Ang
Thong, a province, which is luxurious of native handicraft like, molded
court dolls, firebrick, and wickerwork. It is also the origination of
Li Ke, the native folk song, hometown of Nai Dok and Nai Thongkaeo, the
two heroes during Bang Rachan Battle. Ang Thong is also abundant with
more than 200 clean, magnificent, and interesting temples, most
appropriate for Thai chronological study.
Ang Thong, originally known as Mueang Wiset Chai Chan, is located on
the Noi River and the low-lying land of Chao Phraya River. It is an
essential frontier outpost of Ayutthaya when fighting with the
Burmese. As appeared in several parts of Ayutthaya chronicles,
especially, prior to the defeat of Ayutthaya in 1767, the Burmese
encamped at Mueang Wiset Chai Chan to attack Ayutthaya causing Bang
Rachan Battle, a noted event recorded in Thai history. Later during
the Thonburi era, Mueang Wiset Chai Chan was moved to a new site on the
left bank of the Chao Phraya River at Ban Bangkaeo and was named Ang
Thong since its location was a fertile basin similar to a water and
rice bowl of the country.
Ang
Thong is a small province located at the lower part of central Thailand
as large as 968 square kilometers. Topographically, almost all of the
Ang Thong area is low plain with two important rivers crossing the
province, i.e. Noi River and Chao Phraya River. Ang Thong is
administratively divided into 7 Amphoes: Amphoe Mueang Ang Thong,
Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan, Amphoe Sawaeng Ha, Amphoe Pa Mok, Amphoe Pho
Thong, Amphoe Chaiyo, and Amphoe Samko. Borders are Sing Buri to the
north, Ayutthaya to the south, Ayutthaya and Lop Buri to the east and
Suphan Buri to the west.
Distances from Amphoe Muang to neighbouring Amphoes :
Amphoe Pho Thong 11 kilometers
Amphoe Pa Mok 12 kilometers
Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan 13 kilometers
Amphoe Chaiyo 15 kilometers
Amphoe Sawaeng Ha 25 kilometers
Amphoe Samko 27 kilometers
Distances from Ang Thong Province to other Provinces nearly :
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 31 kilometers
Sing Buri 40 kilometers
Suphan Buri 44 kilometers
Lop Buri 67 kilometers
