Uthai Thani is a small province but full with natural resources in term of forest areas abundance with wild life. The Uthai Thani forest houses almost all of the forest animals of South-East Asia, including tigers and wild elephants. These make Uthai Thani a tourist attraction for its intact natural environment. In addition, travelers would see, 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 flows through communities, temples and market places where once were the trade lifeline in the past.
Along both sides of the river floated with raft houses that represent the idyllic life style of Uthai Thani people who for generations lived on the river. They bath, wash, grow herbs and culture fishes in "krachang", a large netting cages. The well-known fish species here are "Pla Rad" which can be made into many delicious traditional and less traditional dishes.
Tourist would enjoy cruising along the river to see the way of living of the raft house people. You could get on a boat cruise at Larn Sakae pier located at Tasaban 2 Market in Mueang district, or go to Larn Supanyika boat per in front of the Provincial Hall on Sri Uthai Road. The river cruising route takes you pass Wat Thasung (temple) and end the journey at Thasung sub district where the Sakaekrang river meets with the mighty Chao Phraya river.
