About Phang Thong Pond
Phang Thong Pond (Sa Phang Thong) is a historic artificial pond in That Choeng Chum Subdistrict, Mueang Sakon Nakhon District, Sakon Nakhon City, northeastern Thailand. Believed to date to the Khmer period, it served as an ancient reservoir within the old city area. Today it is a small urban water feature surrounded by roads and residential areas, maintained as a public historic site near the city centre and close to Nong Han Lake.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, rectangular historic pond in an urban setting within the old town area of Sakon Nakhon. The pond is surrounded by roads, trees and open space with simple embankments and walking areas. It is a quiet, open-air site for short sightseeing, photography and relaxation, with views of the water and nearby local neighborhoods. No large structures or commercial developments are present at the pond itself.
Key highlights
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Ancient Khmer-period reservoir within the old Sakon Nakhon city area
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Historic urban pond maintained as a public heritage water feature
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Quiet open space for sightseeing and photography near the city centre
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Located close to Nong Han Lake and central temples
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Example of ancient water management system of Sakon Nakhon
History of Phang Thong Pond
Phang Thong Pond is regarded as an ancient reservoir dating to the Khmer period, part of the historic water system of the old Sakon Nakhon settlement. It is one of several ancient ponds (Sa Phang Thong, Sa Phang Kha) that supplied water to the historic town and reflects early urban planning and water management before the modern city developed.
Culture & Context
The pond is a preserved historic water source associated with the heritage of Sakon Nakhon old town. It remains a community landmark and is valued locally as part of the city's ancient heritage alongside nearby religious sites such as Wat Phra That Choeng Chum.
Route
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