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Nakhon Pathom |
Central Thailand |
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Capital: Nakhon Pathom
Location: Central Thailand
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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| Nakhon Pathom |
Nakhon Pathom is a small province located just 56 kilometers from Bangkok. The province features an ancient religious structure called “Phra Pathom Chedi”, the first religious landmark that signified the influx of Buddhism into Thailand. Nakhon Pathom is also renowned for its abundant fruits varieties and famous dishes. Formerly situated by the sea, the city prospered during the Dvaravati civilization. According to archaeological findings, Nakhon Pathom was the first city to possess influences of Buddhism and Indian civilizations.
Nakhon Pathom covers an area of 2,168 square kilometers.
It is divided into 7 administrative districts or Amphoes:
Mueang Nakhon Pathom, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Chai Si, Don Tum, Bang Len, Sam Phran
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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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Rose Garden
Amphoe Sam Phran |
A garden on the river, along with an orchid farm, a model Thai village, Thai art and culture, and an elephant ride through the village.
Attraction type:
Garden, Zoo |
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Phra Pathom Chedi
Amphoe Sam Phran |
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 |
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Sanam Chan Palace
Amphoe Sam Phran |
Located in the town of Nakhon Pathom 2 km west of Phra Pathom Chedi. Palace include:
Attraction type:
Palace, Garden |
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Wat Rai Khing
Amphoe Sam Phran |
Is located in Tambon Rai Khing 32 kilometers from Bangkok. It is a civilian monastery built in 1791.
Attraction type:
Buddhist temple, Statue |
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Thai Human Imagery Museum
Amphoe Sam Phran
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Located at Km 31 Borom Ratchonnani Road on the way to Nakhon Pathom, the museum houses life-like sculptures created by a group of Thai artists.
Attraction type:
Museum, Culture |
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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.....
Attraction type:
Zoo |
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Nakhon Chai Si River
Amphoe Sam Phran |
Information coming soon
Attraction type:
River |
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Tourist attractions
and places of interest in Nakhon Pathom
- Phra Padhone Chedi
Another historical site located in Wat Phra Padhon Chedi temple, Tambon Phra Patdhon. It is located 2 kilometers to the east of Phra Pathom Chedi down Petchakasem road. The former shape of Phra Padhon Chedi was an upside down bell like other Chedi that was built in Dvaravati period. As Wat Phra Padhon Chedi is located in the middle of the ancient city of Nakhon Chaisi thus several artifacts were discovered during excavations. Some of the discovered items include Buddha images, heads of Buddha images and Buddha images in terra cotta, as well as a bronze figure of a garuda gripping naga under it’s claws, which is the official symbol of King Rama VI.
- 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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