Wiset Chai Chan

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Wiset Chai Chan, Administrative district in Ang Thong, Thailand

The district spans 224.7 square kilometers of agricultural land with flat terrain, situated at an elevation of 10 meters above sea level.

King Naresuan established Wiset Chai Chan after defeating Burmese forces, recognizing the strategic value of the Noi River as a natural defensive barrier.

The district includes fifteen sub-districts with Buddhist temples, agricultural communities, and local markets that showcase traditional Thai rural life.

Visitors can reach Wiset Chai Chan through local buses and taxis from Ang Thong city, with multiple transportation routes connecting its fifteen sub-districts.

The Great Buddha of Thailand stands in Wat Muang temple within the district, measuring 92 meters in height and ranking as Thailand's largest Buddha statue.

Location: Ang Thong

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

GPS coordinates: 14.59444,100.33861

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:28

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