Lop Buri was ruled by the Khmers from the
10th-13th centuries, resulting in a great deal of Khmer and Hindu
influence in its monuments.
The Lop Buri style features Khmer type prangs. Phra Prang Sam
Yot, an old Hindu shrine with three prangs, is considered a Lop
Buri landmark. Wat Mahathat is one of the best examples of Khmer
provincial
Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts:
| Tha Wung |
15 kms. |
| Ban Mi |
32 kms. |
| Khok Samrong |
35 kms. |
| Phatthana Nikhom |
51 kms. |
| Nong Muang |
54 kms. |
| Sa Bot |
65 kms. |
| Khok Charoen |
77 kms. |
| Tha Luang |
83 kms. |
| Chai Badan |
97 kms. |
| Lam Sonthi |
120 kms. |
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 How
to get there
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By Car:
From Bangkok: The trip from Bangkok to Lop Buri by car may
take up to 2 hours. It is possible to either drive along Highway
No.1 via Saraburi (total distance is 153 kilometers), or use Highway
No. 32 via Ayutthaya, and travel further along Highway No. 347 to
Lop Buri via Tha Ruea District.
By Bus:
From Bangkok: Air-conditioned coaches and non air-conditioned
buses leave Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2 Bus
Terminal) every 20 minutes from 5.30 a.m. until 8.30 p.m. The ticket
costs 62 bahts (ordinary bus) and 85 bahts (air-conditioned). The
journey takes 3 hours. Call 02 936 2852-66 for more information.
From Ayutthaya: There are buses that leave every 10 minutes from
Ayutthaya Bus Terminal to Lop Buri. The price is half of the fare
from Bangkok.
Lop Buri can be reached by taking buses from Kanchanaburi (the
west), Suphan Buri, Sing Buri, Ang Thong (the central), and Nakhon
Ratchasima (the east).
By Train:
From Bangkok: Ordinary northern-route (Bangkok-Chiang Mai)
trains leave Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station at 7.05
a.m. and 8.30 a.m. Both are third class only. Rapid trains leave
the station 5 times a day (Travel time is 2.5 hrs.) For more updated
schedules and reservations, call 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 22237020 or
visit www.railway.co.th.
From Ayutthaya: regular 3rd class trains depart Ayutthaya to Lop
Buri. Travel time is 1 hour.
Travelling in Lop Buri:
There are plenty of Song thaews running along Wichayen and
Phra Narai Maharat Roads connecting the old and new towns. The cost
is 5 bahts per person. City buses are also available. It costs 4
bahts per passenger. Sam lors will go anywhere in the old town from
30 – 50 bahts.
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Festivals
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King Narai Reign Fair
 King
Narai Reign Fair This fair commemorates the reign of King Narai
the Great, the Ayutthayan monarch best known for his promotion of
diplomatic relations with European powers during the mid-1600s.
The fair is centred at King Narai’s Palace and features processions,
a light and sound presentation, folk entertainment and sales of
local products.
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 Lopburi
hotels Thailand
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Lopburi Inn Resort
Lopburi Inn Resort convenience in an architectural environment
that conveys the overwhelming beauty of art and nature to
every one of the senses. The resort environs are spacious
and shaded by a variety of tree species. There is a grand
lobby in classical style. (Rooms
and rates)
Address : 144 Opposite Lopburi
Inn Plaza,
Paholyothin Road, Lopburi 15000
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