Nakhonsawan province
is ancient city assumed that it was built in Sukhothai era. It was appeared in stone inscription as "Muang Phrabang". It was one of main frontier city since Sukhothai to Ratanakosin. It was renamed to "Muang Shon-Tawan" because the front of city turn to Chao Phraya River on east side and shined by sun light all the time. It was renamed to "Nakhonsawan City" in later. Another name was called by local people as "Paknampho city" since Krungsri-Ayutthaya. There are two assumptions for city name "Paknampho". One is distorted from "Paknampoh" meaning "estuary of Chao Phraya River is appeared here" because Chao Phraya River is originated from additon of Ping River, Yom River and Nan River. Another is distorted from "Paknamphor" because there is large peepul (bo tree) near the estuary of Chao Phraya River.

Nakhonsawan province is covering area about 9,598 square kilometres and its population is about 1.08 million persons. Most area is low plain near Chao Phraya River suitable for agriculture. There are 3 rivers as Ping, Yon and Nan River adding to Chao Phraya River.

There are many attractive places such as Bueng Bo-Ra-Phet (Bo-Ra-Phet Marsh), Headspring of Chao Phraya River and Mae-Wong National Park.

Local Transportation

Car: From Bangkok taking highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) and take highway no. 32 (Sai Asia) passing Ayutthaya, Angthong, Singburi, Chainat and Uthaithani province to Nakhonsawan province. Total distance is about 240 kilometres. Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Nakhonsawan province. Train: Take a train from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Nakhonsawan province daily.