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Attractions
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 features exhibits on the evolution of plants,
animals, human beings, and the earth. Artifacts include Buddha images as well
as antique porcelains. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 08.30
to 16.30. It is closed on Sunday, Monday, and public holidays. Admission is free.
Getting
there: Take non air-conditioned buses no. 63, 97,and 203 and air-conditioned
buses no. 9 and 126. Contact tel. 184 for more information on buses. Boat passengers
can get off at Nonthaburi Pier. |
Joe
Louis Theatre
Joe Louis Theatre is
a puppet theatre located behind the Ministry of Health office. Puppet shows are
performed by puppeteers who have a background in performing Khon or Thai mask
play as the puppeteers have to dance along with the puppets. Each puppet requires
3 persons to operate so that they appear to be alive. The story told is Ramayana.
At present, the Sakhon Nattasin troupe is the only troupe that pursues this type
of puppet show.
Joe Louis or Sakhon Yangkhiaosot
who revived the art was named a National Artist in 1996. The
performance is shown daily to the public from 09.30 to 11.00. Admission fee is
600 baht. Traditional mask making is also exhibited in the area. For more information
contact tel. 0 2527 7737-8. |
Kanchanaphisek
Park
Kanchanaphisek Park is
located beyond Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat. It covers an area of 40 acres. The park
was built by the Treasury Department to mark the 50th anniversary of the accession
to the throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and as a recreation spot for the public.
The park has a fine collection of water plants, garden plants and underwater animals.
The park is open daily from 06.00 to 18.00 hrs. Admission is free. |
The
chapel consists
The chapel consists
of a colorful mural painting of falling flowers, door and window panels
have lacquered gold leaf designs, gables have raised plaster flower designs, the
floor is decorated with mirrors, and the inside part of the door and window panels
has drawings of lotuses, birds and aquatic animals.
The
main Buddha image enshrined in this chapel is in the Sadung Man posture. It is
made entirely of copper. According to legend, King Rama III commanded that copper
be mined in Amphoe Chanthuk in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. A sizable quantity
of high-grade copper was subsequently obtained. The king wished for the copper
to be used in religious affairs and ordered the molding of Buddha images to be
housed as main images within 2 new temples that were Wat Ratchanadda and Wat Chaloem
Phra Kiat. He also ordered the molding of images in 34 other postures. The image
at Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat was completed in 1846. However, misfortune accompanied
the transfer of the main image to Wat Ratchanadda when the carriage carrying the
image rolled over and killed Chao Phraya Yommarat (Bunnak) and 2 other officials.
In the reign of King Rama IV, he named the image “Phra Phutthamaha Lokaphinanthapatima”
to mark the tragedy. In 1858, King Rama IV placed
the main Buddha image in the royal chapel here. It is in the Man Wichai posture
flanked by servants. It sits on a pedestal and is the only one of its kind. Other
interesting historical artifacts include a Lanka pagoda and Phra Si Maha Pho Phan
Phothikhaya dating from the reign of King Rama IV can be seen in the temple. |
The
Institute of Thai Traditional Medicine
The
Institute of Thai Traditional Medicine (ITTM) was legally in the Office
of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health located in Tiwanont Road, Amphoe
Muang, Nonthaburi. ITTM bringing to develop and promote Thai traditional medicine
and herbs more quality, standard, integrating into the national health care service
system and alternative health for people taking care their health.
ITTM
is open everyday 08.30 a.m. - 04.30 p.m. (please place the ticket before noon).
Admission is 30 baht for Thai (adult), 15 baht for children and 150 baht for foreigner.
Further more information, please contact 66 2591 1095 or www.ittm.or.th |
The
royal landing
The royal landing is
near the reception pavilion. This is a walk-through pavilion with a four-corner
tiered roof and surrounded by three traditional carved wooden pavilions.
The
attractive three pavilions that are made of teak are primed with genuine gold
leaves and decorated with colorful glass. They were used to hold many royal functions.
Nearby, a group of teak Thai houses built in noble Thai style can be seen. At
the corner near the river is a former residence of Nonthaburi’s governor
and is the entry to the delightful ambience fruit farms include during, mangosteen,
jackfruit, and sweet coconut. Getting There By
Car Drive along Bang Kruai-Sai Noi route, and turn to Nonthaburi Pier,
road signs will be seen all the way. From Bangkok, cross over Phra Nangklao Bridge
to Bang Phlu junction, turn left to Suan Kaeo temple, and then follow the road
signs to Kanchanaphisek Park. By Boat Take
a regular long tail boat from Nonthaburi Pier along Bang Yai Canal. The boat departs
every 20 minutes from Nonthaburi Pier. The trip takes around 5 minutes. The fare
is 7 baht. |
Wat
Chaloem Phra Kiat
Wat Chaloem Phra
Kiat is a royal monastery located to the west of the Chao Phraya River.
It was constructed under the royal command of King Rama III to dedicate to his
mother and grandparents who resided in this area. The construction was completed
in the reign of King Rama IV. The combination of Thai and Chinese-style ubosot
(chapel) can be seen in an attractively peaceful temple compound. This unique
architectural ubosot possesses an earthen mosaics roof of natural colors, which
had been laid in a Chinese style and beautiful Chinese mosaics crafted into a
striking flower on its upper part. |
Wat
Chomphu Wek
Wat Chomphu Wek is
in Tambon Tha Sai on Sanambin Nam-Nonthaburi road. The temple was built in 1757
in the late Ayutthaya period by the Mon. The attractively old chapel features
mural paintings of Lord Buddha’s life as well as two Sukhothai standing
Buddha images. In addition, there is a Mon pagoda called “Phra Mutao”
built by Mon monks in 1917 and is believed to house holy relics of Lord Buddha.
Getting there: Take a non air-conditioned
bus no. 69 or a local truck (Song Thaeo) from Phra Nang Klao station. For more
information on buses contact tel. 184. |
Wat
Chotikaram
Wat Chotikaram is
a temple located in Tambon Bang Phai. It was formally called Wat Sam Chin and
built in 1807. The beautiful sculptures that are made of Chinese porcelain have
been added to the window frames of the chapel. The chapel doors have a Chinese
style. Visiting this temple can be made on the route to Wat Sangkhathan.Road signs
will be seen all the way. |
Wat
Khema Phirataram Ratchaworawihan
 Wat Khema Phirataram Ratchaworawihan is
located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in Tambon Suan Yai, 2 kms. south
of the town centre. The temple covers an area of 10.4 acres, its back facing Phibun
Songkhram Road. The lovely temple was built during the Ayutthaya period and later
in the reign of King Rama II, it was given the name “Khema”. Under
Queen Srisuriyenthramat’s patronage, the temple was renovated.
In
the reign of King Rama IV, it was renamed “Wat Khema Phirataram” as
well as was refurbished. Behind the ubosot lies
the main 30-metre tall pagoda called “Phra Maha Chedi” containing
Lord Buddha’s relics and Ayutthaya-style Buddha images that were brought
from Chan Kasem Palace. The Monthian Throne Hall and the Daeng Royal Residence
can be seen in the temple compound. Getting
there: The temple is accessible by various buses. For more information on
buses contact tel. 184. Alternatively, take a Rewadi-Pak Nam local truck (Song
Thaeo) line or the Chao Phraya Express Boat, get off at Nonthaburi Pier, and then
ride no. 203 bus or take a ferry from Bang Si Muang pier to Nonthaburi Pier, and
then connect with another no. 203 bus. |
Wat
Prasat
Wat Prasat was built
in the reign of King Narai the Great (of the late Ayutthaya period). The ubosot
possesses sophisticated craftsmanship: the upper part features a divine god riding
garuda, the finial is decorated in Mon style while a royal lion is depicted beside
the finial. The sampan-shaped ubosot base used no drilling during the construction.
The reason behind the unusual shape of the building is that the shape would easily
allow cool air to replace heat when it rises.
The
mural paintings here from the late Ayutthaya period are the works of advanced
artists of the province. They are currently the oldest paintings of Nonthaburi.
This temple has correctly preserved buildings and art. It is, therefore, a place
of study for both Thais and foreigners. On the education building is a pulpit
that is as old as the chapel. Getting there:
It is located on the Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, Tambon Bang Krang. If
taking a boat, the temple is accessible by walking through fruit orchards for
2 kilometres or if taking a car (more convenient), from Nonthaburi Pier get a
ferry then a Song Thaeo of the Bang Yai-Tha Nam line. The stop is near Wat Chaloem
Phra Kiat. |
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 the Sadung Man posture. Later the temple
was abandoned, but villagers continued paying homage to the revered Luang Pho
To, thus monks residing nearby the monastery were invited for Sangakhathan. The
word “Sangkhathan” literally means to give offerings to monks. This
activity has been continuously practiced by villagers, hence giving the temple
the name. The temple offers peaceful ambience, which resembles a forested meditation
centre. It is an ideal place for meditation amid a natural environment. Females
who wish to practice the 8 precepts can join a special project of nunhood called
“Nek Khamma.” For more information contact tel. 0 2447 0799.
Getting
there: Drive along Rattanathibet road over Phra Nang Klao Bridge, turn left
at the junction for 12 kilometres. Alternatively, take a ferry from Nonthaburi
Pier to Bang Si Muang Pier and then take a local truck (Song Thaeo). |
Wiman
Saran Nawamin
Wiman Saran
Nawamin is a remarkably beautiful building, built with concrete in the
style of modern Thai architecture, having a hall with a pointed roof, four sloped
arches and a pyramidal roof decorated with a three-tiered state umbrella, which
indicates a royal building. |
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