Suphan Buri province
Just a hundred kilometres away from Bangkok, Suphan Buri is an ancient town rich in natural and historical heritage. The province was once an important border town involving battles and important wars during the period of the Ayutthaya kingdom. So, today, travelling around the province is like drifting through historical novels. Historical evidence leads you to travel to the past such as Don Chedi Monument, Wat Khao Khuen whose abbot played a significant role in Thai history, U Thong National Museum, etc. Furthermore, various natural wonders such as Phu Toei National Park, Bueng Chawak Aquarium, as well as the famous local-style cake Sali Suphan always impress visitors.
Suphan Buri occupies a total area of 5,358 square kilometres and is administratively divided into 10 districts (Amphoes); 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.
Etymology
The word Suphan originates from the Sanskrit word Suvarna(Devanagari) meaning gold, and the word buri from Sanskrit Puri(Devanagari) meaning town or city. Hence the name of the province literally means City of Gold.
Geography
The terrain of the province is mostly low river plains, with small mountain ranges in the north and the west of the province. The southeastern part with the very low plain of the Tha Cheen river is paddy rice farming area.
History
Suphan Buri might be the site of the legendary Suvarnabhumi,[citation needed] which is mentioned in very old Buddhist writings. However the first confirmed historical settlement was in the Dvaravati period, when the city was known as Mueang Thawarawadi Si Suphannaphumi. Its founding did take place 877-882. Later it was called U Thong, and was the home city of Prince U Thong, the founder of the Ayutthaya kingdom. King Khun Luang Pha Ngua finally gave it the current name. Suphan Buri was an important border city, and also the location of several battles with the neighboring Burmese.
Symbols
The provincial seal shows the elephant battle between King Naresuan the Great and the crown prince of Burma in 1592, which took place in Suphan Buri.
Provincial tree is the Ebony Tree (Diospyros mollis).
Administrative divisions
The province is subdivided into 10 districts (Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 110 communes (tambon) and 977 villages (muban).
- Mueang Suphan Buri
- Doem Bang Nang Buat
- Dan Chang
- Bang Pla Ma
- Si Prachan
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- Don Chedi
- Song Phi Nong
- Sam Chuk
- U Thong
- Nong Ya Sai
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