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Nakhon Pathom |
Central Thailand |
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Capital: Nakhon Pathom
Location: Central Thailand
Nakhon Prathom is one of the central provinces.
Neighboring provinces:
North: Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya
South: Samut Sakhon, Ratchaburi
West: Kanchanaburi
East: Nonthaburi, Bangkok
From Bangkok to Nakhon Pathom: 56 km
Photo: Nakhon Chai Si River |
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How to get:
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By Car
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By Bus
There are buses leaving regularly from the Southern Bus Terminal in Thonburi
Address:
Southern Bus Terminal, Borommarat Chonnani Road, Bangkok
Tel: 02 435 1199, 02 435 1200
Web: www.transport.co.th |
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By Rail
The State Railway of Thailand operates daily trains to Nakhon Pathom. For more information contact Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Grand Station.
Address:
Hua Lamphong, Rama IV Road
Tel: 02 223 7010, 02 223 7020
Web: www.railway.co.th |
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Wat Rai Khing
Amphoe Sam Phran
An old temple on the bank of the Nakhon Chai Si River, renovated in the reign of King Mongkut, Rama IV, with a Buddha image in Ayutthaya brought down to preside in the prayer hall.
Attraction type: Wat |
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Tourist attractions
and places of interest in Nakhon Pathom
- Phra Pathom Chedi
The tallest Buddhist monument in Thailand.
This impressive pagoda is 120 meter high and it has a 234 meter long circumference at the base.
Attraction type: Architecture, Buddha, Chedi, Temple
- Sanam Chan Palace
Located in the town of Nakhon Pathom 2 km west of Phra Pathom Chedi. Palace include:
Phiman Pathom Hall
Apirom Reudi Hall
Vatchari Romya Hall
Samakki Mukmat Hall
Phra Tamnak Chali Monkol-asna
Phra Tamnak Mari Ratchrat Banlang
Phra Tamnak Tabkaeo
Phra Tamnak Tabkwan
Thevalai Kanaesuan or Phra Pikkanesh Shrine
Ya-Lei Monument
- Phra Padhone Chedi
- Wat Phra Mayn
- Ancient City of Kamphaeng Saen
- Thai Farmers' Lifestyle Museum
- Misiem Yip Intsoi Arts Garden
- Open Study Centre or College in the Palace
- Buddhamonthon
- Thai Soang village
- Fish Sanctuary |
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Thai Human Imagery Museum
Amphoe Sam Phran
There are wax figures of personalities and historical events, including scenes from Thai literature and scenes of customs and traditions.
Address:
Thai Human Imagery Museum
43/2 Moo 1, Boromratchanchonni Rd.,
(Pinklao-Nakhonchaisri Rd.), Km.31,
Kunkaew, Nakhonchaisri,
Nakhonpathom, 73120 Thailand
Attraction type: Museum |
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Don Wai Floating Market
Amphoe Sam Phran
In operation everyday from 6 am to 18 pm., Don Wai Floating Market is famous for delectable food such as ducking and fish-based dishes cooked in traditional styles, as well as sweetmeats. Several food shops and eateries are on rafts.
Attraction type: Market |
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Samphran Elephant
Ground and Zoo
Amphoe Sam Phran
Only 1 kilometer before the Rose Garden. In Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo one can find a small zoo, a orchid farm and large crocodile ponds with thousands of both fresh water and salt water crocodiles.
Address: Nakhon Pathom
Tel: (66)-2-284 1873
Open: 08.30 - 17.30
Attraction type: Zoo, Orchid farm |
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Nakhon Chai Si River
Amphoe Sam Phran
Attraction type: River |
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