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Nonthaburi province

Tourist information in Nonthaburi province The land of elegant palaces, a magnificent royal garden, Koh Kret’s famous pottery, notably old and beautiful temples, delicious durian, and a gorgeous city hall. Nonthaburi has been inhabited…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

Nonthaburi Fruits Fair

The Nonthaburi Fruits Fair is an annual fair held during April-June to celebrate the abundance of such local fruits as durian, mangosteen, mango, and…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

The Mon Songkran

The Mon Songkran is held for one week after April 13th. The event features the Mon procession and entertainment. It is held around Pak…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat

This temple is a royal monastery located to the west of the Chao Phraya River. It was constructed under the royal command of King…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

Kanchanaphisek

This public park is located beyond Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat. It covers an area of 40 acres. The park was built by the Treasury…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

Anthropology Museum

Anthropology Museum is the first natural history museum of Thailand and was built in 1961. It is located behind the former City Hall and…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

Wat Chomphuwek

Wat Chomphuwek is in Tambon Tha Sai on Sanambin Nam-Nonthaburi road. The temple was built in 1757 in the late Ayutthaya period by the…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

Wat Khemaphirataram

Wat Khema Phirataram Ratchaworawihan is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in Tambon Suan Yai, 2 kms. south of the…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

Wat Prasat

Wat Prasatwas built in the reign of King Narai the Great (of the late Ayutthaya period). The ubosot possesses sophisticated craftsmanship: the upper part…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

Wat Sangkhathan

Wat Sangkhathan was presumably called Wat Sarikho. It was built around the late Ayutthaya period to enshrine Luang Pho To, a Buddha image in…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

Wat Pho Bang O

This structure is a charming old temple dating from the Ayutthaya period that is accessible via a 200-metre walk from the temples pier. It…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

Wat Suan Kaeo

Wat Suan Kaeo is a Buddhism diffusion centre. An innovative monk named Phra Phisal Dhamma Phati or Phra Phayom Kanlayano has initiated several projects…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

Wat Amphawan

Wat Amphawan from the late Ayutthaya period was formerly called Wat Bang Muang. The most striking feature is a wooden scripture hall in the…

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