UTHAI THANI

The southernmost of the northern provinces, Uthai Thani only becomes mountainous in the western parts the location of the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary that merges with the Thung Yai Naresuan Sanctuary to create the largest protected animal reserve in Southeast Asia. The town is located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River.

Wat Ubonsatharam, located on an island in the river, has some beautiful old murals. Wat Sangkat Rattanakhiri houses a very beautiful Buddha image from the Sukhothai period, and the temple is the setting for the Tak Bat Devo festival marking the end of Buddhist Lent.