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SUPHAN BURI PROVINCE
Suphan
Buri is an ancient town rich in culture and historical temples. It is
located on the bank of the Tha Chin River, sometimes called the Suphan
Buri River by its people. Suphan Buri once was an important border town
involved in battles and wars during the Ayutthaya period.
Suphan Buri is located some 169 kms. from
Bangkok along Highway No. 340.
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The cave is in the compound of Wat Wang Khan, 14 kilometres away from
Amphoe Dan Chang, and one kilometre from the entrance of Phu Toei
National Park. Concrete stairs of 61 steps allow visitors to access the
cave entrance easily. With electric lighting, tourists can enjoy
exploring the cave and witness the beautiful formation of stalactites
and stalagmites. The cave houses a Buddha image in the Pa Lelai
posture. In the temple compound, district official have set up a bamboo
garden in honour of Their Majesties where over 10 bamboo species are
grown.
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Wat Khao Khuen or Wat Khao Nang Buat (Wat Phra Achan Thammachot) is located on Nang Buat mountain at kilometre 138-139 of
Highway 340, 51 kilometres from downtown. A former monk resident of
this temple, Phra Achan Thammachot, played a key role in the ancient
war against the Burmese troops. By his excellence in talisman,
villagers of Ban Bang Rachan in Sing Buri Province invited him to
encourage all warriors to fight against the Burmese troops, which were
defeating Ayutthaya at the time.
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Located at Mu 6, Tambon Wang Nam Sap on Highway 340, the country’s
largest soiless plantation acquires an area of 200 rai. Visitors can
enjoy exploring modern culturing technology applied for local
vegetables and temperate vegetables on soiless plantation. The
vegetables are grown on sponge, sand, pebbles sawdust, or on a
hydroponics system. As the vegetables are grown without pesticide, and
chemicals, the consumer can enjoy it safely. The centre also feeds
different kinds of freshwater fishes. Visitors can enjoy selecting
fresh chemical-free vegetables and One Tambon One Product items. The
centre opens daily from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. A guide service is
available. For more information, call Bangkok office at Tel. 0 2435
0400, Suphan Buri office at Tel. 0 3556 2200 to 1, 0 1930 0000.
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The park acquires a total area
of 198,422 rai (79,368.8 acres), covering Ong Phra Forest, Khao Phu
Rakam Forest, and Khao Huai Phlu Forest of Amphoe Dan Chang, Suphan
Buri Province as well as Tham Khao Wong Forest Park of Amphoe Ban Rai,
Uthai Thani Province. The lush forest with a lot of flora and fauna is
a major watershed of Suphan Buri and Kanchanaburi. The mountain range
of Phu Toei is home of thousands of mountain pines and also the best
viewing point. Attractions in the park can be divided into two groups
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With a length of 4.25 kilometres and height of 32.5 metres, this
country’s longest earthen dam is built on Krasiao Stream in Tambon Dan
Chang. Its reservoir, with a maximum water storage of 240 million cubic
metres, is also a major fish-breeding site. From the dam, tourists can
enjoy a picturesque view of the vast reservoir stretching to Khao Phu
Toei. Papaya Salad or Somtam and roasted chicken shops are available
nearby the parking lot. For more information, call Krasiao Dam Office
at Tel. 0 3559 5120.
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About 30 kms. to the east of the town near the Chorakhe
Sam Phan River. U-Thong was once a prosperous town during
the Dvaravati period before Ayutthaya was founded as the
capital in 1347. The U-Thong National Museum in the U-Thong
district exhibits artifacts and archaeological materials,
such as tools, utensils, and Buddha images found from excavations
and shows the development of communities settled in Suphan
Buri in different periods.
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This group of traditional Thai houses on stilts is located on Muen Han
Road, near the Acha Si Mok Bridge, not far from the Chaophraya Yommarat
Hospital. It was honoured and awarded for good urban architecture
conservation. The house once belonged to Chaophraya Yommarat (Pan
Sukhum), the regent of King Rama VIII. King Rama V had visited this
house twice and named it Yamaratcho.
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This is located at Tambon Don Kamyan on Malaiman
road about 8 kilometres from Amphoe U Thong. It has been established to
promote the support of cottage and handicraft industries in Suphan Buri
and other nearby provinces in the western region. Many fine handicrafts
are on display and on sale.
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The ancient temple is located in Amphoe Mueang, two kilometres north of
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat. Wat Khae, which was mentioned in Thai
literature ‘Khun Chang Khun –Phaen, houses a huge tamarind tree which
is around a thousand years old. The tamarind tree is 9.5 metres in
circumference. It is believed that Khun Phaen learnt magic from Master
Khong, spelling magic words and transforming tamarind leaves into wasps
and hornets to fight the enemy. Nearby the tree is “Khum Khun Phaen”, a
traditional Thai house built as part of the literature and historical
conservation park.
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Wat Suwannaphum (Wat Klang or Wat Mai) - Wat Mai means new temple, but the establishment of this temple dates
back some 600 years ago to the early Ayutthaya period. In the temple’s
compound, the Museum of the Supreme Patriarch (Pun Punnasiri Mahathera)
displays many special items of antiquity such as Buddha images, clocks,
arms, betel box, vases, glasses, crockery as well as a glared ceramic
alms bowl of the Sukhothai period or around the 13th century. This is
the only piece of its kind in Thailand.
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Located on Phra Phanwasa Rd, in the compound of Mueang Suphan Buri
District Office, the museum building is a blend of a traditional Thai
house and farmer’s granary. The museum interests visitors through its
rice farming exhibition. The ground floor exhibition features the
history of rice farming, equipment, farmer’s life, and rice-related
topics from the past. Interesting evidence include potsherds found at
Ban Bang Pun, Tambon Phihan Daeng, Amphoe Mueang , Suphan Buri, which
may prove the existence of the Royal Ploughing Ceremony during the
Ayutthaya Period. A library for researching about the exhibits is
available.
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