Uttaradit is a town (thesaban mueang) in Thailand, capital of the Uttaradit province. The town covers the whole tambon Tha It of Mueang Uttaradit district. As of 2005 it has a population of 36,313.
During the Sukhothai era, Uttaradit rose to prominence with it marking the northern border of the kingdom.
Transport
Uttaradit is served by a station on the State Railway of Thailand. Beside the Railway, you can access Uttaradit by driving a car, riding a bus from Bus Terminal of Thailand. The nearest airport is at Phitsanulok.
Attractions
The Wat Tha Thanon temple in Uttaradit is home to a historic Luang Phor Phet Buddha image dating back to the thirteenth century.
External links
- Website of the town (Thai)
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Coordinates: 17°37′23″N 100°05′45″E / 17.62306°N 100.09583°E
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