Uthai Thani Province

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    Uthai Thani is situated in the lower part of the northern region. Recent excavations have indicated that this area was inhabited by prehistoric people. There are several tourist attractions and places of interest but because the township area is far from the main highway few visitors make the trip to this interesting province.
    Uthai Thai occupies a total area of 6,730 square kilometers located 219 kms. from Bangkok. It is divided into 8 Amphoes; Muang, Nong Kha Yang, Nong Chang, Thap Than, Ban Rai, Sawang Arom, Lan Sak and Huai Khot.

Interesting Place
Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri

    This temple is situated at the foot of Khao Sakae Krang. The very beautiful Buddha dates from Sukhothaiperiodnamed "PhraMongkhon Saksit is housed here. This Buddha image is cast of bronze in the attitude of Subduring Evil. It is one ofthe mos t sacred Buddha images and is highly revered by Uthai Thani inhabitants. Crowds of Buddhists assemble for "Tak Bat Thewo" (Merit Making Festival) at this temple every year on Ok Phansa Day.
   
Khao Sakae Krang Buddha Footprints

    The Footprints are enshrined on the 120 meters summit of Khao Sakae Krang near Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri. The mondop covering the Footprints was built in the year 1905 and renovated in 1968. A Fair celebration the Footprints is held during the third day through the eighth day of the waxing moon in the fourth lunar month of each year.
   
Monument of Somdet Phra Pathom Borom Maha Chanok

    The father of King Phra Buddha Yotfa Chulalok, (Rama 1 of the present Chakri Dynasty), Somdet Phra province, people gather together to stay on house boats and house rafts along both sides of the river.
   
Wat Mani Sathit Kapittharam

    This monastery is commonly called "Wat Young Kaeo" (lavI4lLo1) and there is a large Khmer style pagoda (prang) located inside. The Prang is 8 meters wide at the base with a height of 16 meters. It houses some of the Buddha's relics. A bronze image of Luang Pho Yaem (wo14wameal), the founder of this monastery, is enshrined here, and there is a large pond of holy water surrounding a rocky slab inscribed with some holy letters. The lustral water from this pond was used in the coronation ceremonies of King Rama VI and Rama VII, and it is one of the most important monasteries of Uthai Thani.
   
Wat Chantharam or Wat Tha Sung

    This monastery is located about 10 kms. from the Provincial Hall (Sala Klang). It is a famous meditation wat with instruction in the style of meditation master Luang Pho Pan. Luang Pho Rusi Ling Dam, a famous meditation monk, used t o reside here.
   
History and Local Culture Museum

    located at Uthai Thani Non-Formal Education Centre, the museum puts on exhibition pre-historic human skeletons, local costumes, governor's costumes, etc.
   
Khao Pathawi

    This mountain is situated at Tambon Talukdu, Amphoe Thapthan, 38 kms. from township area. It resembles the picturesque mountains depicted on Chinese porcelains, having a cool ample space with shady trees and inhabited by groups of monkeys. There are many caves inside the mountain including thelkam Prathun ,Tham Rusi or Hermit Cave, with many beautiful stalagmites and stalactites.
   
The Ancient City of Bung Khok Chang

    located at Tambon Phai Khieo, Amphoe Sawang Arom, the city is discovered in almost perfect condition with ruins and various kinds of artifacts such as pottery, grinding stones, iron tools, yellow beads and an inscription. Some other ancient communities are also discovered within the province, though not in similar condition, for example, the Ancient City of Ban Tai, Amphoe Muang.
   
The Old City of Uthai Thani

    now at Ban Uthai Thani Kao, Amphoe Nong Chang, the city flourished during Ayutthaya period, Ruins of many old Wats still can be seen, for example, for illumination in the caves, but the authorities should be contacted in ad vance to light the caves and payment must be made for the cost of the electricity.
   
Khao Khong Chai

    This is another large and beautiful mountain, located about 5 kms. from Amphoe Lan Sak where a road branches off on the right for the one kilometer distance to Khao Khong Chai. The foot hills are always cool and there ar e many beautiful caves such as Tham Thong Chai, Tham Maha Sombat, Zkam Lom, etc. inside the mountain.
   
Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary

    This area, bordering Changwat Uthai Thani and Changwat Tak, was declared a wildlife preserve in 1972. The FAO is presently making a survey of the area and will open it as the most complete and biggest wildlife sanctuary in Southeast Asia. Generally, this area consists of virgin forests, clear forests, prairies and many streams, all suitable for wildlife breeding expansion. Here can be found many species of wild animals including rare and nearly extinct sp ecies.
    Huai Kha Khaeng can be reached by taking Uthai Thai - Nong Chang - Lansak Route (Highway No. 3438) to Km.53-54, then turn left for another 14 kms, However, prior approval is necessary from the Wildlife Conservation Division, the Roy al Forest Department, Tel. 579-4847. Important considerations for the jungle trekker are: Tour guide, foodstuff and medicine.

information of this page come from Tourism Authority of Thailand.

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