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Chao Phraya River
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The Chao Phraya River (Thai: แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา, pronounced [mɛ̂ːnɛ́ːm tɕâːwpráʔjaː]), often referred to in older Western texts as the Menam River, is the principal river of Thailand. Flowing approximately $1,112$ kilometers from its confluence in Nakhon Sawan to its delta in the Gulf of Thailand, it is the geographical and historical heart of the nation, serving as the main artery for transportation, agriculture, and the development of several major urban centers. The ri…