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Nakhon Pathom / ข้อมูลท่องเที่ยว
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Nakhon Pathom is a small province
located just 56 Kms. from Bangkok. The province features an ancient
religious structure called “Phra Pathom Chedi”, the first
religious landmark that signified the influx of Buddhism into Thailand.
Nakhon Pathom is also renowned for its abundant fruits varieties and
famous dishes.
Formerly situated by the sea, the city prospered during the Dvaravati
civilisation. According to archaeological findings, Nakhon Pathom was
the first city to possess influences of Buddhism and Indian
civilisations. From the Phra Pathom Chedi and other remains discovered
in the city area, it is believed that the city was a centre of
civilisation in that era. People of different races settled in Nakhon
Pathom. However, a change in the course of the river caused a draught
that forced the people to migrate and settle on the banks of river, and
these communities developed into towns. The new town was called
“Nakhon Chaisi” or “Sirichai”, leaving Nakhon
Pathom deserted for hundreds of years until the reign of King Rama IV.
While His Majesty was in monk hood, he travelled to Nakhon Pathom and
found the Phra Pathom Chedi that he regarded to be the largest pagoda
of all.
When King Rama IV ascended to the throne, he commanded that a bell
shaped Chedi be built to cover the former Chedi. The surrounding area
was also renovated and improved. He also commanded that a water canal
be dug to facilitate commuting, which was called Chedi Bucha canal.
During the reign of King Rama V, the construction of railways to the
south began, at that time Nakhon Pathom was still a heavily forested
area. King Rama V also commanded that the town be relocated from Tambon
Thana, Amphoe Nakhon Chaisi, to the Phra Pathom Chedi area as it used
to be. Nakhon Pathom has been there ever since.
During the reign of King Rama VI, a palace was built at Tambon Sanam
Chan as a temporary residence on his travels and many roads were
constructed. A large bridge was also built over the Chedi Bucha canal,
which His Majesty named “Saphan Charoensattha”. Later, he
commanded that the name of Nakhon Chaisi be changed to Nakhon Pathom,
but the name of the prefecture was still called “Nakhon
Chaisi” until the reign of King Rama VII when the calling of the
prefecture was ended. Nakhon Chaisi is now one of the districts in
Nakhon Pathom.
Nakhon Pathom covers an area of 2,168 square kilometres or 542,081.6
acres. It is divided into 7 administrative districts or Amphoe, they
are: Amphoe Muang Nakhon Pathom, Amphoe Buddhamonthon, Amphoe Sam
Phran, Amphoe Nakhon Chaisi, Amphoe Bang Len, Amphoe Kamphaeng Saen,
and Amphoe Don Toom. Most of the areas are plains with no mountainous
land, plateau are found in the west east of Amphoe Muang and Amphoe
Kamphaeng Saen. The plains along the Tha Cheen River (Nakhon Chaisi
River) are the location of Amphoe Nakhon Chaisi, Amphoe Sam Phran, and
Amphoe Bang Len. These fertile lands provide agricultural area for
people, thus most of the residents earn their living from agriculture;
plantations, farming, growing food crops, and fruit orchards. Moreover,
Nakhon Pathom is well known for pomelo, some call the Nakhon Pathom the
sweet pomelo town.
Distances from Amphoe Muang to neighbouring Amphoe (districts) :
Amphoe Nakhon Chaisi 14 Kms.
Amphoe Buddhamonthon 20 Kms.
Amphoe Sam Phran 21 Kms.
Amphoe Kamphaengsaen 26 Kms.
Amphoe Don Toom 31 Kms.
Amphoe Bang Len 46 Kms.
Distances from Nakhon Pathom to neighbouring provinces :
Nonthaburi
Samutsakhon
Ratchaburi
Kanchanaburi
Suphanburi 65
48
43
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160 Kms.
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Car
By Car : From Bangkok, driving on the old route of Petchakasem Road
(Highway No.4) passing Aom Noi, Aom Yai, Sam Phran to Nakhon Pathom or
driving on a new route from Bangkok, passing Buddhamonthon, Nakhon
Chaisi to Nakhon Pathom.
Bus
By Bus : From the Southern Bus Terminal on Boromrajajonnani Road there are two lines of buses.
Old Route (Bangkok-Aom Yai-Sam Phran-Nakhon Pathom), there are several
lines of 2nd class air-conditioned buses: Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom,
Bangkok-Ratchaburi, and Bangkok-Bangli. There are 2 lines of non
air-conditioned buses: Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom, Bangkok-Ratchaburi, and
Bangkok-Suphanburi.
New Route (Bangkok-Buddhamonthon-Nakhon Chaisi-Nakhon Pathom)
There are 2 lines of 1st class air-conditioned buses: Bangkok-Nakhon
Pathom and Bangkok Dan Chang (blue bus) or taking the 2nd class of
air-conditioned buses of Bangkok-Damnoen Saduak and Bangkok-Ratchaburi.
For more information, contact the Southern Bus Terminal on
Boromrajajonnani Road. Non air-conditioned buses tel: 0 2434 5557-8 and
Air-conditioned buses tel: 0 2435 1199.
Train
By Rail: The State Railway of Thailand operates daily trains to Nakhon
Pathom. For more information contact Bangkoks Hualampong Railway Grand
Station tel: 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020 and the Thonburi Railway
Station tel: 0 2411 3102. |
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