Mueang Pathum Thani

Mueang Pathum Thani is an administrative district north of Bangkok that mixes residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and farmland across its landscape. The district is crossed by canals and main roads that link together multiple communities and village centers.

The district was originally known as Bang Kadi before receiving its current name in 1938 under King Rama VIII. This renaming was part of a broader administrative reorganization across the kingdom.

The district maintains traditional Thai municipal governance through twelve tambon administrative organizations that manage local affairs and community development programs.

The area connects to Bangkok via the MRT rail line and sits near Don Mueang International Airport for easy access. Local buses and taxis are available throughout the district, making it simple to explore different neighborhoods.

The district office relocated from the eastern bank to the western bank of the Chao Phraya River in 1917, establishing Bang Prok as its administrative center.

Location: Pathum Thani

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

GPS coordinates: 14.01972,100.53500

Latest update: December 23, 2025 06:40