Ratchaburi, a glorious town during the
Dvaravati period, is located on the bank of the Mae Klong River. The
provincial area abounds in natural attractions and historical sites. It
is located 80 kilometres west of Bangkok and borders on Myanmar to the
west having the Tanaosi Range as a borderline.
Ratchaburi occupies an area of 5,196 square kilometres and is
administratively divided into nine districts: Muang Ratchaburi,
Photharam, Damnoen Saduak, Pak Tho, Chom Bueng, Bang Phae, Wat Phleng ,
Suan Phueng, and Ban Pong, and one sub-district: King Amphoe Ban Kha.
Car
a) From Bangkok, take Highway No. 4 (Phahonyothin Road) to Ratchaburi
via Bang Khae, Om Noi, Om Yai, Nakhon Chai Si, Nakhon Pathom.
b) From Bangkok, take Highway No. 338 to Nakhon Chai Si via
Buddhamonthon and turn into Highway No. 4, then proceed to Ratchaburi.
Bus
Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave
Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal daily. It takes 2 hour for the
trip. Contact Transport Co. Ltd. Tel: 0 2435 1199-200
Train
Regular trains depart from both Hua Lamphong Railway Station and
Bangkok Noi Railway Station daily. Travelling time is 2 hours. Call
1690 for more information. |
