Amphoe Thanyaburi

Thanyaburi (, Thai: [tʰān.já(ʔ).bū.rīː]) is a district (amphoe) in Pathum Thani province. History Mueang Thanyaburi was built by order of King Rama V in 1901. The city name translates to 'rice city'. At the same time, King Rama V ordered Min Buri (, 'fish city') to be built as its twin. The province was abolished and incorporated into Pathum Thani in 1932. The district's name was changed from Mueang to Rangsit in 1917. In 1938 it was renamed "Thanyaburi". Geography Mueang Thanyaburi is in the e…