Rivers in Thailand

Thailand and Thai people can be defined as “culture and people on water”. That’s why rivers in Thailand play great role in Thais’ lifeline. There are 31 rivers in Thailand and are divided in two categories – Menam /big, natural river/ and Khlong /small river or artificial canal/. Some people think that rivers in Thailand are one of the foundations of the Thai culture.

Rivers in Thailand and especially Chao Phraya /the biggest one in Thailand/ are one of the main sources and holders of Thai identity – food, royalty, home place for people, cultural place, literature, festivals, symbol of Thailand, economical engine. Virtually rivers in Thailand can describe Thailand itself. Select a river from the left side for more information.