Pathum Thani Attractions
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Pathum Thani
The area around Pathum Thani, the main town of the province located north of Bangkok, enjoys the typical landscape of the southern central plain, which is characterized by the wide delta of the Menam Chao Phraya. Numerous Klongs and tributaries of Thailand's most important river facilitate intensive farming of the land.
By car: from Bangkok Highway 1 (about 50 km (31 mi.)).
By bus: connections from Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal.
By rail: from Bangkok-Hualampong.
By boat: the distance is considerably less along the Menam Chao Phraya. Regular service boats depart from Oriental Pier.
Pathum Thani is a settlement founded by King Taksin (1768-82) for Burmese Mons, whose language is still spoken here today. The town gained its present name (meaning "Lotus Town") as a gesture of thanks to Ramas III, who was always presented with bouquets of lotus flowers by the inhabitants when he visited.
The area around Pathum Thani, the main town of the province located north of Bangkok, enjoys the typical landscape of the southern central plain, which is characterized by the wide delta of the Menam Chao Phraya. Numerous Klongs and tributaries of Thailand's most important river facilitate intensive farming of the land.
By car: from Bangkok Highway 1 (about 50 km (31 mi.)).
By bus: connections from Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal.
By rail: from Bangkok-Hualampong.
By boat: the distance is considerably less along the Menam Chao Phraya. Regular service boats depart from Oriental Pier.
Pathum Thani is a settlement founded by King Taksin (1768-82) for Burmese Mons, whose language is still spoken here today. The town gained its present name (meaning "Lotus Town") as a gesture of thanks to Ramas III, who was always presented with bouquets of lotus flowers by the inhabitants when he visited.
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Wat Pai Lom
Thousands of openbill storks have taken up residence on the grounds of Wat Pai Lom, which can be reached by boat.
