Nakhon Chai Si district
Nakhon Chai Si is a district of Nakhon Pathom province, central Thailand.
History
Nakhon Chai Si was originally established during the reign of King Maha Chakkraphat of the Ayutthaya kingdom. When King Chulalongkorn introduced the Monthon system as part of the Thesaphiban administrative reform, Mueang Nakhon Chai Si became the capital city of Monthon Nakhon Chai Si. Later, after the system was abolished, Mueang Nakhon Chai Si was downgraded to a district under Nakhon Pathom province.The name Nakhon Chai Si was given in remembrance of King Chaiyasiri of the Singhanavati Kingdom, who was the son of King Phrom and believed by the people of Ayutthaya to be their ancestor.
More than a thousand years ago, Han Chinese referred to Nakhon Chai Si, along with nearby areas such as Samut Sakhon, by the Teochew name "Leng Kia Chu". This term means "home of the dragon's descendants" and may have been inspired by the way the Tha Chin River winds through the region in curves that resemble a serpent or dragon.
Geography
Neighboring districts are : Bang Len, Phutthamonthon, Sam Phran, Mueang Nakhon Pathom, and Don Tum.The main water resource is the Tha Chin River, which is named Nakhon Chai Si River in the area of and around the district.