Province guide
Chai Nat
Chai Nat is a central Thai river province known for the Chao Phraya Dam, historic temples, rural crafts and relaxed waterside communities.
Central Thailand
Area 2,469.8 km²
Population 313,759
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Hankha District
DistrictHankha District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chai Nat Province, Thailand.
Manorom District
DistrictManorom District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chai Nat Province, Thailand.
Mueang Chai Nat District
DistrictMueang Chai Nat District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chai Nat Province, Thailand.
Noen Kham District
DistrictNoen Kham District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chai Nat Province, Thailand.
Nong Mamong District
DistrictNong Mamong District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chai Nat Province, Thailand.
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Noen Kham District
Noen Kham District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chai Nat Province, Thailand.
Nong Mamong District
Nong Mamong District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chai Nat Province, Thailand.
Hankha District
Hankha District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chai Nat Province, Thailand.
Sankhaburi District
Sankhaburi District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chai Nat Province, Thailand.
Sapphaya District
Sapphaya District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chai Nat Province, Thailand.
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Understand Chai Nat
Chai Nat is a compact central Thai province where the Chao Phraya and connected waterways shape farming, settlements and daily life. Mueang Chai Nat is the main service base, while the province's eight districts make it practical to combine river engineering, history, community markets and countryside in a short trip.
The Chao Phraya Dam in Sapphaya is a defining landmark in Thailand's modern water-management story. Chai Nat Bird Park is the best-known family attraction near the provincial capital, while the Chai Nat Muni National Museum helps place local archaeology and religious art in context. Sankhaburi's Wat Mahathat and other old temples reflect the province's long history.
Chai Nat at a glance
- Official name
- Chai Nat Province
- Thai name
- ชัยนาท
- Region
- Central Thailand
- Population
- 313,759 (2024)
- Area
- 2,469.8 km²
- Type
- Province
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Tue29°C / 24°C
Wed30°C / 23°C
Thu31°C / 24°C
Fri31°C / 25°C
Sat28°C / 24°C
Sun30°C / 24°C
Mon30°C / 23°C
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Mueang Chai Nat DistrictDistrict
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- Last reviewed
- 20 September 2026
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- Thailand Navigator Editorial Team
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- Province guide