Uthai Thani is a small province but full with natural resources in term of forest areas abundance with wild life. These make Uthai Thani a tourist attraction for its intact natural environment. In addition, traveler would see the old way of living in the province, especially the natural relationship between men and the Sakaekrang river, the main water way of Uthai Thani that has been the main livelihood of Uthaithani people for many generations. The river flowsthrough communties, temples and market places where once were the trade life line in the past.
Along both sides of the river floated with raft houses that represent the idyllic life style of Uthai people who lives on the river. They bath, wash, grow herbs and culture fishes in `krachang' - the large netting cages. The well known fish species here is 'Pia Rad' which are made into many delicious dishes.Tourist would enjoy cruising along the river to see the way of living of raft house people. You could get on a boat cruise at Larn Sakae pier locating at Tasaban 2 Market in Mueang district, or go to Larn Supanyika boat pier in front of the Provincial Hall on Sri Uthai Road. The cruising route take you pass Wat Thasung temple and end the journey at Thasung sub district where the Sakaekrang river meets with the Chao Phraya river.
Along both sides of the river floated with raft houses that represent the idyllic life style of Uthai people who lives on the river. They bath, wash, grow herbs and culture fishes in `krachang' - the large netting cages. The well known fish species here is 'Pia Rad' which are made into many delicious dishes.Tourist would enjoy cruising along the river to see the way of living of raft house people. You could get on a boat cruise at Larn Sakae pier locating at Tasaban 2 Market in Mueang district, or go to Larn Supanyika boat pier in front of the Provincial Hall on Sri Uthai Road. The cruising route take you pass Wat Thasung temple and end the journey at Thasung sub district where the Sakaekrang river meets with the Chao Phraya river.