Suphan

Suphan is a toponym and, less commonly, a personal name used in Thailand. The most common reference is Suphan Buri Province in central Thailand, a large region along the central plain that features agriculture, local crafts, and a number of historic temples. The provincial capital is the city of Suphan Buri, often called Mueang Suphan Buri in administrative terms. The province sits in the central basin and forms part of the broader Chao Phraya river system, with a rural economy that includes farming and traditional crafts.

In addition to the province, the name Suphan appears in smaller administrative units and towns within the region, and it is used as a Thai surname or given name. The transliteration of Thai place names varies, with Suphan Buri sometimes rendered as Suphan Buri or simply Suphan in informal writing.

Culturally, Suphan Buri and its surroundings reflect broader central Thai traditions, with temples, markets, and rural communities that typify the area. The history of the region traces back to early Thai kingdoms and periods of regional development, leaving a legacy of historic sites and cultural practices that remain part of local identity. As a place name, Suphan thus denotes a geographic area, its capital city, and, more broadly, a conventional surname or given name in Thai usage.