Originally known as Muang Wiset Chai Chan, Ang Thong is a small province situated on the Noi River 108 km north of Bangkok. It was an important outpost of Ayutthaya during the war with Burma. During the Thon Buri Period, the majority of people shifted to a new site on the left bank of the Chao Phraya River. The seven districts of Ang Thong are, namely, Amphoe Muang, Ang Thong, Wiset Chai Chan, Chaiyo, Pho Thong, Sawaengha, Pa Mok and Samko.

The tourist attractions in Ang Thong are:

Wat Ton Son

Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, is the old temple of Wat Ton Son enshrining the image of the seated Buddha known as 'Somdet Phra Si Muang'.

Wat Khoi

Located at Tambon Pho Rang Nok in Amphoe Pho Thong, Wat Khoi is a riverside temple. More than 50,000 fishes of different species are found in the Noi River in front of the temple. The Pho Thong Fishery Office declared the area as the Fish Sanctuary in 1985. The temple also houses a local museum with display of variety of boats and tools.

Wat Pa Mok Worawihan

Located in Amphoe Pa Mok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Pa Mok Worawihan is 18 km to the south of Ang Thong. The temple enshrines a 22.58 m long image of Reclining Buddha built of brick and mortar and covered with gold.

Wat Tha Sutthawat

Located at Tambon Bang Sadet in Amphoe Pa Mok on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Tha Sutthawat is 15 km to the south of Ang Thong. The temple houses images of Buddha and historical remains of several period. The temple has also undergone renovation several times over the years.

Wat Chaiyo Worawihan

Located 18 km from Ang Thong on Sing Buri Route, Wat Chaiyo Worawihan enshrines Phra Maha Phuttha Phim. It is large image of Buddha I seated posture deep in meditation. Constructed by King Rama IV, the temple is also famous for sacred amulets called 'Somdet Wat Chaiyo'.

Wat Khun Inthapramun

Located en-route from ph Thong from Ang Thong, Wat Khun Inthapramun enshrines the 50 m long image of the Reclining Buddha in the open area. The vihara housing the image was destroyed during the first fall of Ayutthaya.

Pha Thamnak Khamayat

Located in a paddy field 9 km from Ang Thong on the way to Pho Thong is a ruined pavilion made of brick and mortar. 10 m in width and 20 m in length, the pavilion was patronized by King Bormmakot of Ayutthaya and was used as his residence when he was on visit to this place. Of the entire structure, only four wall have remained intact still the throne hall of the pavilion gives away the traces of its original architectural splendor.

  Important festivals of An Thong are:

  City of Rice and Water Bowl Fair and Red Cross Annual Fair
  Boat Race Festival at Amphoe Pho Thong
  Boat Race Festival at Amphoe Chaiyo
  Boat Race Festival at Amphoe Pa Mok
  Native Song Festival at Amphoe Wiset Chai Chan

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