Ang Thong province is one of the main rice-producing areas of Thailand. On the centre of the seal there is a bowl with water and rice ears, a symbol of Mae Po Sop, the rice goddess.
A pavilion sheltering a white conch (Shankha) on a phan (tray) in honor of King Uthong, the legendary founder of the city. Behind stands the Fragrant Manjack (Cordia dichotoma), the provincial tree
Hindu god Indra with a vajra in his hand on the mythological four-headed elephant Erawan (Airavata). The seal was based on a painting by Prince Narisara Nuvadtivong.
A dancing deity in front of Phanom RungPrasat Hin Phanom Rung, a Khmer temple complex set on the rim of an extinct volcano at 1,320 feet (400 m) above sea level
The Moon surrounded by an aura. Inside the moon disc is a dark rabbit, for according to Thai tradition the dark areas on the moon (maria) form a rabbit shape.
A white elephant in a glass pavilion to commemorate the offering of such an elephant by Thammalangka, a ruler of Chiang Mai, to his overlord, King Rama II of Bangkok. The pavilion symbolizes that Buddhism prospered in Chiang Mai, especially when in 1477 the teachings of Buddha, the Tripitaka, were reviewed.
A white elephant, the royal symbol, as a reminder of the fact that Chiang Rai was founded by King Mangrai because his elephant liked the place, according to the legend.
Over the sea the outline of Khao Sam Muk, on which a shrine is located. Local people believe that the spirit of that mountain protects the fishermen from harm. The silhouette of Ko Sichang Island is displayed in the background.
The seal of the province shows a pond, in the background the Phu Phan Mountains forming the boundary of the province and stylized clouds in the sky. The water in the pond is black, for the name Kalasin means "black water". The big clouds as well as the water symbolize the fertility of the province.
The stupa of Phra That Kham Kaen, which is believed to contain relics of Buddha. Two trees are depicted on both sides, one is a banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis), the other a Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula).
The provincial seal, Rup chang nai thong nam (รูปช้างในท้องน้ำ), shows an elephant in the water as a reference to the founding of the town by Lord Kaeo of Ma when he was sent to capture elephants for the Lord of Chiang Mai (1825-1846).
An elephant holding ears of rice with its trunk. This symbolizes the fertile rice fields of Nakhon Nayok, as well as the forests with numerous elephants. In the background two piles of straw, trees and stylized clouds symbolize the natural beauty of the province.
The Phra Pathom Chedistupa, at 127 m, the highest pagoda of the world. Located at the city center, it has been an important Buddhist center since the 6th century. The current building was created by king Mongkut in 1860. On the pagoda a royal crown is depicted, the symbol for King Mongkut's reconstruction.
Phra Baromathat Chedi of the Wat Phra Mahathat Voramahavihan, one of the most important historical sites in southern Thailand. According to the city chronicle it was already built in 311, but archaeology dates it to the 13th century. The chedi is surrounded by the animals of the Chinese zodiac in the seal. The twelve animals represent the twelve Naksat cities or city-states which were tributary to the Nakhon Si Thammarat kingdom: the Rat of Saiburi; the Ox of Pattani; the Tiger of Kelantan; the Rabbit of Pahang (actually a city in Pahang which is said to be submerged by a lake now); a large Dragon of Kedah; a small Snake of Phatthalung; a Horse of Trang; a Goat of Chumphon; a Monkey of Bantaysamer (might be Chaiya, or a town in Krabi province); a Rooster of Sa-ulau (unidentified city, might be Songkhla, Kanchanadit or Pla Tha); a Dog of Takua Pa and a Pig of Kraburi.
A sailing boat with a white elephant on the sail. The white elephant. a royal symbol, commemorates the white elephant Phra Sri Nararat Rajakarini which was caught here and presented to the king.
King Naresuan in front of a shrine. This shrine was built to commemorate the visit of King Naresuan to the city of Nong Bua Lamphu in 1574 when he was gathering troops to fight the Burmese kingdom of Taungoo. Behind the shrine is a pond with lotus flowers (Nymphaea lotus), which is the provincial flower.
The Buddha's statue called Phra Chao Ton Luang from the temple Wat Si Khom Kham. Behind are 7 flames showing the glory of Buddha. In front of Buddha is a bowl and two ears of rice.
A diamond before a mountain, as diamonds are found in this mountainous province. In the front are tobacco plants as one of the crops grown in the province.
A pond, which refers to the old name of Phichit, Mueang Sra Luang (‘city at the royal pond’). The banyan tree in front refers to the temple Wat Pho Prathab Chang. The temple was built in 1669-71 by King Suriyenthrathibodi, aka, Luang Sorasak or Phrachao Suea, who was born in the village of Pho Prathab Chang, between a banyan and a sacred fig.
According to legend the two cities of Phrae and Nan were once ruled by brothers. When they met to divide the land between them the one from Phrae rode on a horse, the one from Nan on a buffalo to the meeting point on top of a mountain. Hence Phrae uses a horse in their seal, while Nan uses a buffalo. When the provincial government proposed the seal in 1940, the Fine Arts Department suggested adding a historic building to the seal in addition to the horse, thus it now has the stupa of Phra Tat Cho Hae on the back of the horse.
Kuha Karuhas pavilion, which was built when King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) visited the Praya Nakorn Cave (Amphoe Sam Roi Yot). Depicted behind the pavilion is the island of Ko Lak in Prachuap Bay, the historic center of administration of the province.
A palace on top of a hill, to remember that King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) once visited Ranong and stayed at the Ratana Rangsan Palace on top of the Niveskiri Hill.
The shrine of the city pillar (Lak Mueang), which is located in the artificial lake Bueng Phlan Chai. The spirit of the shrine, Mahesak, is highly revered by the local people.
The sun rising over the archeological ruins Prasart Kao Noi Si Chom Poo, an important Khmer temple. The rising sun symbolizes the location of the province in the east. In the front is Buddha's statue in a pond with lotus flowers.
A Chinese junk in front of the coast, with a smoking chimney, referring to the Tha Chin River (ท่าจีน; "Chinese Port"), as well as the old of the province, Mueang Tha Chin (เมืองท่าจีน; "City of Chinese Port"). It also refers to the old trading tradition as well as the local industries.
Garuda above a drum over a river. The Thai word for drum is klong, thus refers to the Klong River (แม่กลอง mae klong), as well as the old name of the province, Mueang Mae Klong (เมืองแม่กลอง; "City of Klong River"). On both sides of the river coconut trees are displayed as one of the main product of the province.
Wat Phra Phuttha Bat temple. In the 17th century a hunter found a puddle of water which looked like a (oversized) footprint. It was declared a footprint of Buddha, and the temple was built around it. Phra Phutthabat means footprint of Buddha.
Phra Samut Thewa, a deity who guards the sea, sitting on a stone in the sea with the sunset behind. The stone is his divine vehicle. The sunset symbolizes the Andaman Sea, which lies to the west of the province.
The former provincial seal showed the fort of Khai Bangrachan, a historical monument. When the Burmese attacked Ayutthaya in 1765, eleven villagers from Bangrachan fought the army when it stopped north of Ayutthaya. They managed to delay them for five months before they were finally defeated, soon thereafter Ayutthaya fell as well.
Indra atop his celestial white elephant, Airavata which is based on the design found on a famous Khmer temple in the province. Both Khmer temples as well as elephants are commonly found in Surin.
King Naresuan on the royal elephant. Sometimes below the elephant a garuda is depicted, as the garuda is the state symbol of Thailand. King Naresuan is shown pouring consecrated water on the ground, a symbolic act to declare independence. This refers to the war of 1584 with Burma, when Tak was the first border town to be liberated from Burmese control.
A lighthouse jetty and sea tides. The jetty represents the fact that the area has long been a port town. The tides indicate the meaning of the province's name, which is from Sanskrit "तरङ्ग" (taraṅga; "tide", "wave").[3]
The pavilion at Wat Khao Sakaekrang. It houses the statue of Thongdee, the father of King Rama I. The mountain in the background symbolizes the location of the pavilion on top of Khao Sakae Krang hill.
The mondop at Wat Phra Thaen Sila At temple, in Baan Phra Thaen in the Laplae district. The main item of worship in the temple is a laterite block, which is believed to have been used by Buddha to seek enlightenment. The mondhop is built upon this block.
Two mythical lions, called singh, facing the chedi Phra That A-non (named for Ananda, a devout attendant of Gautama Buddha), in the temple Wat Maha That in the city of Yasothon
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