Chao Phraya River

[Braveheart]

The Chao Phraya (Thai: แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา) is a major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial river plain marking the mainland of the country.

 

It begins at the confluence of the Ping and Nan river at Nakhon Sawan (also called Pak Nam Pho) in the Nakhon Sawan province. The Nan and its biggest confluent, the Yom River, flow nearly parallel from Phitsanulok till Chumsaeng in the north of Nakhon Sawan province. The biggest confluent of the Ping is the Wang River which enters near Sam Ngao district in Tak province. The Chao Phraya system drains an area of approximately 160,000 km

[pattayadog]

Go by BTS to Saphan Taksin. By a 20 baht ticket to Nonthaburi and spend a nice cooling time on the river. Lots of nice sides and Nonthaburi pier as good food stalls.

 

No need to take the 150 baht tourist boats, take the regular local service. If you get tired of the river, hop off at the royal Palace with the national museum nearby and at a walking distance of Khao San Road.

 

You might like to try China town and indulge in street food.