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Suphan Buri is an ancient city mentioned
in many Buddhist chronicles, although then supposedly named Suwanaphum.
Today it's a very modern town with superb roads, courtesy of a local
politician.
Because of its location, Suphan Buri featured regularly in fights
with Burmese forces. Don Chedi outside the main town commemorates
King Naresuan's victory over his Burmese counterpart in single combat
on elephant back.
Wat Pa Lelai has a large Buddha shrine, housed inside a sanctuary
built in the Ayutthaya style. Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Rub and Wat
Suwanaphum are also built in the Ayutthaya style and house rare
artefacts, antiques and Buddha images. Wat Phra Rub has the only
known Buddha footprint made of wood. In the south of the province,
Wat Phai Rong Wua houses the largest cast metal Buddha in the world
at 26 metres tall.
Borders
□ North: Chainat and Uthai Thani
□ South: Nakhon Pathom
□ East: Angthong, Ayutthaya and
Sing Buri
□ West: Kanchanaburi
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from Suphanburi city of nearby Provinces |
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Angthong 45 kms.
□ Ayutthaya 60 kms.
□ Chainat 99 kms.
□ Kanchanaburi 95 kms.
□ Nakhon Pathom 108 kms.
□ Sing Buri 90 kms. |
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Distance from
Suphanburi city to its districts
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Bangpla Ma 10 kms.
□ Dan Chang 79 kms.
□ Doem Bang Nangbuat 52 kms.
□ Don Chedi 33 kms.
□ Nong Yasai 56 kms.
□ Sam Chuk 39 kms.
□ Si Prachan 21 kms.
□ Song Phi Nong 69 kms.
□ Uthong 32 kms |
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 How
to get there
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Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts :
Bang Pla Ma 10 kilometres
Si Prachan 20 kilometres
Don Chedi 31 kilometres
U Thong 32 kilometres
Sam Chuk 39 kilometres
Doem Bang Nang Buat 54 kilometres
Nong Ya Sai 58 kilometres
Song Phi Nong 70 kilometres
Dan Chang 77 kilometres
Car
There are many routes for travelling from Bangkok to Suphan Buri:
Bangkok-Bang Bua Thong-Suphan Buri, a distance of 107 kilometres.
Bangkok-Pathum Thani-Lat Lum Kaeo-Suphan Buri, a distances of 115
kilometres
Bangkok-Ayutthaya-Suphan Buri, a distance of 132 kilometres
Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom-Kamphaeng Saen-Suphan Buri, a distance of
164 kilometres
Bus
Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses departs from
Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal (Tel: 0 2435 1199-200) and Mochit
2 Bus Terminal (Tel: 0 2936 2852-66) to Suphan Buri many times daily.
Train
A train leaves Bangkok Station daily for Suphan Buri at 4.40 pm.
and reaches the province at 7.32 pm. On the return trip, the train
leaves at 5 am. and reaches Bangkok at 8.10 am. For more details,
call 1690, 0 2220 4334 or visit the website www.railway.co.th
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Festivals
& Events
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Don Chedi Memorial
This annual fair is held for 7 days to commemorate the historic
event at Don Chedi in 1592 that led to the liberation of the kingdom
from foreign occupation. The celebration commences on the 25th of
January, which is regarded as the Royal Thai Armed Forces Day, with
historical exhibitions and outdoor entertainment.
Activities include a light and sound show of the elephant fight,
a Don Chedi Beauty Pageant (with contestants in period costume),
a fair of both government and private organizations, and other stage
performances.
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 Suphanburi
hotels Thailand
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Khum Suphan Hotel
Khum Suphan Hotel provides you with luxurious accommodations
and a warm welcome. You will feel comfortable with our friendly
reception and impressive Thai smiles from our staff. (Rooms
and rates)
Address : 28/2 Muenharn Road, Muang,
Suphanburi 72000
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