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Nonthaburi (นนทบุรี) is the provincial capital of Nonthaburi Province, and Thailand's second largest city.

[edit] Understand

Due to its close proximity to Bangkok the city is actually a suburb of the national capital, and is more or less considered a part of Greater Bangkok - had it not been for the signposts you'd hardly notice where one ends and the other begins.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

1. Phibun Songkhram Road, between the foot of Rama VI Bridge and Sri Phon Sawan Theatre intersection
2. Pracharat I Road, between the city hall and Sri Phon Sawan Theatre intersection
3. Tiwanon Road, between Wat Lanna Bun triangle and Patumthani Pier
4. Ngamwongwan Road, between Khae Lai intersection and Kasetsart University intersection
5. Nonthaburi I Road, between the city hall and Tiwanon Road
6. Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, between Rama VI Bridge and Amphoe Sai Noi
7. Krungthep-Nonthaburi Road, between Tao Pun triangle and Wat Lanna Bun triangle
8. Rattanathibet Road, between Khae Lai intersection and Bang Bua Thong-Taling Chan Road

[edit] By bus

Several public buses operated by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) connect Bangkok with Nonthaburi.

1. Number 69 (Victory Monument – Sanambin Nam)
2. Number 104 (Victory Monument – Pak Kret)
3. Number 63 (Victory Monument-Nonthaburi)
4. Number 30 (Southern Bus Terminal -Nonthaburi)
5. Number 203 (Sanam Luang - Nonthaburi)
6. Number 33 (Sanam Luang - Pathum Thani)
7. Number 64 (Sanam Luang - Pra Athit - Samsen - Nonthaburi Road)
8. Number 114 (Lam Luk Ka intersection - Nonthaburi)
9. Number 117 (Huai Khwang-Wat Khema)
10. Number 128 (Krungthon Bridge - Bang Yai)
11. Number 32 (Wat Pho - Pak Kret)
12. Number 51 (Wat Pho - Pak Kret)
13. Number 65 (Tha Tian – Wat Pak Nam)
14. Number 97 (Monks' Hospital - Nonthaburi)

Number 522 Outside the Mall Nonthaburi to Victory Monument

[edit] By ferry

There are also daily express boats that run along the Chao Phraya River from Wat Ratcha Singh Khon Pier, Amphoe Yanawa and Wat Toei Pier, Amphoe Pak Kret District. Service lasts from 6 am to 6 pm, leaving the pier every 20 minutes. For more information, contact Chao Phraya Express Boat Co. Ltd. (Tel: 0 2222 5330 or 0 2225 3003 or 0 2623 6001-3 or www.chaophrayaboat.co.th)

[edit] Get around

[edit] By foot

If you're planning to cover large distances on foot - don't. As is the rule in Bangkok, the multilane roads are made for drivers, not walkers. Sidewalk paving is hardly stellar, and the blistering midday heat and surrounding pollution are further complications best avoided.

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The island of Ko Kret (Koh Kred), floating in the Chao Phraya river, is easily accessed from Bangkok and distinct enough from the rest of the city to merit its own article.

• IMPACT Exhibition Centre (ศูนย์นิทรรศการอิมแพ็ค). Mueang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Road, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi. Tel: 0 2504 5050 or www.impact.co.th

[edit] Wat Khemaphirataram Rajaworawiharn

Situated on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River, in Tambon Suan Yai, ‘Wat Khema’ was built in the early Ayutthaya period. The monastery underwent restoration during the reigns of Rama II and Mongkut and for a while enjoyed royal patronage. Its large pagoda houses the Buddha’s relics as well as a centuries-old icon of the Buddha which dates to the period of the Wat Khema's founding. Other attractions within the monastic compound include the Tamnak Daeng Building and Phra Thinang Monthian Hall.

How to get there: The monastery can be easily reached by bus. Taking the minibus Rewadi-Wat Pak Nam is also a good option. For those travelling by Chao Phraya express boat get off at Tha Nam Non Pier and from there hop on bus number 203.

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Golf:

• Royal Irrigation Department Golf Course (สนามกอล์ฟชลประทาน) Tivanon Road, Pak Kred, Nonthaburi Tel: 0 2583 6060-9 ext. 269, 0 2962 3686 (9 holes)

Bangkwang Prison:

• A large prison in Nonthaburi which houses death row inmates. Feel free to throw eggs at the guard towers.

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There are few accommodation options in Nonthaburi. This is largely due to the lack of foreign tourists, as well as its closeness to Bangkok.

[edit] Mid-range

• Nonthaburi Palace, 3/19 Moo 1 Nonthaburi 1 Road, Muang Nonthaburi, ☎ +66-29690160 (fax: +66-29690150.), [1]. An obscure establishment more familiar to locals as a venue to host wedding banquets. Rooms from 1,200 baht with breakfast. from 1,200 to 4,000 baht.  edit

[edit] Splurge

• Riverine Place Riverside Service Apartments, 9/280 Moo7 Phibulsongkhram Rd., Suan Yai, Muang, Nonthaburi 11000, ☎ +66-26606300 (enquiry@visitamanta.com, fax: +2660 6313), [2]. As its name suggests, this 27-story luxury service apartment is located on the western banks of the Chao Phraya River and has a wide range of facilities. from 2,800 to 5,200 baht.  edit

[edit] Get out

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