Pathum Thani, Province north of Bangkok, Thailand
Pathum Thani is a province north of Bangkok in Thailand that stretches across flat alluvial land along the Chao Phraya River, crossed by dozens of narrow canals. Rice paddies cover much of the landscape, broken up by orchards, vegetable plots, and fish farms that supply surrounding communities.
Mon settlers from Myanmar founded the town of Sam Khok in the 17th century along a riverside location that served as a trading post for goods moving between the north and Bangkok. King Rama II renamed the settlement Pathum Thani in 1815 to honor its growing importance as an agricultural center.
The name means "City of Lotus," a reference to the pink water lilies that once floated across the province's waterways before rice farming became dominant.
The area suits visitors interested in experiencing agricultural traditions, with farms and markets most active during the early morning hours. Talad Thai market opens before sunrise and is best visited in the early morning when vendors unload fresh produce directly from local farms.
The National Science Museum and Thailand Science Park sit within the province boundaries, housing research facilities that range from biotechnology to aerospace engineering. The two institutions draw students from across the country who attend exhibits that explain scientific principles through hands-on experiments.
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