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Nonthaburi Province

Nonthaburi 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.

Nonthaburi is administratively divider into six districts: Muang Nonthaburi, Pak Kret; Bang Bua Thong and Sai Noi.

Nonthaburi Province 

Wat Sao Thong Thong

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THAI NAME: วัดเสาธงทอง LOCATION: Pak Kret District in Nonthaburi Province GPS: 13.913653 100.483085 Wat Sao Thong Thong is on the Northern side of

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Old City Hall

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This was constructed during the reign of King Rama Vl in a European architectural style with fine carved teak wood

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Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat

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This royal temple is located on the western side of the river in Tambon Bang Si Muang, Amphoe Muang. It

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Wat Khema Phirataram

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This riverside temple, located on Phibun Sonaqkhram Road, is 2 kms. south of the town centre. It was built during

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Wat Prasat

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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

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Wat Chonprathan Rangsarit

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This is a Thammayutti monastery located in the vicinity of Tambon Bang Talat, Amphoe Pak Kret. Every Sunday and Buddhist

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Wat Ku

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This temple is located in the vicinity of Tambon Bang Phut, 4 kms. from Amphoe Pak Kret. It was constructed

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Ko Kret

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This is a tiny island in the Chao Phraya River, accessible by boat from Wat Sanam Nua, not far from

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Wat Paramaiyikawat

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This ethnic Mon style temple is located on Ko Kret. It was constructed by the Mon immigrants during the Thonburi

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Bang Sai Garden

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This orchid farm is situated only 2 kms. from Pak Kret Intersection along Chaeng Watthana Road. Orchids of several kinds

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Wat Amphawan

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This temple of the late Ayutthaya period is located by Khlong (canal) Om in Tambon Bang Muang, Amphoe Bang Yai.

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Plant Market

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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

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