Angthong Province

Angthong was historically known as Wiset Chai Chan, located on the Noi River. It formed an important border town of the Ayutthaya kingdom during the wars with Burma, as the Noi river served as a natural obstacle for advancing troops.

During the reign of king Taksin after the fall of Ayutthaya the main city of the province was moved to the Chao Phraya river, and named Ang Thong, as the Noi river had become too shallow for transportation.
The name Ang Thong means 'gold basin', surmised to come from the basin-like geography of the area, and the golden color of the rice grown in the region.

Angthong province is covering area about 968 square kilometres and its population is about 283,000. Most area is lowland plain near river.

There are many attractive places such as Ban Bang Sadet Court Doll Center, City Pillar Shrine, Phra Photisuch Cave, and Wat Pamok Worawihan (temple). 

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 32 and take Asia road passing Bang Pa-Bang Pa-Han to Angthong province. Another way, going to Taling-Chan and taking highway 350 passing Pathumthani - Ayutthaya - Suphanburi to Angthong province. Total distance is about 105 kms. Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Angthong province daily.