Pathum Thani is a neighbouring province of Bangkok. It is situated on the Chao Phraya basin with plenty of canals and orange plantations. Its original name is Mueang Sam Khok, which was founded during the Ayutthaya era. It was the settlement for the Mon people migrating from Mohtama (in Myanmar) over 350 years ago. In the year 1815 when King Rama II made a royal visit to this area, the inhabitants offered him plenty of lotus flowers which is the origin of the present name.Paumthani是在泰国中部，不在BKK里面。是曼谷隔邻的一个省份， 占地 1525平公里离曼谷46公里The Pathum Thani Town is only 46 kms. from Bangkok. It occupies an area of 1,525 square kilometres.