Tao Ong Ang Archaeological Site

Tao Ong Ang Archaeological Site is an archaeological site in Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province, Thailand, located along the Chao Phraya River. It preserves remains of traditional brick kilns used for firing large earthenware jars known as Ong Ang. The site is notable as evidence of the historic Mon pottery industry that has long been associated with Sam Khok and reflects local ceramic production heritage.

Visitors can expect an open-air archaeological area showing remains of old brick kilns and scattered pottery fragments in a riverside setting in Sam Khok. The site is modest in scale with exposed kiln structures and ground-level archaeological features. Interpretation is limited, and the surroundings are rural and riverside. It is primarily a place for observing historic kiln technology and learning about local pottery heritage.

The site represents the historic ceramic industry of the Mon community settled in Sam Khok, Pathum Thani. The Ong Ang kilns were used to produce large storage jars and water vessels, a craft that developed along the Chao Phraya River and is linked to the Ayutthaya to early Rattanakosin periods. The remains provide archaeological evidence of traditional kiln construction and local pottery production techniques.

The site reflects the cultural heritage of the Mon people in Pathum Thani and the long-standing tradition of pottery making in Sam Khok District. Ong Ang jars are a distinctive local product and part of the area's cultural identity, associated with riverside communities and traditional craftsmanship passed through generations.