Chao Phraya Dam

#61 among destinations in Thailand

Top attraction, Dam

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The Chao Phraya Dam is a barrage dam in Sapphaya District, Chai Nat Province, Thailand. It regulates the flow of the Chao Phraya River as it passes into lower central Thailand, distributing water to an area of 11,600 square kilometres in seventeen provinces as part of the Greater Chao Phraya Irrigation Project. The dam has sixteen 12.5-metre gates. It was built between 1952 and 1957. ()

Local name: เขื่อนเจ้าพระยา Opened: 1957 (67 years ago)Coordinates: 15°9'33"N, 100°10'44"E

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Chao Phraya Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bird Park, Khao Plong Stadium.

3.7 miNW
Museum, Zoo, Aquarium
Bird Park, Chai Nat
95 min walk • Chai Nat Bird Park is a large bird sanctuary in Chai Nat Province, Thailand. It contains over 100 bird species living in simulated surroundings which match the natural habitat of the birds. Also, it has more than 60 cages of birds.
4.4 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Khao Plong Stadium
113 min walk • Khao Plong Stadium or Chai Nat Provincial Stadium is a stadium in Chai Nat Province, Thailand, It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of Chainat Hornbill of the Thai League 1. The stadium had the capacity to hold 5,574 spectators in 2011, but with expansion the stadium now can hold up to 12,000 spectators.

Chao Phraya Dam

Facts and practical information

Chao Phraya Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Bird Park, Chai Nat

Khao Plong Stadium