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Prachunkhirikhan Province

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Prachunkhirikhan Province

Prachubkhirikhan province is in the Western of Thailand bordered to the Southern of Thailand. Prachubkhirokhan had been Muang Na-Rung in the Krungsri-Ayutthaya era but deserted when Krungsri-Ayutthaya lost war with Myanmar. Afterward in the early Ratanakhosin in the reign of Rama II, he founded new town near mouth of "E-Rom" canal and maned as "Muang Bang-Na-Rom". In the reign of Rama IV, He aggregated Muang Kui, Muang Bang-Na-Rom and Muang Klong-Warl and renamed to Muang Prachubkhirokhan. Until year 1898, the downtown was moved to Auo Koh-Lak or Auo Prachub where is location of Prachubkhirikhan province until now.

Prachubkhirikhan province is covering area about 6,367 square kilometres and its population is 480,000. The area is narrow peninsula from north to south. There is the narrowest part called "Khor-Kot-Kra" where is just 11 kilometres wide. Most area is plains and hills on the left side but another side is connected to sea (Gulf of Thailand). There are many attractive places such as Samroiyot Hill (Samroiyot National Park), Nam-Tok Huai-Yang National Park, Khao Ta-keab, Khao Krai-Lad, Hath Hua-Hin (Hua-Hin Beach), Auo Mae-Rumpueng and Hath Wanakorn.

Local Transportation

Car: Driving along highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) passing Samutsakorn and Samutsongkarm province and turn left on the cross to higway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi province to Prachubkhirikhan province.

Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal to Prachubkhirikhan province.

Train: Take train to Prachubkhirikhan province or Hua-Hin district from Bangkok's Hualamphong Terminal Railway Station.

Ratchaburi Province

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Ratchaburi Province

Ratchaburi province near Bangkok is in the Western of Thailand bordered to the Gulf of Thailand on the right side and to Samutsongkarm province on the left side. It appeard since prehistoric times (Khmer era or Thawaravadee era). This town was belonging to Siam in the Sukhothai era in year 1257 when Sukhothai got victory against Khmer. The town was relocated many times. Until year 1897, it was moved to this location as present.

Ratchaburi province is covering area about 5,196 square kilometres and its population is 820,000. Most area is mountains and hills on the left side but another side is plain. Most people earn living with agriculture and domestic animals. There are many attractive places such as Khao-Bin Cave, Khang-Krown Cave (Bat Cave) and Damnernsaduak Floating Market.

Local Transportation

Car: Driving along highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Nakhonpathom province to Ratchaburi province.

Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal to Ratchaburi province.

Train: Take train to Ratchaburi province from Bangkok's Hualamphong Terminal Railway Station and Thon buri Railway Station.

Phetchaburi Province

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Phetchaburi Province

Phetchaburi province near Bangkok is in the Western of Thailand bordered to the Gulf of Thailand on the right side and to Ta-Naosri mountain range connected to Myanmar on the left side. It appear in the Sukhothai era but there are evidences to prove that it was built since prehistoric times (Khmer era or Thawaravadee era). This town was prefered to King Rama IV, V and Vi in the early Ratanakhosin. In the reign of Rama IV, he built throne-hall at Khao Samana and named that mountain as "Phru Khao Maha-Sawand " or Khao Wang. In later in the reign of Rama V, he built throne-hall at Ban Puene but finished in the reign of Rama VI. He named the hall as "Phra Thee Nang Sornphetch Prasart". Moreover, he built palace at Bang Tha-Lou and named beach near the palace as "Hath Chao Samran"..

Phetchaburi province is covering area about 6,255 square kilometres and its population is 450,000. Most area is mountains and hills on the left side but another side is connected to sea (Gulf of Thailand). There are 3 main rivers here as Phetchaburi river, Bang Goi river and Bang ta-Boon river. There are many attractive places such as Hath Cha-Am (Cha-Am beach), Hath Chao Samram, Hath Puktean, Ban-Puene Palace, Phranakornkhiri Historical Park, Khao Yoi Cave, Khao Luang Cave and Gaengajarn National Park.

Local Transportation

Car: Driving along highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) passing Samutsakorn and Samutsongkarm province and turn left on the cross to higway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) to Phetchaburi province.

Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal to Phetchaburi province.

Train: Take train to Phetchaburi province from Bangkok's Hualamphong Terminal Railway Station).

Karnchanaburi Province

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Karnchanaburi Province

Karnchanaburi province had been logdes since prehistoric times. There are many historicities in the caves or hills. Ancestors migrated from the southern of China including Khmer as well. There are many historical place in Khmer's style such as Prasart Mueng-Singh (Stone Castle). The province had been main battlefieldr when Myanmar move the troops to Thailand in order to possess capital in the reign of Krungsri-Ayutthaya.

Most area is covered by rivers or hills where there are many beautiful waterfalls. There are water-powered dams such as Srinakrarin dam and Khao-Laem dam where are attractive places for tourists.

Most people's occupation is agriculture that plants sugarcane for making white sugar. Here is main source of sugarcane. There are 2 main rivers as Kwai-Noi and Kwai-Yai river. There are many traveling natural places such as Kwai Bridge, Saiyoke Waterfall, Prasart Muang-Singh, Tham Tharn-Lord National Park, Erawan National Park and Wat Wang Wi-Wegaram (temple).

Local Transportation

Car: Driving along highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Nakhonpathom and Ratchaburi province to Kanchanaburi province.

Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal about 3 hours to Kanchanaburi.

Train: Take train to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok's Thonburi Railway Station (Bangkok-Noi Railway Station)

Tak Province

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Tak Province

Tak province was formerly named to "Muang Ra-Haeng" where there are Mon people living. There are historical evidence about Mon's Arts at the Ban-tak district. The town was built before Sukhothai era. Muang Tak had been important frontier town to Myanmar and was the greatest king's army congregated as Ramkumhaengmaharat, Naresuanmaharat, Naraimaharat and Taksinmaharat. Unitl early Ratanakhosin era in the reign of Rama II, he ordered to move downtown of Tak from right side of Ping river to Ra-Haeng sub-district on the left side of Ping river. It became location of Tak province until now.

Tak province is in the Western of Thailand and covering area about 16,400 square kilometres. Its population is 520,000. There are many traveling natural places such as Lang-San National Park, Taksinmaharat National Park and Nam-tok Phajarearn National Park. Moreover, there are beautiful waterfalls in Aumphang wildlifes conservation area such as Thilolae and Thilosu waterfalls.

Local Transportation

Car: Driving along highway no. 1 (Phaholyothin Road) and turn left at Wang-Noi junction through highway no. 32 passing Singburi Chainat and Nakhonsawan province and then turn left to highway no. 1 again to Tak province.

Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern Bus Station on Kamphaengphet 2 Road to Tak province.

Train: Take train to Tak Province from Bangkok's Hualumphong Terminal Station

Air: Take domestic airline service to Mae-Sort district, Tak province at International airport.

Western of Thailand

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Western of Thailand

Most area in Western of Thailand is surrounded with mountains or hills and shares borders with Myanmar. Thus there are Burmese, Karen and Mon living around there.

Main occupation is agriculture that plants sugarcane for making white sugar and pineapple for being diversified to canned pineapple or juice. Main source of sugarcane and pineapple is Karnchanaburi and Prachub-Khirikhan province respectively

There are few large dams in this side such as Phumiphol dam, Srinakarin dam and Khoa-Laem dam. They can generate electric power more than one-third of all generated one. They are places suitable for sight seeing and spending a night as well.

In Phetchaburi and Phachub-Khirikhan provinces, there are famous seasides or beaches such as Cha-am beach, Chao-Samran beach and Hua-hin beach.

Trad Province

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Trad Province

Trad province is located at the easternmost of Thailand. City name was transformed from word "Gard" which is a tree's name. In Krungsri-Ayuthaya in the reign of King the great Naresuan, the city name was called "Ban Bang-Phra". In early Ratanakosin in the reign of King Rama V made agreement with France for giving Trad city and Chang Islands in order that France retreated their army from Chanthaburi city. In year 1906, Thailand traded off Phratabrong, Seamaraj and Srisophon city against Trad city and Chang Islands to France. France withdrawed their army from Trad city and Chang Islands in July 1907. Local people choose 23 July on every year to be "Trad Rumruek". It means Trad commemoration or Trad recognition.

Trad province is covering area about 2,862 square kilometres and its population is 218,000 persons. The province is plentifully and suitable for agriculture such as Durian, Rambutan and Mangosteen. Furthermore, there are many attractive places such as Mai-Rood Beach, Chang Islands, Mai-Shee Island, Tharn-Ma-Yom Waterfall and Ploy market where is formerly main resource of gems.

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) passing Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi to Trad province or take highway no. 344 passing Chonburi, Klang, Chanthaburi to Trad province.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Trad province daily.

Sa-Kao Province

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Sa-Kao Province

Sa-Kao province is ancient city and its age is more than 4,000 years. Antiques was discovered at Khao Cha-Gun, Aranyaprathech and Tapraya district. The city had prospered in Thavarawadi era since there were Khmer castle and stone inscription. City name was named as name of pool. In year 1781, Chaopraya Mahakasadsuk (King Rama I in later) was moving to Cambodia but stopping near both pools for living and named both pools as "Sa-Kao" and "Sa-Kwan" Sa-kao had been check-point at frontier. In year 1909, Sa-Kao was raised to Sa-Kao sub-district. In 1958, Sa-Kao was raised again to be Sa-Kao district. Until year 1993, Sa-Kao was appointed to be Sa-Kao province where is Thailand 's 74th province.

Sa-Kao province is covering area about 7,195 square kilometres and its population is 540,000 persons. There are many attractive places such as Prangsrida National Park, Rong-Guae Market, Prasart Khao Noi and both pools (Sa-Kao and Sa-Kwan).

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 305 ( Rangsit-Nakhonayok route) passing Ongkharak disitrict, Nakhonayok province and then take highway no. 33 passing Kabinburi district to Sa-Kao province.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Mochit Bus Terminal (Kampheangphet Rd.) to Sa-Kao province daily.

Train: Take train service at Hualumphong railway station to Sa-Kao province by Bangkok-Sa-Kao or Bangkok-Aranyaprathet route.

Chanthaburi Province

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Chanthaburi Province
Chanthaburi province is ancient city and its age is more than 1,000 years. City name was formerly called "Kwan-Kraburi". and was built by Chong tribe (Annam-Khmer). In year 1657, the city was moved and re-built at Ban-Loom on the left side of Chanthaburi River. In year 1767, King the great Taksin moved his amry to Chanthaburi and occupied it in order to aggregate forces to restore Krungsri-Ayutthaya from Myanmar. In later, King Rama III moved this city to Ban-Nuean-Wong because that area was hills and highland. Since the city was lack of water resource, King Rama V relocated Chanthaburi to Ban-Loom again. Until year 1893, Thailand have dispute with France so that France had possesed Chanthaburi for 11 years. After Thailand give area on the left side of Mekong River to France, Thailand got this city from France. In year 1933, Chanthaburi city is raised to be Chanthaburi province from government transformation unitl now.

Chanthaburi province is covering area about 6,338 square kilometres and its population is 500,000 persons. The province is plentifully and suitable for agriculture and farm. Chanthaburi province is center of jewelry business and has many attractive places such as Krichakood National Park, Namtok-Phew National Park, Khao Soi-Dao Wildlife Conservation area, Laem Sing Beach, Kung-Wiman Beach, Wat Khao Sukim, Khao Laem Sing Park and Khao Wong Cave including Road of Jewelry where enterpreneur or seller meet buyer to do jewelry business.

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) passing Pattaya and Rayong to Chanthaburi or no. 344 passing Chonburi and Klang to Chanthaburi province.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Chanthaburi province daily.

Rayong Province

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Rayong Province

Rayong province was appeared and known publicly in the reign of Krungsri-Ayutthaya in 1570. It is assumed the province was founded in blooming Khmerin in 957. In that period, Chanthaburi province is Khmer's frontier town so that Rayong bordered to Chantaburi has been influenced by Khmer's Art and Cultural. The evidence is the remaining historical place in Khmer's style such as Silalaeng Khu-Khai.

Rayong province is covering area about 3550 square kilometres and its population is 600,000 persons. Most people's occupation is agriculture and fishery. Famous fruits are Durian and Pineapple. Famous product is fish sauce, shrimp paste and dried seafood.

There are many attractive place by sea such as Mand Island, Samed Island, Laem Mae-Pim, Khao-Chamao National Park, Khao-Wong Cave and Saeng-Chan Beach.

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) or Motorway (pay-rolled highway) to Rayong and then drive for about 19 kms from Amphur Muang (Rayong) to Baan Phe market. You will find Pier for going to Koh Samed.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Rayong province daily.

Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Rayong.

Chacheongsao Province

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Chacheongsao Province

Chacheongsao province had been governed by Khmer. City name is assumed that its pronounciation is slightly distorted from time to time from "Cha-Cheung-Sao" in Khmer language which means "deep canal" to be "Cha-Cheong-Sao". Chacheongsao was established to be city in the reign of King Mahajakrapat in Krungsri-Ayutthaya era. In 1593, the great King Naresuan chose this city for location of his army. It caused this city became front barrier city in eastern region. In the reign of King Rama III, he built fortress in this city to prevent enemy in eastern region. In year 1933, Chacheongsao city is raised to be Chacheongsao province unitl now.

Chacheongsao province is covering area about 5,350 square kilometres and its population is 650,000 persons. Its location is near Bangkok about 100 kilometres. There are many attractive place such as Watsotornworawiharn (Sothorn Temple) where contain Luang-Phor Sothorn buddha image respected by Thai people and Ang-Rue-Nai waterfalls located in Khao Ang-Rue-Nai wildlife conservation area covering 5 provinces such as Chacheongsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthabui and Prachinburi province..

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 304 or take highway no. 34 (Bang-Na road) and turn left to highway no. 314 or take highway no. 3 (Sukhumvit road) passing Samutprakarn and Bangpakong and turn left to highway no. 314 to Chachongsao province.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) and Mochit Bus Terminal (Kampheangphet road) to Chacheongsao province daily.

Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Chacheongsao province.

Chonburi Province

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Chonburi Province

Chonburi province was appeared and known publicly in the reign of Krungsri-Ayutthaya when Khmer moved army to make a war. In later, Chonburi province was Thongyou's lodge and his army. He agitated everyone participating to Phraya Vachirakarn who is responsible for governing east region and located in Rayong. After Phraya Vachirakarn moved his army to Chonburi and suppressed Thongyou, Chonburi was peaceful. Chonburi has been main city since the reign of King Rama I. Until the reign of King Rama V, he changed Banlamoong and Phanatnikom city to be just district in Chonburi city. In year 1933, Chonburi city is raised to be Chonburi province unitl now.

Chonburi province is covering area about 4,363 square kilometres and its population is 1.15 million persons. Most people's occupation is agriculture and fishery. Nong-Mon market is very famous where you can find dried seafood, foods and desserts. Ang-Sila is old vacation where is known as stone-mortar making and carving, furthermore, there are fresh seafood serving and selling to tourists. Chonburi province is both agricultural and industrial city.

There are many attractive place by sea such as Bang-Saen beach, Pattay a beach, Koh Sri-Chang, Koh Lann and Khao-Kheaw opened Zoo.

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) or no. 34 (Bang-Na road) to Chonburi province.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Chonburi province daily.

Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Chonburi province.

Eastern of Thailand

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Eastern of Thailand

Most area in this region is plain and short hills and connected to sea (Gulf of Thailand) with a Phranom Dongrak mountain range bordered between Thailand and Cambodia. There are many beautiful beaches as Pattaya beach and islands as Koh Chang, Koh Samed, Koh Mandt and Koh Lan.

Main economic is agriculture (fruits) such as Durian, Rambutan and mangosteen including rubber tree and fishery . They sell fresh aquatic animals or foods or transform to products. Moreover, some area in each province are industrial estate and jewelry source as well.

Besides attractive natural places, each provinces in Eastern of Thailand are center of industrial economic (Chonburi and Rayong province) or gem source (Chanthaburi province). There are many factories and industrial sea ports. All provinces in this region are travel sources attractive to both Thai and Foreign tourists.

Angthong Province

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Angthong Province

Angthong was historically known as Wiset Chai Chan, located on the Noi River. It formed an important border town of the Ayutthaya kingdom during the wars with Burma, as the Noi river served as a natural obstacle for advancing troops.

During the reign of king Taksin after the fall of Ayutthaya the main city of the province was moved to the Chao Phraya river, and named Ang Thong, as the Noi river had become too shallow for transportation.
The name Ang Thong means 'gold basin', surmised to come from the basin-like geography of the area, and the golden color of the rice grown in the region.

Angthong province is covering area about 968 square kilometres and its population is about 283,000. Most area is lowland plain near river.

There are many attractive places such as Ban Bang Sadet Court Doll Center, City Pillar Shrine, Phra Photisuch Cave, and Wat Pamok Worawihan (temple).

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 32 and take Asia road passing Bang Pa-Bang Pa-Han to Angthong province. Another way, going to Taling-Chan and taking highway 350 passing Pathumthani - Ayutthaya - Suphanburi to Angthong province. Total distance is about 105 kms.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Angthong province daily.

Lopburi Province

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Lopburi Province

Known as Lavo during most of its history, Lopburi probably dates back to prehistoric times. During the Dvaravati period (6th to 11th century) it was called Lavo. The Khmer and built many impressive temples. Lopburi might have liberated itself from the Khmer rulership at least temporarily, as it sent independent embassies to China twice in 1115 and 1155. In 1289 it sent an embassy again, but then soon became associated with the Thai kingdom Sukhothai and later Ayutthaya.

In Ayutthaya period, King Ramathibodi I sent Phra Ramesuan (later King Ramesuan) who positioned Uparaja to reign Lopburi. In 1665 King Narai the Great ordered to build the new palace on the east bank of the Lopburi River and made Lop Buri the second capital of the country in middle of the 17th century as Ayutthaya was threatened by the Dutch. After the king reign, the city was nearly empty and less important.

The city was enriched again when King Rama IV renovated the King Narai Palace in 1856. And in 1938 Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram started his plan to relandscape and set Lop Buri as the biggest military base of Thailand.

Lopburi province is covering area about 6,200 square kilometres and its population is about 750,000.

There are many attractive places such as Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (temple), Phra Narai Ratchaniwet (Palace), Phra Prang Sam Yot, and San Phra Kan.

Local Transportation

Car: Take road Highway no. 1 (Phaholyothin Road) passing Ayutthaya and Saraburi province through Lopburi province. Total distance is about 153 kms.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Lopburi province daily.

Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Lopburi province.

Samutsakhon Province

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Samutsakhon Province

The oldest name of the area is Tha Chin because it was a trading port where Chinese junks arrived. In 1548 the city was promoted to Sakhon Buri town, and was renamed to Mahachai in 1704 after the khlong Mahachai which was dug then and connected with the Tha Chin river near the town. In Rama IV, it was renamed to Samutsakhon town. It was promoted to Samutsakhon province in the reign of Rama V, however the old name Mahachai is still sometimes used by the locals.

Samutsakhon province is covering area about 840 square kilometres and its population is about 443,000.

There are many attractive places such as Khlong Khok Kham, and Talat Maha Chai

Local Transportation

Car: Take road on High way no. 35 Thonburi-Pakthor (Rama II Road) to Maha Chai junction and turn left to Samutsakhon province. Total distance is about 82 kms.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal (Boromaratchachonnani Road) to Samutsakhon province daily.

Samutsongkhram Province

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Samutsongkhram Province

In the Ayutthaya period the area of Samut Songkhram was known as Suan Nork and was a part of Ratchaburi. During the reign of King Taksin it was promoted to a province. It was the birth place of Queen Amarindra of King Rama I, who also initiated the name Suan Nok. The birth place of King Rama II in Amphawa district is now a Memorial Park.

Samutsongkhram province is covering area about 417 square kilometres and its population is about 195,000.

There are many attractive places such as Don Hoi Lot, Wat Chula Mani and Cruising the Mae Klong River.

Local Transportation

Car: Take road on High way no. 35 Thonburi-Pakthor (Rama II Road) to Maha Chai junction and turn right to Samutsongkhram province. Total distance is about 64 kms.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal (Boromaratchachonnani Road) to Samutsongkhram province daily.

Ayutthaya Province

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Ayutthaya Province

Ayutthaya province had been Thailand's capital in the Krungsri-Ayutthaya era. It was established in 1350 by Phra Chao Authong. After epidemic diseaases at Authong city, he relocated people to Ayothaya city. Until 3 uear later, Krung Sukhothai was declining and gone, he annouced "Krungsri-Ayutthaya" and appointed himself to be "King Ramathibordi I" which is the longest era in Thailand 's history more than 400 years.

Most area in Ayutthaya province is lowland and plain. There are 3 main rivers passing around city such as Pa-Sak river, Lopburi river and Chao-Phraya river. Both sides of rivers are crowded with buildings and lodges. Since there are long history in here, Ayutthaya has many ancient remains and temples.

Ayutthaya province is covering area about 2,547 square kilometres and its population is about 740,000. UNESCO has resolution to appoint Ayutthaya province covering Phranakhon-Sriayutthaya Historical Park, Sukhothai Historical Park , Srisatchanalai Historical Park and Kamphaengphet Historical Park to be World Heritage.

Except for historical park, most of attractive place here are palaces and temples such as Royal Palace, Chankasem Palace, Bang-Pa-In Palace, Nakhonluang Palace and Bangsai Art and Craft Center.

Local Transportation

# Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) passing Patonam Phra-In and take higway no. 32 to Ayutthaya province or take highway no. 306 (Bangkok-Nonthaburi-Pathumthani route) through Pathumthani bridge junction and then take highway no. 347 passing Bangsai Art and Craft Center to Ayutthaya province.

# Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Ayutthaya province daily.

# Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Ayutthaya province.

Saraburi Province

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Saraburi Province

Saraburi province had been Khmer territory. There are ancient remains at Bang-Khamode sub-district. The city was established in Krungsri-Ayutthaya in the reign of Phra Mahachakrapat in year 1549. He toke some area of Lopburi city and Nakhonayok city to establish new city called "Saraburi". The city name is assumed it occur from that there is Nong-Ngong pool in Saraburi city. It cause they use "Sara" in Thai language meaning "pool" in English language to mix with "Buri" in Thai language meaning "city" in English language. Until year 1902, the old administration system was cancelled and reformed to provincial governed system. Saraburi city was raised to be Saraburi province until now.

Saraburi province is covering area about 3,576 square kilometres and its population is about 600,000. Most area is lowland plain near river and highland near Dong Phraya-Yen mountain ranges.

There are many ancient remains about Buddhism such as Buddha 's foot at Wat Phrabhudhabard-Woramahawiharn and there are attractive natural places such as Khao Sam-Lan National Park, Muak-Lek Flora Park, Phra Photisuch Cave, Pasak-Cholasit Dam and Sunflower Field.

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) through Bang Pa-In cross and turn right to higway no. 2 (Mitraphap Road) about 60 kilometres to Saraburi province.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Saraburi province daily.

Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Saraburi province.

Singburi Province

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Singburi Province

The area of Singburi hold an important position in early Thai history since Dvaravati period down to Ayutthaya period. Formerly the province separated into 3 small provinces - In Buri, Prom Buri and Sing Buri - which were unified by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1895.

Main historic event was heroism of Khai Bang Rachan where 400 villagers battled and sacrificed their life against Burma in 1766. This combat took 4 months in Ayutthaya period.

Singburi province is covering area about 5,350 square kilometres and its population is about 220,130.

There are many attractive places such as In Buri National Museum, Heroes of Khai Bang Rachan Monument and Khai Bang Rachan Park.

Local Transportation

Car: Take road Highway no. 1 (Phaholyothin Road) passing Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Lopburi province through Singburi province. Total distance is about 179 kms. Another way, taking highway no. 1 and turn to highway no. 32 (Sai-Asia Road) passing Ayutthaya and Angthong province through Singburi province. Total distance is about 142 kilometres.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Singburi province daily.

Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Singburi province.

Suphanburi Province

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Suphanburi Province

Suphan Buri was settled in the Dvaravati period known as Mueang Thawarawadi Si Suphannaphumi during 877-882. When Phra Chao Kratae became the king, he invited bureaucrats to be ordained about 2,000 persons. Another name of this city was called “Songphan Buri” meaning as “two thousand city”. Later when Prince U Thong moved to this city, it was renamed to U Thong city in Ayutthaya kingdom. King Khun Luang Pha Ngua finally gave it the name “Suphanburi”.
Main event in this city was battle between King the Great Naresuan and Phra Maha Oparacha at Donchedi Victory Monument. King the Great Naresuan retrieved Thai ‘s Independence from Burma in Ayutthaya period.

Suphanburi province is covering area about 5,358 square kilometres and its population is about 840,000. The most terrain is low river plains, with small mountain ranges in the north and the west of the province. The southeastern part with the very low plain of the Tha Cheen river is rice farming area.

There are many attractive places such as Wat Phra Rup, Wat Pa Lelai Worawihan, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Wat Phra Non, Wat Pa Phruek’s Fish Sanctuary, Old Sam Chuk Market along Tha-Chin River, Bueng Chawak, and Don Chedi Monument.

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway passing Bangbuathong to Suphanburi or passing Ayutthaya to Suphanburi or passing Nakhonpathom to Suphanburi province. Suphanburi is near Bangkok.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) or Southern Bus Terminal (near Central Pinklao Department Store) to Suphanburi province daily.

Train: Take train from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Suphanburi province daily.

Nakhonpathom Province

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Nakhonpathom Province

The name Nakhon Pathom derives from the Pali Nagara Pathama, meaning First city, and is thus often referred as the oldest city of Thailand. It was already an important center during the Dvaravati kingdom from the 6th century until the 11th century, however it might even be older. Some historians speculate it dates back to the 3rd century BC, when Buddhist missionaries from India visited there.

Originally Nakhon Pathom was a coastal city, however due to the sedimentation of the Chao Phraya river the coast line moved away from the city. When the Tha Chin river changed its course, the city was removed from water and was deserted, the population moved to the new city of Nakhon Chaisi (or Sirichai). King Mongkut (Rama IV) moved the population back to the old city in 1870, after the restoration of Phra Pathom Chedi was finished

Nakhonpathom province is covering area about 2,168 square kilometres and its population is about 798,000.

There are many attractive places such as Wat Phra Pathom Chedi Ratchaworaviharn (temple), King Rama VI museam (Sanam-Chan Palace), Suan Sam Pran (garden and Crocodile farm), and Buddhamonthon (Buddhism religious park) .

Local Transportation

Car: Take road to Phutthamonthon - Nakhonchaisri to Nakhonpathom province. Total distance is about 194 kms.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal (Boromaratchachonnani Road) to Nakhonpathom province daily.

Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Nakhonpathom province

Nakhonayok Province

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Nakhonayok Province

Nakhonayok province had been in Thawaravadhi era. There are hillock and bar of canal at Dong La-Korn sub-district. The city name was appeared in Krungsri-Ayutthaya as frontier city on east side in the reign of Phra Chao Authong. The former name is "Muang Ban-Na" or Ban-Na city where was thick forest and upland. People here could not do agriculture successful so that they immigrated to other cities. The king knew the problem and waived tax for farmland in order to persuade local people to come back again. This plan was success and people came back until becaming a large community. It was called "Muang Na-Yok" and slightly distorted to "Nakhon Na-Yok" from time to time because meaning of word "Nakhon" is bigger than "Muang". In year 1894, Rama V reformed administration system to be precinct governed so that Nakhonayok was aggregated to Prachinburi city. Until year 1902, the old administration system was cancelled and reformed to provincial governed system. Nakhonayok was established to be Nakhonayok province until now.

Ayutthaya province is covering area about 2,122 square kilometres and its population is about 250,000. Most area is plain where is highland on the north and east side connected to Dong Phraya-Yen mountain ranges and is lowland on the central and south side. There are many mountains such as Khao Yai, Khao Kheaw, Khao Cha-Ngoke and Khao Nang-Rong where are origin of beautiful waterfalls such as Sarika waterfall, Nang-Rong waterfall, Halenarok waterfall and Wang-Ta-Khai watefall.

1st route: Nang-Rong waterfall - Khao Tha-Mohn - Nang-Non waterfall - Tratradong waterfall - Tratraphru waterfall - Manoun waterfall . Total distance is 25 kilometres.

2nd route: Nang-Rong waterfall - Wang Ta-Khai - Klong Som-Phoong-Yai - Mae-Pong waterfall . Total distance is 10 kilometres.

3rd route: Nang-Rong waterfall - Khao Chong-Lom waterfall . Total distance is 10 kilometres.

Or floating with the Nakhonayok river tide by canoe or kayak

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 305 along with Rangsit canal passing Ongkarak district to Nakhonayok province or take highway no. 1 (Phaholyothin Road) and turn right at Hin-Gong cross and then take along Suwanasorn road (highway no. 33) to Nakhonayok province.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Nakhonayok province daily.

Chainart Province

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Chainart Province

Originally the city was located at Sankhaburi. In the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) the main settlement of the province was moved to its present-day location. During the wars with the Burmese it was an important military base to confront with the Burmese arms. As all these confrontations were successful the city gained the name Chai Nat, which means place of victory.

Chainart province is covering area about 2,470 square kilometres and its population is about 341,500.

There are many attractive places such as Suan Nok ChaiNat (Chainat Bird Garden), Chainatmunee National Museum, and Chaophraya Dam.

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 1 (Phaholyothin Rd.) through 50th kilometre and take highway no. 32 passing Angthong - Sinburi through 183rd kilometre and turn left to highway no. 1 to Chainart province. Total distance is about 194 kms.

Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Chainart province daily.

Bangkok Province

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Bangkok Province

Bangkok province has been Thailand's capital since 1782 in the reign of Rama I. Formerly it's called "Krungthephramahanakorn" in Thai language. In 1972 governed by field marshal Thanom Kittikajorn, it's appended to Thonburi province and renamed to "Krungthepmahanakorn" .

Bangkok is covering area more than 1500 square kilometres. There are 7 millions people appoximately living here. It has been central of economic because there are private office, state enterprise office, school, university and main building located here. Moreover, it's center of transportation because being location of International Airport (Suvannaphoom airport) , Seaports, Bus terminal and Railway station junction. Bangkok's transportation is very comfortable because there are bus, train, boat, sky train (BTS), underground train (MRT), Taxi and Tuk-Tuk (tri-motorcycle) for serving all time.

Most tourists like to stay in Bangkok for one night at least because Bangkok is near International airport and has many attractive places in variety such as Grand Palace, Temple, famous Department Store, Night Entertainment places and restaurants.

For recommendation, there are 5 areas for your entertainment trip as Siam Square, Sukhumvit, Silom, Phetchburi and Ratchada-Phraram 9 because there are night entertainment places, theaters, shopping malls, department stores and restaurants. Tourists can travel easily to each area by sky train (BTS) and underground train (MRT) or travel by bus and taxi.

If you like to shopping a delicated goods with good price, you have to go to Jatujak Weekend Market (opening saturday and sunday), but if like to shopping clothes, you have to go to Patunam market or Bo-Bae market. You may go to Yaowaratch to see chinese cultural as Thailand's China town.

Local Transportation

Car: Drive a car in Bangkok comfortably but traffic is very jam during business hours. You may choose service car like taki, bus and tuk-tuk (tri-motorcycle) as alternative.

BTS: Sky train is good way to go anywhere faster. There are 2 routes as Taksin bridge - National Stadium called "Silom Line" and On-Nut - Kamphaengphet Road called "Phaholyothin Line when going to Kamphaengphet and "Sukhumvit Line" when going to On-Nut. Both lines are crossing at Siam station as Interchange Station.

MRT: Underground Train is a good choice when you need to go along Rama IV Road and Ratchadaphisek Road where BTS is not passing.

Boat: Most tourists like to travel because you can see views along both sides of river . Main piers are Sathorn pier, Tha-Chang pier (for going to Wat Phrakao and Bangkok-Noi Canal) and Nonthaburi pier.