When you think of Thailand the first thing that springs to mind probably isn't rivers. Thailand is famous for its culture but we actually don't realize how many rivers there are to visit in the country. In fact there are many rivers in Thailand and these are well worth checking out if you are holidaying in the country.

Chao Phraya River System

This is the main river system of Thailand and probably the most famous. At 372km long it flows to the Gulf Of Thailand from the central plains of Bangkok. The start of the river is at the exact point where the Ping and Nan rivers meet (Nakhon Sawan)

Once it reaches the town of Chainat it splits into two flows. One of these flows (The Tha Chin) flows parallel to the main river before exiting to the Golf of Thailand just west of Samut Sakhon.

Other River Systems

The Chao Phraya river system is the most famous however there are many other rivers that flow through out Thailand.

These include:

Bang Pakong - This is a river in eastern Thailand. It starts at the point where the Prachiniburi River and the Nakhon Nayok River meet. It flows into the gulf Thailand just north east of the Bay of Bangkok.

Phetchaburi - This river originates in the Kaeng Krachan National Park(western Thailand) and flows right through to the Ban Lat, Tha Yang and Mueang Phetchaburi. At 210km long it then mouths into the Bay of Bangkok

Mae Klong - Another river in Western Thailand. This river starts at the part where the Khwae Noil and the Khwae Yai River meet. It flows into the Gulf of Thailand at Sumat Songkram but not before passing the Ratchaburi Province.

Pran Buri - This starts in southern area of the Kaeng Krachan National Park in the Malay Peninsula. In total it is 130km long; however despite its length it only passes is the Pranburi in the centre of the Pranburi district.

Khlong Kui - This river flows through a number districts including - Ban Pong Kasang, Kui Buri, Bang Thung Faek and Prachuap Khiri Khan

Pattani - This is the longest river in the Malay Peninsula, 214km length in total.

These are just some of the most famous and longest rivers in Thailand. Many of these are picturesque and great to take tourists trips to if you are looking for something different from your holiday

Are They Easy To Get Too?

They are separated throughout the vast country so it depends on which one(s) you want to visit. Try and ask your travel agent for advice before you go. They should be able to advice which ones are in your local area and suggest which ones would be best to visit. If they are not able to help then the tourist guide in your hotel certainly will. Many of the rivers have tourist attractions, river rides etc so they will be easy to find.

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