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.
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Wat Lampaya Floating Market
Wat Bang Phra Magic Tattoo Festival
Giant Dragon Temple at Wat Samphran
Rose Garden in Thailand
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
Sanam Chan Palace
Phra Pathom Chedi
Thai Human Imagery Museum
Don Wai Market
Boat Trip on Nakhon Chaisi River
Wat Lampaya Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำวัดลำพญา) is situated in front of Lampaya temple, on the Tha Cheen River in Nakhon Pathom Province. The floating market was initiated by the Tambon Lampaya Cultural Council and Lampaya temple. It is a centre of trade for fruits and vegetables as well as agricultural produces including rattan ware, woven cotton, dyed cotton, and inexpensive food. ...
Sanam Chandra Palace (พระราชวังสนามจันทร์) is a tiny castle-like structure built in a combination of French and English styles, but with adaptions for the tropical climate. The palace grounds is located on a site Nakhon Pathom, Thailand and consists of five buildings and a Ganesh shrine. The palace was built from 1907 to 1911 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), and has...
Phra Pathom Chedi (พระปฐมเจดีย์) is the tallest stupa in the world with the height of 127 metres (417 ft). It is located in the town of Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The stupa at the location is first mentioned in Buddhist scriptures of the year 675, however archaeological findings date back to the 4th century. (Wikipedia) Further reading: Phra Pathom Chedi...
At Wat Samphran (วัดสามพราน) in Nakhon Pathom Province there is a 17 storey building that has a giant dragon climbing to the roof. The head is at the top where there is a shrine and the tail is on the ground floor. The dragon is hollow and it is possible to walk up some sections of it. Further reading:...
Phutthamonthon (พุทธมณฑล, also often called Buddha Monthon) is a Buddhist park in the Phutthamonthon district, Nakhon Pathom Province of Thailand, west of Bangkok. It is highlighted by a 15.87 m (52 ft) high Buddha statue, which is considered to be the highest free-standing Buddha statue of the world. (Wikipedia) Province: Nakhon Pathom GPS coordinates: 13.776520524403, 100.32029340898
