NONTHABURI PROVINCE

'Nonthaburi' () is one of the central provinces (''changwat'') of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom.

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Geography

History

Symbols

Administrative divisions

External links

Geography

Nonthaburi is located directly north of Bangkok on the Chao Phraya river. The province is part of the greater Bangkok Metropolitan Area. In most parts it is as urbanized as the capital, and the boundary between the two provinces is nearly unrecognisable.

History

Nonthaburi was declared a city in the middle of the 16th century, which was previously a village named Talat Khwan. During the reign of King Prasat Thong, a canal was dug to create a shortcut of the flow of the Chao Phraya. The river changed its flow into the new canal, which is still the riverbed today. In 1665 King Narai built a fortress, as the shorter riverway was giving enemies an easier way to the capital Ayutthaya. The town was then also moved near the fortress.
From 1943 to 1946 the province was incorporated into Bangkok.

Symbols

Seal of the province

The provincial seal shows earthenware, a traditional product from Nonthaburi.Provincial flower and tree is the Yellow Flame Tree (''Peltophorum pterocarpum'').The provincial slogan translates to ''Grand Royal Mansion, renowned Suan Somdet, Ko Kret's pottery, famous ancient temples, tasty durians, and the beautiful government office''. The royal mansion refers to Patumnuk Nonthaburi in Mueang district, the residence of Prince Boromaorasatirad; Suan Somdet is a water garden in Ko Kret district. The provincial administration building once received an award as the most beautiful such building by the Ministry of Interior.

Administrative divisions

The province is subdivided into 6 districts (''Amphoe''). The districts are further subdivided into 52 communes (''Tambon'') and 309 villages.

#Mueang Nonthaburi#Bang Kruai#Bang Yai

Bang Bua Thong Sai Noi Pak Kret

External links

★ Province page from the Tourist Authority of Thailand

★ Official website (Thai only)

★ Nonthaburi provincial map, coat of arms and postal stamp