Nonthaburi is situated in a fertile basin on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. this abundant town is full of fruit and flower plantations as well as historical temples. The town is only 20 kms. from Bangkok and is conveniently accessible by road or river. Nonthaburi has been found in history as a part of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It was once consolidated with Bangkok in 1943 and was re-established as a province in 1946. Nonthaburi occupies an area of 622 square kilometres.

 

The long history of Nonthaburi dated back 400 years to the era of Ayutthaya Kingdom. Firstly known as Tambon Ban Talad Khwan and noted for its fertile soil and plentiful water where a lot of orchards nest along side the Chao Phraya River, this tambon has been promoted to Nonthaburi City in 1549 under the reign of King Mahajakrapat.

In 1665, King Narai the Great had noticed that the river has changed its own route and it might consequently have a negative effect to the city?s security. Hence, the fortifications have been established at the delta of Om River where the city pillar has been built as the symbol of the new foundation of Nonthaburi.

 

At the time of Rattanakosin Kingdom, King Mongkut has had Nonthaburi moved to the entrance of Bang Sue Canal in Tambon Ban Talad Khwan where later in the reign of King Chulalongkorn, the city hall has been founded and lasted till 1928. In the same year, King Pokklao has initiated the idea of building a new city hall at Rajawitthayalai Ban Bang Khwan, Tambon Bang Tanowsri on Pracharaj I road along side the Chao Phraya River which nowadays belongs to the Ministry of Interior Affairs. The building, constructed in a European style, has become one of the ancient remains of Thailand while the current city hall is situated on Rattanathibet Road.

The district is subdivided into 10 communes (tambon), most of them belonging to the city of Nonthaburi (thesaban nakhon). Bang Si Mueang has town status (thesaban mueang) and Sai Ma has commune municipality status (thesaban tambon) by itself.
Nr.      Name                   Thai name      
1.      Suan Yai                   สวนใหญ่    
2.      Talat Khwan             ตลาดขวัญ     
3.      Bang Khen                บางเขน     
4.      Bang Kraso               บางกระสอ    
5.      Ta Sai                       ท่าทรายน้อย    
6.      Bang Phai                  บางไผ่
7.      Bang Si Mueang       บางศรีเมือง
8.      Bang Krang              บางกร่าง
9.      Sai Ma                     ไทรม้า
10.    Bang Rak Noi          บางรักน้อย