NAKHON PATHOM TOUR

Located at Mu 1, Tambon Haui Plu.  The place is a natural fish sanctuary, which is the habitat of various species of fish typical to the Tha Cheen River.  The Fish Sanctuary can be reached via an access road 11 Kms. from the intersection at Nakhon Chaisi District Office.

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Located at Ban Ko Rad, Tambon Bang Pla, which is 9 Kms. south of Amphoe Bang Len, via the Bang Len-Don Toom route.  The village is home to Thai Soang or Thai Soang Dum (Thai Soang usually wear black dresses) or Lao Soang, who migrated from Ban Nong Prong, Amphoe Khao Yoi, Petchaburi, who have a distinct culture and tradition of their own.  The village also features interesting handicraft like weaving and rattan ware.

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It is situated in front of Lampaya temple, on the Tha Cheen River.  The floating market was initiated by the Tambon Lampaya Cultural Council and Lampaya temple.  It is a centre of trade for fruits and vegetables as well as agricultural produces including rattan ware, woven cotton, dyed cotton, and inexpensive food.  Local food like noodles with beef, Thai desserts, and steamed curried fish patty, are sold by local vendors who do their trade in their boats.  In front of the temple is another haven for the various species of fish including big catfish-like fresh water fishes, black ear, and giant gourami.  The cruise services along Tha Cheen River are also available.  Several types of boats cater to the needs of the visitors, which include:

Ancient rowing boat : cruising along Tha Cheen River: leaving from Wat Lampaya, paying homage to Chao Mae Thabthim Shrine, the most revered shrine of Tambon Lampaya.  The trip costs 20 Baht/person.  It takes around 30 minutes;

Towed boat : a round trip along Tha Cheen River: departing from Wat Lampaya to Wat Sukvatanaram.  Feeding fish can be done in front of Wat Lampaya.  The trip costs 50 Baht/adult and 20 Baht/child.

Passenger boat : leaving from Wat Lampaya to Wat Bang Phra (Wat Luang Pho Pern). The trip takes two and a half hours.  An adult fee is 50 Baht, a child fee is 20 Baht.

This floating market is open only on Saturdays and Sundays, from 06.00-15.00. For more information contact Wat Lampaya, Tambon Lampaya Cultural Council tel: 034 391-626, 391-985, 392-022.

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Situated in Tambon Bang Kratuek.  Behind the Don Whai temple is a market that still retains an appearance of a market dating back to King Rama VI period.  The old building is made of wood and located on the banks of the Tha Cheen River.  Food vendors travel by boats to sell their goods here.  Agricultural produce are sold daily from 07.00-18.00.  Boats are available for rent for scenic river trips.Cruising along the Tha Cheen River is available at Don Whai Market by riding a converted cargo boat and a passenger boat.  There are 2 cruise lines: 1) from Wat Don Whai passing Wat Rai Khing, and Wang Pla. 2) from Wat Don Whai passing Wat Rai Khing, Wang Pla, Wat Sanpetch, Wat Decha, the police cadet academy, and the Rose Garden (Suan Sam Phran).  For more information, contact Acharn Sawat tel: 034 321-038, 01 448-8876, 01 659-5805.

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Located at Ban Ko Rad, Tambon Bang Pla, which is 9 Kms. south of Amphoe Bang Len, via the Bang Len-Don Toom route.  The village is home to Thai Soang or Thai Soang Dum (Thai Soang usually wear black dresses) or Lao Soang, who migrated from Ban Nong Prong, Amphoe Khao Yoi, Petchaburi, who have a distinct culture and tradition of their own.  The village also features interesting handicraft like weaving and rattan ware.

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It is situated in front of Lampaya temple, on the Tha Cheen River.  The floating market was initiated by the Tambon Lampaya Cultural Council and Lampaya temple.  It is a centre of trade for fruits and vegetables as well as agricultural produces including rattan ware, woven cotton, dyed cotton, and inexpensive food.  Local food like noodles with beef, Thai desserts, and steamed curried fish patty, are sold by local vendors who do their trade in their boats.  In front of the temple is another haven for the various species of fish including big catfish-like fresh water fishes, black ear, and giant gourami.  The cruise services along Tha Cheen River are also available.  Several types of boats cater to the needs of the visitors, which include:

Ancient rowing boat : cruising along Tha Cheen River: leaving from Wat Lampaya, paying homage to Chao Mae Thabthim Shrine, the most revered shrine of Tambon Lampaya.  The trip costs 20 Baht/person.  It takes around 30 minutes;

Towed boat : a round trip along Tha Cheen River: departing from Wat Lampaya to Wat Sukvatanaram.  Feeding fish can be done in front of Wat Lampaya.  The trip costs 50 Baht/adult and 20 Baht/child.

Passenger boat : leaving from Wat Lampaya to Wat Bang Phra (Wat Luang Pho Pern). The trip takes two and a half hours.  An adult fee is 50 Baht, a child fee is 20 Baht.

This floating market is open only on Saturdays and Sundays, from 06.00-15.00. For more information contact Wat Lampaya, Tambon Lampaya Cultural Council tel: 034 391-626, 391-985, 392-022.

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Situated in Tambon Bang Kratuek.  Behind the Don Whai temple is a market that still retains an appearance of a market dating back to King Rama VI period.  The old building is made of wood and located on the banks of the Tha Cheen River.  Food vendors travel by boats to sell their goods here.  Agricultural produce are sold daily from 07.00-18.00.  Boats are available for rent for scenic river trips.Cruising along the Tha Cheen River is available at Don Whai Market by riding a converted cargo boat and a passenger boat.  There are 2 cruise lines: 1) from Wat Don Whai passing Wat Rai Khing, and Wang Pla. 2) from Wat Don Whai passing Wat Rai Khing, Wang Pla, Wat Sanpetch, Wat Decha, the police cadet academy, and the Rose Garden (Suan Sam Phran).  For more information, contact Acharn Sawat tel: 034 321-038, 01 448-8876, 01 659-5805.

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Located on the Petchakasem Road at Km.30 marker, 1 Km. before the Rose Garden.  It occupies an area of 62 Rais (about 24.8 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 08.30-17.00.  Admission for adult Thais is 60 Baht, child fee is 30 Baht.  Admission for adult foreigners is 300 Baht, child fee is 200 Baht. For more information call 284-0273, 284-1873, 295-2938-9.

Crocodile wrestling shows commence at 12.45 and 14.20 (Monday-Saturday), additional show times for Sunday are 10.30 and 12.05.

Magic shows commence at 13.15, 15.00 (Monday-Saturday), additional show- time for Sunday is 11.00.

Elephant musical shows commence at 13.45 and 15.30 (Monday-Saturday), additional show time for Sunday is 11.30.

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Located on Malaiman route or 21 Kms. from Nakhon Pathom town.  In the university compound, there are number of projects to educate farmers and the general public that include scaled-down projects such as an agricultural technology project, an irrigation system initiated along with the Royal project, an Entomological Park where various species of butterflies are housed, a pilot vegetable plantation plot, and Suan Saen Palm (garden of a hundred thousand palms), which collects various kinds of ornamental palms.  For more information contact Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakhon Pathom tel: 942-8010 ext. 3104.

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This tourist attraction is located on Petchakasem Road 32 Kms. from Bangkok.  It is located adjacent to the Nakhon Chaisi River and occupies an area of 137.5 Rais (about 55 acres).  There are a multitude of beautiful floral displays of great variety.  AThai-style houses; parts of the area are hotel, lodges, and golf course. It also features an attractive Thai cultural show that commences daily in the afternoon. It is open daily from 08.00-18.00. An entrance fee to the garden for adult is 10 Baht, a child fee is 5 Baht. Admission as well as shows’ fee cost 300 Baht for all.  For more information call 295-3261-4.

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