Ang Thong province

Ang Thong (Thai อ่างทอง) is one of the central provinces (''changwat'') of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Sing Buri, Lopburi, Ayutthaya and Suphanburi.

Geography

Ang Thong is a low river flat, crossed by the Chao Phraya and the Noi river. It has neither mountains nor forests, but consists of mostly agricultural land. The two rivers together with many canals (''khlongs) provide enough water for rice farming.

History

Ang Thong 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. 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.

Symbols

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Seal of the province

The provincial seal shows some golden ears of rice in a bowl of water. This symbolizes the fertility of province as one of the major producers of rice. Provincial tree is the Gaub Tree (''Diospyros malabarica'').

Administrative divisions

Map of Amphoe The province is subdivided into 7 districts (''Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 81 communes (tambon) and 513 villages. -- valign=top>

#Mueang Ang Thong #Chaiyo #Pa Mok #Pho Thong

Sawaeng Ha Wisat Chai Chan Samko

External links

• Province page from the Tourist Authority of Thailand
• Golden Jubilee Network province guide

Provinces of Thailand

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Category:Provinces of Thailand nl:Changwat Ang Thong ja:アーントーン県 no:Ang Thong (provins)

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