| Suphan Buri is an ancient town rich
in culture and historical temples.
It is located on the bank of the Tha Chin River, sometimes called
the Suphan Buri River by its people. Suphan Buri once was an important
border town involved in battles and wars during the Ayutthaya period.
Suphan Buri is located some 169 kilometres from Bangkok along Highway
No. 340. It occupies an area of 5,358 square kilometres and is administratively
divided into 10 districts: Muang Suphan Buri, Doem Bang Nang Buat,
Bang Pla Ma, Si Prachan, Song Phi Nong, Sam Chuk, U Thong, Don Chedi,
Dan Chang and Nong Ya Sai.
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