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.
Further reading:
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
On the Western outskirts of Bangkok is the Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo (ลานแสดงช้างและฟาร์มจระเข้สามพราน). They label it themselves as the “greatest elephant show in Thailand” and I think they are probably right. The climax of the show was the big battle between the Siamese and Burmese armies. In addition to the elephant show, they also have a crocodile show.
Further reading: Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
Province: Nakhon Pathom
GPS Coordinates: 13.721508942719, 100.25568747675
