Nakhon Sawan Province
Nakhon Sawan is regarded as the gateway between the northern central plains and the north. The provincial city of Nakhon Sawan was built at the confluence of four rivers; Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan, where they meet to form the Chao Praya River. It was once an important centre for the teak industry, where logs coming from the northern forests were floated down to the south. However as Thailand's teak forests were being eaten up the Government intervened and banned logging in the Kingdom in 1989.
Places of Attraction
Wat Chom Kiri Nak Proth
This temple dating back to the Sukhothai period, stands on a hill near the Dejavitong Bridge (the first bridge to be built across the Chao Praya). It contains a seated Buddha image from the Ayutthaya Period and a footprint of the Buddha.
This area of swampland, covering over 22,000 ha, is situated about 10 km from the city. It is famous for the Sua fish which abound in the swamp and are considered a delicacy.
