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Situated in the center of Thailand, Nonthaburi is one of the Five
neighboring provinces of Bangkok which are Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan,
Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Pathum Thani. Covering an area of
622.303 square kilometres and separated into 2 parts by the Chao
Phraya River, Nonthburi is administratively divided into six Amphoes:
Mueang Nonthaburi, Pak Kret, Bang Kruai, Bang Yai, Bang Bua Thong
and Sai Noi
The long history of Nonthaburi dated back 400 years to the era
of Ayutthaya Kingdom. Firstly known as Tambon Ban Talad Khwan and
noted for its fertile soil and plentiful water where a lot of orchards
nest along side the Chao Phraya River, this tambon has been promoted
to Nonthaburi City in 1549 under the reign of King Mahajakrapat.
In 1665, King Narai the Great had noticed that the river has changed
its own route and it might consequently have a negative effect to
the city’s security. Hence, the fortifications have been established
at the delta of Om River where the city pillar has been built as
the symbol of the new foundation of Nonthaburi.
At the time of Rattanakosin Kingdom, King Mongkut has had Nonthaburi
moved to the entrance of Bang Sue Canal in Tambon Ban Talad Khwan
where later in the reign of King Chulalongkorn, the city hall has
been founded and lasted till 1928. In the same year, King Pokklao
has initiated the idea of building a new city hall at Rajawitthayalai
Ban Bang Khwan, Tambon Bang Tanowsri on Pracharaj I road along side
the Chao Phraya River which nowadays belongs to the Ministry of
Interior Affairs. The building, constructed in a European style,
has become one of the ancient remains of Thailand while the current
city hall is situated on Rattanathibet Road.
Interesting Activities :
Bang Rak Noi Agricultural Center An orchard of durians,
mangosteens, mangoes is opened to public for visiting and tasting
the delightful local fruits. The 20 minutes to 1 hour tour will
be joyfully ended with the shopping for these delicious fruits as
souvenirs from Amphoe Sai Noi. For more information, please call
0 1362 9338, 0 2903 5766
Home Stay (Kamnan Ad) 15 Mu 3, Tambon Ko Kret with the magnificent
view of the Chao Phraya River ; B 200/person Tel. 0 2584 5220, 0
9004 8836
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