Old City of Uthai Thani

The Old City of Uthai Thani, known locally as Mueang Uthai Kao, is an ancient moated settlement at Ban Uthai Thani Kao in Tambon Uthai Kao, Nong Chang District, Uthai Thani Province. The site preserves earthen ramparts and a surrounding moat marking the original location of Uthai Thani before the town was relocated to the Sakae Krang River. Recognized as an archaeological site, it reflects an Ayutthaya-period town plan and is notable for its historic urban layout.

Visitors can expect an open, rural archaeological site defined by low earthen walls and a traceable moat enclosing a rectangular town area. The landscape is flat with fields, scattered trees and village surroundings. There are no reconstructed buildings; remains are primarily earthworks, with informational signs marking the historic layout. The site is quiet and undeveloped, suitable for walking around the perimeter and observing the ancient city plan.

The site represents the original Mueang Uthai, established during the Ayutthaya period as a fortified town with earthen walls and moat. It served as the administrative center of the area before the town was moved eastward to the Sakae Krang River in the early Rattanakosin period for better water access and administration. The remaining earthworks illustrate traditional Thai moated-city planning.

The Old City is a locally significant heritage site representing the historical identity and origin of Uthai Thani Province. It is valued as an archaeological and educational site that preserves the early urban heritage of the community at Ban Uthai Thani Kao.