City Pillar Shrine
This is located in the compound of the City Hall. It was
constructed in 1977 as a four gabled pavilion housing the
city pillar and statues of the gods Narai and Vishnu. On
one side is enshrined a Buddha image of the Sukhothai style
in the attitude of Subduing Evil.
Wat Hong Pathummawat This is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya
River in the town. lt was constructed by the mon immigrants
in 1764 during the reign of King Taksin. The chedi and Wihara
are replicas of the ones at Hongsawadi City. The fish sanctuary
in front of the temple attracts many tourists during holidays.
Wat Chinwararam
This temple, originally called Wat Makham Tai, is located
on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River slightly opposite
the mouth of Khlong Rangsit Prayunsak in the vicinity of
Amphoe Muang. The main interests are mural paintings depicting
the story of Phra Chao Sip Chat of Lord Buddha's ten lives
with poetic descriptions.
Wat Sing
This first Mon style temple of Pathum Thani is located on
the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, 3 kms. from the
township area. It houses Luang Pho To, an Ayutthaya style
gold covered Buddha image in a rare mara posture and Luang
Pho Phet, a reclining Buddha image. The monks former quarters
has been turned into a museum for Mon antiques along with
a teak reproduction of a Lore Buddha footprint and a bedstead
utilized by King Rama ll during his visit to Sam Khok. The
villagers living around the temple produce old style Mon
bricks, famous products of Pathum Thani.
Wat Chedi Thong
This temple is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya
River in the vicinity of Amphoe Sam Knok, 8 kms. from Pathum
Thani Town. There is a Mon style pagoda approximately 160
years old and a white jade Buddha image enshrined in the
ubosot.
Talad Thai
This is Thailand's Iargest, international standard wholesale
and retail market for food products and all agricultural
produces including fruits, vegetable, cut flowers and pot
plants. It is located on 200 acres of land in Tambon Rangsit,
Amphoe Thanyaburi on Bankok's outskirts and can be accessible
by Phahonyothin Road.
Wat Phut Udom
This temple constructed in 1894 is located in Tambon Lam
Sai, Amphoe Lam Luk Ka, 57 kms. on the Pathum Thani-Nong
Chok Route.This temple is known for the illustrative images
of hell and heaven stages of beings and other mythical figures
made according to the Buddhist belief. |
Wat Bua
Khwan This temple in the vicinity
of Amphoe Lab Lam Kayo house a Buddha image in the attitude
of starving, which was cast in the reign of King Rama V.
Another important attraction where King Rama VI presided
over a ploughing ceremony, called "Sala Daeng",
having a teak tile roofing which is regarded as exquisite.
Wat Chedi Hoi
This small monastery is located at Tambon Bo Ngoen, Amphoe
Lab Lum Kayo, 18 kms. from the town. A tremendous number
of giant oyster shells, 8 million years of age, were unearthed
and plied up into a form of a chedi. Each shell weighs at
least 1 Kilogramme.
Thung Rangsit
This flooded grassland at Tambon Khlong Nung; Amphoe Khlong
Luang attracts many migratory birds escaping from the cold
climate zones, such as the Ruby Throats, the Blue Throats,
the Bush Warblers, Crakes and Rails.
Wat Worani Thammakayaram This monastery, better known as the Meditation Practice
Centre, is located in Tambon Khlong Sam, Amphoe Khlong Luang,
5 kms. from Phahonyothin Road. The temple occupies a pleasant
and extensive area with a jungle atmosphere suitable for
practicing meditation
Wat Phailom
This temple is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya
River in Amphoe Sam Khok. The Asian Openbills migrate from
lndia to lay their eggs here from November to May. Other
kinds of migratory birds include the Black-Capped Kingfishers,
the Spot-billed Pelicans and the Black-Headed lbis.
Dream World
Situated on km. 7 on Rangsit-Ongkharak Road, a 10 minute
drive from Don Muang Airport, this is an extensive fun land
consisting of a European style plaza, miniature land of
the major world legends and exciting playing machines. It
is open daily from 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. On holidays, it
is open until 7.00 p.m. Call 533-1152, 533-1447, 533-1449
for further information..
Muai Thai Institute This institute has been established by the World Muay
Thai Council in order to promote this folk arts of self
defense at national and international levels. It offers
three types of Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) courses for both
Thais as well as foreigners. Besides the fundamental programmes
which provide skills, experience, and knowledge of the Muay
Thai culture, one can apply for special programme to become
Muay Thai instructors or referees. Contact the Muay Thai
institute at 336/932 Prachathitpat, Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani
12130, Tel: 992-0096-9. |