Information about Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand

“The City of Four Kwai, Dragon Parade, Resting in Bung Boraphet “Pak Nam Pho”

General Information Nakhon Sawan Province (จังหวัดนครสวรรค์)

Nakhon Sawan is a province located between the central and northern regions. “Gateway to the North” and is an important transportation hub of the lower North. This province is also important as the confluence of important rivers known as “Pak Nam Pho”. The Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan rivers converge here, becoming the origin of the Chao Phraya River an important river of the country. It is also home to the largest freshwater marsh in Thailand, Bueng Boraphet, which is rich in flora flock of birds and is also home to hundreds of fish species. because there is abundant food It has an area of ​​approximately 9,597 square kilometers.

Nakhon Sawan is an ancient city which is presumed to have been established in the Sukhothai period. The name appears in the stone inscription called Muang Prabang. It has been an important outpost in the war for all ages.

From the Sukhothai period, Krung Thon Buri to the Rattanakosin period The former town was located at the foot of Khao Khad (Khao Hermit) to Wat Hua Muang (Wat Nakhon Sawan) there is also an earthen rampart that appears in the city of Prabang, later changed to Cheontawan City Because the city is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. and facing the city towards the river which is in the east, causing the sun to shine in front of the city all the time. but later changed to Nakhon Sawan a good world vision.

Nakhon Sawan was originally known as Pak Nam Pho, which appeared to have been known since the Ayutthaya period. According to the history of the time when King Hansawadi Bayinnaung led an army to attack Ayutthaya. time of the emperor The navy from Ayutthaya had taken the enemy army at Pak Nam Pho, but could not resist the enemy therefore retreat.

The origin of the word Pak Nam Pho can be assumed for two things: it may come from the word The mouth of the river emerges because it is the Ping, Yom and Nan mouths that come together to form Chao Phraya River Alternatively, there is a large Bodhi tree at the mouth of the river in the area of ​​Wat Pho. which is the location of the present Guan Yu Shrine Therefore it is called Pak Nam Pho, it may be.

In the reign of King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great He brought a Buddha image named Phra Bang to stay in this city. Subsequently, the Thai army fought against the Burmese and defeated the hardened northern provinces to attack Ayutthaya and the beginning of Bangkok.

The Thai army has moved up to choose Nakhon Sawan. (That used to be an old barn after the current tavern) is the location of the Royal Army and then modified to dig a ditch at the gate of the battle tower.

From the west of Saphan Dam Market to Ban San Khu to Thung San Khu now There is still a ditch line. When the enemy came down from the fields of Nong Ben, Nong Sang, Salok Bat and southeast of Lat Yao over Thung San Khu. When the drought is the land that lacks water If it rains, the water will come in violently, flooding the Thai enemy army and attacking behind them. Burmese ran through this gorge, hence the name Khao Chong Khat until now.

1) Location, area size and administrative territories

Nakhon Sawan Province It is a province located in the lower north of the country. It is located approximately 15.5-16.7 degrees north latitude and 99.7-100.4 degrees east longitude, distance from Bangkok. To Nakhon Sawan Province, follow the Phahon Yothin Highway (Line 1), 237 kilometers or 250 kilometers by rail, the area is 30 meters above sea level.
The area of ​​the province is 9,597.677 square kilometers or 5,998,548 rai, the ninth highest in the North.

location and territory Contact the provinces as follows:

• North connects to Amphoe Pang Sila Thong, Amphoe Khanu Woralaksaburi, Amphoe Bueng Samakkhi Kamphaeng Phet Province Bueng Na Rang District, Pho Thale District, Bang Mun Nak District, Dong Charoen District, Phichit Province
• The east connects to Chon Daen District, Bueng Sam Phan District. Wichian Buri District, Phetchabun Province Khok Charoen District Nong Muang District Lopburi
• South connects with In Buri District Singburi Province Ban Mi District Lopburi Province, Sapphaya District, Manorom District, Mueang Chainat District Chainat Province
• The west connects to Mueang Uthai Thani District, Thap Than District, Sawang Arom District, Lan Sak District, Ban Rai District, Uthai Thani Province, Umphang District, Tak Province.

2) Topography

General geography Most of the plains are suitable for agriculture. It is a plain about three-fourths of the province’s area. There are important rivers, namely Ping River, Yom River and Nan River, which flow together to form the Chao Phraya River.

Passing through the middle of the province and there are only 6 districts located on the main river. Geography in the west of the province There are complex mountains and dense forests in Lat Yao District, Mae Wong District, Mae Poen District and Chum Ta Bong District.

The forest area of ​​the province is the forest state that connects to the Huai Kha Khaeng Forest of Uthai Thani Province in the southern part of Mae Wong District. The upper part of Amphoe Mae Wong and Amphoe Lat Yao is connected to the dense forests of Tak Province that connect to the Thung Yai Naresuan forests of Kanchanaburi Province.

Eastern part of the province Nong Bua District and Phaisali District It is a flat area connected to the Phetchabun mountain range.

The condition of most of the provinces It is a relatively flat, narrow river plain, especially in the central part of the province. which is in the district of Mueang Nakhon Sawan Banphot Phisai District Chum Saeng District Tha Tako District Krok Phra District Kao Liao District and Phayuha Khiri District The condition of the western area (Lat Yao District, Mae Wong District, Mae Poen District and Chum Ta Bong District) and the east (Nong Bua District, Paisali District, Tak Fa District and Takhli District) are characterized by undulating patterns. Raised from the central part of the province to a height of 20 to 100 meters above sea level.

3) Climate Characteristics

It is characterized by hot and humid weather. There is a noticeable rainy and dry season. The rainy season is influenced by the southwest monsoon in mid-May – mid-October. And there will be heavy rainfall in September – October. The winter is influenced by the northeast monsoon. In mid-October – mid-February And there will be cold weather in late December – mid January.

For 2015, the month of January was cold, the lowest temperature was 14.2 degrees Celsius, and during March – July, it was hot to very hot. The highest temperature was measured at 42.4 degrees Celsius in May 2015, the average temperature was 29.12 degrees Celsius, rainfall was 804.3 mm and a total of 110 days of rainfall occurred.

In 2016, the month of February had cold weather, the lowest temperature was 10.4 degrees Celsius, and during March – July, it was hot to very hot. The highest temperature was measured at 43.7 degrees Celsius in May 2016, average temperature 29.08 degrees Celsius, rainfall 1,538.8 millimeters and a total of 110 days of rain.

Climate of Nakhon Sawan Province correlated with the amount of rainfall each year. If in any year the rainfall is more than 1,200 millimeters per year will cause flooding If the amount of precipitation is less than 1000 mm per year will face the problem of drought This is due to the condition of the province that resembles pan belly. or a butterfly spreading its wings

Note: Average of rainfall over 30 years (1981-2010), total rainfall 1,149.7 millimeters, number of days 112.1 days.

4) Transportation

Nakhon Sawan Province is 237 kilometers from Bangkok on the Asian Highway Route. It is a province that is the gateway to the North. Getting in touch with different provinces is very convenient. There are main routes in the provinces as follows:

• Transportation by car

1. National Highway No. 1 (Phahon Yothin) from Bangkok, passing Nakhon Sawan to Chiang Rai. It is the main and traditional route used for communication between the North and the Central Region. Most of this route is a 2-lane route. Currently, the road from Nakhon Sawan – Kamphaeng Phet is 4 lanes and is being extended to Chiang Mai.

2. National Highway No. 32 (Bang Pa-In – Nakhon Sawan) is a national highway that separates from Route 1 starting from Pang Pa-In District. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Shortcut to Nakhon Sawan This route is an 8-lane route, making the journey to Nakhon Sawan province very convenient and fast. It takes about 2.5 hours in a distance of 237 kilometers from Bangkok to Nakhon Sawan. This route connects with Route 1 at Nakhon Sawan Province to Chiang Rai Province.

3. National Highway No. 11 is a highway that separates from Route 32 (In Buri-Khao Sai) at In Buri District. Singburi Province Passing through Tak Fa District, Tha Tako, Nong Bua, Nakhon Sawan Province into Phitsanulok Province to the end in Chiang Mai Along this route, there is a road connecting to Phaisali District, Takhli, Tha Tako, Mueang District, and Chum Saeng District. and has a network of roads connecting the various districts mentioned as well

4. National Highway No. 117 is a route connecting Nakhon Sawan Province and Phitsanulok Province. through the district of Kao Liao Banphot Phisai District Exit Pho Thale District of Phichit Province to Phitsanulok Province. Makes contacting to Phitsanulok and Phichit provinces much more convenient and faster. (distance about 131 kilometers)

5. National Highway 225 (Nakhon Sawan-Chaiyaphum) is a route connecting Nakhon Sawan with other provinces in the Northeast. This route passes Chum Saeng District, Nong Bua District, cutting through Highway 11, 21 at Nong Bua District. Bueng Sam Phan District (Phetchabun Province) to Chaiyaphum Province

Traveling with neighboring provinces There are many routes connecting through various districts, which can be summarized as the main ones as follows:

1. Bangkok (via Saraburi – Lop Buri – Chainat) by route number 1.
2. Bangkok (via Bang Bua Thong – Suphan Buri – Chainat) along route number 340 onto route number
3. Chainat, through Phayuha Khiri. or the Asian route (Bang Pa-in – Nakhon Sawan) by route number 32
4. Chainat – Mueang Nakhon Sawan District, about 60 kilometers
5. Uthai Thani – Mueang Nakhon Sawan District via Krok Phra District (No. 3220, 3319 and 3005) approximately 36 kilometers via Asia Road (No. 333 and 32), approximately 47 kilometers.
6. Phitsanulok – Mueang Nakhon Sawan District, about 131 kilometers
7. Phichit – Mueang Nakhon Sawan District, about 110 kilometers
8. Suphan Buri (via Road No. 340) about 155 kilometers
9. Sing Buri (via Asia Road No. 32 , 1) about 95 kilometers
10. Lop Buri (via Asia Road No. 32 , 1) about 135 kilometers
11. Kamphaeng Phet (via Phaholyothin Road No. 1), about 120 kilometers
12. Tak (via Phahon Yothin Road No. 1) about 180 kilometers
13. Phetchabun (via Road No. 225 and turn onto Road No. 21) about 192 kilometers

Railway transport

Nakhon Sawan province has a railway line, with 15 railway stations passing through various districts, namely Takhli District, Mueang Nakhon Sawan District. and Chum Saeng District

Air transport

Nakhon Sawan Province no commercial airport There is only the airport of Wing 4, Takhli District, which was formerly used as the airport of the American Army. high potential for jets and the agricultural airport of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The potential of these airports can be converted into commercial airports.