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is situated in a fertile basin on the bank of the Chao Phraya River.
this abundant town is full of fruit and flower plantations as well as
historical temples. The town is only 20 kms. from Bangkok and is conveniently
accessible by road or river. Nonthaburi has been found in history as
a part of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It was once consolidated with Bangkok
in 1943 and was re-established as a province in 1946. Nonthaburi occupies
an area of 622 square kilometres.
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Nonthaburi is administratively
divider into six districts: Muang Nonthaburi, Pak Kret; Bang Bua
Thong and Sai Noi.
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Nonthaburi is one of Thailand´s major producer for
flower and fruit plants. On a journey along the Taling Chan-Suphean
Buri route Via Bang Kruai and Bang Yai Districts, a vast
variety of plants, both flower and fruit, are available
for gardeners.
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This temple of the late Ayutthaya period is located by Khlong
(canal) Om in Tambon Bang Muang, Amphoe Bang Yai. It can
be accessed either by boat from the Bang Yai District Office
or by the Bang Bua Thong-Taling Chan route. It houses a
wooden "Ho Trai Kiang Nam" (a hall for keeping
a scripture situated in a pond) constructed in magnificent
Thai architecture with intricate designs.
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This orchid farm is situated only 2 kms. from Pak Kret Intersection
along Chaeng Watthana Road. Orchids of several kinds and
colours, as well as often decorated plants are available
for gardens. Call 583-8231 for more information.
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This temple of Ayutthaya period is located on Ko Kret.
It is noted for an extremely beautiful Thai-style golden
cone ceiling above the principle Buddha image in the chapel.
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This ethnic Mon style temple is located on Ko Kret. It was
constructed by the Mon immigrants during the Thonburi period
and was later restored in the reign of King Rama V. The
temple houses wall paintings, a marble reclining Buddha
image crafted in the Mon style and a chapel decorated with
delicate stucco work on the doors and windows.
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This is a tiny island in the Chao Phraya River, accessible
by boat from Wat Sanam Nua, not far from the Pak Kret District
Office. On it live a community of craftsmen famous for their
distinctive style of pottery which dates back many centuries.
Ko Kret pots are known for their fine, red-black glazed
surface and intricate design. The islanders are the descendants
of the Mon people, and they have managed to retain the skills
of their forefathers.
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This temple is located in the vicinity of Tambon Bang Phut,
4 kms. from Amphoe Pak Kret. It was constructed at the time
when the Mon people, led by Phraya Cheng, migrated into
the Kingdom during the reign of King Taksin of the Thonburi
era (late 18th century). There is a building constructed
to commemorate King Rama V's Queen Sunantha who drowned
in a shipwreck. Her body was temporarily placed in the temple
prior to transfer into Bangkok.
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This is a Thammayutti monastery located in the vicinity
of Tambon Bang Talat, Amphoe Pak Kret. Every Sunday and
Buddhist holy day, its pleasant compound is always crowded
with Buddhists who come to the offer food to the monks and
listen to the sermon given by the abbot, Phra Thap Wisuthi
- Methi. (Panya Nandha Bhikku)
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This temple is on the Bang Kruai-Bang Bua Thong Road or 2 kms. from the river bank in Tambon Bang Krang, Amphoe Muang. The ubosot is of the Ayutthaya style having sophisticated craftsmanship. The carving designs on the gable of the niche and the mural paintings in the ubosot maintain special characteristics of the Nonthaburi school of arts.
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This riverside temple, located on Phibun Sonaqkhram Road, is 2 kms. south of the town centre. It was built during the Ayutthaya period and was later renovated in the reigns of King Rama II and IV of the Rattanakosin era. The main pagoda called "Phra Maha Chedi" contains Lord Buddha's relics. There are buddha images of the Ayutthaya period enshrined in the ubosot.
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This royal temple is located on the western side of the river in Tambon Bang Si Muang, Amphoe Muang. It was constructed under the royal command of King Rama lll to the dedication of his mother and grandparents who resided in this area. The temple was built in a mixed Thai and Chinese architectural style with bricks from the demolition of an old fortress at the mouth of Khlong Om. It houses a number of shrines and some extremely beautiful paintings on the chapel walls. Beautiful scriptures have been added to the gable, door and window frames of the chapel.
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This was constructed during the reign of King Rama Vl in a European architectural style with fine carved teak wood decorated all over the building. The front area of the city hall facing the Chao Phraya River is used as a rest area for the public.
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