Nonthaburi Overview

Nonthaburi is situated in a fertile basin on the bank on the Chao Phraya River. This abundant town is full of fruit and flower plantations as well as historical temples. The town is only 20 kilometers. from Bangkok and is conveniently accessible by road or river. Nonthaburi has been found in history as a part of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It was once consolidated with Bangkok in 1943 and was re-established as a province in 1946. Nonthaburi occupies an area of 622 square kilometers and is administratively divided into six districts: Mueang Nonthaburi, Pak Kret, Bang Kruai, Bang Bua Thong and Sai Noi.