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Khwae Noi River (Phitsanulok)

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The Khwae Noi River is a river in northern Thailand. It shares the same name as another river in Thailand, the popular tourist attraction also known as "The River Kwai." These are two distinct bodies of water.

History

The Khwae Noi River has historically been a main waterway, highly significant to the residents of Phitsanulok Province and surrounding areas.[1] The Khwae Noi River, along with the larger Nan River brought growth and prosperity and served as acommunication route for Phitsanulok, and the two rivers gave rise to riparian ways of life which heavily influenced the simple traditional culture of the Thai people in the region.[1]

Geography

The river's source lies in the mountains of Chattrakarn District, Phitsanulok Province, from which it flows past the agricultural lands of in the Chattrakarn District, Wat Bos District, and Wang Thong District. Finally, the Khwae Noi River joins the Nan River within the Phrom Phiram District.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Khwae Noi Dam Project According to the Royal Initiative
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