Nakhon Pathom
Dominated by Phra Pathommachedi, claimed to be the world's tallest stupa, Nakhon Pathom is a city in central Thailand roughly an hour west of Bangkok. One of the largest centres of the ancient Dvaravati kingdom — with 7th-century inscriptions found beneath its sanctuaries — it also holds Thailand's only Bhikkhuni temple, open to women from abroad, and a campus of Silpakorn University set within the former Sanam Chandra Palace. The walkable centre has a solid café and restaurant scene.
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- Population117,927
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 25 km16 mi
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Nakhon Pathom: quick answers
Where is Nakhon Pathom?
Nakhon Pathom is in Thailand, about 50 km31 miles in a straight line from Bangkok.
How do you get to Nakhon Pathom?
The nearest airport is Nakhon Pathom (KDT), about 1 hr 7 min away by road. The nearest train station is นครปฐม, about 11 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Nakhon Pathom?
The warmest month is April, averaging 30°C87°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 26°C79°F. The wettest month is September, with about 244 mm9.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Nakhon Pathom?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 16 restaurants, 11 cafés and 20 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Nakhon Pathom?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Amphawa, Damnoen Saduak and Nonthaburi.