Chainat Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chai Nat ชัยนาท
Province
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Map of Thailand highlighting Chai Nat Province
Country	Thailand
Capital	Chai Nat (town)
Area
• Total	2,469.7 km2 (953.6 sq mi)
Area rank	Ranked 64th
Population  (2014)
• Total	332,283
• Rank	Ranked 62nd
• Density	134.5439/km2 (348.467/sq mi)
• Density rank	Ranked 26th
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
ISO 3166 code	TH-18

Chai Nat (Thai: ชัยนาท) is a province in central Thailand. It is known for its flat plains and important river.

Geography of Chai Nat

Chai Nat is a flat area in central Thailand. It sits in the Chao Phraya River valley. A special dam here helps control floods. It also sends water to farms, especially for growing rice. This dam was built in 1957. It was the first big dam in Thailand.

History of Chai Nat

Chai Nat was first set up during the Ayutthaya kingdom. It was a key spot for fighting the Burmese army. Because the Burmese were always defeated here, the area got its name. "Chai Nat" means "place of victory."

Fun Things to See and Do

Famous Sights

Chai Nat Bird Park

• Chai Nat Bird Park (สวนนกชัยนาท): This park has the biggest bird sanctuary in Asia. It covers a huge area of 4.2 hectares. Many different kinds of birds live here in a natural setting.

• Wat Thammamun Worawihan (วัดธรรมามูลวรวิหาร): This temple holds a special standing Buddha image. It is called Luangpho Thammachak.

• Wat Phra Borommathat Worawihan (วัดพระบรมธาตุวรวิหาร): This temple has an old and important pagoda.

• Chai Nat Muni National Museum (พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ ชัยนาทมุนี): This museum is in a two-story Thai-style building. Downstairs, you can see ancient Buddha images, tools, and decorations.

• Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao or Wat Luangpu Suk (วัดปากคลองมะขามเฒ่า หรือ วัดหลวงปู่ศุข): This peaceful temple is known for its beautiful scenery. It is also famous for its special Buddha amulets.

• Wasan Crocodile Farm (ฟาร์มจระเข้วสันต์): Here, you can see many different animals. These include crocodiles, tigers, rays, and various types of birds.

Chao Phraya Dam

• Chao Phraya Dam (เขื่อนเจ้าพระยา): This was Thailand's first large dam. It is very important for the region.

• Wat Karuna (วัดกรุณา): This temple is home to Chai Nat's largest Buddha image. It is made from sandstone.

• Khun San Statue (อนุสาวรีย์ขุนสรรค์): Khun San was a brave leader. He fought against the Burmese army many times. He is known as a hero of the Noi River.

• Wat Phra Mahathat (วัดพระมหาธาตุ): This is a royal temple from Mueang Phraek or Mueang San. It has a unique prang (tower) shaped like a star fruit. The prang holds Buddha relics.

• Wat Song Phi Nong (วัดสองพี่น้อง): A legend says that a ruler named Chao Sam built this temple. He built it for his two brothers who died fighting each other for the throne.

• Wat Phra Kaeo (วัดพระแก้ว): This is an ancient temple. It has a beautiful stupa with a square base. There is also a Buddha image hall called Wihan Luangpho Chai.

• Monkey Park (สวนลิง): This park is part of a temple. It has rubber plantations and is home to many monkeys.

• Wat Klai Kangwon (วัดไกลกังวล) or Khao Saraphat Si Charoen Tham (เขาสารพัดศรีเจริญธรรม): At the top of this hill, you can see old temple ruins. There are also Buddha's footprints. From here, you get a great view of the whole area.

Local Products to Find

• Dakkhanon Mattress (ที่นอนดักคะนน): These mattresses are made by local people. They are stuffed with soft kapok.

• Benjarong Pentachrome Ceramics (เครื่องเบญจรงค์): These are beautiful five-colored ceramics. They are made with very fine and detailed craftsmanship.

Other Products

• Manorom's Pomelo (ส้มโอมโนรมย์): This is a very famous fruit from Chai Nat. The Khao Taengkwa type is especially popular. It is sweet, crispy, and large. You can find it all year. There is even a special fair for it in August.

• Water Hyacinth Woven Products (ผลิตภัณฑ์ผักตบชวา): Locals use water hyacinths to make many things. These include bags, baskets, slippers, and home decorations. They are affordable and delicate.

• Herbal Shampoo Products (ผลิตภัณฑ์แชมพูสมุนไพร): These good quality products are made from natural ingredients. They use kaffir limes, aloe, butterfly pea, turmeric, and soapberry. You can find shampoo, conditioner, and bath gel.

• Pottery (เครื่องปั้นดินเผา): These are stylish pottery items. You can find flower pots, mugs, plates, and other home decorations.

• Huai Krot Sugar: This is a soft palm sugar. It comes from sugar palm trees.

• Artificial Flowers and Trees: These are made from different materials. They can be plastic or sa paper.

• Hand-woven Textiles: Local women weave unique traditional fabrics. They make tube skirts called pha sin. These often have special patterns influenced by their Laotian ancestors.

Culture and Festivals

Festivals to Enjoy

• Straw Bird Fair, Chai Nat's Product Fair, and Red Cross Fair (งานมหกรรมหุ่นฟางนกนานาชาติ งานของดี และงานกาชาดจังหวัดชัยนาท): This yearly fair uses straw, which is left over from rice farming. People create amazing straw bird sculptures.

• Chai Nat Pomelo Fair (งานส้มโอชัยนาท): Chai Nat is well-known for its excellent pomelo fruit. This fair celebrates the delicious fruit.

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Images for kids

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  United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Richard Rolle of the 41st Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (TEWS) gives a school packet to one of the children at the Wat Nong Ta Ton School in Chai Nat Province. The 41st and 42nd TEWS passed out 387 packets to five schools.

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Chainat para niños