Yom River

river, Thailand

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The Yom River is a significant river in northwestern Thailand. It is one of the headstreams of the Chao Phraya River, Thailand's principal river. The Yom River originates in the northern mountains and flows generally south. It eventually merges with the Ping River and the Nan River to form the Chao Phraya River. The river systems in Thailand, including the Yom, are crucial for rice cultivation, though flooding can be unpredictable.12

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Drainage of Thailand
…its tributary the Wang), the Yom, and the Nan—flow generally south through narrow valleys to the plains and then merge to form the Chao Phraya, Thailand’s principal river. The delta floodplain of the Chao Phraya is braided into numerous small channels and is joined by other rivers—notably the Pa Sak—as…
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…its tributary the Wang), the Yom, and the Nan—flow generally south through narrow valleys to the plains and then merge to form the Chao Phraya, Thailand’s principal river. The delta floodplain of the Chao Phraya is braided into numerous small channels and is joined by other rivers—notably the Pa Sak—as…
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Sukhothai
…of Sukhothai lies on the Yom River about 8 miles (13 km) by road from the historical area, in a sparsely populated rice-growing region. It supports textile milling, woodworking and metalworking, fishing, and the manufacture of clothing and food products. Pop. (2000) 35,713.
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…of Sukhothai lies on the Yom River about 8 miles (13 km) by road from the historical area, in a sparsely populated rice-growing region. It supports textile milling, woodworking and metalworking, fishing, and the manufacture of clothing and food products. Pop. (2000) 35,713.
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