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Bang Pakong River

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Native name
  
แม่น้ำบางปะกง

Basin area
  
17,000 km²

Length
  
294 km

Country
  
Thailand

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Basin size
  
17,000 km (6,600 sq mi)

Bridges
  
Bang Na Expressway, Bang Pakong railway bridge

Wat saman rattanaram on the bang pakong river chachoengsao thailand 9


The Bang Pakong (Thai: แม่น้ำบางปะกง,  [baːŋ pa.koŋ]) is a river in east Thailand. The river originates at the confluence of the Nakhon Nayok River and the Prachinburi River at Pak Nam Yothaka in Ban Sang District, Prachinburi Province. It empties into the Gulf of Thailand in the northeastern tip of the Bay of Bangkok. The watershed of the Bang Pa Kong is about 17,000 square kilometres (6,600 sq mi). It also powers a big power station near its mouth, near highway 7.

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Map of Bang Pakong, Thailand

To protect the Irrawaddy dolphins, many fishermen on the Bang Pakong River have been persuaded by authorities to stop shrimping and 30 to 40 fishing boats have been modified so they can offer dolphin sightseeing tours.

Dvaravati settlements include Muang Phra Rot, Dong Si Mahasod, Dong Lakhon, and Ban Khu Muang. Dvaravati coins have been found at U-Taphao.

Wat saman rattanaram on the bang pakong river chachoengsao thailand 10


TributariesEdit

  • Nakhon Nayok River
  • Prachin Buri River
  • References

    Bang Pakong River Wikipedia


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