Uthai Thani Thailand travel information guide and hotels

The southernmost of the northern provinces, Uthai Thani only becomes mountain ous in the western parts - the location of the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary that merges with the Thung Yai Naresuan Sanctuary to create the largest protected animal reserve in Southeast Asia. The town is located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River.

Wat Ubonsatharam, located on an island in the river, has some beautiful old murals. Wat Sangkat Rattanakhiri houses a very beautiful Buddha image from the Sukhothai period, and the temple is the setting for the Tak Bat Devo festival marking the end of Buddhist Lent.

From Uthai Thani city of nearby Provinces
- Chainat 42 kms.
- Kamphaengphet 181 kms.
- Kanchanaburi 225 kms.
- Nakhon Sawan 64 kms.
- Suphanburi 134 kms.

Borders
North : Kamphaengphet
South : Chainat and Suphan Buri
East :   Nakhon Sawan
West : Kanchanaburi

From Uthai Thani city to its districts
- Banrai 79 kms.
- Huaikot 49 kms.
- Lan Sak 53 kms.
- Nong Chang 21 kms.
- Nong Khayang 11 kms.
- Sawang Arom 30kms.
- Thaptan 16 kms.

Tak Bat Thewo Fair

Tak Bat Thewo Fair at Wat Sangkat Rattanakhiri is the most important event held around October. Hundreds of monks residing within the Muang district walk down the steps from the top of Khao Sakaekrang to accept food offerings from Buddhist devotees who gather in the ground of the temple. The fair is based on the traditional belief that the Lord Buddha on one occasion returned to earth from heaven.