One of the main rivers of Thailand, Chao Phraya River covers a total distance of 372 kilometers before submerging into the Gulf Of Thailand. Beginning in Nakhon Sawan province, the river starts at the meeting point of Nan and Ping River.
Often termed as the "River of Kings", Chao Phraya River supports diverse activities throughout its entire course.
Some important activities that takes place on Chao Phraya River:
Irrigating one of the world's largest fruit and rice producing areas, this river makes the central plains of Thailand very fertile with its rich alluvial soil.
Besides sustaining the agricultural land it is also a great means of trade and commerce.
It holds many floating markets and nurtures various other waterborne activities.
The river also provides various tourist entertainments, bordering along cruising. You can cruise along to visit the "Venice of the East".
Major cities on the banks of Chao Phraya River:
Some of the major cities around the river are- Bangkok, Nakhon Sawan, Pathum Thani, Uthai Thani, Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Chainat and Samut Prakan. Chao Phraya River has many important bridges, namely - Phra Pin-klao,
Mega Bridge
Rama VI,
Rama VIII,
Rama IX
The Chao Phraya River is an integral part of Thailand without which the Thai life would have taken a U-Turn. Thus, just cruising along this long river will show you the essence of Thailand.
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