Nakhon Sawan in North Thailand

Nakhon Sawan (นครสวรรค์) population of 100,000. Nakhon Sawan is 240 km form Bangkok. Nakhon Sawan is at the confluence the Ping and the Nan rivers to form the Chao Phraya.

Attractions in Nakhon Sawan

Bung Boraphet (บึงบอระเพ็ด) ... the largest freshwater swamp in Thailand.

Wat Bang Mafo (วัดบางมะฝ่อ) ... Lord Buddha’s Footprint.

Namtok Mae Krasa (น้ำตกแม่กระสา) ... 900meter 9-level waterfall.

Mokochu Peak (ยอดเขาโมโกจู) ... highest peak of 1,964 meters

History of Nakhonsawan

“Nakhon Sawan” was called Pak Nam Pho, Muang Phra Bang, and Muang Chontawan . Nakhon Sawan was a district of the Sukhothai Kingdom. Nakhon Sawan was built on the westside of Chao Phraya River but migrated to the east bank 8km down southdue to water supply issues.

Nakhon Sawan Province means heavenly city, so Vimarn, the signet heaveanly castle is used as the provincial seal. According to Buddhist doctrine, it is spoken that heaven is the place where all the gods live and people of merit will be born and live in Vimarn, the mythological paradise located in heaven. The word Nakhon originates from the Sanskrit "Nagara" (city), and "Sawan OR svarga" (Heaven).

FAQ

The 4th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Area Army is based in Nakhon Sawan.