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Amphoe Muang
The Prathom-Nonthaburi Palace
Built in a mixture of Thai and European in 1919, this palace
has belonged to Prince Juthathuttharadilok, a son of King Chulalongkorn.
At the first place, this palace found its location in Bangkok till
1984 then was moved to Nonthaburi. Within the same compound, there
is another palace where a gilded hall places a more than 100-year-old
harp of Prince Juthathutharadilok. For more details, please call
0 2589 7173.
Kanchanaphisek Park (Utthayan Chalerm
Phra kiat)
This 40 acres public park commemorates King Bhumibhol or
King Rama IX’s golden jubilee. Not only Kanchanaphisek Park
offers tranquility for those who look for a pleasantly shady place
to rest and relax, but it is also home to various plants and aquatic
animals. Opened daily free of charge from 5.30 am. to 6.30 pm. The
most remarkable building in the park is ‘Wimansarannawamin’
constructed in Thai style in the middle of the pond. At the end
of this pond locates the governor’s original official residence
behind of which there is a reserved orchard full of durians, mangoes,
mangosteens, jackfruits and etc.
How to get there ;
By car : Go along Bang Kruai-Sai Noi road and turn left
to Nonthaburi Pier where the signs of direction can be seen along
the road. If coming from Bangkok, cross Phra Nang Klao Bridge to
Bang Plu intersection. Then turn left, pass Wat Suan Kaew, and follow
the signs of direction.
By boat : Take the long-tailed boat heading to Khlong Bang
Yai, leaving Nonthaburi Pier every 20 minutes. It will take only
5 minutes to arrive the park.
Museum and the Thai Traditional Medical
Training Centre
This museum is located in the Ministry of Public Health
on Tiwanon Road. The building of three storeys is remarkably built
in traditional Thai style designed by a national artist. The second
floor serves as an exhibition hall divided into 7 rooms of the history
and evolution of Thai traditional medical profession, traditional
medical philosophy as well as Thai traditional medicines.
Room 1. Phra Phaisachakuruwaitunyaprapha Hall : the link between
buddhist believes and Thai traditional medical profession
Room 2. Thai Traditional Medical Training Hall : the traditional
ceremony of showing respect towards traditional medical teachers
Room 3. Evolution of Thai Traditional Medical Profession (from
the Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi to Rattanakosin period)
Room 4. Thai Intelligence in the 4 Regional Medical Profession
Room 5. Thai Traditional Massage : history and equipments
Room 6. Thai Traditional Cuisine : right food for right seasons
Room 7. Medicines : traditional and herbal medicines.
In the basement area, there are meeting rooms, library, and bookstore.
The natural products and healthy food can be shopped on the first
floor of the museum which is also the location of the Thai Medical
Profession Healthy Centre, Thai Traditional Medical Remedy and Herbal
Sauna and Thai Massage Service with the possibility of being member.
Opened daily from 8.30 am. to 5 pm. Healthy and Treatment Massage
for B.200., Feet Massage for B.150. For more details, please contact
0 2590 2606.
What’s more, the museum, which is surrounded by a garden of
thousand kinds of herbs, sells herbal food, clean and clear from
toxic vegetables and herbal medicines. For those who are interested
in taking courses in Thai traditional medical profession, body or
feet massage can apply to the Institute of Thai Medical Profession
Healthy Centre for a certification of the Ministry of Public Health.
For more information, please call 0 2591 0598-9.
How to get there ;
By Bus : number 97. Please note that the museum is opened
daily from 8.30 am.-4.30 pm. The ticket fare for Thai people is
30 Baht for adults and 15 Baht for children. 150 Bath for foreigners.
For more information, call 0 2591 1095.
The Museum of Anthropology
Being Thailand’s first museum of the natural history,
this museum situated behind the old city hall was established in
1961. The exhibition of the history of earth, plants, animals and
human being is on the first floor while the display on antiques,
Buddha images and willow ware, for instance, is on the second floor.
The opening time is from 8.30 am. to 4.30 pm. (closed on Sunday,
Monday and the national holidays) Free of charge. The museum serves
also as Nonthaburi’s public library.
How to get there ;
By bus : There are many possibilities in taking bus such
as number 63, 97, 203, or air conditioned (Por. Or.) buses number
9 or 126.For more details on bus line, please call 184.
By Ferry : Take the ferry at Nonthaburi Pier.
Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Worawiharn
This royal monastery in Soi Chalerm Phra Kiat 15, built
in 1847 by order of King Rama III, was dedicated to his majesty
the king’s grandparents and mother. Located in a very peaceful
and shady area, the temple has completely reflected King Rama III’s
most favorite style that combines chinese art in constructing the
monastery. Therefore, the main shrine hall or Ubosot is decorated
with beautiful stucco using chinese porcelains on the gable and
door as well as window frames at the outside while gorgeous mural
paintings ornament perfectly inside the edifice. The temple’s
biggest Buddha image made from Bronze named ‘Phraphuttamahalokaphinanthapatima’
is enshrined in the Ubosot. Other buildings such as Phra Wiharn
Luang, Wiharn Sila Khao, Phra Chedi or pagoda in Ceylonese form,
Kan Parian Luang which is a hall for sermons in a mixture of Thai
and Chinese architecture are also considered as the remarkable sites
of this monastery.
Wat Chompuweg
This monastery is located in Tambon Tha Sai, on Sanam Bin
Nam-Nonthaburi Road. The temple’s old name was Chompuwiweg
because of its location on a tranquil hill. Built in the late Ayutthaya
era by Mon in 1757, Wat Chompuweg still has the beautiful mural
paintings in the Wiharn and Ubosot, as well as the Mon style pagodas
constructed by Mon monks in 1917.
How to get there ;
By bus : Take the bus number 69 or take a minibus from Phra
Nang Klao Bridge. For more information, call 184.
Wat Chotikaram
Constructed in 1807 in Tambon Bang Phai, Wat Chotikaram’s
old name was Wat Sam Chin. The most beautiful spot of this monastery
is Viharn Song Rong where not only the walls, but also floor and
ceiling are covered with splendid mural paintings.
How to get there ;
Use the same direction of Wat Sangkhatan. It is easy to go there
by following the signs of direction.
Wat Khemaphirataram Rajaworawiharn
Situated on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya river, in
Tambon Suan Yai, ‘Wat Khema’ was built in the early Ayutthaya
period. It was renovated in the reign of King Rama II and IV of
the Rattanakosin period and was considered as a royal monastery.
Since then, the temple has been renamed ‘Wat Khemaphirataram
Rajaworawiharn’. The major attractions at Wat Khema are its
big pagoda enshrining the lord Buddha’s relics and the Buddha’s
image of the Ayutthaya period as well as Tamnak Daeng Building,
and Phra Thinang Monthian Hall.
How to get there ;
The easiest way is to go there by bus. For more information about
the bus’s line, please call 184. Taking the minibus Rewadi-Wat
Pak Nam is also a good option. Another possibility is the ferry.
Take the Chao Praya Express boat then get down at Nonth Pier and
then make connection with the bus number 203.
Wat Prasat
King Narai the Great of the Ayutthaya period has had this
monastery built in Mon style. The Ubosot’s wall is finely decorated
with the paintings of the Ayutthaya period which remains nowadays
Nonthaburi’s oldest mural paintings. Besides, the hall of sermons
houses a beautiful pulpit dating back the Ayutthaya era as well.
It is hence totally worth for a visit of archaeological studies.
How to get there ;
By car : Cross Phra Nang Klao Bridge then carry on to the
second traffic lights. Next, turn left to Bang Kruai, pass Wat Suan
Kaeo and head to Bang Kruai-Sai Noi. The signs of direction can
been seen on the way to the temple.
By ferry : Take the ferry at Nonthaburi Pier to the opposite
site, then get on the minibus Bang Yai-Tha Nam near Wat Chalerm
Phra Kiat
Wat Sangkhathan
This monastery in Tambon Bang Phai possibly named Wat Sarikho
in the late Ayutthaya period was built in Ceylonese Style by skillful
craftsmen. The most notable spots of this temple are the glass Ubosot
and the boat-shaped monk cells in a pleasantly shady area that tranquility
is absolutely accessible. For more information, please call 0 2447
0799.
How to get there ;
By car : Go along Rattanathibet road and cross Rama V Bridge.
Then keep left, there will be a sign of direction to Wat Sangkhatan.
Turn left at this sign and carry on around 2 kms.
By ferry : Take the ferry boat at Nonthaburi Pier to Bang
Sri Mueang Pier, then get on the minibus heading to the temple.
Wat Tamnak Tai
Another ancient temple is situated in Tambon Tha Sai on
Sanam Bin Nam Road. According to the history, prior to the construction
of this monastery, this area used to serve as King Krung Thonburi’s
temporary royal pavilion. It is assumed that the Wiharn and the
belfry were constructed in 1824 in the period of King Rama III.
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