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The Origin of the Chao Phraya River |
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The Origin of the Chao Phraya River is the point
where the Ping and Nan rivers converge at Tambon Pak Nam Pho in front
of the dam in the city. Here, one can clearly distinguish the
difference between the two rivers. The Nan River is reddish in color
while the Ping River is somewhat green. They flow to form the Chao
Phraya River, the most important waterway of the country. The Chao
Phraya flows past several provinces before going through Bangkok and
ending into the Gulf of Thailand in Samut Prakan. It is about 370
kilometers long. The best place to view its origin is at the Chao Pho
Thepharak-Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine.
Tourists can take boat rides to view the scenery
on both banks and pay homage to Luang Pho To Buddha image at Wat Pak
Nam Pho (Wat Thong Thammachat Nua). Boats can be hired from Chao
Phraya Pier.
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