-Tak-
Tak is a Northern Thailand province covering an area of 16,406 largely mountainous square kilometers. The provincial capital is 426 kilometers north of Bangkok, and is a gateway to Myanmar to the west, and the northern Thai cities of Lampang and Chiang Mai.
Tak was a historical kingdom built over 2,000 years ago, even before the Sukhothai period. The ancient kingdom had its peak during around the 1st century. By the 5th century the capital of this kingdom was moved south to Lavo (present day Lopburi Province). A city named Ban Tak was established by Jamadevi,princess of Lavo king, around 663 AD. It became part of the Sukhothai kingdom through battles by Ramkhamhaeng the Great and formed the main fortress on the western front. The city was moved further west and renamed Mueang Rahang when theAyuthaya kingdom was lost to Burma during King Maha Thammaracha's reign. The city was moved back to the east of the (Ping?)river during the early Bangkok period.
King Taksin was vice-governor of Tak before the Ayutthaya kingdom fell during the war with Burma. As his name was Sin, he became called Tak-Sin during his duty in Tak.
Tourist Attraction
Mae Ping Lake Cruises
Bhumibol Dam
Thi Lo Su Waterfall, a popular destination in Tak
King Taksin the Great Shrine
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