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Nonthaburi |
Central Thailand |
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Capital: Nonthaburi
Location: Central Thailand
Neighboring provinces
North: Pathum Thani and Ayutthaya
South: Bangkok
West: Nakhon Pathom
East: Pathum Thani
From Bangkok to Nontaburi: 410 km
Photo: Wat Phai Lom
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| Nonthaburi |
Situated in the center of Thailand, Nonthaburi is one of the Five neighboring provinces of Bangkok which are Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Pathum Thani. Covering an area of 622 square kilometers and separated into 2 parts by the Chao Phraya river, Nonthaburi is administratively divided into 6 Amphoes: Mueang Noanthaburi, Pak Kreat, Bang Kruai, Bang Yai, Bang Thong and Sai Noi.
The long history of Nonthaburi dated back 400 yearsto the era of Ayutthaya Kingdom. Firstly known as Tambon Ban Talad Khwan and noted for its fertile soil and plentiful water where a lot of orchards nest along side the Chao Phraya River, this tambon has been promoted to Nonthaburi City in 1549 under the reign of King Mahajakrapat.
In 1665, King Narai the Great had noticed that the river has changed its own route and it might consequently have a negative effect to the city’s security. Hence, the fortifications have been established at the delta of Om River where the city pillar has been build as the symbol of the new foundation of Nonthaburi.
At the time of Rattanakosin Kingdom, King Mongkut has had Nonthaburi moved to the entrance of Bang Sue Canal in Tambon Ban Talad Khwan where later in the reign of King Chulalongkorn, the city hall has been founded and lasted till 1928. In the same year, King Pokklao has initiated the idea of building a new city hall at Rajawitthayalai Ban Bang Khwan, Tambon Bang Tanowsri on Pracharaj I road along side the Chao Phraya River which nowadays belongs to the Ministry of Interior Affairs. The building, constructed in a European style, has become one of the ancient remains of Thailand while the current city hall is situated on Rattanathibet Road. |
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National parks in Thailand |
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Wat Paramaiyikawat
Amphoe Pak Kret |
One of the most significant art objects in the temple is the Maha Raman Pagoda, a Mon style pagoda at the bank of the temple hall, build at the command of King Rama V, as a replica of the Mutao Pagoda in Hanthawadi, the capital of the Mon Kingdom in Burma. The Temple Hall meanwhile, is decorated with materials from Italy, which was the trend in the Fifth Reign and features murals in Western style painting with perspectives.
Attraction type:
Wat - Temple, Pagoda |
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Wat Phai Lom (Phia To)
Amphoe Pak Kret |
This monastery built in the late Ayutthaya period and called by Mon people ‘Pia To’ has a charming chapel.
Attraction type:
Buddhist temple, Statue |
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Ko Kret Island
and Ko Kret Market
Amphoe Pak Kret |
This tiny island has reached its prosperous time since the Ayutthaya era. Therefore, most of the temples were established in the Ayutthya style.
Attraction type:
Island, Market |
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Tourist attractions and places
of interest in Nontaburi
- Kanchanaphisek Park
- Bang Khu Wiang Floating Market
- Wat Pho Bang O
- Wat Amphawan
- Wat Tamnak Tai |
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