Bang Pakong River
The Bang Pakong (Thai: แม่น้ำบางปะกง, RTGS: Maenam Bang Pakong, pronounced [mɛ̂ː.náːm bāːŋ pā.kōŋ]) is a river in east Thailand. The river originates at the confluence of the Phra Prong River and the Hanuman River near Kabin Buri, Prachinburi Province. It empties after 231 kilometres into the Gulf of Thailand at the northeastern tip of the Bay of Bangkok. The watershed of the Bang Pakong is about 17,000 square kilometres (6,600 sq mi). The river powers a power station near its mouth, near Highway 7.
| Bang Pakong River Jolo River | |
|---|---|
Bang Pakong River and Wat Sothonwararam | |
Bang Pakong River highlighted in red | |
| Native name | แม่น้ำบางปะกง (Thai) |
| Location | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Confluence of Phra Prong River and Hanuman River |
| Mouth | |
• location | Bang Pakong District |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 231 km (144 mi) |
| Basin size | 17,000 km2 (6,600 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Bang Pakong |
To protect the Irrawaddy dolphins, fishermen on the Bang Pakong River have been persuaded by authorities to stop shrimping and 30 to 40 fishing boats have been modified so they can offer dolphin sightseeing tours.
Endangered sheatfish Ceratoglanis pachynema is endemic to the Bang Pakong.
Dvaravati settlements include Muang Phra Rot, Dong Si Maha Phot, Dong Lakhon, and Ban Khu Muang. Dvaravati coins have been found at U-Tapao.: 302, 309