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During your visit to Thailand, it is important to be familiar with the country's geography and places. Knowing the names of its provinces and capitals will help you navigate the country and plan for your trip. In this lesson, we will be learning about the provinces and their corresponding capitals in Thailand.

Overview

Thailand, also known as the Kingdom of Thailand, is divided into 76 provinces (changwat) and one special administrative area (krung thep maha nakhon, which translates to Bangkok Metropolis). Each province is unique in its flora, fauna, landmarks, and customs.

Thai Provinces and Capitals

Below is a table of the provinces and their capitals in Thailand:

Province	Capital	Region
Bangkok	Krung Thep Maha Nakhon	Central Thailand
Samut Prakan	Samut Prakan	Central Thailand
Nonthaburi	Nonthaburi	Central Thailand
Pathum Thani	Pathum Thani	Central Thailand
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya	Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya	Central Thailand
Ang Thong	Ang Thong	Central Thailand
Lopburi	Lopburi	Central Thailand
Singburi	Singburi	Central Thailand
Chai Nat	Chai Nat	Central Thailand
Saraburi	Saraburi	Central Thailand
Chonburi	Chonburi	Eastern Thailand
Rayong	Rayong	Eastern Thailand
Chanthaburi	Chanthaburi	Eastern Thailand
Trat	Trat	Eastern Thailand
Chachoengsao	Chachoengsao	Eastern Thailand
Prachin Buri	Prachin Buri	Eastern Thailand
Nakhon Nayok	Nakhon Nayok	Eastern Thailand
Sa Kaeo	Sa Kaeo	Eastern Thailand
Suphan Buri	Suphan Buri	Western Thailand
Kanchanaburi	Kanchanaburi	Western Thailand
Ratchaburi	Ratchaburi	Western Thailand
Nakhon Pathom	Nakhon Pathom	Western Thailand
Samut Sakhon	Samut Sakhon	Western Thailand
Samut Songkhram	Samut Songkhram	Western Thailand
Phetchaburi	Phetchaburi	Western Thailand
Prachuap Khiri Khan	Prachuap Khiri Khan	Western Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat	Nakhon Si Thammarat	Southern Thailand
Krabi	Krabi	Southern Thailand
Phang Nga	Phang Nga	Southern Thailand
Phuket	Phuket	Southern Thailand
Surat Thani	Surat Thani	Southern Thailand
Ranong	Ranong	Southern Thailand
Chumphon	Chumphon	Southern Thailand
Songkhla	Songkhla	Southern Thailand
Satun	Satun	Southern Thailand
Pattani	Pattani	Southern Thailand
Yala	Yala	Southern Thailand
Narathiwat	Narathiwat	Southern Thailand

Experiences and activities

Knowing the provinces and their capitals in Thailand can help you plan your trip, especially if you are planning a road trip or exploring the country with your own transportation. It is also helpful in understanding the locals as each province has a unique culture and landscape.

Summary

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Thai provinces and their capitals. In the next lesson, we will be learning about the famous tourist attractions in Thailand. Be sure to practice and memorize the names of the provinces and their capitals for your future travels in Thailand!

Sources

• Thailand - Wikipedia
• Regions Map of Thailand - Nations Online Project

Table of Contents - Thai Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings & Introductions

• Saying Hello
• Asking for Name and Nationality
• Introducing Family Members

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject and Verb
• Negative Sentences
• Questions
• Adjectives

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Numbers and Counting

• Numbers 1-10
• Numbers 11-100
• Ordinal Numbers
• Telephone Numbers

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Present Tense Verbs

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Verb 'To Be'

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Thai Culture and Customs

• Thai Greetings
• Thai Food and Dining Etiquette
• Thai Festivals

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Daily Activities

• Daily Routine
• Time Expressions
• Days of the Week and Months

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Adverbs

• Adverbs of Time
• Adverbs of Frequency
• Adverbs of Manner
• Comparative and Superlative Adverbs

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Colors

• Basic Colors
• Describing Colors
• Fruit and Vegetables

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Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Thai Geography and Places

• Thai Provinces and Capitals
• Tourist Attractions in Thailand

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Animals

• Common Animals
• Pet Animals
• Wild Animals

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Prepositions

• Basic Prepositions
• Prepositions of Movement

Related Lessons

• Thai Greetings
• Karaoke
• GRENG JAI (เกรงใจ)
• Banks
• Tourist Attractions in Thailand
• Telephone hotlines
• Thai Food and Dining Etiquette
• Thailand Timeline
• ROYAL ANTHEM