at the foot of the Sakaekrang Hill at the end of Tha Chang Road, houses a large, Sukhothai-style, bronze Buddha statue in the Mara Vichaya posture, believed to have been installed at the temple since the reign of King Rama 1. Inside the head of the statue is enshrined a Holy Relic. The head...
Uthai Thani
Neighbouring Provinces: Nakhon Sawan to the north and east, Chai Nat to the east, Tak to the west, Kanchanaburi and Suphan Buri to the south.
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Uthai Thani Province
The southern-most province of the North, Uthai Thani covers an ares of approximately 6,730 square kilometres which is mainly basin plains fed by the Chao Phraya and Sakaekrang rivers. To the west are ranges of mountains with a vast area of lush jungles bordering on Kanchanaburi province. The diverse natural terrains are preserved as wildlife sanctuary and designated as world heritage sites. There is evidence that some of the land was once pre-historic human settlements and sites of several ancient communities during the 1,000-year-old Dvaravati era.
Administratively, Uthai Thani is divided into the following districts: Muang, Nong Khayang, Nong Chang, Thap Than, Ban Rai, Sawang Arom, Lan Sak and Huai Khot.
Wat Mani Sathit Kapitharam
Located on Sunthon Sathit Road in town is Wat Mani Sathit Kapitharam built in the Rattanakosin Era. The 16 meter-tall Prang with five turrets was erected in 1909 and houses a Holy Relic. Water from a pond in the temple compound was used as ceremonial water in the coronation of both King Rama Vl...
Wat Thammakhosok
Built during early Rattanakosin Era, Wat Thammakhosok is located on Si Uthai Road in town. It used to be the site for the Oath of Allegiance Rituals for provincial officials as well as the execution site for convicts in the past. In the Ubosot are the finest wall murals of the town which were...
Mae Nam Sakaekrang
is a river flowing past Uthai. Moored against both banks are scores of boat-houses reflecting the simple and serene way of living of the local people. The houses are erected over bamboo rafts. Most of the inhabitants are fishermen and traps and creels containing various types of fish can be seen tied to the...
Wat Ubosatharam
Popularly referred to as Wat Bot, Wat Ubosatharam is and old temple on the east bank of the Sakaekrang. Many wall murals in the style of early Rattanakosin period can be found inside the Ubosot and the Wihan, mostly depicting Buddhist Chronicles. Over the outside wall of the Wihan are portrayals of Buddha’s funeral...
The Uthai Thani Technology, Science and Environment Centre
is located in a 10 -year-old wooden building at Benchama Rachuthit School. Exhibitions are mounted on the history, arts and culture of the province. Other exhibits include ancient tools and equipment and local woven products. Open 9.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. on official working days. For further information call (056) 511511, 511153
Wat Chantharam or Wat Tha Sung
is located in Tambon Nam Sum some five kilometres from town on the way to Manorom district. Originally built since the Ayutthaya Period, there are today many contemporary structures all built with great care and splendid craftsmanship. The Ubosot itself has been re-built with magnificent exteriors.
The Uthai Thani Old Town
at Nong Chang district, had in fact been the site of the original town continuously from the Sukhothai through to the Ayutthaya periods. The community centre did not move to the present site on the Sakaekrang until early Rattanakosin with the original town downgrading to a district. Remains of the old town can still...
Wat Nong Phluang
built in 1857 at Nong Kha Yang district features a Ubosot decorated with lintels in plaster reliefs, old glazed pottery and Sema (stones marking limits of the Ubosot).
Wat Nong Khun Chat
located in Nong Chang district, was built during the current Rattanakosin Period. Inside the Ubosot are wall murals painted by artists during the reign of King Rama V depicting Buddhism-related chronicles. Significantly, there are portrayals of individuals wearing Western-style hats with brims.