NAKORN PATHOM

Nakhon Pathom is one of the central provinces of Thailand.

Neighbouring 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 has a tropical climate. In winter, there is much less rainfall than in
summer. This location is classified as Aw by Köppen and Geiger. In Nakhon Pathom, the
average annual temperature is 27.8 °C | 82.0 °F. About 1290 mm | 50.8 inch of precipitation falls
annually.

Nakhon Pathom's 2021 population is now estimated at 518,433.

history
Dvaravati period

The ancient city of Nakhon Pathom began to have a settlement for at least around the 8th
to 11th century, with great prosperity during the 13th-14th century and deteriorated in the 17th
century.

Sukhothai period

In the Sukhothai period, the name of Nakhon Pathom is still unknown. The ancient city of
Nakhon Pathom in the Sukhothai period was under the rule of Sukhothai. The ancient city of
Nakhon Pathom was called “Nakhon Phra Krit”.

Ayutthaya period

During the reign of Maha Chakkraphat it was during the Burmese army to attack Ayutthaya
several times. Maha Chakkraphat combine the 3 cities into a new city and named after the
ancient city that “Nakhon Chaisri City”.

Rattanakosin period

During the reign of King Rama V(hmmm ok), has changed the provincial government, by
combining the districts into a group called "Monthon" depending on the Ministry of Interior.
Changed the name from the city "Nakhon Chaisi" to "Nakhon Pathom" in 1916.

The provincial slogan is "Sweet pomelo, white rice, beautiful daughter, sweet rice.
Sanam Chan Beautiful,Phutthamonthon with Citizens,Phra Pathom Chedi in the sky ,Beautiful in
the eyes of the Tha Chin River"

Pomelon is OTOP of Nakorn Pathom

 Main tourist attraction

1. Phra Pathom Chedi

Known as the "holiest and first among chedis,"

Phra Pathom Chedi is the single most important attraction in this ancient enclave. At 118 meters,
(127 meters including the terraces), it is the tallest Buddhist monument in the world, standing
higher even than the famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Burma.

2. Phra Pathom Chedi - Museum

The old temple museum, containing Mon stucco and stone sculptures, is in the wiharn
near the East entrance. The main building of the museum dates back to 1979 and is by the South
steps. Here, you'll see stone tablets from Nakhon Pathom's earliest days, as well as coins, statues
of Buddha, and everyday objects from Thailand's ancient past.

3. Phra Pathom Chedi Festival

Every year pilgrims from all over Thailand flock to Nakhon Pathom's Grand Temple
festival in November. The chedi itself is lit up with fairy lights while classical dance drama,
shadow plays, and other entertainments take place on the terraces.

During the festival, the great square at the chedi's foot is turned into an amusement park,
buzzing with activities and plenty of stalls serving hot food. Don't miss out on the chance to try
Khao Lam, a traditional local dessert of sweet sticky rice served on bamboo. There's also a
sprawling market here during the festival, where you can buy anything from Buddhist amulets to
second-hand clothes, trinkets, and souvenirs.

Miss.Yuwadee Srichailerd

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