Chakrabongse Reservoir

Chakrabongse Reservoir is an artificial reservoir in Ban Phra Subdistrict, Mueang Prachinburi District, Prachinburi Province, eastern Thailand. Built during the reign of King Rama VI and named after Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath, it serves as a water storage and irrigation reservoir for the surrounding area. The site is known for its open water, embankment road, and views of nearby hills, and functions as a local recreation area for walking, cycling and sunset viewing.

Visitors can expect a large open reservoir with an earthen embankment and paved road around the water. The setting is open and flat with views across the water to low hills. Areas to explore include the dam crest, roadside viewpoints and grassy banks. Visitors typically walk, jog or cycle along the embankment, take photographs, fish from designated banks and watch sunset. There are small food stalls and seating areas near the main access point.

The reservoir was constructed during the reign of King Rama VI and named in honour of Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath. It was developed as part of early 20th-century water management and irrigation efforts to store water for agriculture and local supply in the Prachinburi area.

The reservoir serves as an important local water resource and community recreation space for residents of Mueang Prachinburi, used for leisure, exercise and seasonal gatherings.