About Ratchaburi Province

Introduction

The City of the king, or Ratchaburi. A city you ought to make a side trip to before moving on. You might be familiar with the crest of the scaled dragon on the excellent earthenware jars. Or you might have called in and experienced the way of life of the residents of Damnoen Saduak as they paddle their boats and go about their business on the Floating Markets. But believe it or not, the city which is so close to Bangkok hides many charms and much beauty. We challenge you to pay a visit and not be impressed.

RATCHABURI

This province in Western Thailand has a varied topography; from the fertile level ground around the basin of the Mae Klong River where the economy relies on all kinds of crop, vegetable and plant cultivation, to the high mountain ranges of the Tanawsri Mountain in the west, along the Thai-Myanmar border. The neighboring province to the north is Kanchanaburi, in the east are Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut SongKram, While in the south is Petchburi Province.
From historical sources, antiques and other archaeological finds that have been uncovered, it appears that Ratchaburi, in addition to bordering Myanmar, was also formerly a commercial port where many traders would meet.

So you can see that Ratchaburi is a land of rich and varied culture and origin, much of which has been preserved and can still be seen today. Amongst the things of interest are the history, the way of life, the culture, beautiful handicrafts, and the natural beauty including caves, streams, forests and mountains. Something to interest visitors from every comer of the world. We challenge you to come and not be impressed.

How to Get here?

By Bus

You have a choice of using first-class air-conditioned bus, or regular bus. Buses leave from Sai Tai Southern Bus Terminal from 6.00 am to 11.00 pm daily. More information can be obtained by calling 435-1199 for air-conditioned buses, or 434-5557-8 for regular buses. In addition to this, air- conditioned buses run to Damnoen Saduak from 5.30 am - 9.00 pm daily.

By Car

Just 101 kilometers from Bangkok along the Petchkasem Road (Highway 4). Pass the Ong Phra Pathom Pagoda, and continue until you reach Amphoe Ban Phae, the gateway to the Floating Market. It should take about one hour. Or if you want to experience the natural beauty of the early morning, and want to watch the sunrise, take the Thonburi-Pak Tho Road (Highway 35) .Along this route you can enjoy the splendor of a new dawn, and the rays of golden sunshine on the horizon! Beside the road are the white salt hills and the windmills of Samut Songkram Province which you will see before you turn right at Wang Manao junction to Amphoe Pak Tho. Altogether, a distance of about 109 kilometers.

By Train

Trains operate from both Thonburi and Hua Lampong Terminals, departing between 7.20 am - 9.55 pm, and returning between 2.55 am - 2.10 pm daily. Besides halting at Ratchaburi Station, some trains also stop at Nong Pla Duk, Ban Pong, Pho Tharam, and Pak Tho Stations. For more information in Bangkok call (02) 225-0300-9 or in Ratchaburi call (032) 337002.

For more information:

• http://unseenthailand.info/
• http://thailand.sawadee.com/ratchaburi/

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