UTHAITHAN is a province abundant in natural resources, such as forests and
wildlife. “Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Reserve” here was proclaimed a Nautral World
Heritage Site on 13 December 1991. The reserve has jungles, forests, plains,
many streams, and most importantly, a number of rare and endangered animals.
Due to the verdant nature of the area, Uthai Thani is a province with unspoiled
natural tourist destinations that are of interest to tourist everywhere.
Furthermore, visitors can see the different lifestyles of locals, such as the
life of raft residents on Sakae Krang River, a waterway that aided the birth of
the province and which has been a lifeline for its people since ancient times.
It is also where provincial trading has flourished. Life revolving around the
river eventually grew from a community into the major province that it is today.
The most striking indication of the bond between the people and the river
since the old days is that in 1906, when King Rama V visited northern provinces
and stayed in Sakae Krang village, the monk Phra Khru Uthai Tham Nithet (Chan)
built 2 twin rafts to receive the king. This clearly showed the importance of
the river and the lifestyle of the people living off it in that period.
In addition, at the end of the Buddhist Lent, Buddhists from all directions
congregate in the province for a major merit-making tradition called Tak Bat
Thewo at the foot of Khao Sakae Krang at Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri. This
festival has been held in Uthai Thani since ancient times.
Uthai Thani is located in the lower part of northern Thailand. Most of the
province consists of forests and high mountains. It has a total area of 6,730
square kilometres. It is divided in to 8 Amphoe (districts), as follows:
Amphoe Muang Uthai Thani
Amphoe Lan Sak 58 kms. from the city
Amphoe Nong Kha Yang 11 kms. from the city
Amphoe Nong Chang 21 kms. from the city
Amphoe Thap Than 16 kms. from the city
Amphoe Ban Rai 79 kms. from the city
Amphoe Sawang Arom 30 kms. from the city
Amphoe Huai Khot 51 kms. from the city
Boundary
North borders Amphoe Phayuha Khiri, Amphoe Krok Phra and
Amphoe Lat Yao of Nakhon Sawan.
South borders Amphoe Wat Sing and Amphoe Han Kha of Chai Nat and Amphoe
Doem Bang Nang Buat of Suphan Buri.
East borders Amphoe Phayuha Khiri of Nakhon Sawan and Amphoe Manorom
of Chai Nat. The Chao Phraya River divides the provinces.
West borders Amphoe Um Phang of Tak and Amphoe Sangkhla Buri and
Amphoe Si Sawat of Kanchanaburi.
Distances from Amphoe Muang to nearby provinces
Chai Nat 42 kms.
Nakhon Sawan 50 kms.
Lop Buri 111 kms.
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By Car
1. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 32, passing Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, ang
Thong, Sing Buri, and Chai Nat, then turn left at Tha Nam Oi at Km.206. From
there, cross the bridge spanning the Chao Phraya River and turn left onto Road
No. 333 for 16 km. The total distance is around 222 kilometres.
2. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 32 pass Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, then turn
left across the bridge to Ang Thong. Go through Sing Buri, Amphoe Sapphraya,
Chao Phraya Dam, Amphoe Wat Sing, Wat Tha Sung, and into Uthai Thani Market. The
total distance is about 283 kilometres.
3. From Bangkok, take Road No. 340 past Suphan Buri, turn left onto Road No.
357, then right onto No. 322 past Amphoe Don Chedi. From there, turn right onto
Road No. 3264 to Ban Sa Krachom. Then turn right onto Road No. 333 to Ban Rai
intersection and another right to Amphoe Mueang. The total distance is about 302
kilometres.
By Bus
There are daily regular and air-conditioned Bangkok – Uthai Thani buses
during 05.00-16.00 hrs. For more information, please contact the Northern Bus
Terminal (Mo Chit), Tel: 0 2936 2852-66, and Uthai Thani Bus Terminal, tel 0
5651 1914 or visit
www.transport.co.th
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