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Travel Destinations - Pathum Thani Province
Pathum Thani is a neighbouring
province of Bangkok. It is situated on the Chao Phraya basin
with plenty of canals and orange plantations. Its original
name is Mueang Sam Khok, which was founded during the Ayutthaya
era. It was the settlement for the Mon people migrating from
Mohtama (in Myanmar) over 350 years ago. In the year 1815
when King Rama II made a royal visit to this area, the inhabitants
offered him plenty of lotus flowers which is the origin of
the present name.
The Pathum Thani Town is only 46 kms. from Bangkok. It occupies
an area of 1,525 square kilometres and is administratively
divided into 7 districts (Amphoes): Muang Pathum Thani, Lat
Lum Kaeo, Sam Khok, Thanyaburi, Nong Suea, Khlong Luang, and
Lam Luk Ka.
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