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Ban Bo Takua in the region of Nakhon Pathom is a city in Thailand - some 26 mi or ( 41 km ) West of Bangkok , the country's capital .
Current time in Ban Bo Takua is now 09:22 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Bangkok " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Ban Plak Mai Lai, Phetchaburi, Yangon, Udon Thani, and Samut Songkhram. While being here, make sure to check out Ban Plak Mai Lai . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ban Bo Takua ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sak Yant - Magical Thai Monk Tattoo at Wat Bang Phra
A yant is a sacred geometrical design. These symbols are seen everywhere in South East Asia, and can protect their owners from all sorts of things. I heard of Sak Yant AKA Yantra tattooing from a frie ..
Amazing Thailand. Just As Amazing As You Remember.
"Remember" new TVC from Tourism Authority of Thailand. "Amazing Thailand. Just as amazing as you remember." ..
Somewhere - Official Trailer
From the same filmmakers as "The Art of Travel" comes their first movie "Somewhere." Filmed on location in Thailand in some of the same locations as "The Beach," "Somewhere" tells the story of two ame ..
Makha Bucha Day
'Thailand's Makha Bucha Day' at 'Wat-Phra-Pathom-Chedi' 'Nakhon-Pathom' province, Thailand. 18 FEB 2011. With NIKON D5000 and NIKKOR AF-s 18-55VR ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Nakhon Pathom
Nakhon Pathom is a city in central Thailand, capital of the Nakhon Pathom Province. One of the most important landmarks is the giant Phra Pathom Chedi. The city is also home to Thailand's only Bhikkhuni temple Wat Song Thammakanlayani (วัดทรงธรรมกัลยาณี), which is also open to women from abroad. Nakhon Pathom also houses a campus of Silpakorn University within the Sanam Chan Palace. \t\t \t\t\tPhra Pathom Chedi. jpg \t\t\t Phra Pathom Chedi \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tChali Mongkol Asana. jpg \t\t\t Sanam Chan Palace
Located at 13.82 100.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Phra Pathom Chedi
Phra Pathom Chedi is the tallest stupa in the world with the height of 127 metres . It is located in the town of Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The name Phra Pathom Chedi means Holy chedi (stupa) of the beginning. The stupa at the location is first mentioned in Buddhist scriptures of the year 675, however archaeological findings date back to the 4th century. In the 11th century it was overbuilt with a Khmer (Ancient Cambodia) style prang, which was later overgrown by the jungle.
Located at 13.82 100.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Thai Human Imagery Museum
The Thai Human Imagery Museum is a wax museum located in Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand. Due to the tropical climate of Thailand the figures are made of fibreglass instead of the traditional wax. Exhibits include Thai historical figures, including kings of the Chakri Dynasty, displays of Thai culture and traditions, and famous fictional characters, including those from Sunthorn Phu's epic poem, Phra Abhai Mani.
Located at 13.77 100.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Sanam Chandra Palace
Sanam Chandra Palace is a tiny castle-like structure built in a combination of French and English styles, but with adaptions for the tropical climate The palace grounds is located on a site Nakhon Pathom, Thailand and consists of five buildings and a Ganesh shrine. The palace was built from 1907 to 1911 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), and has a view of Phra Pathom Chedi. Part of the site is presently a campus of Silpakorn University.
Located at 13.82 100.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Nakhon Pathom Province
Nakhon Pathom is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya, Nonthaburi, Bangkok, Samut Sakhon, Ratchaburi and Kanchanaburi. The capital city of Nakhon Pathom Province is Nakhon Pathom. Nakhon Pathom Province is home to the Phra Pathom Chedi, a chedi commissioned by King Mongkut and completed by King Chulalongkorn in 1870.
Located at 13.92 100.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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