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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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Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
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This ancient temple is located on Somphan Khong Road, 300 metres off Malai Maen Road in Tambon Rua Yai, on the western Bank of the Tha Chin River. The temple, whose history dates back not less than 600 years ago, was once in the heart of the ancient town Suphannaphum. The main stupa once housed relics of the Lord Buddha, but it was raided for treasure and neglected in ruins. The main target of the raiders was the famous version of Suphan Buri’s votire tabletss, which are among the top five sought-after series of votire tablets of Thailand.

 
Wat Phai Rong Wua
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This temple is located at Tambon Bang Ta Then, Amphoe Song Phi Nong, 43 kilometres from the town on the way to Bangkok. It houses the largest metal cast Buddha image of the world called Phra Phutthakhodom, which has a lap width of 10 metres and a height of 26 metres.

 
Wat Pa Lelai
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This is a very old temple located on the west bank of the river on Malaimaen Road in the town. It is believed to have been built some 800 years ago when Suphan Buri was a prosperous community. A huge sitting Buddha image named "Luang Pho To", 23 metres in height, is enshrined in the main chapel. The image was originally situated in the open area and was later covered by the chapel. Worship fairs celebrating the image are held twice a year in April and November.

 
Don Chedi Monument
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The monument is located in Tambon Don Chedi, on Highway 322, 31 kilometres from downtown. The royal monument of King Naresuan the Great and the pagoda were built to commemorate the victory over the Burmese troops. In January 1592, he defeated Phra Maha Upparacha, the Burmese Crown Prince in a royal duel on elephant back; as a result, the Siamese kingdom regained its sovereignty from the occupation of Burma.

 
Bueng Chawak
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Bueng Chawak was originally a part of Tha Chin River. After a period of times, a part or the river branched off to form a crescent shaped lake tht took up some areas of Doem Bang Nang Buat district, Suphan Buri province, and Hankha district, Chai Nat province. In 1994, the Suphan Buri Provincial Authority and H.E.Mr.Banharn Silpa-archa, the Prime Minister, and various sectors, public and private. Initiated the Bueng Chawak Chalerm Phra Kiet  Development Project to celebrate His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej's on his 50th Year Accession to the Throne.

 
Wat Phra Non
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Located in Tambon Phihan Daeng, on the bank of Tha Chin River north of Wat No Phutthangkun, the temple built in the Rattanakosin period, is famed for its large fish sanctuary that occupies some part of the river as well as beautiful shady park which is the main recreational area of the province.
The image hall or Wihan of Wat Phra Non houses a special reclining Buddha image carved from granite about 2 metres long. While most reclining Buddha images lie on one side, the Buddha image here lies supine.

 
Wat Phra Rup
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Located on Khun Chang Road, on the western bank of the Tha Chin River, opposite the market, this temple dates back over 600 years to the late U Thong period. The ancient temple houses a reclining Buddha statue, which is said to have the most beautiful face in Thailand. With a length of 13 metres and 3 metres high, the east-facing reclining Buddha image is surmised to have been built during the years 1257-1260.

 
Banharn - Jamsai Tower
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Located in the downtown area on Nang Phim Road, this country's first and highest view point tower overlooking Chaloem Phatthara Rachini Park allows tourists to enjoy a bird's eye view over the province at a height of 123.25 metres.  The tower has four view point decks, including ticketing and souvenirs, snack bar and park view souvenir and downtown viewpoint decks, and the fourth panoramic viewpoint deck is at a height of 78.75 metres.  Telescopes are available on the decks.  The interior is decorated with murals featuring King Naresuan the Great.

 
City Pillar Shrine
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This is located on the west bank of the Suphan Buri River. Originally it was built in Thai style architecture but later altered to a Chinese pavilion design. The shrine houses statues of the god Vishnu carved out of green stone.

 
Buffalo Village
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The theme village is located at kilometre 115-116 of Highway 340. Occupying over a 100-rai (40-acre) plot of land, the Buffalo Villages feature the rural lifestyle in the central region such as Thai farmer villages, rice-threshing ground water, buffalo ranch, traditional Thai houses on stilts. Visitors can enjoy exploring various corners, which feature different local wisdom such as Thai medical knowledge, traditional Thai massage, local herbs, and Thai astrology. Visitors can enjoy 30- minute buffalo shows at 11.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

 
Wat Phrao
Located in Tambon Pho Phraya, north of Wat Phra Non, next to Pho Phraya Watergate, 9 kilometres from downtown. The temple’s Wihan has distinguished architecture in the Burmese style. The hall houses a Buddha footprint. In the backyard is the library for Buddhist scriptures, which is located in the middle of the pond. Large flock of flying foxes live on the Java plum trees in the backyard of this temple.
 
Wat Phra That Sala Khao
Wat Phra That or Wat Phra That Sala Khao - The temple is located at kilometre 145 of Highway 321, opposite Wat Suan Taeng. Local people call it Wat Phra That Nok because of the stupa which is similar to the one in Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat . With a height of 25 metres, the ruined stupa is a bit smaller with a rounder spire. Presumed from archaeological evidence, this temple dates back during 1424-1488 in the reign of Phra Borommatrailokkanat
 
Bueng Nong Sarai Histrorical Site
The natural lake is on Highway 3038, 3 kilometres from the Don Chedi Monument or about 40 kilometres from Amphoe Mueang. The huge lake was involved in the war when King Naresuan defeated the Burmese troops. With water supply that could feed an army of over 100,000 warriors, elephants and horses as well as the better location over the hill away from the enemy, here was the stronghold of the Siamese Army for months. It is pitiful that the lake, at present covering an area of only 29 rai (11.6 acres), is in poor condition.
 
Wat Sam Chuk
Located at Mu 1 of Tambon Sam Chuk, some 600 metres off Highway 340, the ancient temple houses the Buddha footprint, sandstone Buddha statue from the Ayutthaya period, and a pair of bronze swans. There is no evidence to prove when this temple was built. An annual festival is held to honour and celebrate the footprint. For more information, call Tel. 0 3557 1791, 0 3557 1108, 0 3557 2755.
 
Wat Lat Sing
Located in Tambon Ban Sa on Liap Khlong Chonlaprathan Road, 7 kilometres off Highway 3038, the temple was formerly called Wat Ratchasing. After Phra Maha Upparacha of Burma was killed by King Naresuan on the elephant back duel, the Burmese kingdom executed King Naresuan’s sister, Phra Suphan kanlaya, who had been held hostage in Burma, in revenge. So, a legend says that King Naresuan the Great founded the temple to honour his sister. The temple houses a 500-year-old Buddha image and three pagodas standing for King Naresuan, King Eka Tossarod, and Phra Suphan kanlaya.
 
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Suphan Buri

Suphan Buri

Neighbouring Provinces: Chai Nat and Uthai Thani to the north, Sing Buri, Angthong and Ayutthaya to the east, Kanchanaburi to the west, Nakhon Pathom and Nonthaburi to the south.

 

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