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Introduction
Angthong originally known as Muang Wiset Chai Chan, is located no the Noi River. According to the Royal Chronicle of Ayutthaya, Angthong was an essential frontier outpost of Ayutthaya when fighting with the Burmese. In particular during the last war, the Burmese encamped at Muang Wiset Chai Chan to attack Ayutthaya causing "the Battle at Bang Rachan" in Singburi the most important event ever recorded in Thai history. Later during the Thonburi period, Muang Wiset Chai Chan was moved to a new site on the left bank of the Chao Phraya River at Ban Bangkaeo and was named "Muang Angthong" since its new location was a fertile basin similar to a water and rice bowl of the country. According to traditional belief, any region which is rich in rice and fish would be similarly a treasure city filling up with silver and gold.

Angthong is located 108 kilometers from Bangkok, and 35 kilometers from Ayutthaya. Topographically almost all of the Angthong area is low plain without any forests or mountains. There are two important rivers : the Chao Phraya River and the Noi River. Angthong is administratively divided into 7 districts; Amphoe Muang Angthong, Wiset Chai Chan, Chaiyo, Pho Thong, Sawaengha, Pa Mok and Samko.

North	: Sing Buri
South	: Ayutthaya
East	: Ayutthaya and Lop Buri
West	: Suphanburi

Ayutthaya	: 35 kms.
Lop Buri	: 40 kms.
Sing Buri	: 30 kms.
Suphanburi	: 40 kms.

Chaiyo	: 18 kms.
Pa Mok	: 12 kms.
Pho Thong	: 10 kms.
Samko	: 25 kms.
Sawaengha	: 24 kms.
Wiset Chai Chan	: 13 kms.

City of Rice and Water Bowl Fair & Red Cross Annual Fair
When: February
Where: Angthong City Hall

Thai fair of the U - Thong people is held after harvesting in late February of every year, consisting of interesting of interesting activities : cultural shows ; exhibitions ; local handicraft sales, display and demonstrations ; stalls; Muang U-Khao U-Nam beauty contest ; agricultural product contest ; farmers' sports competition and various kinds of entertainment. The fair, held in front of Angthong City Hall lasts for 5 days and nights. When: October
Where: Wat Phogrip, Amphoe Pho Thong

The Boat Race Festival is held at the Noi River in front of Wat Phogrip, Mu 6, Tambon Samngam, Amphoe Pho Thong. The competition area is 600 meters in length. Famous boats from all over Thailand join the race e.g., Srisuriyothai Boat, Sonsuwan Boat (host), Samingsao Boat, Thepnorasing Boat etc. The festival is held annually in October and the competition lasts one day. When: October
Where: Wat Chaiyo Worawihan or Wat Ket Chaiyo, Amphoe Chaiyo

The festival is held at the Chao Phraya River in front of Wat Chaiyo Worawihan, Tambon Chaiyo, Amphoe Chaiyo. The competition area is 600 meters in length. This competition is the country's greatest event, held annually in October together with the festival of worshipping Luangpho to at Wat Chaiyo. The festival lasts two days. When: October
Where: Wat Pamok Worawihan, Amphoe Pa Mok

The Boat Race Festival held at the Chao Phraya River in front of Wat Pamok Worawihan, Tambon Pa Mok, Amphoe Pa Mok. The competition area is 600 metres in length. Famous boats from all over Thailand join the race. The festival is annually held in October and lasts one day. When: November or December
Where: Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan

The song festival is held at a temple at Ban Lakkaeo, Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan beyond Ban Huairong. The temple always holds the biggest festival in Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan. During the rainy season local people will gather at this temple performing boat songs in the 11th or the 12th lunar months since the temple is located on the Noi River. At this district there are well - known folk song performers who can perform boat songs, Phleng Choi, Phleng Song Khrung etc.

 

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