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Uttaradit is located 491 kilometres from Bangkok and covers an area of
7,838 square kilometres. Uttaradid a province in the Lower North, Uttaradit has a long history
developing through the years since pre-history time.
The site of original town, then called Bang Pho Tha It, was located on the
right bank of the Nan river. It flourished as a port for goods transportation.
As a result, King Rama V elevated its status into a province and re-named it
Uttaradit, literally the port of the north.
For nature lovers, Uttaradit offers diverse unspoilt natural sites attractive to
trekkers. The Phu Soi Dao National Park is notable for its unparalleled beauty.
The Big Teak Tree Forest Park in Nam Pat District houses the largest teak tree
in the world.
Aged 1,511 years, the largest teak tree is 37 meters in height and 6.57
meters in diameter. The remaining teak tress reflect the fertility of forestry
resources where teak is recognized as the symbol of this province. |
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