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Central Thailand


Geographically, the Central Region extends from rugged western mountains bordering Burma to the northeast plateau to the east" extends northwards to Nakhon Sawan where the Ping, Wang, Nan and Yom rivers unite to form the Chao Phraya River (River of Kings) which flows southwards to dissect Bangkok before entering the Gulf of Thailand; and southwards to Prachuap Khiri Khan where Thailand is compressed to its narrowest point, some 60 kilometres wide between western mountains and the Thai Gulf. 

The Chao Phraya River largely irrigates the Central Plain, one of the world's major rice and fruit-growing areas, and sustains an intricate network of canals that irrigate bountiful orchards and market gardens; host vibrant floating markets-, and support a unique, waterborne way of life.

The Central Region is extremely rich in historical sites. These include Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Lop Buri and, most important of all, Bangkok, Thailand's capital and major point-of-entry.


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  Bangkok
 


Bangkok is the largest city in Thailand with many attractions such as sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and shopping. There are a     move on travel to Bangkok
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  Ang Thong		 -    move on travel to Ang Thong
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  Chai nat		 -    move on travel to Chai nat
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  Kanchanaburi		 According to most historians, the ancient town of Kanchanaburi was located near Ban Lat Ya, a small village situated approximately 16 kilometers north of the present town. The site was     move on travel to Kanchanaburi
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  Lop Buri		 An ancient city dating from the 9th century, and some 150 kilometres north of Bangkok, contains Hindu and Khmer ruins and the imposing Ramratchaniwet Palace     move on travel to Lop Buri
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  Nakhon nayok		 -    move on travel to Nakhon nayok
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  Nakon Pathom		 Nakhon Pathom, 30 minutes further west (60 kilometres from Bangkok), hosts the world's tallest Buddhist monument, the 380foot high Phra Pathom Chedi, which marks the spot where Buddhism was introduced,     move on travel to Nakon Pathom
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  Nonthaburi		 A northern neighbouring province of Bangkok, Nonthaburi is as urbanised as its capital and the boundary between the two provinces are almost unrecognisable. One may not realise that Nonthaburi is     move on travel to Nonthaburi
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  Pathum Thani		 -    move on travel to Pathum Thani
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  Phetchaburi		 Phetchaburi is a proven sea haven close to Bangkok. This province, along coast of the Gulf of Thailand, is thus a popular weekend destination. Apart from the beautiful scenery, Petchaburi     move on travel to Phetchaburi
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  Cha am

Cha Am is one of     move on travel to Cha am
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  Pranburi 		-    move on travel to Pranburi
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  Takiab Beach 		The twin hills of Khao Takiab (Chopstick Peaks) are visible to the south down the beach from Hua Hin and one can also make out the 20 meter tall Buddha     move on travel to Takiab Beach
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  Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya was the longest ancient capital in Thailand for 417 years with many attractions such as national museums, Bang Pa-In     move on travel to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
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  Prachuap Khiri Khan		 Prachuap Khiri Khan, some 280 kilometres from Bangkok, is a fishing town with a scenic bay and the beachside Khao Chong Krachok (Mirror Mountain) which supports a small pagoda     move on travel to Prachuap Khiri Khan
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  Ratchaburi		 Ratchaburi This small city lies about 100 km due west of Bangkok and like many similar cities in central Thailand has been inhabited for at least 14 centuries. The city     move on travel to Ratchaburi
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  Samut Prakan		 -    move on travel to Samut Prakan
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  Samut Sakon		 -    move on travel to Samut Sakon
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  Samut Songkhram		 -    move on travel to Samut Songkhram
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  Saraburi		 -    move on travel to Saraburi
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  Sing Buri		 -    move on travel to Sing Buri
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  Suphan Buri		 -    move on travel to Suphan Buri