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Nakhon Pathom

Thai Motion Picture Museum

CONTENTS HOW TO GET THERE 6 ATTRACTIONS 6 Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Pathom 6 Amphoe Phutthamonthon 15 Amphoe Sam Phran 17 Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si 23 Amphoe Bang Len 30 Amphoe Kamphaeng Saen 33 INTERESTING ACTIVITIES 35 Water Tourism and Agrotourism Activities 35 Health Tourism 36 Homestay 37 Sporting Activities 37 EVENTS & FESTIVALS 38 SUGGESTED TOUR PROGRAMMES 39 FACILITIES IN NAKHON PATHOM 41 Accommodations 41 Restaurants 42 Souvenirs Shops 45 Golf Courses 46 IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS 48

Wat Rai Khing Phraaram Luang Nakhon Pathom

Sweet Pomelos, White Rice, Beautiful Ladies, the south began, at that time Nakhon Pathom Tasty Sticky Rice in Bamboo Cylinders, was still a heavily forested area. King Rama V Majestic Sanamchan Palace, Commemorative also commanded that the town be relocated Buddhamonthon Buddhist Centre, And Great from Tambon Tha Na, Amphoe Nakhon Chai Skyward Pathom Chedi Si, to the Phra Pathom Chedi area as it used to be. Nakhon Pathom has been there ever since. Nakhon Pathom is a small province located just 56 Kms. from Bangkok.The province features an During the reign of King Rama VI, a palace was ancient religious structure called “Phra Pathom built at Tambon Sanam Chan as a temporary Chedi”, the first religious landmark that signified residence on his travels and many roads were the influx of Buddhism into Thailand. Nakhon constructed. A large bridge was also built over Pathom is also renowned for its abundant fruits the Chedi Bucha canal, which His Majesty varieties and famous dishes. named “Saphan Charoensattha”. Later, he commanded that the name of Nakhon Chai Si Formerly situated by the sea, the city prospered be changed to Nakhon Pathom, but the name of during the Dvaravati civilisation. According to the prefecture was still called “Nakhon Chai Si” archaeological findings, Nakhon Pathom was until the reign of King RamaVII when the calling the first city to possess influences of Buddhism of the prefecture was ended. Nakhon Chai Si and Indian civilisations. From the Phra Pathom is now one of the districts in Nakhon Pathom. Chedi and other remains discovered in the city area, it is believed that the city was a centre of Nakhon Pathom covers an area of 2,168 square civilisation in that era. People of different races kilometres or 542,081.6 acres. It is divided settled in Nakhon Pathom. However, a change into 7 administrative districts or Amphoe, in the course of the river caused a draught they are: Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Pathom, that forced the people to migrate and settle Amphoe Buddhamonthon, Amphoe Sam on the banks of river, and these communities Phran, Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si, Amphoe Bang developed into towns.The new town was called Len, Amphoe Kamphaeng Saen, and Amphoe “Nakhon Chai Si” or “Sirichai”, leaving Nakhon Don Toom. Most of the areas are plains with Pathom deserted for hundreds of years until no mountainous land, plateau are found in the the reign of King Rama IV. west east of Amphoe Mueang and Amphoe Kamphaeng Saen.The plains along theTha Chin While His Majesty was in monk hood, he River (Nakhon Chai Si River) are the location travelled to Nakhon Pathom and found the of Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si, Amphoe Sam Phra Pathom Chedi that he regarded to be Phran, and Amphoe Bang Len. These fertile the largest pagoda of all. When King Rama IV lands provide agricultural area for people, ascended to the throne, he commanded that a thus most of the residents earn their living bell shaped Chedi be built to cover the former from agriculture; plantations, farming, growing Chedi.The surrounding area was also renovated food crops, and fruit orchards. Especially so and improved. He also commanded that a water of pomelo. Nakhon Pathom is well known for canal be dug to facilitate commuting, which pomelo, some call the Nakhon Pathom the was called Chedi Bucha canal. During the reign sweet pomelo town. of King Rama V, the construction of railways to Nakhon Pathom 5

BOUNDARIES Nakhon Pathom office, Tel. 0 3424 3113, or visit www.transport.co.th. North : borders with Suphan Buri By Rail South : borders with Samut Sakhon The State Railway of Thailand operates daily East : borders with Nonthaburi and trains to Nakhon Pathom. It takes about 1 hour. Bangkok For more information contact Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station tel. 1690, 02 220 West : borders with Ratchaburi 4334 and the Thonburi Railway Station tel. 0 2411 3102 or www.railway.co.th. HOW TO GET THERE Distances from Amphoe Mueang By Car Nakhon Pathom to neighbouring From Bangkok, driving on the old route of Phetkasem Road (Highway No.4) passing Amphoe (districts) Aom Noi, Aom Yai, Sam Phran to Nakhon Pathom or driving on the new route of Amphoe Bang Len 36 kilometres Borommaratchachonnani Road from Bangkok, passing Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Chai Si to Amphoe Buddhamonthon 33 kilometres Nakhon Pathom. Amphoe Don Toom 22 kilometres By Bus Amphoe Kamphaengsaen 29 kilometres From the Southern Bus Terminal on Borommaratchachonnani Road from 5.30 Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si 31 kilometres a.m.-11.15 p.m., there are two routes of buses. Amphoe Sam Phran 23 kilometres Old Route (Bangkok-Aom Yai-Sam Phran- Nakhon Pathom), there are several lines of 2nd Distances from Nakhon Pathom to class air-conditioned buses: Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom, Bangkok-Ratchaburi, and Bangkok- neighbouring provinces Bang Li. Ratchaburi 47 kilometres New Route (Bangkok-Buddhamonthon-Nakhon Chai Si-Nakhon Pathom) There are 2 lines of 1st Samut Sakhon 52 kilometres class air-conditioned buses: Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom and Bangkok-Dan Chang (blue bus) or Nonthaburi 61 kilometres taking the 2nd class of air-conditioned buses of Bangkok-Damnoen Saduak and Bangkok- Kanchanaburi 69 kilometres Phetchaburi from 5.30 a.m.-11.00 p.m. and leaves every 15 minutes. Samut Songkhram 68 kilometres For more information, contact the Southern Bus Suphan Buri 93 kilometres Terminal on Borommaratchachonnani Road.Tel. 0 2894 6122. Nakhon Pathom Tour, Bangkok ATTRACTIONS office, Charan Sanitwong Road,Tel. 0 2411 5686, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Pathom (อ�ำ เภอเมอื งนครปฐม) Wat Phra Pathom Chedi Ratchaworawihan (วัดพระปฐมเจดยี ์ราชวรวหิ าร) This is a first class royal monastery. The temple houses Phra Pathom Chedi, the largest pagoda in Thailand. Phra Pathom Chedi is the official provincial symbol of Nakhon Pathom. The present Phra Pathom Chedi was built 6 Nakhon Pathom

during the reign of King Rama IV in 1853, was enshrined in the vihara, located on the under his royal command, the new Chedi north side at the top of a huge staircase. was constructed to cover the former Chedi The King granted the name of “Phra Rung of which the shape was of an upside down Rodjanarith Sri-intharathit Thammamopas bell shape with a Prang top. It is assumed that Mahavachiravuth Rachpuchaniyabopitr” to the former Chedi dates back to the year 539 this Buddha image. At its base, the relics of King AD due to the fact that the upside down bell Rama VI are housed. Additionally, there are: shaped Chedi has a similar style to the Sanchi Chedi in India which was built in the reign of WatPhraPathomChediMuseum(พพิ ธิ ภณั ฑ์ King Asoka. The construction of the new huge วัดพระปฐมเจดยี ์) Chedi was completed in the reign of King Rama V in 1870 AD. In all, it took 17 years to build. The is located in the east, opposite the ordination completed Chedi is a circular one that features hall. It houses artefacts and historical remains an upside down bell shape Chedi (Lankan style). which were discovered during the excavations The height from ground to a top crown is some in Nakhon Pathom from the Ban Chiang Age 120.5 metres, and a total diameter at the base and the Dvaravati period, such as Buddha is 233.50 metres. The sacred Chedi houses Lord images, herb grinding stones, earthen rosary Buddha’s relics. During the reign of King Rama beads, bangles, ancient coins, etc. Moreover, it VI, Wat Phra Pathom was renovated and later is the place that has the coffin and a set of altars the temple became the royal temple of King used in the funeral of Yale-the most cherished Rama VI. It is open daily from 7.00 a.m.-8.00 dog of King Rama VI which was shot to death. p.m. Admission fee is 40 Baht. The annual Phra At that time the king was in mourning, so he Pathom Chedi Fair takes place in November. commanded to build a memorial for the dog. For more information, contact the Phra Pathom The museum is open daily from 8.00 a.m.- Chedi Treasury and Preservation Office, Tel. 0 4.30 p.m. (It is closed during 12.00-1.00 p.m.) 3424 2143. Admission is free. Within the monastery compound, there are Phra Pathom Chedi National Museum various interesting historical items, including (พพิ ธิ ภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ พระปฐมเจดีย์) the Phra Ruang Rodjanarith (พระร่วงโรจนฤทธิ์), Is located in the south of Phra Pathom Chedi. It an image of Buddha bestowing pardon, is is a two-storeyed, Thai modern-typical house. enshrined in a vihara located to the North and Previously, the discovered artefacts were in front of Phra Pathom Chedi. The casting of gathered in the gallery surrounding the Phra this Buddha image was casted during the reign Pathom Chedi. In 1911, all of them were moved of King Rama VI: the image’s head, hand, and to a wihan opposite to the ordination hall, which feet were brought from Muang Srisatchanalai, was then called Phra Pathom Chedi Museum. (At Sukhothai. Under royal command, a wax present, it is still under the responsibility of Wat sculpture of the Buddha image was moulded. Phra Pathom Chedi.) In 1934, it was announced The casting process was held at Wat Phra to be a national museum under the care of Chettuphon in 1913. Later, the Buddha image the Fine Arts Department. When the amount of antiques increased and could not be kept Nakhon Pathom 7

there, the Fine Arts Department constructed Nakhon Pathom Palace (พระราชวังนครปฐม) a new museum in 1967 and all of them have been brought to exhibit here since then. Most This palace located to the east and not far artefacts were archaeological evidence in the from Wat Phra Pathom Chedi. Prince Damrong Dvaravati Civilization (7th-11th Century). The Rachanuphab mentioned the reason for exhibition area is divided into 3 zones. building this palace in the book “TamnaanWang Gao” (or Tales of the Old Palaces) that during Zone 1 introduces general information about the renovation of Phra Pathom Chedi, it was Nakhon Pathom; the history of the land; the inconvenient to come and go from Bangkok settlement of the pre-historical community; to Nakhon Pathom within a day, thus staying the integration of Buddhism, Indian culture overnight was obligatory. Under the royal and local beliefs and culture; stucco reliefs of command of King Rama IV, the palace was built foreigners and stone inscriptions found near near the Phra Pathom Chedi, similar in concept the Ancient City in Nakhon Pathom. to those palaces in the Ayutthaya period whereby the King commanded that a palace be Zone 2 presents the story about religions and built on the perimeter of the temple housing beliefs of people in the Dvaravati community the Phra Buddhabat (Buddha’s Foot Print). in Nakhon Pathom through various kinds The palace was given the name “Phra Nakhon of art works. The artefacts displayed in this Pathom” and the canals of Mahasawas and zone contain fragments of architecture and Chedi Bucha were dug to facilitate commuting sculptures such as Buddha images, reliefs by boat between Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom. depicting history of the Lord Buddha, stucco reliefs of the Jataka stories for decoration Neun Wat Phra Ngam (เนินวดั พระงาม) around a pagoda base and Dhammachakra -Wheel of the Doctrine Situated at Phra Ngam temple,Tambon Nakhon Pathom, near Nakhon Pathom Railway Station. Zone 3 has an exhibition about the history of At this temple, during excavations, a large Nakhon Pathom after the glory of the Dvaravati Chedi dating from Dvaravati era and artefacts period until the reign of King Rama IV who including dilapidated sandstone Buddha ordered to repair Phra Pathom Chedi. This images, Sema Dhama Chakra (Buddhist Wheel maintenance work was very important and of Virtue used signify temple boundaries), was conducted until the reign of King Rama statues of crouching deer, bronze Buddha V when Nakhon Pathom was promoted to be images, and earthen Buddha images, which Monthon Nakhon Chai Si. In the reign of King were made with unsurpassed craftsmanship. Rama VI, the king commanded to build Sanam Prince Damrong Rachanuphab explained Chan Palace and the city of Nakhon Pathom that the origin of the name “Wat Phra Ngam” has been continuously developed after that. (temple of magnificent Buddha images) was due to the beauty of the discovered earthen The museum is open daily from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 Buddha images, the temple was given such p.m. except Monday and Tuesday. Admission name. Some of them are housed at the National is 100 baht, Tel. 0 3427 0300, 0 3424 2500, Fax Museum and others at Phra Pathom Chedi. All 0 3424 2500. of the discovered artefacts dates back to the 8 Nakhon Pathom

Wat Phra Ngam Dvaravati period, which are the same age as those found around Phra Pathom Chedi. King Rama VI Museum (Sanam Chan Palace) (พิพิธภัณฑ์พระบาทสมเด็จพระมงกุฎเกล้า เจ้าอยู่หวั [พระราชวงั สนามจันทร์]) This museum is located in the provincial city, approximately 2 kms. west from Phra Pathom Chedi. It has an area of 888 rai 3 ngan 24 tarang- wa (approximately 351.408 acres). King Rama VI ordered to build this palace from the time he was Crown Prince and construction was started in 1907 by Luang Phithakmanop (Noi Silpi), the director of the project, who later became Phraya Silprasit. At first, there were only 2 buildings; Phra Thinang Phiman Pathom and PhraThinang Aphirom Ruedi.Their names were given according to the announcement dated 27 August, 1911. Later, a royal ceremony was held to raise Phra Maha Sawettachat, a white King Rama VI Museum (Sanam Chan Palace) Nakhon Pathom 9

tiered umbrella-emblem of royalty, over the Pathom Chedi on a 2 square-metres-wide teak Rattanasinghat Throne inside Phra Thinang seat called “Phra Thinang Patihan Thatsanai”. Samakkhi Mukkhamat on 7 June, 1923. At present, it was moved and placed in front of Phra Thinang Phutthaisawan in the National King Rama VI was inspired to build this palace Museum in Bangkok. when he began renovating Phra Pathom Chedi. At that time he had a chance to visit Nakhon Phra Thinang Aphirom Ruedi (พระที่นั่ง Pathom and was fond of the city. He thought it อภิรมยฤ์ ด)ี was suitable for recreation due to its beautiful shady cool topography. Besides, he realised that is a two-storeyed building in the south of Phra Nakhon Pathom was a good victorious point to Thinang Phiman Pathom. act as a defense from enemies if they intruded by water similar to the situation in 1894 when Phra Thinang Watchari Rommaya the French Army brought warships to close the estuary of the Gulf of Thailand. Therefore, the (พระที่นงั่ วัชรีรมยา) king intended to build Sanam Chan Palace as it might be the second capital city if the country is a two-storeyed building with Thai style inevitably faced any unexpected crisis. architecture. It has an overlapping roof covered with colour-glazed tiles, with Cho Fa-a gable Sanam Chan Palace has a large area containing apex, Bai Raka-a leaf-shaped gable edging, the field in the middle and is surrounded by a Nak Sadung-Naga serpent-like carvings along road and exterior moat. Other Phra Thinang or the gable edges, and Hang Hong-gable ends throne hall buildings situated together in the in a shape like a Naga head. King Rama VI used middle of the palace that we can see nowadays to stay here after his accession to the throne. are as follows: Phra Thinang Samakkhi Mukkhamat Phra Thinang Phiman Pathom (พระที่น่ัง พมิ านปฐม) (พระท่ีนงั่ สามัคคมี ุขมาตย)์ is the first building to be constructed in the is located next to the Phra Thinang Watchari Sanam Chan Palace. It is a two-storeyed, brick- Rommaya with a connected massive hall and cement building in a western style. King Rama roof. It is a traditional Thai style hall which is VI lived here before his accession to the throne. raised up about 1 metre from the ground with He always came here to compose literary stairs on both sides. The Na Ban-a gable-in the works, as well as grant audiences to noblemen, north has the figure ofThao Amarindharadhirat, royal guests and people rather than other God Indra, in a gesture of blessing inside a buildings. There are several rooms inside such three-apex castle. He gives blessings with as bedroom, bathroom, dining room, dressing his left hand and holds thunder, Vajra, in the room, etc. There is a Buddha image in a gesture right one. He is surrounded by angels and 5 of giving the first sermon and an admirable groups of humans. The building was used for mural painting by Phraya Anusat Chitrakon state functions, as an audience hall as well (Chan Chitrakon). They said King Rama VI used as auditorium for government officers and to stay here and saw the miracle of the Phra a wild tiger scouts division. It was also used as a Khon theatre, so many people called it “Rong Khon”. The distinct part of this theatre was that characters would appear outside the 10 Nakhon Pathom

screen in 3 sides of the terrace, not only on the were founded following the king’s inspiration stage. There are another two theatres like this; from the play, My Friend Jarlet, composed Suan Mitsakawan and Vachiravudh College by Arnold Golsworthy and E. B. Norman. He Auditorium. translated it into Thai and named the novel Phra Tamnak Chali Mongkhon At “Real Friend” (มติ รแท)้ and he used those names (พระต�ำหนักชาลีมงคลอาสน)์ of the characters for each building. is situated in the south of Sanam Chan Palace. Phra Tamnak Thap Kaeo (พระต�ำหนักทบั แก้ว) It has two storeys and looks like a small castle in cream colour with a red tiled roof. is a small building where the king used to The western style architecture represents a stay in winter. It is now renovated and well- combination of French Renaissance and British decorated, and is used as a residence of the Half Timbered. King Rama VI ordered to build Nakhon Pathom Deputy Governor. There is a this royal residence around 1908 with M.C. fireplace inside the building and a black and Ittithepsan Kridakon being the architect. There white drawing of King Rama VI on a white is a literary room, bedroom, and bathroom marble plate on the wall. However, the land upstairs. Downstairs, in the west, there is a behind Phra Tamnak Thap Kaeo, about 450 rai reception room for royal guests, and it used (520,000 square metres), is now the location of to be a temporary office to publish a weekly Silpakorn University. newspaper, Dusit Smith. In addition, the king used to stay at Sanam Chan Palace when a Phra Tamnak Thap Khwan (พระต�ำหนักทับ fighting practice for wild tiger scouts was held ขวัญ) and he lived in this royal residence till the end of his reign. is a perfect central-Thai style house made of golden teak, which follows the ancient methods Phra Tamnak Mari Ratcharat Banlang of construction. The house wall is made into a paneled Fa Pakon wall with an intricately carved (พระต�ำหนักมารีราชรัตบลั ลงั ก)์ eavesboard and brackets.The roof was originally made of thatch but later covered with earthen is a western style, two-storeyed and golden tiles. Phraya Wisukamsinprasit (Noi Sinlapi) was teak house painted red. Its architecture is the director of the construction project at that neoclassic. This building was constructed to time. The Phra Tamnak comprises a group of 8 be a pair of Phra Tamnak Chali Mongkhon At houses as follows: 4 large houses and 4 small connected to each other by a bridge-like way houses which face together in 4 directions on with a tiled roof. Glass windows are placed along a rectangular terrace. The large houses consist both sides. From the rear part of the upstairs of 2 bedrooms (king’s bedroom is in the south), and Phra Tamnak Chali Mongkhon At, you can a hall and a kitchen which is on the opposite cross the ditch to the front part of the upstairs side.The 4 small houses are situated at 4 corners of the Phra Tamnak Mari Ratcharat Banlang. including 2 sitting rooms, a maid’s room and a King Rama VI ordered to construct this building store room. Every house has a connected terrace around 1916 and M.C. Ittithepsan Kridakon was all the way. In the middle of the terrace, there assigned to be the architect. Both buildings is a Chan Tree which stretches its branches to Nakhon Pathom 11

give shadiness. King Rama VI ordered to build Chali Mongkhon At. He also composed a poem this Phra Tamnak to conserve the architectural in memory of the dog and posted it at the base art of the Thai ancient house and to hold a of the statue. housewarming ceremony to celebrate this new building on 25 January, 1911. He also stayed Ruean Phra Thanesuan (เรอื นพระธเนศวร) here for 1 night. In addition, when there was a wild tiger scout’s field practice in fighting, was formerly a residence of Chaophraya this was the headquarters of the King’s Guard Burutrattana Ratchawanlop. Inside the house, Infantry Wild Tiger Scouts. you can see an exhibition about King Bhumibol and the royal family’s work. There is also a room Thewalai Khanet or Ganesha’s Shrine to display a Kolae boat and other important things from many places such as Chitrlada (เทวาลยั คเณศวร์ หรือศาลพระพิฆเนศวร) Palace and Bang Pa-in Palace. is situated in the centre of a large field of Sanam Besides, residences of both male and female Chan Palace. King Rama VI commanded to court officials are also situated in Sanam Chan build a protective god shrine in the palace to Palace, but some of those houses are in ruin. house Ganesha, the god of arts, for good luck. However, some houses are still maintained, When you go up and look from Phra Thinang such as that of Chaophraya Ramrakhop, a Phiman Pathom, you will see Phra Pathom viceroy, which was called at that time “Thap Chedi, Thewalai Khanet, and Phra Thinang Charoen”. At present, it is the Western Region Phiman Pathom in a straight line. This shrine Cultural Institute. is the centre of Sanam Chan Palace. Since the shrine is highly respected, it is a sacred symbol Sanam Chan Palace is the place that King Rama of the palace. VI loved the most since he often visited here, especially in the time when wild tiger scouts Yale (Jarlet)’s Monument (อนสุ าวรยี ์ย่าเหล) practiced fighting. The king took a chance to look and usually command the fighting practice is a life-size bronze statue of Yale, the dog of the wild tiger scouts by himself. At present, which was close to King Rama VI. Yale was a some buildings used for the wild tiger’s affairs cross-breed white and black dog with a furry still remain such as shelters of the Royal Horse tail and folded ears. Born in Nakhon Pathom Wild Tiger, Royal Hunter Wild Tiger and Wild Provincial Prison and owned by Luang Chai-a-ya Tiger Hospital. (Pho Khehanan) who was a Pha Thammarong (warder), the dog was found by the king when Nowadays, some parts of the area of Sanam he visited the prison. It could be said that Yale Chan Palace are under the responsibility of was lucky, as the king was pleased with him and Silpakorn University and Nakhon Pathom took the dog back to his court. Yale became the Province. king’s favourite because of his intelligence and loyalty; however, some people envied him and It is open daily from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. (Tickets he was finally shot to death.The king grieved for are sold until 3.15 p.m.) It is closed on public his dog, so he ordered to build a copper statue holidays. Admission is 50 baht.Tel. 0 3424 4236- of Yale and placed it in front of Phra Tamnak 9 or Fax 0 3424 4235. 12 Nakhon Pathom

West Region Cultural Institute (สถาบัน Wat Phra Men (วดั พระเมรุ) วฒั นธรรมภมู ิภาคตะวันออก) Situated at Anantha Utthayan Park, Tambon This institute is located in Tamnak Thap Huai Chorakhe, to the south of Phra Pathom Charoen, Sanam Chan Palace. It is an institute Chedi. It is an abandoned temple that nowadays that gathers cultural products from local resemble a large hill. Also discovered here are intellect in this region and inside the building other artefacts which include bronze Buddha there is a gallery hall to exhibit art works of images as well as arms, thighs, and hands from Achan Phin Infasaeng, a room of objets d’art, a laterite Buddha image, Yaksa Deva (Thai a handicraft room and a puppet room of mythical giant gods), Lotus Lion Deva, and Grandma Sarai Chuaisombun. stucco reliefs from the stupa ruins. At present, It is open on Mondays-Fridays from 9.00 a.m.- they are exhibited at the Bangkok National 4.00 p.m. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Museum, Wat Phra Pathom Chedi Museum and public holidays. Admission is free. Tel. 0 3425 Chao Sam Phraya National Museum. During 3840-4 ext. 2231. the reign of King Rama VI, Prince Damrong Rachanuphap brought two large pairs of the West Region Cultural Institute Buddha’s Foot Print replica from Wat Phra Men and placed them on an outside corridor of Phra Neun Dhamma Sala (เนนิ ธรรมศาลา) Pathom Chedi. During an excavation by the Fine Arts Department and the French archaeologists Located at Dhamma Sala temple, Tambon in 1938, remains which resembles an enormous Dhamma Sala, 6 Kms. to the east of Phra Pathom stupa were discovered. It was a square-based Chedi, on the South-side of Phetchakasem stupa with very high-indented corners; the Road. The physical appearance is that of a remains themselves were 12 metres high, with hill with a tunnel opening that is believed arched windows on four sides within which to connect Wat Phra Mayn to Wat Dhamma each houses a sitting laterite Buddha image. Sala. From hearsay, there are various valuable Later, the Buddha images were enshrined at treasures like ancient pottery but which may Wat Phra Pathom Chedi. It is believed that not be taken out because there is a treasure these laterite Buddha images date back to guardian spirit watching over. the Dvaravati period, the same period as Phra Pathom Chedi, which is no less than 1,000 years old. Wat Phai Lom (วดั ไผล่ อ้ ม) Located onThesa Road inTambon Phra Pathom Chedi, the community temple covers an area of 13 rai 84 square wa. It was built in the reign of King Rama IV. It was surmised that the king had faith in Buddhism, so he recruited the Mon people to renovate Phra Pathom Chedi, the Nakhon Pathom 13

Wat Phai Lom bell like other Chedi that was built in Dvaravati period. As Wat Phra Padhone Chedi is located Great Stupa. The Mons stayed in a bamboo in the middle of the ancient city of Nakhon forest near the Great Stupa. Later, the shelter Chai Si thus several artefacts were discovered was deserted in the thick bamboo forest. Monks during excavations. Some of the discovered on austere practice came by and settled here. items include Buddha images, heads of Buddha After that, the villagers in the nearby district images and Buddha images in terra cotta, as considered that it was a suitable place for well as a bronze figure of a garuda gripping a monks’ residence. Therefore, they invited naga under it’s claws, which is the official monks from Wat Phra Pathom Chedi to stay symbol of King Rama VI. and rule this Sangha residence. Sacred objects of the temple include the principal meditation For more information, please contact tel. 0 3424 Buddha image of the Chiang Saen art style 2440, 0 3421 2011, 0 3421 2313, 08 6122 3094, in the ordination hall; it was built in 1949 by 08 9183 9118. the temple itself, made of cement, with the lap width of two Sok one Khuep and a height Noen Phra or Noen Yai Hom (เนนิ พระ หรือ of around 150 cms., and the bronze Buddha เนนิ ยายหอม) image in the posture of persuading relatives not to quarrel; it was presumed to have been Located in Tambon Don Yai Hom. Take the built in the Rattanakosin era, and it was moved Phetkasem Road from Nakhon Pathom heading from Wat Phra Pathom Chedi to Wat Phai Lom. into Bangkok for about 5 kms., you will arrive at a T-intersection, turn right onto Settakit 2 For more information, call Tel. 0 3425 8594. Road (Ban Paew-Don Yai Hom Route, Highway No. 3097) and proceed for about 8 kms., Noen Phra Padhone Chedi (วดั พระประโทณเจดีย)์ Yai Hom is on your left and another 150 metres into a side road, located in the middle of the rice Another historical site located in Wat Phra fields. Amphoe Ban Paew is an ancient site. In Padhone Chedi, Tambon Phra Padhone. It is 1936, Phra DhammaVathi Kanachan (Luang Pho located 2 kms. to the east of Phra Pathom Chedi Ngoen), the abbot of Wat Don Yai Hom, dug up down Phetchakasem Road. The former shape broken bricks from the base of the hill to build of Phra Padhone Chedi was an upside down a church. Digging down further, he found two square green laterite pillars both about 4 metres high with a unique carving at the crown of the pillars that resembled pillar doors of the Sanchi Chedi of King Asoka Maharaj, and a laterite statue of a crouching deer, another Dvaravati period Buddha image, and a broken stone Sema Dhamma Chakra (BuddhistWheel ofVirtue used signify temple boundaries). The laterite stone pillars had a gap at the top for placing the Sema Dhama Chakra. This is the same style as those found at Phra Pathom Chedi, Wat Phra Ngam, 14 Nakhon Pathom

toward Ratchaburi, there will be a McDonald’s restaurant on the right hand. Keep right to make a u-turn near the Global Department Store, and the Jurassic Water Park will be on the left hand. Buddhamonthon Amphoe Phutthamonthon (อำ�เภอ พทุ ธมณฑล) Wat Phra Padhone, and Sanam Chan Palace. Presently, the pillars are atWat DonYai Hom, the Buddhamonthon (พทุ ธมณฑล) laterite crouching deer and the Buddha images are on exhibit at the Bangkok National Museum. This is an important religious site. It is situated These discoveries confirm that this area was in Tambon Salaya and occupies an area of 2,500 once an ancient temple and that the hill must Rai (about 1,000 acres). In the B.E 2500 or 1957, have been a large Chedi that was in the temple the site was built by the government and the compound dating back to the Dvaravati period, people to commemorate the 2500th year of or earlier, roughly about 1,000 years ago. It is a Buddhism. A huge upright Buddha image, in revered and important historical site. walking attitude, measuring about 15.8 metres marks the centre of the area. King Bhumibhol For more information, please contact tel. 0 Adulyadej granted the name “Phra Sri Sakkaya 3422 9324. Thosapol Yan Phratan Buddhamonthon Sutas” to the splendid Buddha image. In all 4 Jurassic Water Park (จูราสสคิ วอเตอร์ ปารค์ ) directions of the Buddha’s image, there stands 4 landmarks, representing Lord Buddha’s birth, Occupying land of more than 17 rai located in enlightenment, the first sermon, and Nirvana an area of Nakhon Pathom Municipality near (demise). Other interesting places include a the Mackro Super Store, the Jurassic Water Buddhamonthon vihara, a patriarch temporary Park is the first water park in Nakhon Pathom. It residence, a guest-monk residence, a religious features an adventure and inflatable water park ceremonies hall, meditation halls, a Buddhism plus more than 19 species of dinosaur models museum, and ornamental flower gardens. At that can be animated and make a motion and present, important Buddhist ceremonies and sound. festivities are held here, such as the Visaka Bucha Day, Makha Bucha Day, Asanha Bucha Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission Day, and Loy Krathong Festival among others. fee: 299 Baht for adults and 200 Baht for children (91-140 cm. high). Free for children For group visitors, please contact the Public less then 90 cm. high. Tel: 08 5298 4333. www. Relations Section, Buddhamonthon, tel. 0 jurassicwaterpark.com 2441 9012, 0 2441 9009, 0 2441 9801-2 or the Buddhism Information Division, Tel. 0 2441 To get there: Located in Amphoe Mueang 4515, open daily during 5.00 a.m.-7.00 p.m., or Nakhon Pathom. Follow Phetchakasem Road visit www.buddhamonthon.net. To get there: there are several routes from Nakhon Pathom 15

Bangkok.You can take the Phetchakasem Road, Kanchanapisek Non-formal Education and then take a right turn at Km. 22 mark to Buddhamonthon IV Road, and keep going for Centre (Royal Academy) (ศูนย์การศึกษานอก another 8 kms. โรงเรยี นกาญจนาภเิ ษก [วิทยาลยั ในวัง]) You can also take Pinklao-Nakhon Chai Si Located on the Salaya-Bang Phasi roadside, route, and turn into Buddhamonthon IV Road Tambon Salaya. It was established in accordance and go on for just a few kilometres. Then, with Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn’s there is the Buddhamonthon III Road, where thought, with the purposes of conserving you turn to Uttayan Road (Aksa) proceed on ancient Thai crafts, especially Chang Sip Mu-10 Buddhamonthon Road. The Utthayan Road is divisions of Thai craftsmanship, which reflects a picturesque road, with lamp-posts adorned Thai ancestors’ intelligence and expertise. with bird goddesses (Kinnaree), decorations “Chang Sib Mu” means a group of craftsmen also include fountains and ornamental plants. who creates art in the ancient Thai style by hand, such as: painting, carving, mould-casting, The Statue of H.R.H. General plastering, casting, puppet mastering, lathe Krommaluang Chumphon Khet mastering, upholstering, etc.The centre exhibits pieces of works of made by students of arts. Udomsak (พระอนุสาวรีย์พลเรือเอก พระเจ้าบรม Souvenirs made by the students are also on sale. วงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าอาภากรณ์เกียรติวงศ์ กรมหลวง ชุมพรเขตอุดมศักด์ิ) For more information, please contact tel. 0 2431 3623 fax 0 2431 3624 or visit www.nfe. Approximately 5 kms. from Phutthamonthon or go.th/0415. Buddhamonthon,Tambon Salaya, is situated in the middle of the pool in front of the Command To get there: Tourists can take an air-conditioned Building of the Naval Education Department. bus number 515, 124, 125 The statue is made of smoked bronze and his royal crest appears on the square base Thai Motion Picture Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์ with redented corners. The Naval Education ภาพยนตร์ไทย) Department constructed the statue with a ceremony to lay the foundation stone being Located within the Institute of Fine Arts, Fine held on 3 March, 2003, presided over by the Arts Department, on Phutthamonthon Sai 5 Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy. Road, Nakhon Pathom, inside is an imitation studio where history of the Thai film industry, It is open daily from 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. film production process, props and images of important persons including movie stars To get there, it is about 200 metres from and producers such as Mit Chaibancha-a the Phutthamonthon Sai 5-Thaiyawat Road late popular actor, and desk of Mr. Payut Intersection or 1.5 kms. from Amphoe Ngaokrachang-producer of Thailand’s first Phutthamonthon to the memorial. animation film ‘Sut Sakhon’. Tourists can take an air-conditioned bus It is opened on Saturdays and Sundays from number 515, 547, or an ordinary bus number 10.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Admission times are 10.00 124, or 125. a.m., 1.00 p.m, and 3.00 p.m. Screening time is 4.30 p.m. It is open from Mondays-Fridays. 16 Nakhon Pathom

Please contact the Museum in advance. (Visiting K. & S. S. Larsen, Stemona hutanguriana, in rounds of 10 persons each). Admission is free. and Barringtonia pauciflor King. Also, there Tel. 0 2482 2013-5, 0 2482 1087-8 ext. 103 or are Jasminum rottlerianum, which is used www.fapot.org as birth control by the Sakai tribe, Fibraurea tinctoria Lour, Pueraria candollei Grah, Butea To get there: Take the air-conditioned bus No. superba Roxb., as well as, other local herbs and 515, or from Mahidol University, Salaya, turn vegetables. left and continue past the traffic light at the T-junction, continue and cross the bridge to a It is open daily from 7.00 a.m.-5.30 p.m., small intersection with a hospital on the right, including public holidays. For a group tour, turn left for some 50-80 metres and turn into please contact the Faculty of Pharmacy, the institute. There is a green container in front Mahidol University, in advance, Tel. 0 2644 of the museum. 8696 ext 5550, Fax 0 2644 8696, or visit www. pharmacy.mahidol.ac.th. Siriruckhachati Medicinal Plant Garden Amphoe Sam Phran (อำ�เภอสามพราน) (สวนสมนุ ไพรสิรีรกุ ขชาต)ิ Wat Don Wai (วัดดอนหวาย) It is situated within Mahidol University,Tambon Salaya, Amphoe Phutthamonthon. Covering This temple is situated in Tambon Bang Krathuek. an area of 38 rai, it serves as a collection and It was built in 1951 and is of the Mahanikaya conservation centre for the study and research Sect. This temple was formerly called Wat Khok of medicinal plants that are available in Wai because of the abundance of rattan or Wai Thailand. There are more than 1,200 medicinal inThai grown here. Built during the reign of King plants grown in different sections. Descriptive Rama I by Somdet Phra Phutthachan (Phuk) and signs showing the names and their properties finally completed in the reign of King Rama V are available. This garden serves as a natural by Chao Khun Phra Thamma Rachanuwat, it learning centre for students and the general was later given the name Wat Khongkharam public. In 1996, the Siriruckhachati Medicinal Don Wai by Somdet Phra Maha Samana Chao Plant Garden was voted an outstanding project Krom Phraya Vajirayanavarorasa, the Supreme in the category of conservation of natural Patriarch of Wat Bowonniwet Wihan. Since this resources and environment (herbal) by the name was too long, it was given the current National Identity Board, Office of the Prime name Wat Don Wai. Inside the ordination hall Minister. or bot resides the age-old and much revered principal Buddha image called Luangpho Wilai The area is divided into 3 zones; firstly, visitors Loet. In the image hall or wihan, visitors will find will come across the nursery, in which all herbs LuangphoWisahan, the principal Buddha image that need extra care are grown. Secondly, they in the Subduing Mara attitude depicting the will see the herbal garden followed by a forest classic seated position. This is art from the early garden. This is where they will learn about Rattanakosin period.The annual Buddha image the ecological system that contributes to the worshipping ceremony takes place during 12- natural growing of herbs. Visitors will also find 15 February. Also, there is the floating market rare and newly discovered herbs like Wrightia sirikitiae Mid. & Santisuk, Bauhinia sirindhorniae Nakhon Pathom 17

Don Whai Market selling traditional Thai food and boat cruises Wang Pla, Wat Sanpetch, Wat Dechanuson, the for tourists. police cadet academy, and the Rose Garden (Suan Sam Phran) It takes about 2 hours. For more information, contact Tel. 0 3439 3704, 0 3439 3635. For more information, contact Acharn Sawat Tel. 0 3439 3637, Mit Sai Chon Tel. 08 1446 8556, Don Whai Market (ตลาดดอนหวาย) Ruea Rung Faah Tel. 08 1241 8027. This market situated in Tambon Bang Kratuek. To get there: you can get there via two routes: Behind the Don Whai temple is a market that still retains an appearance of a market dating 1. from Bangkok, take the old Phetchakasem back to King Rama VI period. The old building is Road route, the entrance to Don Whai Market is made of wood and located on the banks of the oppositee the Elephant Show ground and Sam Tha Chin River. Food vendors travel by boats to Phran Crocodile Farm. Take the route to Wat Rai sell their goods here. Agricultural produce are Khing, when you reach the Wat Rai Khing, go sold daily from 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Boats are on for another 10 kms. passing also Wat Tha available for rent for scenic river trips. Pud. Don Whai temple will be seen on the left. Cruising along the Tha Chin River is available 2. From Pinklao-Nakhon Chai Si route (new at Don Whai Market by riding a converted route), take the Phutthamonthon Sai 5 Road, cargo boat and a passenger boat. There are 2 there is a road sign to Wat Rai Khing, take that cruise lines: road, keep on going for another 4 kms., you’ll see the second sign to Wat Rai Khing, turn right 1) from Wat Don Whai passing WatTha Pud, Wat here and go on for another 4.5 kms, then take Rai Khing, and Wang Pla. It takes about 1 hours a left turn at the T-intersection that leads to and 15 minutes. Don Whai Market, it will on your left-hand side. 2) from Wat Don Whai passing Wat Rai Khing, 18 Nakhon Pathom

Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo (ลาน แสดงชา้ งและฟาร์มจระเขส้ ามพราน) Located on the Phetchakasem Road at Km.30 marker, 1 km. before the Rose Garden. It occupies an area of 130 rai (about 52 acres). There are various kinds of animals on display and show. There are daily elephant shows, elephant ride around the compound, elephant musical shows, crocodile-wrestling shows, and magic shows. It is open daily from 8.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Admission for adult is 500 baht, child fee is 300 baht. For more information call 0 3431 1971, 0 3432 1471 Bangkok, Tel. 0 2284 0273, 0 2284 1873, 0 2295 2938-9 or www.elephantshow.com. Crocodile wrestling shows commence at 12.45 a.m., 2.20 p.m. and 4.20 p.m. (Mondays- Saturdays), additional show times for Sunday are 11.00 a.m., 4.05 p.m. and 4.50 p.m. Magic shows commence at 1.15 p.m., 3.00 p.m. (Mondays-Saturdays), additional show- time for Sunday is 11.30 a.m. Elephant musical shows commence at 1.45 p.m. and 3.30 p.m (Mondays-Saturdays), additional show time for Sunday is 12.00 a.m. Travel in the park by elephant riding on Mondays-Sundays, at 10.30 a.m.-1.30 p.m., at 2.20 p.m.-3.20 p.m. To get there, take one of the following routes: 1. Drive along Phetchakasem Road until reaching Km. 30. The sign guiding the way to the Samphran Elephant Ground and Crocodile Farm is on your left. 2. Take the Pinklao-Nakhon Chai Si Road and turn left into Phutthamonthon Sai 7 Road to pass through to Phetchakasem Road. The Rose Garden or Suan Samphran will be on right about 4 kms. from there. Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo 19 Nakhon Pathom

Rose Garden Rose Garden (สวนสามพราน) also features an attractive Thai cultural show that commences daily in the afternoon. It was This tourist attraction is located on awarded a 2008 Thailand Tourism Award in Phetchakasem Road 32 kms. from Bangkok. the category of outstanding recreation tourist It is located adjacent to the Tha Chin River attraction. It is open daily from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 (Nakhon Chai Si River) and occupies an area of p.m. An entrance fee to the garden for adult is 137.5 rais (about 55 acres).There are a multitude 50 baht, a child fee is 20 baht. Admission as well of beautiful floral displays of great variety. A as shows’ fee cost 480 baht for all. Thai-style houses; parts of the area are hotel, lodges, and golf course. In addition, every For more information call 0 2295 3261-4, 0 3432 morning at 10.00 a.m.-12.00 a.m. there will be 2544-7 or www.rosegardenriverside.com. 12 performances reflecting the Thai ways of life such as Thai traditional music, Thai dancing, To get there: travel via the following routes: flower garland stringing, fruit carving, pottery molding, martial arts, silk weaving, basketry, 1. Take the Phetchakasem route until getting umbrella painting, etc. Admission is 200 baht to Km. 32. The direction sign leading to Suan per person. In the afternoon, there will be Samphran is on your left. performances concerning Thai local traditions such as ordination, wedding ceremony, rice 2. Take the Pinklao-Nakhon Chai Si Road and growing, and dances of the four regions. It turn left into Phutthamonthon Sai 7 Road. Turn into Phetchakasem Road, and drive on for about 6 kms. until reaching Suan Samphran which is situated on your left. 20 Nakhon Pathom

Wat Rai Khing (วัดไรข่ ิง) Rattanakosin era. The wall is made of bricks and cement. The gable has a pattern of Phut Tan It is located in Tambon Rai Khing, on the side flowers, decorated with Chofa-a gable apex, of the Tha Chin River (Nakhon Chai Si River), 32 Bai Raka-crockets or leaf-shaped roof edging, kms. from Bangkok. Prince Vachirayan Varoros and Hang Hong-the finials on the gable ends. granted temple the name of “Wat Mongkol The roof is covered with coloured tiles. The Chinda Ram” (with the words “Rai Khing” in doors and windows are accentuated with a parenthesis after the name) but the locals stucco pattern of Khruea Thao-floral vines. The call the temple Wat Mongkol Chinda Ram Rai outside door-panels feature paintings of the Khing, later it was shorten to Wat Rai Khing. The Four Heavenly Kings or Four Guardian Gods temple’s territory is divided into two areas: the in the Lai Rot Nam technique, while there monastic zone and public zone, which contains are coloured paintings of ogres or Siao Kang- a school and hospital and is separated by a road. Chinese door guardians-on the inside part of It is a civilian monastery. the panels. Furthermore, the window panels have a decoration of Lai Rot Nam, featuring The inception of this temple is unknown. It the paintings of trees and animals, while the is assumed to have been built in 1791, in the drawing of coloured flowers is on the inside period of Somdej Phra Phuttha Chan (Puk), panels. Surrounding the ordination hall, there during the reign of King Rama IV. When are four wihans located in four directions. Each construction was completed, the Buddha image gable of the wihans has a stucco decoration of was brought from Wat Sala Poon, Tambon Ho Lai Thep Phanom-angel in adoration. Rattanachai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya and enshrined here (The Buddha image is of Chiang Sala Chaturamuk, a pavilion with four porches, Saen style and is assumed to have been built by is located in front of and behind the ordination Lanna Thai and Lan Chang craftsmen. hall. The gable of each side of the pavilion has a stucco relief which depicts the Lord According tolegend, this Buddha image was Buddha’s biography from the time when he was found floating in the river, so the townspeople incarnated until he passed away to nirvana and lifted the Buddha image out of the water and the history of the apportionment of his relics. enshrined the image at Wat Sala Poon.) Later Underneath the gable, there are reliefs of Rahu the locals named the image“Luang Pho Wat Rai concealing the moon. The top of all poles has Khing”. The Buddha image is made of bronze. an upturned lotus decoration. Mondop in the Its lap width is 4 cubits 2 inches (approximately Middle of the Pool, located in the west part of 2.05 metres) and its height is about 4 cubits 16 the ordination hall, houses a replica of the Lord inches (approximately 2.41 metres). The image Buddha’s footprint. The temple is well known is in the applied gesture of subduing Mara, among Thais, faithful Buddhists frequently housed on a plaster base. It looks glorious like pay a visit to Wat Rai Khing to pay homage to those images built in the Chiang Saen Period. the sacred Buddha image. They will also find a Its fine tapering fingers look like a style of the bazaar selling food and agricultural produce on Sukhothai Period. Its face is similar to those Friday evening and Sunday morning. In front of images built in the Rattanakosin Period. The ordination hall also has a style of the early Nakhon Pathom 21

the temple this temple is also renowned for its was established as a temple in 1994, with Phra natural fish sanctuary, a habitat of hundreds Brahmagunabhorn (P. A. Payutto) as the abbot. of thousands of Sawai fish (big catfish-like It is a religious place suitable for learning, and freshwater fishes). Visitors can buy bread here aims at enhancing Buddhist monks to practice to feed the fish. according to the principles of Buddhism; i.e. to study the teachings, practice and propagate For more information, contact Tel. 0 3431 1384, Buddhism, so that wisdom will lead people 0 3432 3056. to Dharma or the Truth. Apart from general religious routines, the temple focuses on To get there: Take Phetchakasem Road, passing Dharma training and preaching, and printing Suan Samphran, until seeing direction sign and distributing religious books as a gift of leading to Wat Rai Khing on the right. the Dharma. Wat Tha Phut (วัดทา่ พดู ) For further details, contact Tel. 0 3448 1552. It is a temple built in 1738 during the reign Shrine of the Blessed Nicholas Bunkerd of King Borommakot. Then, in the Thon Buri period, King Taksin the Great gathered the (สกั การสถาน บญุ ราศนี โิ คลัส บุญเกิด) people and established a new capital. He sought after senior monks to stay in the capital. It is located inTambonTha Kham. Father Nicolas At the time, Achan Pharot, the abbot, wished Bunkerd’s bones, waxwork, and personal data to stay at his temple to offer spiritual support are kept here for the people to pay respect. for people in the war time. The king knew the The building is of modern architecture having abbot’s intention and, therefore, gave him two meaningful structures and shapes. For example, boats, one palanquin, one spittoon, and one the cross signifies the victory cross that Jesus kettle as his decorations of honour. Christ declared to the world as the cross to defeat death and sin, and it is considered as the The temple had an important Buddhist light that leads lives to the world.The cross base master monk called Luangpho Kaeo. During consists of three layers representing the Trinity, the reign of King Rama V, Admiral Prince the union of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Chumphonkhetudomsak once visited the The roof is divided into three levels referring to temple and asked to be a follower of the monk. what the Trinity gave to the world, faith, trust, Furthermore, the people usually come to pay and love. The octagonal building symbolizes respect to Phra Chulamani Chedi where the the eight great merits that Jesus Christ declared Lord Buddha’s tooth relics are enshrined. A to the world. homage paying fair is always held every year during the 7th-9th waxing moon days in the Father Nicolas Bunkerd Kitbamrung was third lunar month. born in 1895. He was ordained as a priest in 1926, and in charge of pastoral work at many Wat Yannawetsakawan (วัดญาณเวศกวนั ) parishes across the country. He was kind to the poor and enthusiastic about missionary work. Located in Mu 3, Tambon Bang Krathuek, the During the period of tension of the reclamation temple was built in the present reign. It serves as from France, Christianity was misunderstood, a site for religious practices, knowledge search, resulting in his arrest in 1941 when he was 46 and study of the Lord Buddha’s teachings. It 22 Nakhon Pathom

Shrine of the Blessed Nicholas Bunkerd years old. He was accused of assisting France Thai Human Imagery Museum in the Indochina War. Despite being in prison, he still taught catechism and baptized 68 All of them are made by Khun Duangkaew dying prisoners. This was considered a role of Phityakornsilp and a group of Thai artists who declaring good news to prisoners, so that they had done experimental research for more than received a new life in God. His commitment and 10 years. The purpose to build this museum is goodness was known to the Christian Church in to support, publicize, and conserve Thai culture Rome, and he was beatified as a martyr by Pope and tradition.The project was set up in 1982 and John Paul II at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Italy, the museum was first opened on 14 June, 1989. on 5 March, 2000. Later, a shrine was established as a memorial to the blessed Nicholas Bunkerd The building has 2 floors. On the first floor, there Kitbamrung in Nakhon Pathom. are 7 permanent exhibition rooms containing rooms to show sets of wax models as follows: For admission, contact should be made to the The Great Buddhist Monks; Former Kings of the priest in charge for prior permission at Tel. Chakri Dynasty; One side of Thai Life, which 0 3429 2143. includes Playing Chess, Three Generations, Abolition of Slavery, etc. On the second floor, Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si (อ�ำ เภอนครชยั ศร)ี there are temporary exhibition rooms whose Thai Human Imagery Museum (พพิ ิธภณั ฑ์ shows are changed depending on various หุ่นขี้ผง้ึ ไทย) occasions. Now, visitors can see the sets of wax models concerning Khru Phleng Thai-Thai Itislocatedat43/2Mu1, Borommaratchachonnani song masters, world important persons, Thai Road (Pinklao-Nakhon Chai Si), at Km. 31, Tambon Khun Kaeo. Visitors can see many life-like and beautiful fibreglass wax models. Nakhon Pathom 23

Wat Klang Bang Kaeo literature, Phra Aphaimani in Sunthon Phu’s Chai Si. It houses an ordination hall, wihan novel, Thai children’s folk games, and Thai and an old principal Buddha image which is history on this floor. The museum is open daily believed by archaeologists to have been built from 9.00 a.m.-5.30 p.m. (Weekdays), 8.30 a.m.- during the Ayutthaya period. There is also a 6.00 p.m. (Weekends and public holidays). The Phra Phutthawithi Nayok Museum which was admission for adult is 300 baht and for children built by Phrakhru Sirichai Khanarak, the present is 150 baht. Ecclesiastical District Officer of Nakhon Chaisri and Abbot of Wat Klang Bang Kaeo in order For more information contact Tel. 0 3433 2109, to keep antiques, valuable art objects, and 0 3433 2607. appliances of two ex-abbots; Luangpu Bun or Thanchaokhun Phutthawithi Nayok (Bun To get there: From Bangkok, take a bus Bangkok- Khanthachot) who supervised the temple Nakhon Pathom (new route) from the Southern from 1886-1935 and Luangpu Phoem or Phra Bus Terminal. It takes about 30 minutes from Phutthawithi Nayok (Phoem Punyawasano)-a Bangkok to the museum which is on the follower of Luangpu Bun. roadside. The temple has 3 floors. On the first floor, there Wat Klang Bang Kaeo (วดั กลางบางแก้ว) is an exhibition regarding profiles and personal belongings of Luangpu Bun and Luangpu It is an ancient temple situated on the Tha Phoem, talismans, sacred objects and their Chin riverside. It was formerly called Wat Khongkharam, located in Tambon Nakhon 24 Nakhon Pathom

Buddha images. There is also a display of Thai to the temple. medicine and herbs, astrological calendar wrote by Luangpu, their moulded statues and photos. Wat Klang Khu Wiang Floating Market Besides, there are palm-leaved scriptures, Samut Khoi (folded book made from pulp of (ตลาดน้�ำวดั กลางคูเวยี ง) tree), astrological textbooks, Thai medicine recipes, and Phra Malai illustrated book. On This market is located in Tambon Sampathuan. the second floor, it exhibits crockery, crystal It offers many products including food, various ware, brassware and Luangpu Bun’s pulpit with kinds of fruit, and a fish market. A cruising mother-of-pearl decoration, which was given service is also available to bring travellers to by Phraongchao Athit Thip-a-pa, the Viceroy admire the splendid view along the Nakhon of King Rama VIII. On the third floor, there Chai Si River, local people’s serene way of life, are silver-coated and carved Buddha images, and magnificent temples. ancient carved and gilded wooden pulpit, and an old monk cell which was reconstructed to To cruise northward to Wat Lam Phaya or house a wax model of Luangpu, setting the southward to Wat Rai Khing, please contact Si environment like the time when he was alive. Suksan Boat (in advance) at Tel. 0 3429 9036. It is open on Thursday-Sundays and public It is open on weekends at 8.00 a.m.-3.00 p.m. holidays from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. It is closed on Mondays-Wednesdays. Admission for adult is 20 Wat Samrong Folk Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์ baht and student is 10 baht. (To visit in groups, พ้นื บา้ นวดั ส�ำโรง) please submit a letter to ask for permission from the Abbot of Wat Klang Bang Kaeo in advance.) This museum is located in Wat Samrong, Tambon Wat Samrong, first operated by For more information, call 0 3433 1462, 0 3433 Phrakhru Siri Punyaphiwat, an abbot of the 2182 temple, in 1999. The abbot and villagers joined to donate folk utensils and fishery tools which To get there: reflected Thai local intellect in the past. The museum room is on the ground floor of the Route 1: Drive along Borommaratchachonnani multi-purpose hall. The room is divided into Road or Pinklao-Nakhon Chai Si Road, crossing many sections depending on the category of the bridge over the Tha Chin River. Turn into exhibits. Phutthamonthon Sai 7 and keep on the route Nakhon Chai Si (inner lane) passing the front Section 1: Ancient Kitchen exhibits culinary of the temple. tools such as baked clay stove, clay pots, pots with pan-like handles, clay kettle and other Route 2: From Phetchakasem Road, turn into kitchen utensils such as baskets for washing Nakhon Chai Si Market. Turn right and go on fishes, coconut-grater, dipper, and jar. for 1 km. Section 2: Local Handicrafts contains basketry Route 3: From the Phutthamonthon Sai 4 which reflects a local intellect of villagers who Junction, pass Mahidol University (Salaya) and make use of bamboo and rattan to produce go along the new road. Cross the bridge to appliances such as sling for carrying baskets, enter the Nakhon Chai Si Market and turn left and baskets of various shapes for various purposes. Nakhon Pathom 25

Section 3: Tools to Measure Rice Grain displays such as Ruea Bot, Ruea Chang and Ruea Pae. tools that our ancestors used to measure the amount of rice grain including a wide- It is open daily from 8.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m. mouthed basket, scooping basket, dipping Admission is free. For more information: basket, measuring wooden or metal bucket, Tel. 0 3423 9489, 08 1705 8366 (Mr. Ket rice-pounding tray, and rice-pounding pole. Phumpracham) or www.watsamrong.com. Section 4: Rice Growing Tools shows that in To get there: drive along Nakhon Chai Si-Don the past rice growers mainly used oxen and Tum Road, passing the railway line for about buffaloes in the process of rice growing, so 5 kms. then you will see the entrance of the they had many tools to control those animals. temple. Go on for another 5 kms. For example, they use Krok to rope a buffalo’s neck and controlled it to drag a plough. They Wat Bang Phra (วดั บางพระ) also used yoke, harrow, pole for carrying rice on the shoulder, Mai Khan Lao or long and It is located in Tambon Bang Kaeo Fa, at Km sharp-pointed carrying pole, palm-leaved hat, 10-11, on Highway 3233. Locals call this and sickle. temple ‘Wat Pak Khlong Bang Phra’. With no evidence of the founder, the temple was built Section 5: Fishery Tools reflects a simple way in the Ayutthaya period, around 1677. The old of life of the Thai people. They use tools to trap ordination hall, made of brick and cement, marine life such as Duang Dak Nu-mouse trap, is about 16 metres long and 8 metres wide. Raeo, snares and fishery tools such as Khong, Its two-layered roof is simply covered with Bet, Uan, Chamuak, Sum. earthen tiles. The ordination hall houses a lacquered and gilded Buddha image made of Section 6: Miscellaneous Appliances has 3 red sandstone, situated in a gesture of subduing leveled cabinets.The first cabinet’s top level has Mara. Its lap width is 30 inches. People call the a brass tray for betelnut and accessories,Takiang image “Luangpho Sitthimongkhon”. Inside Lan-a winding lamp, and bolts. In addition, the the ordination hall, there are ancient mural carpenter’s devices are exhibited on the lower paintings which were drawn in the Middle level including various kinds of planes and saws; Ayutthaya era. The artist used only white, moreover, brass trays and pots are displayed black, red, and sesban leaf green colours. The at another corner. The second cabinet shows a paintings portray alternate pictures of the balance, abacus, and other items. Around the gathering of angels and the past Buddhas; all room, you can see many kinds of Hai-earthen of them were repaired in the reign of King Rama jars, and glazed flower-pots. V. One well-known painting is “Mara Phachon”, which depicts the Lord Buddha in a red robe There is a building where an exhibition about sitting on a crystal lotus, while the Mother Earth rice growers is held.Visitors can see tools for rice was wringing out her hair to cause a flood to growing, ploughing, planting, harvesting and destroy Mara-the demons. There are boundary threshing rice such as winnowing tool, milling stones, called “Sema Hin Khrok”, which were tool and rice-pounding mortar. There are also built in the reign of Phrachao Songtham. They local pumping tools such as Rahat Chok Muai, are 37 cm. wide, 60 cms. tall, and 5 cms. thick. In Rahat Khrueang Yon and various kinds of boats addition, the temple also houses the replica of 26 Nakhon Pathom

Wat Bang Phra Lord Buddha’s footprint made of metal, which Thai Farmer’s Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์วิถีชีวิต was constructed in 1953. It is 1.1 metres wide ชาวนาไทย) and 4.2 metres long. This museum is situated at 9/1 Mu 4, Ban The monument opens at 7.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. Lan Laem, Nakhon Chai Si-Don Tum Road, Tel. 0 3438 9333. at Km. 14-15, Tambon Wat Lamut. It is in the area of Achan Roengchai and Aunt Phayom Thailand Circuit Motorsports Complex Chaemniyom’s house which has been the place to collect and exhibit tools of Thai farmers since (สนามแข่งรถไทยแลนดเ์ ซอร์กติ ) 1999 to follow King Bhumibol’s philosophy of sufficiency economy and legends of Thai It is located at Tambon Wat Lamut, on Highway farmer’s way of life. The house is in a Thai typical 3233, at Km 13-14. It is an international standard style which is composed of architectural parts race course, covering an area of 20-30 rai tied together with rattan and it has two rooms. (32,000-48,000 square metres). Motorsports It shows how Thai farmers have lived in the last events are held every month, including 40 years, their tools for farming, fishery, and autocross and motocross racing. constructing houses. Visitors can see ancient ways of agriculture, sufficiency agriculture, a The race course is open daily at 8.00 a.m.-6.00 demonstration of producing brown rice and p.m. For further information, please call Tel. Nakhon Chai Si basketry made from water 0 3430 1642-3 or contact Khun Phanpetch hyacinth (Pak Tob Chawa). (Bangkok office) at Tel. 0 2913 7800-4 or www. thailandcircuit.com. Nakhon Pathom 27

To visit, please contact It is open daily from was moved to be located near Khlong Chedi 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Admission is 20 baht. The Bucha and its name was changed to “Wat Sisa admission fee for students is 10 baht. The cost Thong”. Later, the government raised the class of for lecturers is 500 baht. For further information, the village to a sub-district, namedTambon Sisa please call Tel. 0 3429 6086 (Please contact in Thong. At present, most people visit the temple advance.) to pay homage to Phra Rahu for good luck. The temple opens daily at 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Fish Sanctuary (อุทยานปลา) and on Wednesdays at 9.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m. To get there: From Bangkok, drive along the It is located at Mu 1,Tambon Haui Plu.The place Pinklao-Nakhon Chai Si Road and turn into is a natural fish sanctuary, which is the habitat Phetchakasem Road, passing Ban Suan Tan. of various species of fish typical to the Tha Chin Make a u-turn and turn into the alley leading River. The Fish Sanctuary can be reached via an to the temple. Drive on for about 500 metres. access road 11 kms. from the intersection at For further information, please call Tel. 0 3422 Nakhon Chai Si District Office. 7462. Wat Sisa Thong (วัดศรี ษะทอง) JesadaTechnikMuseum(เจษฎา เทคนคิ มวิ เซยี่ ม) It is located in Tambon Huai Tako. This temple This museum is located at 100 Mu 2, Tambon was constructed by the cooperation of the local Ngio Rai, stores and displays various kinds people most of which are Laotians, immigrating of cars, machines, and other vehicles from from Vientiane since the beginning of the around the world such as Germany, Sweden, Rattanakosin era. While preparing the ground Finland, France, and Japan. The museum for the construction of the temple, they was established by Mr. Jesada Dejsakulrit, a unearthed a head of a gold Buddha image businessman who loves travelling around the which represented good luck following the world and had an opportunity to visit museums people’s beliefs. Therefore, they named the in many countries. Then, he was inspired to temple “Wat Hua Thong” since then. The first collect vehicles. The exhibited vehicles include abbot was Luangpho Tai, a Laotian monk who land, water, and aero vehicles such as bubble came from Vientiane. Later, the temple area expanded and in the regime of the sixth abbot, Jesada Technik Museum Luangpho Noi Navarattana, the temple and village were further developed. After that, the government ordered to excavate a canal, Khlong Chedi Bucha, which was separated from the Nakhon Chai Si River. The canal led to the Phra Pathom Chedi, to facilitate the king when he would like to go to pay respect to the pagoda. As the canal passed the southern area ofWat HuaThong and the village, villagers moved to settle near the canal for more comfortable transportation. Then, the temple 28 Nakhon Pathom

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Wat Lam Phaya Floating Market “Abyss Room”, etc. It is open daily during 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission fee: 650 Baht for adults and cars, Russian submarine, Boeing 747, and Tri 300 Baht for children. Tel: 0 3426 5330, www. Star airplanes. woodlandmuangmai.com It is open 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. For further To get there: Follow Phetchakasem-Nakhon information, please callTel. 0 3433 9468 or www. Pathom Road to get to Amphoe Nakhon Chai jesadatechnikmuseum.com. Si. Make a left turn at the intersection and drive along the road then make a right onto a sub- WoodlandMuangmai(วดู๊ แลนดเ์ มอื งไม้ แฟนตาซ)ี lane near Wat Samrong. Keep going straight and make a left to reach Woodland Muangmai. Situated on a bank of theTha Chin River, Nakhon Pathom, and covering an area of more than 100 Amphoe Bang Len (อ�ำ เภอบางเลน) rai, this place combines both a museum that has collected a thousand pieces of marvellous Wat Lam Phaya Floating Market (ตลาดน�้ำ wooden handicrafts with a resort and seminar วัดล�ำพญา) rooms. The collection pieces in the museum belong to Mr. Narong Thuephai-ngam, who This market is located in front of Wat Lam Phaya, admires wooden crafts. He looked for roots on the Nakhon Chai Si (Tha Chin) riverside. from dead trees and brought to woodcarvers to Lam Phraya formerly was a name of the nearby make them into various shapes. He also collects village in the times when this area was under the wooden crafts made by Thai and foreign artists responsibility of Amphoe Bang Pla, Monthon in Asia as well as thousands of antiques aged Nakhon Chai Si. From a historical story, they said 200-300 years. in the reign of King Rama V, Phraya Krom Tha-a government official-excavated a canal behind The exhibition in the museum has been divided the present-day market. Two groups of people into different room; for example, “Rootstock tried to possess the residential land by settling Room”, “Wildlife Room”, “Woodman Room”, along both sides of the river. The first group was the Mon who immigrated from Sam Khok in the late period of the reign of King Rama III. They settled down on the west side of the river and earned a living by agriculture. Another group was the Chinese who settled down on the east side of the river and were tradesmen by profession. Therefore, this area has become a riverside market since then. Wat Lam Phaya was built around 1857, existing in the community for more than a hundred years. It was renovated and developed to create a beautiful sight and serene atmosphere. It houses Luangpho Mongkhon Mala Nimit, a Buddha image in the gesture of subduing Mara. 30 Nakhon Pathom

The image was made of laterite, and covered For more information contact Wat Lam Phaya with cement and gold leaf.The ceremony to pay Public Relations, Tel. 08 1763 4179, Tambon respect to the image will be arranged during Lam Phaya Cultural Council Tel. 0 3439 1626, the fourteenth date of the waning moon in Wat Lamphaya Tel. 0 3439 1985 the fourth lunar month until the first date of the waxing moon in the fifth lunar month, a To get there: the market can be reached several total of three days. ways: The floating market was initiated by theTambon 1. take the Pinklao-Nakhon Chai Si route, Lam Phaya Cultural Council and Lamphaya turn right onto a bridge that leads to Salaya, temple. It is a centre of trade for fruits and continue driving, passing Mahidol University, vegetables as well as agricultural produces then take a left turn in front of Buddhamonthon including rattan ware, woven cotton, dyed District Office, and then take a right turn at cotton, and inexpensive food. Local food like Buddhamonthon Police Station for another 24 noodles with beef, Thai desserts, and steamed kms. Wat Lam Phaya is on the left. The trip takes curried fish patty, are sold by local vendors around 45 minutes; who do their trade in their boats. In front of the temple is another haven for the various species 2. taking the Bangbuathong route, keep of fish including big catfish-like fresh water going for about 10 kms., look for a sign that fishes, black ear, and giant gourami. The cruise points to Bang Len, take a left turn there and services along Tha Chin River are also available. proceed for 20 kms., at the next intersection Several types of boats cater to the needs of the (before reaching the bridge crossing the Tha visitors, which include: Chin River), take a left turn and keep going for another 9 kms. Wat Lam Phaya will be seen on Ancient rowing boat (เรอื แจวโบราณ): cruising the right. along Tha Chin River: leaving from Wat Lam Air Orchid (แอรอ์ อร์คิด) Phaya, paying homage to Chao Mae Thabthim Shrine, the most revered shrine of Tambon Lam It is an orchid farm which contains various Phaya. It takes around 30 minutes; species of orchid, covering an area of 120 rai (192,000 square metres). It has a tissue-culture Towed boat (เรือลาก): a round trip along Tha room and an orchid nursery.The plant products here are both exported to overseas countries Chin River: departing from Wat Lamphaya to and domestically distributed at lower prices. Wat Sukvatanaram. Feeding fish can be done in Visitors can buy orchids in a form of an Orchid front of Wat Lamphaya. The trip costs 50 baht/ Supermarket, using a cart, walking and looking adult and 20 baht/child. around before choosing some plants. Passenger boat (เรอื กระแชง): leaving from It opens daily at 7.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. For further information, please contact Ms. Ladda Wat Lam Phaya to Wat Bang Phra (Wat Luang Khumwichian at the address: 23/1 Mu 3, Pho Phoem).The trip takes two and a half hours. Tambon Naraphirom, Amphoe Bang Len, An adult fee is 50 baht, a child fee is 20 baht. Nakhon Pathom 73130, or Tel. 0 3429 8238, 08 1438 2633, 08 1916 2342, 08 9494 9090 or www. This floating market is open only on Saturdays and Sundays, from 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Nakhon Pathom 31

Air Orchid airorchids.com. selling agricultural produce and local cuisine. To get there: drive on from Mahidol University To get there: (Salaya Campus) for about 16 kms., turn left at the first intersection and turn right. 1. From Bangkok, proceed via Borommarat- chachonnani Road onto the Chimphli Bang Luang Old Market (ตลาดเกา่ บางหลวง Interchange. Drive further towards the Outer ร.ศ. 122) Ring Road for Amphoe Bang Bua Thong (Taling Chan-Suphan Buri) Highway No. 340. At Located in Amphoe Bang Len, Bang Luang Nopphawong Intersection, Bang Len-Lat Lum Market is a century-old community by the Kaeo route, Highway No. 346, proceed onto Tha Chin River. Since its inception in 1903, the Amphoe Bang Len. Then, use the Bang Len- lifestyle and architectural attractions are still Bang Luang route (Suchat Phatthana No. 3351). very intact. Visitors will enjoy the simplicity of the commercial centre, and the Sino-Thai 2. From Sanam Luang to Bang Luang Market relations that have existed more than 100 years. is about 75 kilometres. If coming from Nakhon The cultural harmonization is seen through Pathom, use the Malai Maen route (Nakhon the Chinese medicine store, denture store, Pathom-Suphan Buri) via Amphoe Kamphaeng goldsmith shop, welding shop, noodle shop, Saen, Kasetsart University (Kamphaeng Saen etc. Visitors will enjoy the weekend market Campus), and Kamphaeng Saen Aviation 32 Nakhon Pathom

School.Take a u-turn atTha Sao Intersection and commemorate the great contributions to the proceed to Kratip-Bang Luang Road (No. 3231) motherland of the Fathers ofThree Armed Forces: for another 15 kilometres. The total distance is Chomphon Phrachao Borommawongthoe 55 kilometres. Phra-ongchao Chiraprawatworadet Krommaluang Nakhonchaisisuradet, Rang Krathum 100-year-old Market (ตลาด Father of the Royal Thai Army; Phonruea-ek โบราณ ๑๐๐ ปี รางกระทมุ่ ) Phrachao Borommawongthoe Phrachao Aphakonkiattiwong Krommaluang This market is located in Tambon Bang Phasi Chumphonkhetudomsak, Father of the along the canal banks of Khlong Phra Phimon Royal Thai Navy; and Chomphon Somdet and Khlong Bang Phasi which flow into the Tha Phrachao Borommawongthoe Chaofa Chin River, and around 5 kms. from Amphoe Chakkraphongphuwanat Krommaluang Bang Len. This traditional riverside market still Phitsanulokprachanat, Father of the Royal Thai maintains a rustic atmosphere of old wooden Air Force. It also serves as a reminder for Thais houses, a simple way of life, and traditional and their future generations to unite and have trading of local products; such as, Kafe Boran a sense to treasure the land which the forbears (traditional coffee), Pet Phalo (duck in brown sacrificed their lives to protect. The statues are spice soup), Khanom Khrok Boran (traditional one and a half of real life size. Thai pancake), Mi Krop Boran (traditional crispy small noodles), Khanom Thongmuan Nim (soft For further details, contact the King Naresuan rolled pastry), etc. Besides, there is an ancient the Great Foundation at Tel. 0 2591 5069, 0 house (Ran Bang-oen Phanit) in the market, 2952 3204. which keeps utensils of the old days used for making traditional coffee and wedding sweets, Amphoe Kamphaeng Saen (อำ�เภอ different moulds for making Ko, Kwangtung, กำ�แพงแสน) and bean desserts, music box, etc. The market Herbal Grove, Wat Plug Mai Lai (สวนป่า is open on weekends only from 8.00 a.m.-5.00 สมนุ ไพร วดั ปลกั ไม้ลาย) p.m. It is situated in Tambon Thung Khwang, 20 kms. For more details, contact the Rang Krathum from Nakhon Pathom town on Malaimaen road. Sub-district Municipality at Tel. 0 3496 2295, An entrance to the temple can be seen on the or visit the website: www.rangkrathum- left. More than 500 kinds of herbs abound in municipality.org. the grove which covers an area of 92 rais (36.8 acres) and in a tranquil ambience. The temple To get there: offers various natural therapies including traditional massage, herbal sauna, herbal food, From the T-junction of Amphoe Bang Len, and meditation. follow the Bang Len-Lat Lum Kaeo route which has 4 access routes to the market. For more information contact, Wat Plug Mai Lai Tel. 0 3420 4044, 0 3420 4470. Fathers of Three Armed Forces Memorial (อนุสรณส์ ถานเทดิ พระเกยี รติพระบิดา ๓ เหลา่ ทพั ) It is located by the Nakhon Chai Si (Tha Chin) River in Tambon Bang Rakam, to honour and Nakhon Pathom 33

Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen please contact in advance. Campus (Botanical Garden) (มหาวิทยาลัย For further information, please call Tel. 0 3435 เกษตรศาสตร์ วทิ ยาเขตก�ำแพงแสน[สวนพฤกษศาสตร]์ ) 2046-7 or www.bprdc.sardi.ku.ac.th. This garden is located on Malai Maen Road, His Majesty the King’s Insect Park approximately 21 kms. from the provincial city. The University provides many projects to give (อุทยานแมลงฯ) is under the responsibility knowledge to agriculturists and interested people such as the royally-initiated project of the Industrial Entomology Research and regarding an agricultural technology modelling Development Center, Kasetsart University and irrigation system. Research and Development Institute, which carries out entomological research and Suan Saen Palm (สวนแสนปาล์ม) is located development. The area is divided into 4 sections. Section 1 and 2 is an exhibition hall near the Saen Palm Training Home. In this palm and museum. The exhibition is all arranged in garden, there are many interesting species of a one-floored building containing stuffed and palm trees, such as Foxtail Palm, and Three- rarely-found insects. Section 3 is in a dome- sided Palm.There are also other unusual species shaped building with an area of more than such as Doum Palm, a palm tree that can grow 1,000 square metres and it is 15 metres high. It branches from seeds, different from other shows the ecological system of insects, insect species, and Sea Coconut. To visit in groups, behaviour research and insect breeding for please contact in advance. commerce. It also gathers various species of butterflies and other insects which are nearly For further details, please contact Kasetsart extinct and rarely found such as cricket, cicada, University (Kamphaeng Saen Campus), Nakhon grasshopper, and beetles. Section 4 is the insect Pathom province at Tel. 0 3428 1655, 0 3435 product development section concerning 1400 or www.bprdc.sardi.ku.ac.th insects in commercial trade such as mole cricket, Buprestid beetle, and Dytiscidae. You Cowboy Land (คาวบอยแลนด์) is a can see butterflies and insects in the western region and learn about their life cycle. demonstration centre of integrated beef cattle production, covering an area of 150 rai It is open 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. from Mondays to (240,000 square metres), which was established Fridays (If you would like to visit on weekends, at the end of 1999. Visitors can gain detailed please contact in advance.) Tel. 0 3428 1066, 0 information about all processes of beef cattle 3428 1066. production, cattle raising, breed selecting, and cattle nourishing. They can buy delicious and Ancient City of Kamphaeng Saen (เมืองเกา่ hygienic beef and be proud of the Kamphaeng ก�ำแพงแสน) Saen Beef Breed, Thailand’s first breed of beef cattle. In addition, it offers a horse-riding This is an ancient town that is worth visiting. It training programme and horse rental is is located at Mu 5, Tambon Thung Khwang. The available. Feel the natural atmosphere and ancient town dates back to the Dvaravati period admire the beautiful scenery from the tower. and is believed be as old as Mueang Nakhon Visit the beefsteak restaurant. To visit in groups, Chai Si, but is smaller in size. Situated 24 kms. 34 Nakhon Pathom

north of Nakhon Pathom town on Malaimaen to visit canals, or travelling to fruit and orchid road, it can be reached by car. At present, it is gardens via these following routes: used as a Boy Scout’s camp. The old town is believed to have been constructed by Nakhon Water Tourism and Agrotourism Chai Si’s former rulers to control a trading route Activities along canals and rivers to promote the town into a seaport-trading centre.The development Khlong Maha Sawat Cruise (ล่องเรือเที่ยว as well as the deterioration of the two towns คลองมหาสวสั ด์)ิ must have been almost at the same time. The interesting attractions of Ancient City of It is an agrotourism activity to admire the Kamphaeng Saen include unchanged ditches gardeners’ ways of life along the canal. Get on and earth dikes surrounding the ditches.Within a boat at Wat Suwannaram, Tambon Salaya. the Ancient City area, there are small earthern Visit orchid gardens and gain knowledge mounds, ponds, and large trees that are homes about orchid planting. Travel to the lotus to various kinds of birds. field, fruit orchards, and pomelo and jack fruit orchards where gardeners conduct a mixed Flying Training School (โรงเรียนการบิน cultivation farming system. Visit the Maha ก�ำแพงแสน) Sawat Agriculturists’ Housewives Group to see the production of processed agricultural goods Under the responsibility of the Air Combat such as iodized salted egg and jasmine rice Command, is located in Tambon Kratip, crisps. Tourists can take a boat for six persons Amphoe Kamphaeng Saen, about 100 km. and the trip takes about 2-4 hours. from Bangkok. This institute was originally founded with an aim to produce aviators to be For further information, please contact the in service in the Royal Air Force. Later, it was Phutthamonthon District Office at Tel. 08 1743 developed to be an attraction for recreation 5850 or Khun Manun Narasotsai at Tel. 0 3429 and adventure tourism. There is a golf course 7152. The rental cost is 350 baht per boat, and of a standard size, with 72 holes, and a driving the admission fee is 70 baht per person during range. At present, shelters for reception have 8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. been finished. In addition, there is a natural water park, opposite a small airfield, where Boat ride along Tha Chin River (ล่องเรือ visitors can do many recreational activities such แมน่ �ำ้ ท่าจีน) as rowing a boat or riding a pedalo.Visit the zoo, the place to practice Dhamma, health garden, Departing Wat Don Whai with a cargo boat and orchid garden. (เรือเอ้ียมจุ๊น) and a passenger boat (เรือกระแชง) For more information, please contact the Civil Official Affairs Section at Tel. 0 3438 3601-3. to witness natural ambience along the river and conjoining canals. There are two routes INTERESTING ACTIVITIES available: Nakhon Pathom provides many interesting First: from Wat Don Whai, passing Wat Tha Pud, water tourism activities such as rowing a boat Wat Rai Khing, andWang Pla. It runs every hours from 9.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m. on weekends. It runs only 12.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. on weekdays. The trip takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. An adult fee Nakhon Pathom 35

is 60 baht, a child fee is 30 baht. Visiting the Suan Thai Tawee pomelo Second: from Wat Don Whai, passing Wat Rai orchard (ชมสวนส้มโอสวนไทยทวี) This orchard Khing, Wang Pla, Wat Sanphetch, Wat Decha, the Police Cadet Academy, and Rose Garden. is located in Amphoe Samphran. The trip leaves 10.00 a.m., 11.00 a.m., 12.30 a.m., 2.00 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. on weekends and Interested parties please call 0 3431 1899, it takes 2 hours. An adult fee is 100 baht, a child Bangkok Tel. 0 2889 4198. fee is 50 baht. Visiting Banchong Orchid Farm (ชมสวน For more information, contact Acharn SawatTel. กลว้ ยไม้ บรรจง ออร์คดิ ฟารม์ ) 08 1448 8876 or www.tsnakhonpathom.cjb.net. The orchid farm is also located in Amphoe Boat ride to visit fruit orchards along Samphran. For more information, contact Tel. 0 3439 7364, 0 3439 7483. NakhonChaiSiRiver(ThaChinRiver)(ลอ่ ง เรือเทย่ี ว ชมสวนผลไม้ แม่น�้ำนครชัยศรี [แม่น�้ำท่าจีน]) Health Tourism The fruit orchards are located in Tambon Luangpho Pern Hospital (โรงพยาบาลหลวง Bangchang,Tambon Klong Chinda, and Chinda พอ่ เป่นิ ) Market, all of which are renowned for grapes, mangos, sweet coconuts, and rose apples, as It is located in Tambon Bang Kaeo Fa. There well as floral gardens and other ornamental is a special programme, “Healthy Tour” on plant gardens. Plants and agricultural products weekends, which provides a health check-up can be bought directly from farmers. There are and ecotourism activities (cruising to admire cruise services available at Samphran District the Lam Phaya Floating Market). Admire the Office (terminal of Bangkok-Samphran line wonderful sight of the Nakhon Chai Si River, bus), via Chinda canal and Bangchang canal, try a traditional Thai massage, and visit to passing rose apple orchards, coconut orchards, buy goods and local products. There is a one- and orchid farms. This boat ride operates on day trip programme held on weekends and Saturdays and Sundays. holidays, lasting for 2 days / 1 night. It costs 1,900 baht. For more information, contact the Community Development Office, Amphoe Samphran For further details, please call Tel. 0 3427 7085-8 Tel. 08 1942 0836, Tambon Administrative ext. 888 or www.pern-hospital.com. Organisation Tel. 0 3422 2698, 0 3431 1367. To get there: Drive along the Bangkok-Nakhon Visiting pomelo orchards in Nakhon Chai Pathom (Phetchakasem) route.Turn right at the Tha Na Intersection and drive on until getting to Si (ชมสวนส้มโอนครชัยศรี) the Nakhon Chai Si Intersection.Turn left and go straight on to the T-junction. Turn left again (at Touring of pomelo orchards can be done in the road leading to Don Tum), and turn right at Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si. the Wat Lamut Intersection. Go straight on and the hospital is beyond Wat Bang Phra. For more information, contact the Provincial Agricultural OfficeTel. 0 3425 3992, 0 3425 9612 and Nakhon Chai Si District Office Tel. 0 3433 1475, 0 3433 1827. 36 Nakhon Pathom

Homestay anything for the group. In the village, there are many fantastic handmade products such as Thai Song Village (หมบู่ ้านไทยโซง่ ) woven cloth and basketry. It is located in Ban Ko Raet, Tambon Bang Pla, Furthermore, villagers still conserve their own about 9 kms. southward from Amphoe Bang traditions and culture as well. Every year, on Len, along the Bang Len-Don Tum route, or at 14 April, they will arrange an annual fair called Km. 5 on Highway 3296. It is a village of the Songkran Festival. Besides, they have OTOP Thai Song (or Thai Song Dam or Thai Dam), an products such as clothes, brown rice, Thong ethnic group which immigrated to Thailand Muan-crispy rolled wafer, glacéd banana chips. in the reign of King Taksin the Great in 1768. At that time, they lived in Ban Nong Prong, Visitors who are interested to learn the Thai Amphoe Khao Yoi, Phetchaburi province. Song Dam people’s ways of life can gain further Later, they expanded their community to other information from Kamnan Phaisan Petchrun provinces such as Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, or Phuyai Bunruean Sikhiao, Tel. 0 3430 1261. Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Sukhothai, Loei, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and so on. Piyachanok: Thai Wisdom Inform Centre The Thai Song Dam people have their own (ศนู ย์เรยี นรู้ภูมิปญั ญาไทย ปยิ ะชนก) culture, traditions, and ways of life. Regarding costume, they like getting dressed in black or It is located at 61 Mu 9, Tambon Don Yai Hom, very dark blue. Women usually wear long hair, Amphoe Mueang. Its area also covers Tambon almost 1 metre in length, in order to Pan Klao Don Kha, Amphoe Bang Phae, Ratchaburi. This or hold their hair into a bun in the middle of the Centre is another source of knowledge about head and put a hairpin on to hold the hairstyle. the Thai ways of life and Thai local intellect. Local clothes include Suea Kom, Suea Hi, Pha Visitors can learn the processes to produce Piao, and blue Sin cloth with blue stripes, called Thai ancient perfumes such as Nam Op, and watermelon pattern. Men are dressed with a Kamyan-incense, all of which are also available Kom shirt or long-sleeved Thai shirt and black at the Centre. They can also stay overnight for trousers called“Suang Kha Hi”or “Suang Kom”. 2 days/1 night. “Suea Hi” is a personal shirt people put on when they have to attend rituals. For further information about the activities arranged by the Centre, please call Tel. 0 3438 Houses of the Thai Song Dam people are still 8207, 08 1858 3754 or www.piyachanok.com. in a traditional and typical style. It contains structural components tied together and the Sporting activities materials are mostly made of bamboo such as walls and floors. The thatched roof is highly Olan Lake Water Ski (โอฬาร เลค วอร์เตอร์ สก)ี steep. About the personality, theThai Song Dam people love peace and entertainment. They It is situated on Buddhamonthon IV road, are honest, industrious and patient. Moreover, Tambon Klong Yong-Bang Pasi. It is the centre they also love each other and are willing to do of various water sports including 5-pole cable ski as well as regular water ski. For more information, contact Olan Issara Enterprise Tel. 0 3429 8059-60, Bangkok Tel. 0 2342 8509 ext. 124,140, 144. Nakhon Pathom 37

EVENTS & FESTIVALS Wat Rai Khing Festival (งานนมัสการปิดทอง หลวงพอ่ วดั ไร่ขงิ ) Nakhon Pathom Food and Fruits Fair (งาน เทศกาลอาหาร และผลไม้นครปฐม) This festival is annually held from the 13th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day of the waning This fair is annually held during the Chinese moon in the fifth month of the lunar calendar. New Year, around January-February, within There are many goods sold, from various the grounds of Phra Pathom Chedi to promote government units and also from farmers. The agricultural products and industrial products fair also features fruit contests and there are of the province. It aims to also promote the many kinds of entertainment at night. fruits that are grown in Nakhon Pathom such as pomelo, sweet coconuts, guavas, and bananas. Visakha Puja Buddhist Festival (งานเทศกาล Other food products like Chinese pork sausage, วสิ าขพทุ ธบูชา) crispy sweet pork and shredded pork, are also sold at the fair. It also features Chinese buffet This festival is held at Phutthamonthon, the arrangement contests and fruit contests. central Buddhist sanctuary, on the full moon day in the sixth lunar month of every year. Chinese New Year Flag Procession Fair There is a procession of the Lord Buddha’s relics which belong to H.M. the King, a procession of (งานประเพณีแหธ่ งฉลองตรษุ จีน) Buddhism identity, an exhibition on the Lord Buddha’s life, a lantern competition, and a This fair is held during the Chinese New Year lighted candle ceremony of Buddhists. Festival at the Bang Luang Ro So 112 Market in Amphoe Bang Len. Atthami Puja Merit-making Fair (งานบุญ ประเพณอี ัฏฐมบี ูชา) Songkran Festival (ประเพณีสงกรานต์) This fair is held at Wat Mai Sukhontharam in This festival is annually held from 13-17 TambonWat Lamut, Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si, in April around Phra Pathom Chedi. During the May of every year. The event includes activities festival, there are many activities such as the on answering questions about Buddhism, of Songkran procession floats, Chinese Dragon merit-making and offering alms to Buddhist and Lion Dances, Bathing of the revered Phra monks, as well as a light and sound presentation Ruang Rodjanarit, sand Chedi building, Thai of the imitative cremation of the Lord Buddha. opera, and local entertainments. For more information, contact the Wat Lamut The Palace of Orchid, Nakhon Pathom Sub-district Municipality at Tel. 0 3438 9052. (งานพระราชวงั สวยกลว้ ยไมง้ าม) Sam Phran Aromatic Coconut Fair (งานวนั มะพร้าวน�ำ้ หอมสามพราน) It is held at the Sanam Chan Royal Palace in April of every year. This fair is held at Wat Rai Khing in Amphoe Sam Phran in August. There are displays and Buffet for Elephant (งานเลย้ี งบฟุ เฟต่ ช์ า้ ง) sales of products made of coconut shell, and handicrafts created from local wisdom. This festival is annually held on a National Labour day (May 1st) at the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo to show gratitude to elephants living in the grounds. 38 Nakhon Pathom

Nakhon Chai Si Pomelo Fair (งานวันส้มโอ SUGGESTED TOUR มณฑลนครชัยศร)ี PROGRAMMES This fairis held at Wat Rai Khing in Amphoe Sam Phran around the end of September or Programme 1 the beginning of October of every year. There are activities on pomelos and sales of saplings 7.00 a.m. Depart from Bangkok. of different varieties of pomelos. 8.00 a.m. Arrive at Don Wai Floating Royal Trophy Traditional Long Boat Market. Have breakfast before travelling around the Races (งานแข่งขันเรือยาวประเพณีชิงถ้วย market and buy some good พระราชทาน) tasty foods which are cooked following ancient This fair are held on the Nakhon Chai Si River Thai recipes. in front of Wat Bang Phra in Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si in November. It is a competition of long 9.30 a.m. Arrive at Wat Rai Khing. Visit boats in different categories. the Fish Park and feed fish. Phra Pathom Chedi Festival (ประเพณี 10.45 a.m. Arrive at the Samphran นมสั การองค์พระปฐมเจดีย)์ Elephant Ground and Crocodile Farm. Admire the The fair takes place annually from the 12th day performances of elephants of the waxing moon to the 4th day of the waning and crocodiles, and other moon in the 12th month of the lunar calendar. It special shows. is held on the grounds of Phra Pathom Chedi. During the fair, there are countless stalls selling Have lunch. local products and produce. At night, various entertainment is provided. 2.00 p.m. Arrive at the Rose Garden December Horticulture Fair (งานธันวา or Suan Samphran. Admire พฤกษชาต)ิ the shady peaceful garden This fair is held annually in late November- early December at the Rose Garden Riverside, and Thai cultural Amphoe Sam Phran, and features an orchid show and contests. performances. Thailand’sGrandPetShow(มหกรรมสตั วเ์ ลยี้ ง 4.00 p.m. Visit the Thai Human แห่งประเทศไทย) Imagery Museum. Takes place annually around the month of 5.00 p.m. Travel to Phutthamonthon December at the Rose Garden Riverside and and admire the splendid features various activities: such as, Royal view of Utthayan Road at Dog Show, contests of pets for Thailand’s night. Have dinner and championship, and royal trophies. return to Bangkok. Programme 2 6.00 a.m. Depart from Bangkok. 7.00 a.m. Arrive at Lam Phaya Floating Market. Admire the market Nakhon Pathom 39

and buy delicious foods in Khlong Maha Sawat. Visit Amphoe Bang Len. Have many orchards and try fresh breakfast. fruits. Admire the people’s ways of life along the 10.00 a.m. Travel to Wat Plak Mai Lai. riverside. Visit the herbal garden and try a Thai traditional 11.30 a.m. Arrive at the pier. Have massage to relax. lunch. 12.00 a.m. Arrive at Amphoe Mueang 12.30 a.m. Travel to Mahidol University. Nakhon Pathom and have 1.00 p.m. Admire Thai ancient boats lunch. and take photographs. At 1.00 p.m. Visit to pay homage to Phra leisure. Pathom Chedi and the Phra 2.00 p.m. Arrive at the Non-formal Ruang Rotchanarit Buddha Education Centre (Royal image. Academy). Admire and buy 2.00 p.m. Arrive at Wat Klang Bang handicrafts made by the Kaeo. Admire the temple ChangSipMustudentssuch and visit the Phra as paintings, sculptures and Phutthawithi Nayok architecture in a typicalThai Museum. style. 3.00 p.m. Visit Thai Farmers’ Life 3.00 p.m. Arrive at the Samphran Elephant Ground and Museum in Ban Lan Laem Crocodile Farm. and see the production processes of making 5.30 p.m. Return to Bangkok. Recommendations in basketry out of water VisitingTemples/Museums/ Ancient Monuments hyacinth. 4.00 p.m. Visit the Thai Human - Study about the place to be visited. Imagery Museum. 5.00 p.m. Travel to Phutthamonthon - Dress politely and be composed. and admire the fantastic - Take off your shoes and place them on a provided shelf before entering religious sight of Utthayan Road at buildings or areas. night. Programme 3 - Contact a local guide such as a monk or officer. 6.00 a.m. Depart from Bangkok. 7.00 a.m. Arrive at Salaya. Have - Be careful not to break or damage objects or architecture of antiquity. breakfast. 8.00 a.m. Get on a boat at Wat - No stepping into prohibited areas or on Suwannaramtocruisealong monuments, touching any architectural 40 Nakhon Pathom

parts, especially the carved patterns or Uniland City Company (บริษัท ยูนิแลนด์ ซิต)้ี murals, nor taking as a souvenir any fragment of artefact or architecture. 9/8 Mu 3 Tambon Wang Yen, Tel. 0 3427 1351-3, 0 3424 3444, www.unilandgolf.com, 65 rooms, - Ask for permission before taking photos. 1,800-5,000 baht. - Nouseofflashintakingphotostopreventany Whale (เวล) 151/79 Ratchawithi Road,Tambon possible damage to the artefact or monument. Phra Pathom Chedi, Tel. 0 3428 0213-7, 0 3425 3855-63, www.whale.co.th, 251 rooms, 600- Facilities inNakhonPathom 1,800 baht. Accommodations Amphoe Phutthamonthon (อำ�เภอพุทธ มณฑล) (The room rates mentioned in this brochure may The Royal Gems Lodge 2000 (เดอะ รอยัล be changed. Please ask for current information เจมส์ ลอดจ์ ๒๐๐๐) 170/148 Mu 3 Salaya-Bang Len from each hotel when making reservation.) Road, Tambon Salaya, Tel. 0 2429 8151-4, www. Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Pathom royalgemsgolf.com, 80 rooms, 2,300-6,000 baht. (อำ�เภอเมืองนครปฐม) Salaya Pavilion (ศนู ยป์ ฎิบตั กิ ารโรงแรม ศาลายา พาวิลเล่ียน) 999 Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Road, “Baan Phu Waan” Pastoral Training Tambon Salaya, Tel. 0 2441 0568-9, www. Centre(ศนู ยฝ์ กึ อบรมอภบิ าล “บา้ นผหู้ วา่ น”)2/4Mu salayapavilion.com 17 rooms, 2,900-15,000 baht. 6, Tambon Tha Kham, Tel. 0 2429 0124-33 (seminar rooms available and price is subject Amphoe Sam Phran (อำ�เภอสามพราน) to the number of people and selected menu). Parndhevi Riverside Resort and Spa Nakhon In (นครอินทร์) 55 Ratchawithi Road, (ปานทวี ริเวอร์ไซด์ รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 29 Mu 3 Tel. 0 3421 0490, 0 3425 1152, 70 rooms, 541- 618 baht (breakfast included). Phutthamonthon Sai 7 Road,Tambon Hom Kret, Tel. 0 3422 0815-6 www.parndhevi.com Phanthong (พานทอง) 1 Soi Phetchakasem 12, RoseGardenRiverside (โรส การเ์ ดน้ รเิ วอร์ไซด)์ Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Sanam Chan, Tel. 0 3425 6775, 59 rooms, 380-500 baht. 21 Mu 2 Phetchakasem Road, Tel. 0 3432 2544- 7, 0 3432 2588-93, www.rosegardenriverside. Phiman (พิมาน) 483 Phetchakasem Road (Sai com, 185 rooms, and 6 traditional Thai-style bungalows (1-4 bedrooms), 3,600-28,500 Baht. Nok), Tambon Huai Chorakhe, Tel. 0 3452 7891, 25 rooms, 380-500 baht. Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si (อ�ำ เภอนครชยั ศร)ี HiddenHolidayHouse(บา้ นพกั เรอื นไม้ ชายนำ�้ ) River (ริเวอร์) 1156 Phetchakasem Road, 14/4, Tambon Wat Samrong, Tel. 0 3423 8922, Tambon Sanam Chan, Tel. 0 3428 0440-5, 222 08 7171 4190, www.hiddenholidayhouse.com, rooms, 390-1,400 baht. 3 rooms, 800-2,500 baht. Thantawan (ทานตะวัน) 2 Ying Pao Road, Phae Sriwichai (แพศรีวิชัย) 29/1 Mu 3, Tambon Sanam Chan, Tel. 0 3425 6517, 0 3425 6750, 33 rooms, 400 baht. Nakhon Pathom 41

Phutthamonthon Sai 7 Road, Tambon Khun 0 3429 6967-8, 0 3429 6699, 90 rooms, 500-1,200 Kaeo, Tel. 0 3433 1978, 3 rafts, 400-800 baht. baht (seminar rooms available for 150 persons at 3,000-8,000 baht). Suwan Golf and Country Club (สนาม สุวรรณกอล์ฟ แอนด์ คันทรี คลับ) 15/3 Mu 2, Restaurants Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Sisa Thong, Tel. Amphoe Muang Nakhon Pathom 0 3433 9333, www.suwangolf.com, 15 rooms, 1,685-3,348 baht. Bai Miang (ใบเมยี่ ง) 61/15-16 Songphon Road, Amphoe Bang Len (อำ�เภอบางเลน) Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi, Tel. 0 3424 4355 Mom Chailai River Retreat (คุ้มแม่น�้ำท่า open 11.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m. (Vietnamese food; จีนหม่อมไฉไล) 54 Mu 6, Tambon Khlong Nok recommended food: Naem Nueang, Miang Kung Sot) Krathung,Tel. 0 3430 1648-9, www.momchailai. com, 36 rooms, 3,000-9,000 baht. Ban Khun Pu (บ้านคุณปู่) 96 Nawakhet Amphoe Kampheang Sean (อำ�เภอ Road, Tambon Phra Prathon open 10.30 กำ�แพงแสน) a.m.-11.00 p.m. Thai-Chinese food, a la carte Hat Ban Yang Resort (หาดบ้านยางรีสอร์ท) (recommended dish: stir-fried oyster in a hot plate, minced pork wrapped with seaweed) 12/1 Mu 3, Rim Khlong Tha San, Tambon Thung Kaphanghom, Tel. 0 3428 2256, 22 rooms, 300- Ban Phongkaeo (บ้านพงษ์แก้ว) 371 Mu 1, 700 baht. Tambon Thanon Khat, Tel. 0 3428 9066 open International Dormitory (หอพกั นานาชาต)ิ 1 11.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m. (Thai authentic food, curries.) Mu 6, Kasetsart University (Kamphaeng Saen Campus) Close to the tennis courts, Tel. 0 3435 Ban Suan Khrua Thai (บา้ นสวนครวั ไทย) 24/2 5585-92, 46 rooms, 600 baht. Mu 5 Tambon Thung Noi, Tel. 0 3420 5529 open SaenPalmTrainingHome (แสนปาลม์ เทรนนงิ่ 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai food) โฮม),OfficeofExtensionandTrainingKamphaeng Khao Hom (ข้าวหอม) 217-19 Phetchakasem Saen, Kasetsart University (Kamphaeng Saen Campus),Tambon Kamphaeng Saen,Tel. 0 3435 Road, Tambon Phra Prathon open 11.00 a.m.- 5166, 0 3435 1400, www.eto.kps.ku.ac.th, 133 12.00 p.m. Chinese food, a la carte. rooms, 300-900 baht. Khrua Khun Khai (ครวั คุณไข่) 135 Songphon Suan Ahan Ban Rim Nam & Resort (สวน อาหารบ้านรมิ นำ้� & รสี อรท์ ) 57/1 Mu 2, Tambon Road, Tambon Sanam Chan, Tel. 0 3425 0306 open 9.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m. (Egg dishes, a la carte.) Kamphaeng Saen, Tel. 0 3435 1077, 8 rooms, 500 baht. Khrua Siam (ครัวสยาม) 2/1-5 (close to Siam Amohoe Don Tum (อ�ำ เภอดอนตมู ) Hotel) Ratchadamnoen Road, Tambon Phra Nakhon Pathom Recreation Centre (ศูนย์ Pathom Chedi, Tel. 0 3425 5080 open 10.00 พักผ่อนนครปฐม) 14 Mu 5,Tambon Huai Phra,Tel. a.m.-11.00 p.m. (Thai-Chinese food) Khrua Ya Kha (ครวั หญา้ คา) 120 Phiphit Prasat Road (near Khlong Chedi Bucha Soi 2 opposite Na Sang Public Health and Water Supply Office) 42 Nakhon Pathom

Tambon Na Sang, Tel. 0 3421 5008 open 6.00 noodles, simmered duck, and curdled blood a.m.-12.30 p.m. (Jungle food, wild-fried and of pork soup) curried food) Rim Khlong (ริมคลอง) 7 Mu 9 Tambon Bang Kung Op Phukhao Fai (Grilled shrimp) Khaem, Tel. 0 3427 0330 open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 (กุ้งอบภูเขาไฟ), 885 Tambon Sanam Chan, p.m. (Local food) Phetchakasem Road, Tel. 0 3424 1109, 0 3425 Shell Mai Khoei Chim (เชลล์ไมเ่ คยชมิ ) 32 Mu 5041 open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai food, grilled shrimp, young coconut meat spicy soup, 1 Songphon Road, Tambon Lam Phaya, Tel. 0 grilled snakehead fish, crab dip sauce) 3425 4612 open 7.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. (Noodle with pork entrails, rice topped with roast pork, Lom Choi (ลมโชย) 13 Sakhon Thanakon Road, rice topped with pork leg) Tambon Lam Phaya, Tel. 0 3424 1996 open 8.00 Suan Kluai (สวนกล้วย) 191 Yi Sip Ha Makara a.m.-9.00 p.m. (Isan dishes) Road, Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi, Tel. 0 3421 More Club And Restaurant 61/19-20 3420, 0 3425 2120 open 9.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m. (Thai food) Songphon Road, Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi, Tel. 0 3421 7241open 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Tae Meng Li (แตเ้ ม่งหล)ี 46 Thetsaban Road, (Thai food, Western food) Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi, Tel. 0 3485 8936 Ong Phra Overnight Market (ตลาดโต้รุ่ง open 9.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Seafood, Thai- องค์พระ), Everyday in the evening between Chinese food) 6.00 p.m.-12.00 p.m. at the open-air area of Wat Thongdi (ทองดี) 27 Phaya Kong Road (near Phra Pathom Chedi, there is a variety of local Thai food offered by a lot of street vendors; such Nakhon Pathom-Bangkok Air-conditioned Bus as, rice topped with roast pork, steamed chicken Terminal), Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi, Tel. 0 rice, noodles and plenty of Thai desserts; for 3425 8939, 08 1880 0231 open 7.00 a.m.-7.00 example, ice topped with colourful syrup, roti, p.m. (Rice with curry, egged cake) panned ice-cream, the food here is guaranteed to be delicious, and it’s a must-visit place in To Narongsa (ต.ณรงคษ์ า) 984 Phetchakasem the evening. Road, Tambon Huai Chorakhe, Tel. 0 3425 8135, Pathom Phochana 1 (ปฐมโภชนา ๑) 43/9-10 0 3424 1199 open 9.00 a.m.-8.30 p.m. (Thai- Chinese food, a la carte) Ratchadamnoen Road, Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi,Tel. 0 3424 2064 open 6.30 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Vietnam House (เวยี ดนามเฮ้าส)์ 54/1 Tambon (Rice topped with pork leg, rice topped with roast pork, rice topped with roast duckling, pork Sanam Chan,Tel. 0 3424 2290 open 10.00 a.m.-9 noodles, simmered duck, and curdled blood of p.m. (Vietnamese food) pork soup) Amphoe Phutthamonthon (อำ�เภอ Pathom Phochana 2 (ปฐมโภชนา ๒) 363/1 พทุ ธมณฑล) Hu Chalam Hua Seng Hong (หฉู ลามฮว่ั เซง่ ฮง) Malai Maen Road, Tambon Lam Phaya, Tel. 0 3425 4374 open 6.30 a.m.-4.00 p.m. (Rice 200/52-56 Mu 5 Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Road, topped with pork leg, rice topped with roast Tambon Salaya (opposite Mahidol University), pork, rice topped with roast duckling, pork Tel. 0 2441 0695-7 open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Nakhon Pathom 43

(Chinese food, a la carte) Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si (อ�ำ เภอนครชยั ศร)ี Ban Rao Restaurant (สวนอาหารบ้านเรา) 29/3 Phuttharaksa 2 (พุทธรกั ษา ๒) 135/156 Mu 6 Mu 1, Tambon Thaiyawat, Tel. 0 3429 9557 open Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Road, Tambon Salaya, at 8.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai cuisine, a la carte, Tel. 0 2441 0340 open 6.30 a.m.-8.30 p.m. (Thai recommended menu: dried snakehead fish food) soup, boneless barb) SiSuwan(ศรสี วุ รรณ) 11/1Mu6Phutthamonthon Khun Maeo (คณุ แมว) Open daily at 8.30 a.m.- Sai 4 Road, Tambon Salaya, Tel. 0 2441 9243 2.00 p.m. (chicken noodles, rice noodle roll open 10.00 a.m.-10.30 p.m. (Thai local food, soup with chicken, chicken curdled blood, Chinese food, northeastern food) wing, and leg) Amphoe Sam Phran (อำ�เภอสามพราน) Kuaitiao Kai (ก๋วยเต๋ียวไก่) (Behind Ngio Rai Chavan (ชวลั ) 52/2 Mu 5 Pinklao-Nakhon Chai Railway Station) Mu 3, Liap Thang Rotfai Road, Si Road, Tambon Hom Kret, Tel. 0 3423 2378 Tambon Ngio Rai, Tel. 08 1457 8020, 08 6067 open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai food, Chinese 2286 open daily except Wednesday at 7.00 food, seafood) a.m.-1.00 p.m. (recommended menu: chicken and pork noodles) In-Chan (อนิ -จนั ) Mu 32 Phetchakasem Road, Phae Huai Phlu (แพหว้ ยพลู) 10 Mu 4, Tambon Tambon Yai Cha, Tel. 0 3432 2588-93 open daily 11.30 a.m.-2.30 p.m. and also 5.30 p.m.-9.00 p.m. Huai Phlu, Tel. 0 3423 9735, 08 1726 8298 open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. daily at 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai-Chinese cuisine) Phae Nai Nap (แพนายหนบั ) 20/1Wat Rai Khing Phae Maenam (แพแมน่ ้�ำ) 19/2 Mu 3, Tambon Road, Tambon Bang Krathuek, Tel. 0 3423 2378 open 7.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. (Duck noodle, rice Nakhon Chai Si, Tel. 0 3433 8671-2 open at topped with roast duck, chopped duck) 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai or Chinese cuisine, seafood, a la carte; cruising service is available) Phae Phokaeo (แพโพธิ์แก้ว) 9/1 Mu 3 Tambon Phae Phin Thong (แพพิณทอง) (behind the ThaTalat,Tel. 0 3431 1046 open 10.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai food, seafood, a la carte, shrimp, Nakhon Chai Si District Office) Rim Khuean and fish) Road, Tambon Nakhon Chai Si, Tel. 0 3433 1028 open daily at 10.00 a.m.-10.30 p.m. (Thai a la Phinthong Rueanphae Kung Phao (พณิ ทอง carte, Chinese cuisine, Isan dishes) เรือนแพกุง้ เผา) (nearby the river behind the Sam Phae Si Wichai (แพศรีวิชัย) 29/1 Mu 3, Phran District Office) Tel. 0 3432 4679 open 9.30 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai food, seafood, deep fried Phutthamonthon Sai 7 Road, Tambon Khun pork leg, spicy fish salad) Kaeo, Tel. 0 3433 1978 open at 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai and Chinese cuisine, a la carte) Som Kaeo (สม้ แก้ว) 18/4 Mu 2 Pinklao-Nakhon Ruean Nam Alisa (เรือนนำ้� อลิษา) 11/2 Mu 3, Chai Si Road, Tel. 0 2889 4152 open 10.00 a.m.- 10.00 p.m. (Thai food, recommended food: Phutthamonthon Sai 7 Road, Tambon Khun prawn in pan, Nile tilapia steamed with soy Kaeo, Tel. 0 3423 2558 open at 10.00 a.m.- sauce, ostrich fried with black pepper) 10.00 p.m. (Thai and Chinese cuisine, seafood, 44 Nakhon Pathom

recommended menu: spicy snakehead fish Ang Steamed Duck, Kamphaeng Saen (องั๊ salad) เป็ดตุน๋ ก�ำแพงแสน) 616 Mu 1, Tel. 08 1250 3878 Si Fa (สีฟา้ ) 126 Mu 1, Tha Na Market, Tambon (steamed duck noodles, rice topped with sliced duck, honey-roasted duck) Nakhon Chai Si, Tel. 0 3433 1233, 08 1448 8811 open daily at 9.00 a.m.-8.00 p.m. and closed for Amphoe Don Tum (อ�ำ เภอดอนตูม) 2 days at the end of the month (Thai cuisine, Khrua Phong Si (ครัวผ่องศรี) 182/1 Mu 4, seafood, Chinese cuisine, recommended menu: fried giant freshwater prawn with garlic, golden Tambon Huai Phra; Tel. 0 3438 1957 open daily mushroom omlette) at 9.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (jungle food) Amphoe Bang Len (อ�ำ เภอบางเลน) Local Products and Souvenirs Khrua Cho Kaeo (ครัวช่อแก้ว) 300/35 Mu 8, Sweet pomelo (สม้ โอหวาน) Though this has Tambon Bang Len, Tel. 0 3423 4847 open daily except the last Sunday of the month at 10.30 been talked about for a long time, their quality a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai and Chinese cuisine) is still worth a try. They are major products of Nakhon Chai Si district. Somchai (Ko The) (สมชยั [โกเท้]) 18/13 Mu 1, Fragrant coconut juice (มะพร้าวน้�ำหอม) Tambon Bang Phasi, Tel. 0 3439 1535, 0 3423 6356 open at 7.00 a.m.-8.00 p.m. (Thai Chinese which is worth its fame. cuisine) Khao Lam (ข้าวหลาม) is the sticky rice, mixed Amphoe Kamphaeng Saen (อำ�เภอ ก�ำ แพงแสน) with coconut milk and grilled in a bamboo Khrua Somthawin (ครัวสมถวลิ ) 158 Tambon trunk. Kamphaeng Saen, Tel. 0 3435 1635, 08 1705 Souvenirs Shops 5587 open at 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai cuisine) Desserts Khrua Saen Thai (ครัวแสนไท) 200 Mu 3, Amphoe Muang Nakhon Pathom Tambon Kamphaeng Saen, Tel. 0 3428 1877 (อ�ำ เภอเมอื งนครปฐม) open at 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai cuisine) Khun U Jelly (วุ้นคุณอุ๊) 71/9 Thesa Road, Texas Steak (เทก็ ซสั สเต็ก) 1 Mu 6, Soi Cowboy Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi, Tel. 0 3425 7348, 0 3424 1560, 0 2881 1760 open daily at 8.00 Land, Kasetsart University (Kamphaeng Saen a.m.-7.00 p.m (jelly) Campus), Tel. 0 3435 5553, open daily at 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (pork, fish, chicken, or beef Nong Nei Bakery (นอ้ งเนยเบเกอร)ี่ (Next to the steak, and a la carte) Thantawan Hotel) 28/10Ying Pao Road,Tambon Ban Rim Nam Food Garden and Resort Sanam Chan, Tel. 0 3425 2152, 08 1815 7772 open daily at 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. (สวนอาหารบ้านริมน้�ำ แอนด์ รีสอร์ท) 87/1 Mu 2, Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si (อ�ำ เภอนครชยั ศร)ี Tambon Kamphaeng Saen, Tel. 0 3435 1077, 0 Khanom Ban Khun Kaeo (ขนมบ้านขุนแก้ว) 3435 3158 open at 11.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. (Thai cuisine, a la carte) 60/1 Mu 3, Tambon Khun Kaeo, Tel. 0 3433 2263, Bangkok Shop Tel. 0 2585 0695 open at Nakhon Pathom 45

8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. dried shredded pork) Amphoe Bang Len (บางเลน) Pottery Aree Grilled Sticky Rice (ข้าวเหนียวย่างอารยี ์) Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si (อ�ำ เภอนครชยั ศร)ี 34 Song Phon Road, Tambon Lam Phaya, Tel. 0 ChaweeMaenthamai(ฉวี แมน้ ทา่ ไม)้ 51/1Mu1, 3425 4619 open at 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. (grilled sticky rice, young coconut jelly) Tambon Bang Krabao, Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si, Tel. 0 3423 2522. Khanom Pia Bang Len (ขนมเปย๊ี ะบางเลน) 153 Handicrafts Made from Hyacinth Mu 8, Tambon Bang Len, Tel. 0 3439 1303, open at 7.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. (Khanom Pia-moon cake) Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si (อ�ำ เภอนครชยั ศร)ี Chinese Pork Sausage and Chili Khun Lung Roengchai-Khun Pa Phayom Paste Chaemniyom(คณุ ลงุ เรงิ ชยั -คณุ ปา้ พยอม แจม่ นยิ ม) Amphoe Muang Nakhon Pathom Ban Lan Laem, 9/1 Mu 4, Tambon Wat La-mut, (อำ�เภอเมอื งนครปฐม) Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si, Tel. 0 3429 6086, Lim Yong Sun (ล้ิมย่งสุน) 632/24 Soi Pricha, 08 1991 6084 (Handicrafts made and sold in households) Thahan Bok Road, Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi, Amphoe Mueang;Tel. 0 3424 1355, 0 3425 6162 Amphoe Bang Lane (อำ�เภอบางเลน) open at 8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. (dried shredded Achan La-orat (อาจารย์ละออรัตน์) 15 Mu 11, pork, sliced sheets of dried and crispy pork, and Chinese pork sausage) Tambon Khlong Nok Krathung,Tel. 0 3439 1155 (Handicrafts made and sold in households) Nam Prik Mae Sri / Bakery (น้�ำพริกแม่ศรี/ เบเกอร)ี่ 37 Sai Phra Road, Tambon Phra Pathom Glass Blowing Chedi, Tel. 0 3425 4861, 0 3425 7478, www. Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si (อ�ำ เภอนครชยั ศร)ี namprikmaesri.thailand.com. open at 7.00 Khun Thipphawan Saeng-amphai (คุณ a.m.-6.30 p.m. ทพิ วนั แสงอ�ำไพ) 83 Mu 2, Tambon Bang Krabao, Tang Ha Heng (ตงั้ ฮะเฮง) 1/61 Phra Ngam 4 Tel. 0 3433 9616. Road, Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi, Tel. 0 3425 Amphoe Bang Len (อำ�เภอบางเลน) 6452, 0 3425 9064 open daily at 7.00 a.m -9.00 p.m.; it has a factory to produce sliced sheets Ban Ko Raet Green Women Group of dried and crispy pork, dried shredded pork, fried seasoned sweet pork, and Chinese pork (กล่มุ สตรีสเี ขยี วบ้านเกาะแรด) 140 Mu 12, Tambon sausage. Bang Pla, Amphoe Bang Len, Tel. 08 1942 5239 Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si (อ�ำ เภอนครชยั ศร)ี Kunchiang Mu (กุนเชียงหมู) 64/40 Mu 3, Golf Courses Tambon Bang Krabao, Tel. 0 3433 1491 open Amphoe Muang Nakhon Pathom at 6.00 a.m.-8.30 p.m (Chinese pork sausage, (อำ�เภอเมอื งนครปฐม) Uniland Golf and Country Club (ยนู แิ ลนด์ กอลฟ์ & คนั ทร่ี คลับ) 9/4 Mu 3, Tambon Wang 46 Nakhon Pathom

Yen, Tel. 0 3427 1351-3, 0 3424 3444 www. p.m. (18 holes) unilandgolf.com open daily 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. (27 holes). NCR Country Club Golf and Marina (สนาม กอล์ฟเอน็ ซี อาร์ โฮม) 105 Mu 14, Tambon Bang Amphoe Phutthamonthon (อำ�เภอ พทุ ธมณฑล) Luang, Tel. 0 3439 9012, 0 3439 9014 www. The Royal Gems Golf and Sport Club (เดอะ ncrgolf.com, open at 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. (18 รอยลั เจมส์ กอลฟ์ แอนด์ สปอรต์ คลบั ) 170/148 holes). Mu 3, Salaya-Bang Len Road, Tambon Salaya, Amphoe Kamphaeng Saen (อำ�เภอ Tel. 0 2429 8066, www.royalgemsgolf.com, ก�ำ แพงแสน) open Monday-Friday at 9.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m., Thong Yai Kan Bin Golf Course (สนามกอล์ฟ on weekends at 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. (18 holes). ทองใหญ่การบิน) 1 Mu 7 Tambon Kratip, Malai Amphoe Sam Phran (อำ�เภอสามพราน) Maen Road, open daily at 7.00 a.m.-6.00p.m. Rose Garden Golf Club (สนามกอลฟ์ สามพราน) (18 holes). 53/1 Mu 4, Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Tha Travel Agencies in Nakhon Talat, Amphoe Sam Phran, Tel. 0 3432 2769- Pathom 71, www.rosegardengolfclub.com, open daily except Monday at 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. (18 holes). BetterTourCompanyLimited(บรษิ ทั เบทเทอร์ ทวั ร์ จ�ำกดั ) 1156 Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Amphoe Nakhon Chai Si(อ�ำ เภอนครชยั ศร)ี Krisda City Golf Hill (กฤษดา ซิต้ี กอล์ฟ ฮลิ ล์) Sanam Chan, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Pathom, Tel. 0 3425 4126. 110/215 Mu 1, Pinklao-Nakhon Chai Si Road, Tambon Bang Krabao, Tel. 0 3423 1101-4, www. Naruedee Tour (นฤดี ทัวร์) 78/29 Ratchawithi krisdagolf.com, open daily at 6.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. (18 holes). Road, Tambon Phra Pathom Chedi, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Pathom, Tel. 0 3425 5784. Suwan Golf and Country Club (สนาม สุวรรณ กอล์ฟ แอนด์ คันทรี คลับ) 15/3 Mu 2, Sabtawan Company Limited (บรษิ ัท ทรพั ย์ ตะวนั จ�ำกดั ) 369 Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Sisa Thong, Tel. 0 3433 9333, www.suwangolf.com open at 6.00 Phra Prathon, Amphoe Mueang Nakhon a.m.-8.00 p.m. (18 holes). Pathom, Tel. 0 3425 4286-9, Fax. 0 3425 3764, E-mail: [email protected]. Amphoe Bang Len (อำ�เภอบางเลน) Dynasty Golf and Country Club (ไดนาสตี้ Vichai Travel Service Company กอล์ฟ แอนด์ คันทรี่ คลับ) 99 Mu 3, Tambon Phai Limited (บรษิ ทั วิชยั แทรเวล เซอร์วิส จ�ำกัด) 492 Hu Chang, Phon Damri Road, Tel. 0 3439 1005, 0 3439 1084, 0 3439 1076-9, www.dynastygolf. Ratchamankha Road, Tambon Sanam Chan, co.th open on weekdays except Monday at Amphoe Mueang, Tel. 0 3425 3591, 0 3428 6.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m., weekends 5.30a.m.-5.00 0301-2, Fax. 0 3428 0303, E-mail: vichaitour@ hotmail.com. Nakhon Pathom 47

USEFUL CALLS Nakhon Pathom Provincial Office Tel: 0 3434 0003-4 Nakhon Pathom Provincial Tel: 0 3434 0011-12 Public Relations Office Mueang Nakhon Pathom Tel: 0 3425 3850-4 Municipality Nakhon Pathom Central Hospital Tel: 0 3421 3606-10, 0 3425 4150-4 Sanam Chan Hospital Tel: 0 3421 9600 Nakhon Chai Si Hospital Tel: 0 3433 1156, 0 3433 1174 Sam Phran Hospital Tel: 0 3431 1021, 0 3432 7631 Mettapracharak Hospital Tel: 0 3432 1984 - 5, 0 3432 5456-69, 0 3422 5843-4, 0 3422 5837-8, 0 3432 5463-9 Bang Len Hospital Tel: 0 3423 4797-8, 0 3439 1126, 0 3439 1129 Salaya Hospital Tel: 0 3429 7068, 0 2889 2601-3 Nakhon Pathom Provincial Tel: 0 3424 2886 Police Station Nakhon Pathom Highway Police Tel: 0 3424 1426 Nakhon Pathom Post Office Tel: 0 3425 1986, 0 3424 2356 Bus Station Tel: 3451 4438 Nakhon Pathom Railway Station Tel: 0 3424 2305 Nakhon Pathom Bus Station Tel: 0 3424 1378 Nakhon Pathom Provincial Centre Tel: 0 3434 0065-6 for Tourism, Sports and Recreation Nakhon Pathom Chamber of Tel: 0 3425 4231, 0 3425 4647, 0 3421 0230 Commerce Tourist Police Tel: 1155 Highway Police Tel: 1193 48 Nakhon Pathom

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