Nonthaburi Thailand - Hotels and travel guide

Nonthaburi is now part of Bangkok, dominated by the Chao Phraya River, with express boats the most popular way to get here. Wat Chalerm Phrakiat is a royal temple, renowned for its design and architecture, and constructed from bricks made available from the demolition of a nearby fortress. Inside are beautiful murals and stucco designs.

Wat Paramaiyikawat is an old temple on Ko Kret, the small island which was settled by Mons. The temple is constructed in the Mon style with reclining Buddha and lovely murals. There's a small village on the island famed for its Mon-style pottery.

Because of the fertile soil, the province is a major producer of plants and cut flowers. Two flower gardens on the river, Suan Thip and Suan Tan Noi each with a restaurant, are popular with visitors. Every April-June, the Nonthaburi Fruit Fair celebrates the abundance of durian, mangosteen and mangoes.

By Car :

1. Phibun Songkhram Road, between the foot of Rama VI Bridge and Sri Phon Sawan Theatre intersection
2. Pracharaj I Road, between the city hall and Sri Phon Sawan Theatre intersection
3. Tiwanon Road, between Wat Lanna Bun triangle and Patumthani Pier
4. Ngamwongwan Road, between Kae Lai intersection and Kasetsart University intersection
5. Nonthaburi I Road, between the city hall and Tiwanon Road
6. Chaengwattana Road, between Pak Kret intersection and Lak Si intersection
7. Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, between Rama VI Bridge and Amphoe Sai Noi
8. Bang Bua Thong-Taling Chan Road, between Bang Bua Thong-Taling Chan intersection
9. Bang Bua Thong-Suphan Buri Road, between Bang Bua Thong-Suphan Buri intersection
10. Krungthep-Nonthaburi Road, between Tao Pun triangle and Wat Lanna Bun triangle
11. Rattanathibet Road, between Kae Lai intersection and Bang Bua Thong-Taling Chan Road

By Bus :

From Bangkok to Nonthaburi, there are several buses run by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA)

1. Number/Line 69 (Victory Monument – Sanambin Nam)
2. Number 104 (Victory Monument – Pak Kret)
3. Number 24 (Victory Monument-Prachaniwej 3)
4. Number 63 (Victory Monument-Nonthaburi)
5. Number 66 (Southern Bus Terminal-Prachaniwej)
6. Number 30 (Southern Bus Terminal -Nonthaburi)
7. Number 70 (Sanam Luang-Prachaniwej)
8. Number 203 (Sanam Luang-Nonthaburi)
9. Number 33 (Sanam Luang-Pathum Thani)
10. Number 64 (Sanam Luang-Samsen-Nonthaburi Road)
11. Number 90 (Yan Sinkha Phahonyothin-Bang Phun Pier)
12. Number 134 (Yan Sinkha Phahonyothin-Amphoe Bang Bua Thong)
13. Number 114 (Lam Luk Ka intersection-Nonthaburi)
14. Number 117 (Huai Khwang-Wat Khema)
15. Number 127 (Krungthon Bridge Amphoe Bang Bua Thong)
16. Number 128 (Krungthon Bridge-Bang Yai)
17. Number 32 (Wat Pho-Pak Kret)
18. Number 51 (Bang Pho Pier-Pak Kret)
19. Number 52 (Bang Sue railway station-Pak Kret)
20. Number 65 (Tha Tian – Wat Pak Nam)
21. Number 97 (Monk Hospital-Nonthaburi)

By Ferry :

There are also daily express boats or Chao Phraya express boats between Wat Ratcha Singh Khon Pier, Amphoe Yanawa and Wat Toei Pier, Amphoe Pak Kret District from 6 am. to 6 pm., leaving the pier every 20 minutes

For more information, please contact Chao Phraya Express Boat Co. Ltd. Tel: 0 2222 5330 or 0 2225 3003 or 0 2623 6001-3 and Fax: 0 2623 6001-3

Giving Offerings to 108 Monks Festival
Giving Offerings to 108 Monks Festival is held to make merit and has been practiced for decades. The attractive festival is held along the Bangkok Noi Canal at many temples including Wat Thai Charoen, Wat Bang Krai Nok, Wat Utthayan, and Wat Bang Krai Nai. This festival is annually held on the 8th day of the waning moon in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar.

Mon Dance Festival
Mon Dance Festival is one of the oldest Mon dramatic arts. The current Mons have managed to retain the skills of their forefathers. In Pak Kret, Phra Pradaeng and Pathum Thani, many people can still perform the Mon dance and the Mon alto oboe.

Nonthaburi Fruits Fair
Nonthaburi Fruits Fair is an annual fair held during April-June to celebrate the abundance of such local fruits as durian, mangosteen, mango, and star fruit. It is held beside the dam in front of the old city hall in Muang district. Ornamental flowers are also available.

The Mon Songkran
The Mon Songkran is held for one week after April 13th. The event features the Mon procession and entertainment. It is held around Pak Kret district office, Ko Kret.