Introduction to the Largest Rivers in Thailand

When you think of Thailand the first thing thatBay of Bangkok
springs to mind probably isn't rivers. Thailand isMae Klong - Another river in Western Thailand. This
famous for its culture but we actually don't realizeriver starts at the part where the Khwae Noil and
how many rivers there are to visit in the country. Inthe Khwae Yai River meet. It flows into the Gulf of
fact there are many rivers in Thailand and these areThailand at Sumat Songkram but not before passing
well worth checking out if you are holidaying in thethe Ratchaburi Province.
country.Pran Buri - This starts in southern area of the Kaeng
Chao Phraya River SystemKrachan National Park in the Malay Peninsula. In total it
This is the main river system of Thailand andis 130km long; however despite its length it only
probably the most famous. At 372km long it flows topasses is the Pranburi in the centre of the Pranburi
the Gulf Of Thailand from the central plains ofdistrict.
Bangkok. The start of the river is at the exact pointKhlong Kui - This river flows through a number
where the Ping and Nan rivers meet (Nakhon Sawan)districts including - Ban Pong Kasang, Kui Buri, Bang
Once it reaches the town of Chainat it splits into twoThung Faek and Prachuap Khiri Khan
flows. One of these flows (The Tha Chin) flowsPattani - This is the longest river in the Malay
parallel to the main river before exiting to the Golf ofPeninsula, 214km length in total.
Thailand just west of Samut Sakhon.These are just some of the most famous and
Other River Systemslongest rivers in Thailand. Many of these are
The Chao Phraya river system is the most famouspicturesque and great to take tourists trips to if you
however there are many other rivers that floware looking for something different from your holiday
through out Thailand.Are They Easy To Get Too?
These include:They are separated throughout the vast country so
Bang Pakong - This is a river in eastern Thailand. Itit depends on which one(s) you want to visit. Try
starts at the point where the Prachiniburi River andand ask your travel agent for advice before you go.
the Nakhon Nayok River meet. It flows into the gulfThey should be able to advice which ones are in your
Thailand just north east of the Bay of Bangkok.local area and suggest which ones would be best to
Phetchaburi - This river originates in the Kaengvisit. If they are not able to help then the tourist
Krachan National Park(western Thailand) and flowsguide in your hotel certainly will. Many of the rivers
right through to the Ban Lat, Tha Yang and Mueanghave tourist attractions, river rides etc so they will be
Phetchaburi. At 210km long it then mouths into theeasy to find.