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Nakhon Pathom

Nakhon Pathom is a city in central Thailand, the capital of Nakhon Pathom province, 57 km west of Bangkok. The city's principal landmark is the giant Phra Pathommachedi.

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Why go

  • City Municipality in Thailand.
  • Served by Kamphaeng Saen Airport (KDT).

History

Nakhon Pathom is a city in central Thailand, the capital of Nakhon Pathom province, 57 km west of Bangkok. The city's principal landmark is the giant Phra Pathommachedi. It has Thailand's only Bhikkhuni temple, Wat Song Thammakanlayani (วัดทรงธรรมกัลยาณี), which admits women from abroad. It houses a campus of Silpakorn University within the former Sanam Chandra Palace.

Airports

Kamphaeng Saen Airport (KDT) 35 km to the centre
Nakhon Pathom, 72, TH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Photharam Airport 40 km to the centre
Photharam, 70, TH
Outdoor
Camp Burachat (Sanam Luang) Airfield 44 km to the centre
Ratchaburi, 70, TH
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Nakhon Pathom
Nakhon Pathom
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kamphaeng Saen Airport (KDT); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nakhon Pathom. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

State Railway of Thailand
National rail