Ang Thong Province, originally known as Mueang Wiset Chai Chan, (Thai: อ่างทอง) is a small province located in Central Thailand, that has the Chao Phraya and Noi Rivers flowing through it. Surrounding provinces are Sing Buri, Lopburi, Ayutthaya, and Suphanburi. Ang Thong is mostly flat, agricultural land. It is only 108 kilometers from Bangkok and is known for its contributions to Thai art and mythology. There are a number of historical attractions in Ang Thong, including around 200 temples. Visitors can see handicrafts produced in several local villages that are
unique to Ang Thong Province.Visitors can see Thai villagers engaged in handicraft production utilizing skills that have been passed down from from century old Thai generations.
The provincial seal is golden ears of rice in a bowl of water. This seal symbolizes the fertility of Ang Thong Province as one of the major producers of rice. The provincial tree is the Gaub Tree (Diospyros malabarica). 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, as the Noi River had become silted and too shallow for transportation. Ang Thong is the provenance of Li Ke, the native folk song, and the hometown of Nai Dok and Nai Thongkaeo, two heroes of the Bang Rachan Battle.
How to get there:
Buses run daily between Bangkok and Ang Thong. Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses are available and leavefrom the Northern Terminal Bus Station (Mo Chit 2) on Kamphaeng Phet II Road. For more information, please contact 0 2537 8055, 0 2936 2852-66, 0 2936 3603. The Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lumphong) is the major terminal where daily trains leave for Ayutthaya and on to Chiang Mai. To get to Ang Thong, one can take a train to Ayutthaya and then take a short bus ride to Ang Thong. There is no regular commercial airline service to Ang Thong Province.
Ang Thong Hotels, Resorts and Guesthouses
Hornokhook Resort
62/1 Moo 4, Tambon Chiyo, Chiyo, Ang Thong Thailand 14140 Tel. +66 84 941 2502
Tee Nee Mee Dee Resort
Changwat Ang Thong, Ang Thong, Thailand 14110 Tel. +66 94 131 8081
Luan Charoen Condo
99/9, Ang Thong 14000 Tel. +66 89 903 2119
CL Garden Inn
42 Moo 11, Popraya-tarua, Angthong, Thailand 14000 Tel. +66 89 245 8229
Angthong Hotel
Angthong Market, Angthong, Thailand 14000 Tel. +66 35 611 766
Tor-Fun Resort
63 Moo 3, Ang Thong Thailand 14000 Tel. +66 96 997 3568
Parn Pree Resort
385 Moo 7, Tambon Sarnjaorongthong, Wiset Chai Chan Thailand 14110 Tel. +66 35 632 678
Taktanbaimai Boutique Hotel
15 Moo 3, Tambon Saladaeng, Ang Thong, Thailand 14000 Tel. +66 88 956 5987
Ploy Resort
Amphoe Pho Thong, Ang Thong, Thailand 14120 Tel. +66 89 807 6222
Jumbo Villa
4 Moo 7, Watsamrong Soi 8, Sanjaorongthong, Wiset Chai Chan Thailand 14110 Tel. +66 85 944 1244
NJ Resort
Wiset-Pothong, Ang Thong Thailand 14000 Tel. +66 35 851 099
Wiset Sabai Resort
Wiset-pakhai road, Tambon Sanjaorongthong, Wiset Chai Chan, Ang Thong Thailand 14110 Tel. +66 81 587 5993
Baan Suan Rim Nam Homestay
69/4 M.2 Phai Cham Sin, Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan, Ang Thong, Thailand 14110 Tel. +66 89 923 2095
Ruan Rub Kwan
99 Moo 9, Tambon Bangjak, Wiset Chai Chan 14110 Thailand Tel. +66 61 997 8987
Baan Nampeung Homestay and Resort
126/8 Moo 4, Baan Nampeung road, Tambon Baan-it, Ang Thong 14000 Thailand Tel. +66 81 914 5799
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