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Nakhon Pathom Province

Nakhon Pathom is a very old city which has been a centre of the Dvaravati civilisation. Over 2,000 years ago, a Buddhism missionary from lndia was sent to introduce Buddhism and its philosophy to a land called Suwannaphum, which had Nakhon Pathom as its capital. Phra Pathom Chedi was the important structure of the kingdom. The prosperous city was abandoned in the 12th century. A new community settled down after the renovation of Phra Pathom Chedi was completed in the reign of King Rama V of Bangkok period.

Nakhon Pathom is 56 kilometres west of Bangkok. It is administratively divided into 6 districts (Amphoes): Muang Nakon Pathom, Nakhon Chaisi, Sam Phran, Bang Len, Kampheang Saen, Don Tum, and 1 sub-district: King Amphoe Phutthamonthon.

Nakhon Pathom Province 

Sanam Chandra Palace

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THAI NAME: พระราชวังสนามจันทร์ LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Nakhon Pathom GPS: 13.818818, 100.045763 Sanam Chan Palace is located in the town of Nakhon

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Thai Soang village

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It is located at Ban Ko Rad, Tambon Bang Pla, which is 9 Kms. south of Amphoe Bang Len, via the

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Wat Klang Bang Kaew

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It is an old temple located in Tambon Nakhon Chaisi. The temple houses a chapel, a vihara, and a principal

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Neun Dhamma Sala

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It is located at Dhamma Sala temple, Tambon Dhamma Sala, 6 Kms. to the east of Phra Pathom Chedi, on

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Sireeuchachati Herb Garden

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Situated in the Mahidol University, Salaya Campus, Nakhon Pathom Province, the Sireeruckachati  Herb Garden serves as a collection and conservation

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Herbal Grove

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Herbal Grove, Wat Plug Mai Lai is situated in Tambon Thung Khwang, 20 Kms. from Nakhon Pathom town on Malaiman road. 

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Thai Farmers’ Lifestyle Museum

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It is a house of Uncle Reungchai and Aunt Payom Chamniyom.  It is located at Ban Lan Laem, Mu 4, Tambon

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Open Study Centre

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Open Study Centre or College in the Palace, located alongside Salaya-Bang Phasi Road, Tambon Salaya.  The centre mobilises an ancient

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Misiem Yip Intsoi Arts Garden

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It is located at 38/9, Buddha-monthon VII Road.  The entrance is opposite Rajavidhyalai College for which you have to go

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Fish Sanctuary

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Fish Sanctuary, located at Mu 1, Tambon Haui Plu.  The place is a natural fish sanctuary, which is the habitat

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Wat Phra Men

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Situated to the south of Phra Pathom Chedi, Wat Phra Men is believed to have been constructed in the same

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Phraya Phan Monument

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This is located on the bank of Chedi Bucha Canal near the Phra Pathom Chedi.

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Neun Phra

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Neun Phra or Neun Yai Hom is located in Tambon Don Yai Hom.  Take the Petchakasem Road from Nakhon Pathom heading

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Wat Lampaya Floating Market

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It is situated in front of Lampaya temple, on the Tha Cheen River.  The floating market was initiated by the

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Nakhon Pathom Palace

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It is located to the east and not far from Wat Phra Pathom Chedi.  At present, it houses the Nakhon

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Wat Phra Ngam

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This monastery is a short distance away from the Nakhon Pathom Railway Station. Within the precincts is a large mole-hill

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Phra Padhone Chedi

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Another historical site located in Wat Phra Padhone Chedi, Tambon Phra Padhone.  It is located 2 Kms. to the east

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Sam Phran River Trip

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From the pier near the Sam Phran District Office, a long-tail boat takes visitors along the Nakhon Chaisi River, Khlong

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Wat Rai Khing

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Wat Rai Khing is located in Tambon Rai Khing 32 Kms. from Bangkok. It is a civilian monastery built in

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Buddhamonthon

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This is an important religious site built by the government and the people to commemorate the 2500th year of the

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