Three Day Trip to Nakhon Pathom
This is a continuation of my road trips to provinces in Central Thailand. Over the next few months I am looking to visit destinations that are about 2-3 hours away from Bangkok and then spend about three days exploring that area. My destination last weekend was to Nakhon Pathom which is about an hour and a half to the West of Bangkok. I have been there quite a few times on day trips, but I haven’t stayed in the city for a long time. Sometimes it is nice taking your time. The following photos were tweeted live during my trip. Follow me on @RichardBarrow for Thai travel news and suggestions for new destinations around Thailand.
Setting off on a 3-day road trip around Nakhon Pathom province to the West of Bangkok. Map of tourist attractions: https://t.co/hEXJMjy2q5 pic.twitter.com/hjqC4vYJkX
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Thai Film Museum (หอภาพยนตร์) in Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom. Interesting place for movie lovers.
Map: https://t.co/Ft5ey3sThs #Thailand pic.twitter.com/OcVnjfDLrK
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Thai Film Museum in Nakhon Pathom is open at the weekends & holidays. Five rounds per day: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Admission is free. pic.twitter.com/P2o1KvL6sH
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Chomchei Cafe in Nakhon Pathom is a journey to the past with old style shops with vintage stock.
Map: https://t.co/6VYUYjTYdg #Thailand pic.twitter.com/HjyxnHIvpX
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Chomchei Cafe in Nakhon Pathom is a popular place for doing selfies and for shooting period movies. There's also a coffee shop. Free entry pic.twitter.com/V8un0mN6Gz
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Noodle soup at AEC boat noodle restaurant in Nakhon Pathom. Only 12 Baht. Two bowls were enough to fill me.
Map: https://t.co/VZxfJmT0z3 pic.twitter.com/KBf5WwRh4d
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Jesada Technik Museum in Nakhon Pathom is perfect for those people who like vintage and unique vehicles.
Map: https://t.co/eiBeADCWRm pic.twitter.com/94pbb9oAQf
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Jesada Technik Museum in Nakhon Pathom province is open every day except Mondays, 9am-5pm. Entrance is free #Thailand pic.twitter.com/sMTcZZ04om
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Owl Art Museum in Nakhon Pathom. Probably only of interest to owl enthusiasts. Closed Mondays. 60B.
Map: https://t.co/0WcmNbkXw2 #Thailand pic.twitter.com/xKYAloNMRG
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Thana Market in Nakhon Pathom dates back 140 years. The present wooden buildings are 90 years old.
Map: https://t.co/HBWe91TNQ2 #Thailand pic.twitter.com/CMpIu5cMnY
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Yam Som-O (spicy pomelo salad) from Thana Market in Nakhon Pathom for 50 Baht #ThaiFood #Thailand pic.twitter.com/m4mBesdxmf
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Drone photos of Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom. It is the largest pagoda in #Thailand
Map: https://t.co/2z51S79BO1 pic.twitter.com/iRK7MAT8qe
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
Ba-Mee Tom Yum (บะหมี่ต้มยำ) Spicy Egg Noodle Soup with fried wontons. 30 Baht. #ThaiStreetFood #ThaiFood #Thailand pic.twitter.com/ad0WNxDGBO
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 11, 2017
DAY TWO:
Good morning from Nakhon Pathom. Top temperature today will be 37°C. My plan is to visit Sanam Chandra Palace and Phra Pathom Chedi pic.twitter.com/h15EYuBPs2
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 12, 2017
Phra Pathom Chedi (พระปฐมเจดีย์) in Nakhon Pathom is the largest stupa in Thailand at 120.5 metres high.
Map: https://t.co/2z51S79BO1 pic.twitter.com/Vf9BhnJWCZ
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 12, 2017
If you are interested in Buddha images then you should visit Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom. They have them all with signs in English pic.twitter.com/jrTscfeAo2
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 12, 2017
Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom costs 60B for foreigners & is free for Thais. Though I must admit I didn't realize this until I came out pic.twitter.com/nsUJbWaG5k
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 12, 2017
Steam locomotive arriving in Nakhon Pathom. This is the special Mother's Day one day trip. The next trips are on 23 October & 5 December pic.twitter.com/ZtAsWDmBa1
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 12, 2017
Sanam Chandra Palace was built by King Rama VI in the early 20th Century.
Map: https://t.co/dq1F9HKg7e #Thailand pic.twitter.com/eoXpbMKRQ9
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 12, 2017
Sanam Chandra Palace in Nakhon Pathom is open every day from 9am-4pm. 30 Baht for Thais and 50 Baht for foreigners #Thailand pic.twitter.com/JZYJc8DkhU
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 12, 2017
Pad Kana Moo Krob (ผัดคะน้าหมูกรอบ). Stirfried Kale with Crispy Pork. 40 Baht #ThaiStreetFood #ThaiFood #Thailand pic.twitter.com/Extl3qZfUv
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 12, 2017
Looks like the Aircraft Night Market in Nakhon Pathom has failed. Maybe because it smells like a pig farm.
Map: https://t.co/oeQDaFgMMp pic.twitter.com/oMupz3QyyG
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 12, 2017
The Aircraft Night Market in Nakhon Pathom does have some interesting aircraft, boats and decommissioned army vehicles that you can inspect pic.twitter.com/rRIO5iGL0l
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 12, 2017
Som Tam Khao Pod (ส้มตำข้าวโพด). Spicy Sweetcorn Salad. 30 Baht #ThaiFood #ThaiStreetFood #Thailand pic.twitter.com/KCsPDmf30Z
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 12, 2017
DAY THREE:
Good morning from Nakhon Pathom. This is my third & last day in this province. Today I'll be visiting a couple of floating markets #Thailand pic.twitter.com/YnS8ueIvCo
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 13, 2017
For this trip, I stayed at Trendy Hotel in Nakhon Pathom. 850B a night. Not my first choice, but comfortable.
Map: https://t.co/61m9rRx4I9 pic.twitter.com/YKJlF5MWB3
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 13, 2017
The latest tourist attraction in Nakhon Pathom is Red Lotus Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำทุ่งบัวแดง ณ บางเลน)
Map: https://t.co/Fv6EU5xdql pic.twitter.com/NnDcB7G4S4
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 13, 2017
Red Lotus Floating Market in Nakhon Pathom is open every day from 8:30am-6pm. But best to go in the cool of the day to see the lotuses pic.twitter.com/0MRTTID9IA
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 13, 2017
You can rent a boat at Red Lotus Floating Market for 200B per person. I politely asked for Thai price of 100B & it was granted #Thailand pic.twitter.com/WlFLTM3cgL
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 13, 2017
Video clip of a boat road at Red Lotus Floating Market in Bang Len district of Nakhon Pathom #Thailand pic.twitter.com/GJXeST0kGC
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 13, 2017
Lam Phaya Floating Market is my favorite riverside market in Nakhon Pathom. It's a foodies paradise
Map: https://t.co/fgUSK4JV02 #Thailand pic.twitter.com/PnbZSnEmRa
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 13, 2017
Lam Phaya Floating Market in Nakhon Pathom is only at the weekends. Come early as it gets really packed. But really worth it #Thailand pic.twitter.com/0woGwPkvV4
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 13, 2017
That's a wrap on my 3-day road trip around Nakhon Pathom province. I hope you enjoyed my photos & I've inspired you to visit #Thailand pic.twitter.com/VlfE3J5PJh
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) August 13, 2017
