angel
that give good merited to people so this parade is to show their gratitude.
There are many floats that include in the parade such as the flags group, Chinese Lion procession,
Chao Phor-Chao Mae Paknampho float and the Golden Dragon parade
trat
Trat is the province situated at the east border of Thailand, 315 kilometers from Bangkok.
The town occupies the area of 2,819 kilometers or 1,761,875 rai. In the province,
there are 5 districts, namely Muang, Khao Saming, Laem Ngob, Klong Yai,
Bo Rai and 2 sub-districts; Koh Kud and Koh Chang.
The province is close to Chanta Buri and Cambodia in the North and adjacent to the Gulf of Thailand
in the South. The east is separated from Cambodia by Buntud Mount Range eastwards from the middle
of the province. Weru River separates the west Trat from Chanthaburi.
□ Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts
| Khao Saming Laem Ngop Bo Rai Khlong Yai Koh Chang Koh Kut |
16 |
kms. |
□ Distances from Trat to Neighboring Provinces
| Chanthaburi Rayong Chon Buri |
70 |
kms. |
Climate
Koh Chang is the ideal location for the real rest as the weather there is very comfortable with
the average temperature not too cold or too hot. Koh Chang is influenced by
the northeastern and southwestern storms. That triggers limitations to
the water transportation to the group of islands. Between May and October which is
the period of southwestern monsoons, the west coast is always visited by storms and thus,
not safe for ferry boats. Between November to April is very safe since there are quite a few storms.
Most of Trat areas lie in the Gulf of Thailand. This makes the province abundant with tourism
resources. Trat has as many as 52 islands, especially Koh Chang include sea, waterfalls and forest.
The province is also the source of red sapphire, fine shrimp paste and sweet rakum,
a kind of palm of genus Zalacca with sweet and acid taste.
History
It was surmised that the title “Trat ” was a corruption of “Krat” which is the name of a tree
plenty in Trat Province and used in broom production. In Ayutthaya period during
the reign of King Naresuan, the town was called “Baan Bang Pra.” While King Rama V was on the throne,
Thai government inevitably made a treaty with France granting the area of current Trat
Province to the western country in order that France would withdraw its force from
Chanthaburi Province. Later, on March 23, 1906, the King had to grant areas,
namely Pratabong, Siem Reap and Sri Sophon to France in exchange with Trat,
islands and towns on the right bank of Mekong River. Thus,
Trat residents regard March 23 as the “Independence Day of Trat” and organize “Trat Recalling Day”
every year. They also built up King Rama V Monument at the City hall to commemorate
the King’s attempt to keep Trat with Thailand.
On January 17 1941, during Indochina War, French Squadron transgressed Thailand’s territorial waters.
Thai Flotilla came to protect the land. Thus, the war which was later known as
”Koh Chang Naval Battle” began. Thai Troop won and managed to drive out French Squadron.
however, Thai side lost three warships, namely Songkhla, Chonburi and Thonburi
as well as some naval officers. Therefore, on the date of every year, Thai Naval Army holds
the annual merit-making day to dedicate to those who sacrificed
their lives in their effort to protect the country.
Phayao
| Introduction | ||||
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Phayao has an overall area of 6,355 square kilometers and is administratively divided into 7 Amphoes (Districts) and 2 King Amphoes (Subdistricts).: Amphoe Muang, Chun, Chiang Kham, Chiang Muan, Dok Kham Tai, Pong, Mae Chai, King Amphoe Phu Kam Yao and King Amphoe Phu Sang. Phayao is located 690 kilometers from Bangkok Borders Distance from Phayao city to nearby provinces
Distance from Phayao city to its districts
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Nan-Introduction
A quiet and tranquil province, Nan nestles in a verdant valley in northern Thailand.
About 668 kilometres from Bangkok, it covers an area of 11,472 square kilometres
and is made up of the following districts: Mueang, Wiang Sa, Na Noi, Pua, Chiang Klang,
Tha Wang Pha, Thung Chang, Mae Charim, Ban Luang, Na Mun, Santi Suk, Bo Kluea,
Chaloem Phra Kiat, Song Khwae, and Phu Phiang.
The people of Nan descend from the Lan Changs (Laotians).
Their forebears moved to settle around present-day Pua district which is rich in rock
salt deposits, about 700 years ago at the time when Sukhothai was becoming the kingdom
of the Thais. They subsequently moved south to the fertile Nan River basin which is much more extensive.
Nan’s history is deeply involved with its neighbours, in particular Sukhothai which played an
important role in both political and religious terms before Nan became a part of Lanna,
Burma and Thailand in that order. Today Nan is still the home of numerous Thai Lue
and other hilltribes who retain highly interesting customs and traditions
Boundary
North-East : - Borders Laos
South : - Borders Uttaradit.
North : - Borders Phrae, Phayao and Chiang Rai
From Nan city to nearby provinces
- Phayao 176 kms.
- Chiang Rai 270 kms.
- Chiang Mai 318 kms.
- Phrae 118 kms.
- Amphoe Denchai (Phrae) 142 kms.
Distances from Amphoe Muang to other districts
|
Ban Luang |
76 kilometres |
|
Chiang Klang |
86 kilometres |
|
Thung Chang |
80 kilometres |
|
Na Muen |
45 kilometres |
|
Mae Charim |
38 kilometres |
|
Song Khwae |
75 kilometres |
|
Tha Wang Pha |
43 kilometres |
|
Na Noi |
60 kilometres |
|
Bo Kluea |
133 kilometres |
|
Pua |
60 kilometres |
|
Wiang Sa |
25 kilometres |
|
Santi Suk |
32 kilometres |
| How to get there |
 By CarFrom Bangkok, take Highway No.32 to Nakhon Sawan and use Highway No.117 to Phitsanulok, Highway No.11 to Amphoe Den Chai, then take Highway No.101 to Nan via Phrae, a total distance of 668 kilometres. By BusTransport Co. Ltd. operates bus services from Bangkok’s Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nan every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 for more information. Other private companies are such as Phrae Tour Tel: 0 2245 2369, Sombat Tour Tel: 0 2936 2495-6 and Choetchai Tour Tel: 0 5471 0362 (Nan Office). By AirThai Airways International flies from Bangkok to Nan every day. Call 1566 |
Golden Orange and Red Cross Fair
The fair is held annually around mid-December at the Provincial Stadium. The golden orange,
with golden peel and a sweet taste, is a famous crop of Nan Province. The orange’s gold color
results from the difference between day time and night time temperature.
Main features in the fair include beauty contests, Golden orange parade contest,
Contest, booths displayed by the government and private sectors, and various entertainment.
Nan Traditional Boat Race
The Traditional Boat Race is held in October or November each year when
the Nan River flows swiftly past the province. It is incorporated with the celebrations
of the Black Ivory and the local Kathin ceremony. Boats are dugouts made from large logs ad
beautifully decorated. Manned by well-trained oarsmen, the racing boats are lustily cheered
on by spectators lining both banks of the river
History of Narathiwat
History of Narathiwat
In the past, Narathiwat was a southern borderland named “Ban Bang Nara” or “Manalo”.
It was located near Maenam Bang Nara and the sea. In the reign of King Rama I,
this village was under the administration of Sai Buri. Later, it came under the administration
of Ra Ngae town of Pattani province.
In 1906, Bang Nara became a big trading city with well-developed sea and land transportation.
King Rama V moved the administration office from Ra Ngae to Manalo. In 1915,
King Rama VI changed the name of the town to “Narathiwat”.
Todays Narathiwat
Narathiwat is currently divided into 12 districts, namely Mueang, Ra-ngae, Su-ngai Padi,
Sungai Kolok, Ruso, Yi-ngo, Waeng, Bacho, Tak Bai, Si Sakhon, Sukhirin,
Chanae and one Sub District of Cho Ai Rong
Distances from Amphoe Muang (Town) to Neighbouring Districts:
| Chanae Cho Ai Rong Tak Bai Bacho Yi-ngo Ra-ngae Ruso Waeng Si Sakhon Sukhirin Su-ngai Kolok Su-ngai Padi |
47 |
kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. |
Narathiwat
Narathiwat at a glance
Located approximately some 1,149 kilometers south of Bangkok is Narathiwat the southernmost
province in Thailand and one of the nation’s five provinces that borders Malaysia
at Amphoe Su-ngai Kolok, where the southern railway line ends
Access from Malaysia is convenient via a ninety-minute bus trip and two immigration points
where travelers can cross into Thailand and vice versa. With Amphoe Su-ngai Kolok serving
as an economic and border tourism center, the province welcomes an increasing numbers of
Malaysians and Singaporeans on short holidays or shopping sprees
Geographically, Narathiwat is situated on the eastern coast of the Malay Peninsula.
The north borders Pattani Province and the Gulf of Thailand, the west borders Yala Province,
the east borders the Gulf of Thailand, and the south borders Kelantan in Malaysia.
The plains where the Maenam Sai Buri, Maenam Bang Nara, Maenam Tak Bai and Maenam Su-ngai
Kolok converge are adjacent to the gulf
With an area of 4,475 square kilometers, of which 75 percent are jungles and mountains,
visitors to the province are provided with great opportunities to spend days at the beach or in the
forests and take excursion trips to some of the magnificent temples. Narathiwat has a tropical climate
and has only 2 seasons; summer and rainy. The wettest period is during November to December.
Narathiwat literally means “the residence of good people”. The city of Narathiwat has an abundance
of traditional culture and authenticity with village-like tranquility.
The inhabitants of Narathiwat are largely farmers and fishermen with the majority being Muslims
who use the spoken and written Yawi language (Yawi has roots from the spoken Malay language
and uses Arabic consonants and alphabets).
As such, Narathiwat is an amazing and unique area with a constant flow of culture
and trade between Thais and Malaysians
Provincial Seal
The provincial seal depicts a sailing boat with a picture of a white elephant on the sail in a circle.
It signifies that Narathiwat is a province on the coast, engaged in fishing and trading with
neighboring countries and that the province has a white elephant called Phra Sri Nararat Rajakarin
Lampang
Lampang or Khelang Nakorn of the past has the horse carriage as its symbol having monasteries
built in Burmese and Lanna Thai style architectures and its famous place,
well know all over the world, is the Thai Elephant Conservation Center
Occupying an area of 12,533 square kilometers, Lampang is administratively divided
into 13 Amphoes (Districts) Muang, Thoen, Mae Phrik, Ko Kha, Ngao, Chae Hom,
Wang Nua, Mae Tha, Sop Prap, Serm Ngam, Hang Chat, Mae Mo and Muang Pan.
Lampang Is located some 599 kms., from Bangkok, accessible by Highway No.1
Passing through Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Nakhon Sawan, Kamphaeng Phet, Tak,
taking a total time span of 7 hours and some 100 kms., from Chiang Mai by Highway No.11
through Lamphun, taking about 1.30 hours.
By Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No.1 and Highway No.32 to Nakhon Sawan via Sing Buri,
Chai Nat, then turn into Highway No.1 again to go to Lampang via Kamphaeng Phet and Tak,
a total distance of 599 kilometres
By Bus
Regular buses leave the Northern Bus Terminal, Phaholyothin Road. Further information,
please contact Tel. (02)2279-4484-7 for air conditioned buses and Tel. (02)271-0101-5
for non air conditioned buses. For private air conditioned bus companies,
please contact Thavorn Farm Tel. (02)271-3011. Lampang bus station Tel.(054)277-410
There are also regular and air conditioned buses daily leaving Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Station Tel. (053)242-664
By Train
Six daily trains connect Lampang with Bangkok and Chiang Mai. For more information,
please contact Tel. (02)223-7010 or Lampang Railway Station Tel. (054)217-024 or Chiang Mai
Railway Station Tel. (053)242-094
By Plane
Thai Airways International Ltd., (Domestics) operates one flight daily to Lampang from Bangkok.
Tel. (02) 280-0070 or your travel agent for reservations. Thai Airways International Ltd.,
Lampang Office Tel. (054)217-078, Lampang Airport Tel. (054) 226-258
| Elephant Khantoke Fair | First Friday and Saturday of February | |
| Horse carriage day | 1 April |
|
| Salung Luang Festival | 12 April | |
| Song Kran Festival | 12-14 April | |
| City Pillar celebration | May | |
| Loy Krathong Festival | November | |
| Kiu Lom Rafting day | November | |
| Ceramic Fair | December | |
| Blooming Flower day | December | |
| Winter’s Fair | December |
Chiang Rai-inthailand
Chiang Rai province covers some 11,678 square kilometers with a population of 1.23 million.
The average elevation is 580 meters above sea level, Myanmar borders on the north,
and Laos on the north and northeast. The provincial capital is 829 kilometers north of Bangkok
Chiang Rai was founded in 1262 by King Meng Rai and was the first capital of Lanna Thai
(Kingdom of a Million Rice fields). The province contains Thailand’s northernmost point
at Mae Sai which is well known for its crisp mountain scenery, and hilltribes.
North Chiang Rai falls within the region known as the Golden Triangle,
the area where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge.
Accommodation is available and and many reflect the typical Lanna Thai style architecture
By Bus
The 11-hour journey from Bangkok can be made on air conditioned coaches and non-air
conditioned buses originating from the Northern Bus Terminal
on Bangkok’s Kamphaeng Phet 2.
Time TablesBy Air
Thai Airways Internationals operates daily flights from Bangkok and other northern Thai cities.
Time Tables
King Meng Rai Festival
January 26-February 1
This features parades, cultural performances and competitions celebrating
the founder of Chiang Rai and the Lanna Thai Kingkom
Songkran Festival
April 16-18
Traditional Thai New Year celebrations are best seen at Chiang Saen where 4 nations
(Thailand, Laos, China and Myanmar) compete in boat races on the Mekong River.
Beauty contests and cultural shows are added attraction
Lychee Fair
May 19-28
Celebrating the province ’s tastiest fruit, this fair features agricultural displays
and exhibitions, local handicrafts, folk entertainment and beauty contests
Nonthaburi
Nonthaburi is situated in a fertile basin on the bank on the Chao Phraya River.
This abundant town is full of fruit and flower plantations as well as historical temples.
The town is only 20 kms. from Bangkok and is conveniently accessible by road or river.
Nonthaburi has been found in history as a part of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
It was once consolidated with Bangkok in 1943 and was re-established
as a province in 1946. Nonthaburi occupies an area of 622 square kilometres
and is administratively divided into six districts: Muang Nonthaburi, Pak Kret, Bang Kruai,
Bang Bua Thong and Sai Noi.
Borders
□ North: Ayutthaya and Pathum Thani
□ South: Bangkok
□ East: Bangkok and Pathum Thani
□ West: Nakhon Pathom
Distance from Nonthaburi city of nearby Provinces
□ Angthong 99 kms.
□ Bangkok 20 kms.
□ Nakhon Pathom 36 kms.
□ Pathum Thani 26 kms.
Distance from Nonthaburi city to its districts
□ Bang Kruai 27 kms.
□ Bang Bua Thong 18 kms.
□ Bang Yai 18 kms.
□ Pak Kret 10 kms.
□ Sai Noi 30 kms
How to get there
□ By Boat
Take a Tha Chang-Bangkok Noi-Bang Yai ferry line from Chang Pier.
It operates from 06.30 to 23.00 hrs. and leaves from the pier every 30 minutes.
The best time for the visitors to ride a ferry is from 08.30 to 15.30 hrs.
□ By Car
From Phra Nang Klao Bridge turn left to Bang Kruai for 17 kilometres at Bang Bua Thong junction,
turn right to Nonthaburi District Office at Wat Chalo, continue driving for 500 metres.
Wat Bang O will be found on the right
[ Nonthaburi Fruits Fair ]
This annual fair is held during April-June to celebrate the abundance of such local fruits as durian,
mangosteen and mangoes, then at their peak of succulent pipeness. Besides stalls selling the
produce of surrounding orchards and local products, there are colourful processions of floats
decorated with fruits and flowers, beauty pageants friuts contests, cultural shows,
exhibitions of provincial handicrafts and agricultural produce, and local entertainment
[ Giving Offerings to 108 Monks Festival ]
Is held to make merit and has been practiced for decades. The attractive festival is held along
the Bangkok Noi Canal at many temples including Wat Thai Charoen, Wat Bang Krai Nok,
Wat Utthayan, and Wat Bang Krai Nai. This festival is annually held on the 8th day
of the waning moon in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar
[ Mon Dance Festival ]
Is one of the oldest Mon dramatic arts. The current Mons have managed to retain the skills
of their forefathers. In Pak Kret, Phra Pradaeng and Pathum Thani,
many people can still perform the Mon dance and the Mon alto oboe
[ The Mon Songkran ]
Is held for one week after April 13th. The event features the Mon procession
and entertainment. It is held around Pak Kret district office, Koh Kret.
Ang Thong
Angthong originally known as Muang Wiset Chai Chan,
is located no the Noi River. According to the Royal Chronicle of Ayutthaya,
Angthong was an essential frontier outpost of Ayutthaya when fighting with the Burmese.
In particular during the last war, the Burmese encamped at Muang Wiset Chai Chan to attack
Ayutthaya causing “the Battle at Bang Rachan” in Singburi the most important event ever recorded
in Thai history. Later during the Thonburi period, Muang Wiset Chai Chan was moved to a new
site on the left bank of the Chao Phraya River at Ban Bangkaeo and was named
”Muang Angthong” since its new location was a fertile basin similar to a water
and rice bowl of the country. According to traditional belief, any region which is rich in rice
and fish would be similarly a treasure city filling up with silver and gold.
Angthong is located 108 kilometers from Bangkok, and 35 kilometers from Ayutthaya.
Topographically almost all of the Angthong area is low plain without any forests or mountains.
There are two important rivers : the Chao Phraya River and the Noi River.
Angthong is administratively divided into 7 districts; Amphoe Muang Angthong,
Wiset Chai Chan, Chaiyo, Pho Thong, Sawaengha, Pa Mok and Samko
Borders
□ North: Sing Buri
□ South: Ayutthaya
□ East: Ayutthaya and Lop Buri
□ West: Suphanburi
Distance from Angthong city of nearby Provinces
□ Ayutthaya 35 kms.
□ Lop Buri 40 kms.
□ Sing Buri 30 kms.
□ Suphanburi 40 kms
Distance from Angthong city to its districts
□ Chaiyo 18 kms.
□ Pa Mok 12 kms.
□ Pho Thong 10 kms.
□ Samko 25 kms.
□ Sawaengha 24 kms.
□ Wiset Chai Chan 13 kms
[ By Bus ]
Non-air-conditioned buses leave the Angthong Bus Terminal from 04.00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m.
every twenty minutes. The trip takes 2 hours. Air-conditioned buses leave
the Northern Terminal Bus from 05.40 a.m. to 07.00 p.m. every 50 minutes.
The fare is 61 Baht by first-air and 48 Baht by seconds- air. The distance is about 106 kilometers.
for further information please contact Tel. (02)9361972, 9362841
For transportation between Ayutthaya and Angthong there are air-conditioned buses leaving
Angthong Bus Terminal from 04.00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m. from Angthong passing Pa-Mok
to Ayutthaya and leaving Ayutthaya (at Ayutthaya bus terminal near Wat Ratchaburana)
from 06.30 a.m. to 07.00 p.m. The bus leaves every forty minutes.
[ By Car ]
□ Route 1 Take the Phahonyothin Highway (High way No.1) from Bangkok and turn onto
the Asian Highway (Highway No. 32), passing Amphoe Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya,
Amphoe Bang Pahan until you reach Angthong. The total distance is about 105 kilometers
which is the shortest route
□ Route 2 Take the Bangkok-Pathumthani Highway, passing Amphoe Pakkret in Nonthaburi.
Then take Highway No. 3111, passing Amphoe Bangsai, Amphoe Sena and Ayutthaya.
After that take Highway No. 309, passing Amphoe Pa Mok until you reach Angthong.
The total distance is about 140 kilometers
□ Route 3 Take the new road and cross Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge until you reach Talingchan.
Then turn onto Highway No. 340, passing Nonthaburi, Pathumthani,
Ayutthaya and Suphanburi. After that Highway No. 3195,
passing Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan to Angthong. The total distance is about 150 kilometers
[ City of Rice and Water Bowl Fair & Red Cross Annual Fair ]
Thai fair of the U - Thong people is held after harvesting in late February of every year,
consisting of interesting of interesting activities : cultural shows ; exhibitions ;
local handicraft sales, display and demonstrations ; stalls;
Muang U-Khao U-Nam beauty contest ; agricultural product contest ;
farmers’ sports competition and various kinds of entertainment. The fair,
held in front of Angthong City Hall lasts for 5 days and nights.
[ Boat Race Festival at Amphoe Pho Thong ]
The Boat Race Festival is held at the Noi River in front of Wat Phogrip, Mu 6,
Tambon Samngam, Amphoe Pho Thong. The competition area is 600 meters in length.
Famous boats from all over Thailand join the race e.g., Srisuriyothai Boat,
Sonsuwan Boat (host), Samingsao Boat, Thepnorasing Boat etc. The festival is held annually
in October and the competition lasts one day.
[ Boat Race Festival at Amphoe Chaiyo ]
The festival is held at the Chao Phraya River in front of Wat Chaiyo Worawihan,
Tambon Chaiyo, Amphoe Chaiyo. The competition area is 600 meters in length.
This competition is the country’s greatest event, held annually in October together with
the festival of worshipping Luangpho to at Wat Chaiyo. The festival lasts two days
[ Boat Race Festival at Amphoe Pa Mok ]
The Boat Race Festival held at the Chao Phraya River in front of Wat Pamok Worawihan,
Tambon Pa Mok, Amphoe Pa Mok. The competition area is 600 metres in length.
Famous boats from all over Thailand join the race. The festival is annually held in October
and lasts one day
[ Native Song Festival at Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan ]
The song festival is held at a temple at Ban Lakkaeo, Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan
beyond Ban Huairong. The temple always holds the biggest festival in Amphoe
Wiset Chai Chan. During the rainy season local people will gather at this temple performing
boat songs in the 11th or the 12th lunar months since the temple is located on the Noi River.
At this district there are well - known folk song performers who can perform boat songs,
Phleng Choi, Phleng Song Khrung etc
