Nakhon Pathom (Province)
Nakhon Pathom | |
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จังหวัด นครปฐม | |
statistics | |
Capital: | Nakhon Pathom |
Telephone code: | 034 |
Surface: |
2,168.3 km² 65. |
Residents: |
851.426 (2009) 26. |
Population density : | 392 E / km² 8. |
ISO 3166-2 : | |
Governor : | Wanchai Wongchaichana. |
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Nakhon Pathom ( Thai : จังหวัด นครปฐม , [ náʔkʰɔ̄ːn pā.tʰǒm ]) is a province ( Changwat ) in the central region of Thailand .
location
Nakhon Pathom is located about 50 kilometers west of the center of the state capital Bangkok . However, Bangkok has already expanded to the boundaries of Nakhon Pathom.
Nakhon Pathom lies in the lowlands of the Mae Nam Chao Phraya and drains over the Mae Nam Tha Chin , an estuary of the Chao Phraya.
Bordering provinces: | |
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north | Suphan Buri and Ayutthaya |
east | Nonthaburi and Bangkok |
south | Samut Prakan |
west | Ratchaburi and Kanchanaburi |
climate
The climate is tropical - monsoonal .
population
Mainly Thais live in Nakhon Pathom . In addition, there are also descendants of the Lao Khrang laborers who were abducted by Siamese from Laos (the total number in Thailand is 53,000).
Economy and Importance
Overview
Over 50% of the area is used for agriculture , mainly for growing rice and fruit . Nakhon Pathom is known in Thailand for pomelo . The minimum wage is 300 Baht (around 6.50 euros / day - April 1, 2012). The "Gross Provincial Product" ( gross domestic product ) in 2009 was 136,699 million Baht .
Data
The table below shows the share of the economic sectors in the gross provincial product in percent:
Industry | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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Agriculture | 9.7 | 9.7 | 11.1 | 12.1 |
Mining / open pit mining | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
Industry | 59.9 | 56.3 | 53.4 | 51.8 |
Other | 29.5 | 33.1 | 34.5 | 35.0 |
Local products
- Sweet Pomelo ( ส้ม โอ หวาน )
- Aromatic coconut water ( มะพร้าว น้ำหอม )
- Khao lam ( ข้าวหลาม , [ kʰâːwˑlǎːm ]) - sticky rice roasted in a bamboo cane
Land use
The following land use is documented for the province:
- Forest area: -
- Agricultural area: 727,336 Rai (1163.7 sq km), 53.7% of the total
- Unclassified area: 627,868 rai (1,004.6 km²), 46.3% of the total area
Power consumption
power consumption | ||||
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consumption | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2010 |
Total consumption / GWh | 2,985 | 3,093 | 3.115 | 3,572 |
Consumption per person / kWh | 3,631.8 | 3,722.2 | 3,692.5 | 4,152.3 |
history
Originally Nakhon Pathom was a city on the coast of the Gulf of Siam , but the coastline changed as a result of sedimentation by the Chaophraya. After the course of the Tha Chin had changed and the city slowly dried up, the population moved to Nakhon Chaisi (or Sirichai).
Historians assume that Nakhon Pathom was settled as early as the 3rd century BC . In any case, Buddhism was introduced to Siam from here. The Indian ruler Asoka sent the two monks Phra Utara and Phra Sona here to bring Buddhism to this "golden land" ( Suvarnabhumi ). That is why there is one of the world's largest Buddhist buildings, the great Chedi, in the city, which was inspired by King Rama IV. Mongkut . The chedi houses relics of the Buddha .
During the reign of King Rama I (r. 1782-1809) a comprehensive tax system was introduced, including for alcohol. Nakhon Pathom was named Nakhon Chaisi it together Suphan Buri and Samut Sakhon managed
In several settlement spurts during the 19th and early 20th centuries, people from Cambodia , Laos and northern Thailand came to Nakhon Pathom. Recently, people and employers from Bangkok are increasingly moving to Nakhon Pathom to avoid the capital's problems (high rents, constant traffic jams).
See also : History of Thailand
Attractions
- Phutthamonthon Park (also spelled Buddha Monthon ), a "Buddhist park" in the district of the same name.
- Sam Phran Elephant and Crocodile Farm - shows with crocodiles and elephants showing how they are raised and trained
- Rose Garden - on the banks of the Tha Chin River also in the Amphoe Sam Phran , shows traditional Siamese amusements and games such as cockfighting, folk dances, sword fights and Buddhist ceremonies
- Wat Rai Khing in the Amphoe Sam Phran on the banks of the Mae Nam Chaisi (Chaisi River, another name for the Tha Chin), Buddhist temple ( Wat ) from the time of King Mongkut (Rama IV.) .
- Jesada Technik Museum - Here you can find collections of old cars, trucks and airplanes
Symbols
The seal of the Nakhon Pathom Province shows the Phra Pathom Chedi , the largest chedi in the world. It is located in downtown Nakhon Pathom . In 1860 King Rama IV Mongkut had the pagoda rebuilt. That is why the seal also adorns the royal crown.
The local tree is Diospyros decandra .
The motto of Nakhon Pathom Province is:
- "The province of pomelos , sweet and pleasant,
- The country with white rice ,
- The local daughters are the most beautiful
- Khao Lam, sticky rice in bamboo sticks , is extremely tasty. "
Administrative units
Provincial Administration
The province is divided into seven amphoe ('districts' or 'counties'). These are further subdivided into 106 tambon ('sub-districts' or 'communities') and 930 muban ('village communities').
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Local administration
A provincial administrative organization ( บริหาร ส่วน จังหวัด , อบ จ for short , Ongkan Borihan suan Changwat ; English Provincial Administrative Organization , PAO) exists for the entire area of the province .
The province also has 23 thesaban ('municipalities') - including a "large city" (the provincial capital), four "cities" (Sam Phran, Rai Ching, Krathum Lom and Nakhon Pathom) and 18 "small towns". There are also 93 tambon administrative organizations for rural areas that do not belong to any municipality.
literature
- Barend Jan Terwiel : Trough Travelers' Eyes: an approach to nineteenth century Thai history . Bangkok: Duang Kamol 1989. ISBN 9742104557 .
- Thailand in Figures, Vol.II: Region and Province . 16th edition 2012-2013, Alpha Research Co., Ltd., Nonthaburi, Thailand 2012, ISBN 978-616-7256-12-6
Web links
- Outline map of Nakhon Pathom Province (names in Thai and English) [last accessed November 5, 2013]
Individual evidence
- ↑ Thailand in Figures (2011), p. 255
- ↑ Website of the Nakhon Pathom Province ( memento of the original from July 23, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i [123.242.156.6/Nakhonpathom/file/Recapitulate2554.pdf Brochure of the Nakhon Pathom Province] (Thai; website no longer available, last checked March 22, 2014)
- ↑ a b c Thailand in Figures (2012), p. 39.
- ↑ "Industry" includes: Manufacturing; Electricity, gas and water supply; Construction
- ^ "Others" include: Wholesale and retail trade; Hotels and restaurants; Transport, storage and communication; Real estate; Education; Health and social work, ...
- ↑ Terwiel (1989), p. 72
- ↑ Jesada Technology Museum
Coordinates: 13 ° 55 ' N , 100 ° 7' E