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 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. |
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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. |
