Place:Nakhon Nayok, Thailand

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NameNakhon Nayok
Alt namesNagara Nayoksource: Webster's Geographical Dictionary (1988) p 808
Nakhon Nayoksource: Wikipedia
Nakhon Nayok Nayoksource: Getty Vocabulary Program
TypeProvince
Coordinates14.167°N 101.167°E
Located inThailand
See alsoCentral,removed name of Region
Contained Places
Inhabited place
Nakhon Nayok
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Nakhon Nayok is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand, established by the , which came into force on 9 May 1946.

Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, and Pathum Thani. Nakhon Nayok is known for waterfalls and fruit varieties.

Nakon Nayok is a nearby province to Bangkok and has various tourist attractions. Khao Yai National Park, Thailands oldest national park is in partly in Nakhon Nayok province and attracts many tourists. Khun Dan Prakarn Chon Dam is another tourist attraction 2 hours outside of Bangkok in Nakhon Nayok.

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History

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The city of Nakhon Nayok dates back to the Dvaravati Kingdom, probably founded in the 11th century. Ruins from this time are visible at Mueang Boran Dong Lakhon south of the modern city. Originally named Mueang Lablae, the name "Nakhon Nayok" was assigned to it in 1350, when it became a garrison town of the Ayutthaya kingdom protecting the eastern boundary. On 1 January 1943 the government downgraded Nakhon Nayok province and combined it with Prachinburi province, except for Ban Na district which became part of Saraburi province. On 9 May 1946 the province was re-established.

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