Sanam Chan Palace
Location: Amphoe Muang
Located about 2 kms, west of Phra Pathom Chedi, covering an area
of 888 rai, 3 ngarn, 4 sq wah, there are a number of exquisite royal residences
and palaces during the reign of King Rama VI available as follows: Piman
Pathom Hall, Wat-Charee Rommaya Hall, The Charli Mongkol Asna building,
The Marie Raja Rata Ballang building, The Tabkaew Hall, The Tabkwan Hall,
Ruen Tabcharoen, The Monument of King Rama VI, Sri Nam Chand.
Location: Amphoe Muang
It is located at Dhamma Sala temple, Tambon Dhamma Sala, 6 Kms. to the east of Phra Pathom Chedi,
on the South-side of Petchakasem Road. The physical appearance is that of a hill with a tunnel
opening that is believed to connect Wat Phra Mayn to Wat Dhamma Sala. From hearsay,
there are various valuable treasures like ancient pottery but which may not be
taken out because there is a treasure guardian spirit watching over.
Location: Amphoe Sam Pran
This is an old religious site built by the government and the people to commemorate
the 2500th year of the existence of Buddhism. Accessible by Phutthamonthon 4 Road,
it occupies a large area with beautiful landscape and contains many interesting structures.
A huge standing Buddha image cast in bronze gold measuring 15.8 metres marks the centre of the area.
It is surrounded by four commemoratives sites concerning Lord Buddha's birth enlightenment,
the first preaching sermon, and Nirvana (death). Other interesting places include a Buddhist museum,
a hall keeping marble Pali canon and meditation halls.
Wat Rai Khing
Location: Amphoe Sam Pran
Wat Rai Khing is located in Tambon Rai Khing 32 Kms. from Bangkok. It is a civilian monastery built in 1791.
Somdej Phra Phuttha Chan (Pook) named this temple after the district. When construction was completed,
the Buddha image was brought from Wat Sala Poon and enshrined here, later the locals named the image
Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing. The Buddha image is in the attitude of Buddha Subduing Mara.
The Buddha image is of Chiang Saen style and is assumed to have been built by Lanna Thai
and Lan Chang craftsmen. According to legend, this Buddha image was found floating in the river,
so the townspeople lifted the Buddha image out of the water and enshrined the image at Wat Sala Poon.
Location: Amphoe Muang
Another historical site located in Wat Phra Padhone Chedi temple, Tambon Phra Padhone.
It is located 2 Kms. to the east of Phra Pathom Chedi down Petchakasem Road.
The former shape of Phra Padhone Chedi was an upside down bell like other Chedi
that was built in Dvaravati period. As Wat Phra Padhone Chedi is located in the
middle of the ancient city of Nakhon Chaisi thus several artefacts were discovered
during excavations. Some of the discovered items include Buddha images,
heads of Buddha images and Buddha images in terra cotta, as well as
a bronze figure of a garuda gripping naga under it’s claws,
which is the official symbol of King Rama VI.
Location: Amphoe Muang
The present Phra Pathom Chedi was built during the reign of King Rama IV in 1853, under his royal command,
the new Chedi was constructed to cover the former Chedi of which the shape was of an upside down bell shape with a Prang top.
The completed Chedi is a circular one that features an upside down bell shape Chedi (Lankan style).
The height from ground to a top crown is some 120.45 metres, and a total diameter at the base is 233.50 metres., and hosts each
November a ten-day fair which combines merriment and traditional
entertainment with solemn religious merit making.
Location: Amphoe Muang
Located in Tambon
Don Yai Hom, it is generally known as "Wat KokYai Hom". At the present time,
it is an archaeological site, a ruin which is called "Nearn Phra". Regarding
Wat Kok Yai Hom which was located in Moo 3, Tambon Don Yai Hom is an old
wat which has become almost dilapidated.
Location: Amphoe Muang
is situated at Ananta Uttayan Park, Tambon Huai Chorakae,
to the south of Phra Pathom Chedi. It is an abandoned temple
that nowadays resemble a large hill. Also discovered here are
other artefacts which include bronze Buddha images as well as arms,
thighs, and hands from a laterite Buddha image, Yaksa Deva
(Thai mythical giant gods), Lotus Lion Deva, and stucco reliefs from the stupa ruins.
At present, they are exhibited at the Bangkok National Museum and Wat Phra Pathom Chedi.
National Museum of Phra Pathom Chedi
Location: Amphoe Muang
The museum is located at a lower level in the east of the church. It houses artefacts and historical remains which were
discovered during the excavations in Nakhon Pathom including the coffin and funeral ritual set that were used in Ya-Leis
cremation ceremony. Ya-Lei was a dog very dear to King Rama VI, that was shot and died. The King was much saddened and
commanded to building of a monument for Ya-Lei as a token of his grief. The museum is open daily from 09.00-16.30 except Monday and Tuesday.
Location: Amphoe Nakhon Chaisri
It is an old temple located in Tambon Nakhon Chaisi. The temple houses a chapel,
a vihara, and a principal Buddha image, all of which are very old and assumed,
archaeologically, to have been built in the Ayutthaya period. There is a Phra Phuttha Vithinayok museum,
exhibiting historical remains, artefacts, as well as utensils of the late monks: Luang Poo Boon
(Phra Phuttha Vithinayok Boon Kanthachoti) and Luang Poo Perm (Phra Phuttha Vithinayok Perm Punyavasano).
Various Buddha images, amulets, and sacred talismans of both late monks are also on display.
On another side of the museum, Thai medicines, herbs, and utensils of craftsmen are displayed.
It is open on Saturdays and Sundays, and national gazette holidays from 09.00-16.00.
Location: Amphoe Nakhon Chaisri
Located at Km.31 Borom Ratchonnani Road on the way to Nakhon Pathom,
the museum houses life-like sculptures created by a group of Thai artists.
hese breathtaking human figures with various characteristics and the replicas
of important people are displayed in many sections such as the Great Buddhist Monks,
Former Kings of the Chakri Dynasty, and One Side of Thai Life.
Open : Weekdays from 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Holidays from 8.30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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