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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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National parks in Thailand |
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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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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:
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
Attraction type:
Palace, Garden |
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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:
Buddhist temple, Statue |
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Tourist attractions
and places of interest in Nakhon Pathom
- 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
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.
These breathtaking human figures with various characteristics and the replicas of important people are displayed in many sections such as the Great Buddhist Monks, Former Kings of the Chakri Dynasty and One Side of Thai Life.
Address:
Thai Human Imagery Museum
43/2 Moo 1, Boromratchanchonni Rd.,
(Pinklao-Nakhonchaisri Rd.), Km.31,
Kunkaew, Nakhonchaisri,
Nakhonpathom, 73120 Thailand
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 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, Crocodile, Orchid farm |
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Nakhon Chai Si River
Amphoe Sam Phran
Attraction type:
River |
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