NAKHON PATHOM
Location : Central, Thailand
Area : 2,168.3 sq. km
Population : 821,905
Distance from Bangkok : 58 Kilometers
Transportation
Car
From Bangkok, driving on the old route of Petchakasem Road (Highway No.4) passing Aom Noi, Aom Yai, Sam Phran to Nakhon Pathom or driving on a new route from Bangkok, passing Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Chaisi to Nakhon Pathom.
Bus
By Bus : From the Southern Bus Terminal on Boromrajajonnani Road there are two lines of buses.
Train
By Rail: The State Railway of Thailand operates daily trains to Nakhon Pathom. For more information contact Bangkoks Hualampong Railway Grand Station.
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About Nakhonpathom
Nakhon Pathom is a small province located just 56 Kms. from Bangkok. The province features an ancient religious structure called “Phra Pathom Chedi”, the first religious landmark that signified the influx of Buddhism into Thailand. Nakhon Pathom is also renowned for its abundant fruits varieties and famous dishes.
Place attraction
Amphoe Mueang
Phra Pathom Chedi
Phra Pathom Chedi, the largest pagoda in Thailand. Phra Pathom Chedi is the official provincial symbol of Nakhon Pathom.
Amphoe Nakhon Chaisi
Thai Human Imagery Museum
Located at Km.31 Borom Ratchonnani Road on the way to Nakhon Pathom, the museum houses life-like sculptures created by a group of Thai artists. These breathtaking human figures with various characteristics and the replicas of important people are displayed in many sections such as the Great Buddhist Monks, Former Kings of the Chakri Dynasty, and One Side of Thai Life.
Open : Weekdays from 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Holidays from 8.30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission : 200 baht.
Amphoe Buddhamonthon
Buddhamonthon
This is an old religious site built by the government and the people to commemorate the 2500th year of the existence of Buddhism. Accessible by Phutthamonthon 4 Road, it occupies a large area with beautiful landscape and contains many interesting structures. A huge standing Buddha image cast in bronze gold measuring 15.8 metres marks the centre of the area. It is surrounded by four commemoratives sites concerning Lord Buddha's birth enlightenment, the first preaching sermon, and Nirvana (death). Other interesting places include a Buddhist museum, a hall keeping marble Pali canon and meditation halls.
Map Of Nakhon Pathom provinces
