| Pathum Thani is a neighbouring
province of Bangkok. It is situated on the Chao Phraya basin with
plenty of canals and orange plantations. Its original name is Mueang
Sam Khok, which was founded during the Ayutthaya era. It was the
settlement for the Mon people migrating from Mohtama (in Myanmar)
over 350 years ago. In the year 1815 when King Rama II made a royal
visit to this area, the inhabitants offered him plenty of lotus
flowers which is the origin of the present name.
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