Bangkok

Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya

TOURIST SPOT AROUND BANKOK Nakhon Pathom

Ayutthaya Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
(ลานแสดงชางและฟารมจระเขสามพราน)
The luxurious package cruise from Bangkok Located on the Phetchakasem Road at Km.30
to Ayutthaya is operated by; Anantara Cruises marker, 1 Kilometres. before the Rose Garden
Tel : 0 2477 0770 www.bangkok-cruises. in Nakhon Pathom. There are various kinds
anantara.co.th of animals on display and show. There are
daily elephant shows, elephant ride around
Nonthaburi the compound, elephant musical shows,
crocodile-wrestling shows, and magic shows.
A budget tour to Ko Kret, Nonthaburi is
operated every Saturday, Sunday by Mit Open : Daily from 08.30 a.m.-05.30 p.m.
Chao Phraya from Tha Chang pier. Ticket
500 baht Tel : 0 2225 6179, 0 2221 Admission : Adult 500 Baht, child 300 Baht
2297 River Sun Cruise Tel : 0 2266 9316
www.riversuncruise.co.th Bus : No.123 Sanam Luang (Tha Chang), 539
Victory Monument till Big C (Om Yai) then
take mini bus to Samphran

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Tel : 0 2295 2938-9, 0 2284 0273, 0 2284 1873, weaving, basketry, umbrella painting, etc.
0 2429 0361-2, Nakhon Pathom Tel: 0 3431 In the afternoon, at 2.30 p.m.-3.30 p.m.,
1971, 0 3432 1471 www.elephantshow.com there will be performances concerning Thai
local traditions such as ordination, wedding
Rose Garden Riverside (สวนสามพราน) This ceremony, rice growing, and dances of the
tourist attraction is located on Phetchakasem four regions. It also features an attractive
Road 32 Kms. It is located adjacent to the Thai cultural show that commences daily in
Nakhon Chai Si River. There are a multitude the afternoon.
of beautiful floral displays of great variety.
A Thai-style houses; parts of the area are Open : Daily from 08.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m.
hotel, lodges, and golf course. In addition,
every morning at 10.00 a.m.-12.00 a.m. there Admission : 500 Baht
will be 12 performances reflecting the Thai
ways of life such as Thai traditional music, Bus : No.123 Sanam Luang (Tha Chang), 539
Thai dancing, flower garland stringing, fruit Victory Monument till Big C (Om Yai) then
carving, pottery molding, martial arts, silk take mini bus to Samphran

Tel : 0 3432 2544-7 www.sampranriverside.net

Rose Garden Riverside, Nakhon Pathom

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Thai Human Imagery Museum (พิพิธภณั ฑ agricultural process such as land development,
หุนข้ีผ้ึงไทย) is located at Km. 31, Borom forestry, fishery, animal husbandry, and
maratchachonnani Road (Pinklao-Nakhon ecological system, while outside are the
Chai Si). Visitors can see many life-like and greenhouses, demonstrating rice fields, and
beautiful fibreglass wax models. All of them a presentation of the farmers’ lifestyles in
are made by Khun Duangkaew Phityakornsilp every region of Thailand. Moreover, it is a
and a group of Thai artists. The building has training centre, an academic seminar venue
2 floors. there are 7 permanent exhibition on agriculture, and a source for education
rooms containing rooms to show sets of wax on the royal projects.
models as follows: The Great Buddhist Monks;
Former Kings of the Chakri Dynasty; One side Open : Tuesday-Sunday and public holidays
of Thai Life, which includes Playing Chess, from 09.30 a.m.-3.30 p.m. and closed on
Three Generations, Abolition of Slavery, Monday
There are temporary exhibition rooms
depending on various occasions. world Tel : 0 2529 2211-4
important persons, Thai literature, Phra
Aphaimani in Sunthon Phu’s novel, Thai Dream World (ดรมี เวิลด) Situated at km.7
children’s folk games, and Thai history. of Rangsit-Ong kharak Road, this large
amusement park houses a European style
Open : daily from 08.00 a.m.-05.30 p.m. plaza, miniature land of major world legends,
(weekdays), 09.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. (Weekends and offer exciting rides, shows and games.
and public holidays)
Open : Weekdays from 10.00 a.m.-05.00 p.m.
Admission : Adults 300 Baht, child 150 Baht Holidays from 10.00 a.m.-07.00 p.m

Tel : 0 3433 2109, 0 3433 2607 Admission : 180-560 Baht (800 Baht including
Snow Town)
Pathum Thani
Tel : 0 2577 8666, 0 2533 1152
The Golden Jubilee Museum of Agriculture www.dreamworld.co.th
(พิพิธภัณฑการเกษตรเฉลิมพระเกียรติ) The
museum is situated on Km. 46-48 Phahonyothin National Science Museum Thailand
Road, comprises a group of 9 bulidings (พิพิธภัณฑวิทยาศาสตรแหงชาติ) Located in
connecting to one another. It displays the story Tambon Khlong 5 within the compound of
on agriculture through modern technology the Technopolis complex. The museum is
and models, covering every aspect of the distinguished due to its design into a die shape.
Inside the building displays an exhibition
of science through modern technology and

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inventions that visitors can use for conducting Admission : Adult 100 Baht, child 20 Baht
research, an experiment or self-learning. It is
to strengthen understanding in science and Tel : 0 2577 9999 ext. 2122, 2125
technology to youth and the general public. www.nsm.or.th

The Museum exhibits photo gallery, scientific Ratchaburi
pieces of work and a gigantic globe.
reconstruction of “Lucy” fossils, a replica of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (ตลาดนาํ้
an astronaut, a shadow tunnel and wooden ดาํ เนนิ สะดวก) This popular attraction is some
house to present the information on light, 80 Kilometres west of Bangkok. Every morning
basic information and technology in Thailand, till noon, boat venders will sell product from
geographical, geological and ecological their plantations that varies from fruits to
characteristics, agricultural production, as vegetables. Check in early morning and take
well as construction technology. There is an a ride on a row boat to get the real sense of
analysis of human parts and utensils used in floating market.
daily life. A presentation on Thai folk intellect,
a natural science museum which manifests
knowledge on natural science, various
academic papers, a display of animal skulls,
animal horns, fossils.

Open : Tuesday-Friday and public holidays
from 09.30 a.m.-04.00 p.m., Saturday-Sunday
09.30 a.m.-05.00 p.m.

National Science Museum Thailand, Pathum Thani Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Ratchaburi

54 Bangkok

Bus : Take the bus from the Southern Bus Summer Palace, Floating Market etc. The
Terminal (Bangkok-Damnoen Saduak Floating replicas were elaborately constructed in both
Market route) smaller-scaled sizes, while some are in the
actual size. Besides, it is a source of local Thai
Samut Prakan arts and culture which is disappearing from
modern society.
Crocodile Farm and Zoo (ฟารมจระเขและ
สวนสัตวสมุทรปราการ) Located on Tai Ban Open : Daily from 09.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m.
Road, approximately 30 km. east of Bangkok.
The farm has more than 60,000 crocodiles of Admission : Adult 700 Baht, child 350 Baht
various sizes are bred. There are daily crocodile
shows, elephant shows during 09.00 a.m.- Bus : 511 to the end of the line. Then, take
04.00 p.m. The zoo provides a home for mini-bus No.36
tigers, chimpanzees, gibbons, turtles, snakes,
birds, camels, hippopotamus and deer. There BTS : Take BTS to Bearing station exit 1, the
is a dinosaur museum where skeletons and free shuttle bus (3 times/ day) park at Soi
models of dinosaurs are exhibited as well as Sukhumvit 105.
a slide multivision of primitive man and animals.

Open : Daily 07.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.

Admission : Adult 300 Baht, child 200 Baht

Bus : No.25, 102, 507, 508, 511 then take mini
bus Pak Nam-Crocodile farm route

Tel : 0 2703 4891-3, 0 2703 5144-8
www.worldcrocodile.com

Ancient City (เมืองโบราณ) Situated on Su-
khumvit Road (old route) towards Bang Pu,
at Kilometre 33, the Ancient City is on the
left and 8 kilometres from Samut Prakan
town. It is a centre of replicas of important
historical sites in the country. Major historical
sites in the Ancient City are Khao Phra
Wihan (Preah Vihear), Prasat Hin Phanom
Rung, Wat Mahathat Sukhothai, Bang Pa-In

Ancient City, Samut Prakan

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Tel : 0 2709 1644, 0 2323 4094-99 Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market (ตลาดนา้ํ
www.ancientcity.com บางนา้ํ ผึง้ ) Situated at Wat Bang Nam Phueng,
Phra Pradaeng district. The Market was
The Erawan Museum (พพิ ธิ ภณั ฑช า งเอราวณั ) constructed into a more than 2-kilometre
Located on Sukhumvit Road (old route) walkway along a small canal that is separated
passing Bang Phli Intersection prior to the from the Chao Phraya River, a water source
Pak Nam Intersection. The museum displays of the agricultural area of the community.
the antiques and cultural heritage of various The Market offers authentic food and sweets
kinds and to pass on and preserve Thai arts and crop produce from local gardeners.
for the future. The Erawan or three-headed Furthermore, the Market sells local products.
elephant is the first free-standing sculpture of A paddle boat service for sightseeing the Bang
the world to be constructed with a hundred Nam Phueng community is offered during
thousand pieces of copper. The height of the the day and sightseeing fireflies at night.
elephant and the building combined is 43.6 Bikes for rent and traditional Thai massage
metres. The upper part consists of the head are also provided.
of the elephant weighing 100 tons and the
body weighing 150 tons. The belly of the Open : Saturday-Sunday from 08.00 a.m.-
elephant or called the “Heaven” was lined 04.00 p.m.
with the designed to exhibit the precious
objects. At the lower part structure is made Bus : No. 82, 138, 140, 506 to Phra
of reinforced concrete with the weight of the Pradaeng Market and take the bus routing
elephant being supported by the ring beams Phra Pradaeng-Bang Ko Bua.
outside and inside the building or called
the “Earth” displays antiques comprising a Bang Kachao (บางกะเจา) Located in
pavilion. Furthermore, staircase is decorated Phra Pradaeng district, is a green area for
with silver and gold, ceiling decorated with agricultural conservation. The area is abundant
stained glass into an ancient map. with flora and an 18-kilometre-length of
the Chao Phraya River, which is a perfect
Open : Daily from 09.00 a.m.-08.00 p.m. combination with the atmosphere of
(Tour Guide serve Monday-Saturday 09.00 ecotourism, agro-tourism and cultural
a.m.- 05.30 p.m.) community lifestyle. The attraction in the
area includes “Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan
Admission : Adults 400 Baht, child 200 Baht Park and Botanical Garden” to be used for
accommodating tourism and as a nature
Bus : No. 25, 142, 365, 102, 507, 511, 536 learning centre for youth. The area is divided
into two parts: the front area features a public
Tel : 0 2371 3135-6 www.erawan-museum.com

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Amphawa Floating Market, Samut Songkhram

park with a large pond providing a gazebo for BTS Sky Train : Udomsuk Station (Exit 5)
relaxation. In the back part stays the original and take a shuttle bus operating from
environment of the park and is a habitat 10.00 a.m.-11.00 p.m.
of the community. This is also a place for
studying local flora, and agricultural crops, Tel : 0 2105 1000 www.megabangna.com
which includes a 7-metre high birdwatching
tower. In addition, there is a bike route to Samut Songkhram
explore community’s ways of life, homestay
or a boat ride. Amphawa Floating Market (ตลาดน้ํายามเยน็
อัมพวา) It is an afternoon floating market on
Bus : No. 82, 138 Friday, Saturday and Sunday during 12.00 a.m.-
08.00 p.m. The Amphawa Canal is occupied
Tel : 0 2819 6575 by vendors who pack their boats with food
and drink, such as seafood, noodles, coffee,
Mega Bangna (เมกะ บางนา) Located on Bang sweets, etc. Tourists can enjoy a cosy
Na-Trat Road, Bang Phli district, is divided atmosphere and local music by the community
into 7 zones: Mega Fashion, Mega Banking, members, and hire a boat to see fireflies at
Mega Food, Mega Tech, Mega Wellness, night. There are many standard homestays
Mega Home, Mega Lifestyle, Mega Kids, and provide packages tour during the day.
Mega Sport.
Bus : Take the bus from the Southern Bus
Open : Daily from 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. Terminal (Bangkok-Damnoen Saduak route),
then get off at Amphawa Floating Market
Bus : No. 38, 46, 48, 115, 139, 180, 182, 207,
552, 551, 558

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SUGGESTED ITINERARY IN AND Route 3 Ratchaburi and Nakhon Pathom
AROUND BANGKOK Morning - Damnoen Saduak Floating

Route 1 Market
Morning - The Grand Palace and Wat Afternoon - Samphran Elephant Ground

Phra Kaeo & Zoo
- Canals Tour - Rose Garden Riverside
Afternoon - Royal Barge Museum - Thai Human Imagery Museum
- Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
- Wat Pho Route 4 Samut Prakan
- China Town Morning - Ancient City
Afternoon - Crocodile Farm
Route 2
Morning - Wat Benchamabophit (The - The Erawan Museum

Marble Temple)
- Vimanmek Mansion Museum
- AnantasamakhomThroneHall.
Afternoon - Jim Thompson Museum/

Suan Pakkard Palace
- Shopping in the shopping

area (Siam Square and
Ratchaprasong)
Evening Programmes
- Thai Boxing at boxing stadiums
- ChaoPhrayaRiverDinnerCruise
- Dinner and Thai Classical
Dance at the restaurant
- Thai Cultural Performance
- ExperienceBangkokStreetFood
- Shopping at night market

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TIPS FOR VISITING A TEMPLE/ PALACE/ MUSEUM

- Dress politely and be composed.

- Take off your shoes before entering a religious building or area.

- Avoid touching monk an artefact or ancient object, especially the reliefs
or paintings to maintain their original condition.

- Follow the instruction sign.

USEFUL CALLS : Tourist Line 1672 (24 hrs.)
: Hotline 1155
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) : 0 2356 1111
Tourist Police : 0 2132 1888
Thai Airways : 1690
Suvarnabhumi Airport : 1133
Bangkok Railway Station
Telephone Number Inquiry

60 Bangkok

TOURIST INFORMATION

TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
Head Office
1600 Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan
Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Tourist Line 1672
www.tourismthailand.org
www.tatcontactcenter.com
E-mail : [email protected]
Open daily at 08.30 a.m. - 04.30 p.m.

MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND SPORTS
4 Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, Bangkok 10100
Tel : 0 2283 1556
Open daily at 08.30 a.m.-04.30 p.m.

Update
March 2015

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