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Nakhon Pathom ProvinceSituated only 86km to the west of Bangkok, lies the old city of Nakhon Pathom. Once the centre of the Dvaravati Kingdom, the city is one of the oldest in Thailand and derives its name from the Pali, Nagara Pathama, meaning 'First City'.
The origins of the city are believed to date back to as long ago as 3 BC, when the Indian Emperor Asoka sent two missionaries, Sona and Uttara, to the area to spread the teachings of Buddhism amongst the populace.
The city flourished during its years as part of the Dvaravati Kingdom, between 6AD-11AD. However at the beginning of the 11th century, during the demise of the Dvaravati, the city was conquered by the Khmers under the leadership of King Suryavarman I. Not long after the Khmers had taken control of the city it was destroyed by the Burmese of Pagan in 1057. During the 12th century the city then became abandoned until being resettled in the late 19th century.
In 1870, after the long restoration of the Phra Pathom Chedi, the population at the nearby Nakhon Chaisi moved in to the township of Nakhon Pathom. Thus once again, after its long abandonment, this ancient city was to prosper again.
The massive Phra Pathom Chedi is the city's major attraction. The bell-shaped structure dominates the city centre and has dominated its religious and cultural past. Today the famous chedi is the only remnants of its colourful history, though there are further attractions from the time of King Rama VI.
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Central of Thailand
Ang Thong |
Ayutthaya |
Bangkok |
Chachoengsao |
Chai Nat |
Kanchanaburi |
Lopburi |
Nakhon Nayok |
Nakhon Pathom |
Nonthaburi |
Pathum Thani |
Prachinburi |
Ratchaburi |
Sa Kaeo |
Samut Prakan |
Samut Sakhon |
Samut Songkhram |
Saraburi |
Singburi |
Suphanburi |
Eastern of Thailand
Chantaburi |
Pattaya |
Rayong |
Trat |
Northeastern of Thailand
Amnat Charoen |
Buriram |
Chaiyaphum |
Kalasin |
Khon Kaen |
Loei |
Mahasarakham |
Nakhon Phanom |
Nakhon Ratchasima |
Nong Bua Lamphun |
Nong Khai |
Roi Et |
Sakon Nakhon |
Si Sa Ket |
Surin |
Ubon Ratchathani |
Udon Thani |
Yasothon |
Northern of Thailand
Chiang Mai |
Chiang Rai |
Kamphaeng Phet |
Lampang |
Lamphun |
Mae Hong Sorn |
Nakhon Sawan |
Nan |
Phayao |
Phetchabun |
Phichit |
Phitsanulok |
Phrae |
Sukhothai |
Tak |
Uthai Thani |
Uttaradit |
Southern of Thailand
Chumphon |
Koh Samui |
Krabi |
Nakhon Si Thammarat |
Narathiwat |
Phang Nga |
Phattalung |
Phetchaburi |
Phi Phi |
Phuket |
Prachuab Khiri Khan |
Ranong |
Satun |
Songkhla |
Surat Thani |
Trang |
Yala |
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Central Of Thailand
Ang Thong,
Ayutthaya,
Bangkok,
Chachoengsao,
Chai Nat,
Kanchanaburi,
Lopburi,
Nakhon Nayok,
Nakhon Pathom,
Nonthaburi,
Pathum Thani,
Prachinburi,
Ratchaburi,
Sa Kaeo,
Samut Prakan,
Samut Sakhon,
Samut Songkhram,
Saraburi,
Singburi,
Suphanburi,
Eastern Of Thailand
Chantaburi,
Pattaya,
Rayong,
Trat,
Northeastern Of Thailand
Amnat Charoen,
Buriram,
Chaiyaphum,
Kalasin,
Khon Kaen,
Loei,
Mahasarakham,
Nakhon Phanom,
Nakhon Ratchasima,
Nong Bua Lamphun,
Nong Khai,
Roi Et,
Sakon Nakhon,
Si Sa Ket,
Surin,
Ubon Ratchathani,
Udon Thani,
Yasothon,
Northern Of Thailand
Chiang Mai,
Chiang Rai,
Kamphaeng Phet,
Lampang,
Lamphun,
Mae Hong Sorn,
Nakhon Sawan,
Nan,
Phayao,
Phetchabun,
Phichit,
Phitsanulok,
Phrae,
Sukhothai,
Tak,
Uthai Thani,
Uttaradit,
Southern Of Thailand
Chumphon,
Koh Samui,
Krabi,
Nakhon Si Thammarat,
Narathiwat,
Phang Nga,
Phattalung,
Phetchaburi,
Phi Phi,
Phuket,
Prachuab Khiri Khan,
Ranong,
Satun,
Songkhla,
Surat Thani,
Trang,
Yala,
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