Uthai Thani

Uthai Thani, one of Thailand’s seventy-six provinces lies in lower northern Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi and Tak. It lies somewhat off the route between Bangkok, 200 km distant and Chiang Mai. The province stretches from the upper plains of the Chao Phraya River valley, to forested mountains in the west. The Sakae Krang River, a tributary of the Chao Phraya River, is the main watercourse of in the province.

The Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, at the western boundary bordering Tak Province, was declared a World Heritage Site in 1991. It covers 2,574 km2 and is home to most of the forest animals of Southeast Asia, including tigers and elephants. The total forest area is 3,419 km2 (1,320 sq mi) or 51.4 percent of provincial area.