Uthai Thani, Administrative province in central Thailand
Uthai Thani is a province in central Thailand that stretches from the Chao Phraya River valley to the forested mountain regions in the west. The area includes flat rice fields in the east, rolling countryside in the middle, and dense jungle along the border with Myanmar.
King Chulalongkorn established the province in 1898 after incorporating the area into Monthon Nakhon Sawan in 1892. The western boundary follows older trade routes between Siam and the highlands of Burma.
The provincial seal shows the pavilion at Wat Khao Sakae Krang, which holds a Buddha footprint and a statue of Thongdee, King Rama I's father. The Sakae Krang River runs through the capital, giving its name to the central hill where the temple sits.
The city of Uthai Thani serves as the administrative center and a starting point for trips into the eight districts of the province. Travelers heading to the western border and wildlife sanctuary should plan several hours of driving on winding mountain roads.
The Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary at the western border received UNESCO World Heritage designation in 1991, largely for its tiger and elephant populations. This area also supports one of the last large groups of banteng cattle left in Southeast Asia.
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