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Pathum Thani
General Information
Pathum Thani is a neighbouring province of Bangkok. It is situated on the Chao Phraya basin with plenty of canals and orange plantations. Its original name is Mueang Sam Khok, which was founded during the Ayutthaya era. It was the settlement for the Mon people migrating from Mohtama (in Myanmar) over 350 years ago. In the year 1815 when King Rama II made a royal visit to this area, the inhabitants offered him plenty of lotus flowers which is the origin of the present name.
The Pathum Thani Town is only 46 kms. From Bangkok, It occupies an area of 1,525 square kilometres and is administratively divided into 7 districts (Amphoes): Muang Pathum Thani, Lat Lum Kaeo, Sam Khok, Thanyaburi, Nong Suea, Khlong Luang, and Lam Luk Ka.
Symbol
The provincial seal shows a pink lotus flower with two rice ears bending over it. Both symbols stand for the fertility of the province. Provincial tree is the Indian coral tree (Erythrina variegata), provincial flower the Lotus (Nymphaea lotus).
There are many routes to Pathum Thani:
a) Bangkok-Bang Khen-Pathum Thani
b) Bangkok-Nonthaburi-Pak Kret-Pathum Thani
c) Bangkok-Bang Yai-Bang Bua Thong-Lat Lum Kaeo-Pathum Thani
Getting there
By Bus
Pathum Thani can be reached by the following buses:
Bus No. 33 (Sanam Luang-Pathum Thani)
Bus No. 90 (Chatuchak-Tiwanon Road) connecting a Rangsit-Pathum Thani bus
Buses No. 29, 34, 39, 59, 95, 503 to Rangsit, then connecting a Rangsit-Pathum Thai bus
Bus No. 104 (Victory Monument-Pak Kret), then connecting Bus No. 33 or Bus No. 90
Interesting Products
Rangsit boat noodle
Rangsit boat noodle is a highly-recommended food. Delicious boat noodle is served by a number of food shops linging the khlongs in Rangsit district.
Spicy Kung Ten
Spicy Kung Ten is a famous dish of Pathum Thani. Most restaurants offering this dish are located next to rivers or khlongs but the popular ones are in Mueang district.
Tangarin
Tangarin a famous produce of Pathum Thani, where is a tangerine farming centre in Thailand.
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