Pathum Thani
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Pathum Thani (ปทุมธานี) is the provincial capital of Pathum Thani Province.
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[edit] By bus
There are several buses from Bangkok to Rangsit district of Pathum Thani
29, 39, 59, 503, 510 and 555 lines pass Future Park shopping center.
Several specified buses of 29, 39 and 510 go through past Bangkok University and Thammasat University (their Rangsit campuses). Anyway, destination sign is written only in Thai. You can ask other passengers if the bus passing is going to the universities (Thalaad Thai).
Bus 555 connects with the new international Airport, they depart from the front of Major Cineplex Rangsit
[edit] By train
There are regional trains from Bangkok to Ayuttaya (Bang-Pa-In) and Lop Buri which stop at Lak Hok, Rangsit, Chiang Rak and Thammasat station. But you must check time table before. Services north- and southbound run in intervals ob about 90 mins. - ordinary train fares to Bangkok are 9 baht. All trains on the northern and northeastern route pass through the province. Rangsit being the only major station with a stationmaster's office and advance ticket sales on all Thai routes. Express trains don't stop at the minor stations.
[edit] Get around
Pathum Thani is still a part of Greater Bangkok and hence the famous Bangkok's taxis can be found everywhere. The entire province enjoys a vast network of interconnecting bus lines, the major hubs are: Rangsit (Future Park), Thalaad Thai (Klong Luang) and Pathum Thani Citys downtown bus station.
Pathum Thani City still has an abundance of pedal powered rickshaws at your service, riverboat transportation on the Chao Phaya is often only limited to cross-river transits by ferry.
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Wat Phra Dhammakaya - probably the most spectacular modern Temple in Asia, Thanon Klong Luang (near Thalaad Thai)
Thalaad Thai - on of asia's largest fresh markets, across from Thamassat university along Phahonyothin Road
Royal Thai Mint - on Phahonyothin Road, 3 km north of Future Park
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- Dream World (ดรีมเวิลด์) [1] Situated at km.7 of Rangsit-Ongkharak Road, this large amusement park houses a European style plaza, miniature land of major world legends, and offer exciting rides, shows and games.
Open: Weekdays from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Holidays from 10 a.m.to 7 p.m Admission: 450 baht Tel: 0 2533 1152.
Golf:
- Alpine Golf Club (สโมสรอัลไพน์กอล์ฟ คลับ) 99 Mu 9, Bangkhan-Sathaneevithyu Road, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani Tel: 0 2577 3333 fax: 0 2577 7100-2 www.alpinegolfclub.com (18 holes)
- Bangkok Golf Club (บางกอก กอล์ฟ คลับ) 99 Mu 2, Tiwanon Road, Bang Krad, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Tel:0 2501 2822-9, 0 2501 2771-6 Fax: 0 2501 2810 www.golf.th.com (18 holes)
- Chuan Chuen Golf Club (ชวนชื่น กอล์ฟ คลับ) 100 Mu 8, Bangkok-Pathumthani Road, Bang Khuwad, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Tel: 0 2598 2699, 0 2598 2839 (18 holes) www.golfcoursethailand.com
- Krung Kavee Golf Course & Country Club Estate (สนามกอล์ฟกรุงกวี) Km.9 Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road, Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani Tel: 0 2577 4141 Fax: 0 2577 2894 www.krungkavee.com (18 holes)
- Lam Luk Ka Country Club (ลำลูกกา คันทรี คลับ) 29 Mu 7, Lam Luk Ka Khlong 11, Lamsai, Pathum Thani Tel: 0 2995 2300-4, 0 2995 2312-5 Fax: 0 2995 2305 www.lamlukkagolf.net (36 holes)
- Muang- Ake Golf Course (สนามกอล์ฟเมืองเอก) 52 Mu 7, Phaholyothin Road, Tambon Luk Hok, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Tel: 0 2533 9335-4 Fax: 0 2533 9335-40 (18 holes)
- Muang-Ake Vista Golf Course (สนามกอล์ฟเมืองเอกวิสต้า) 52/999 Phahonyothin Road, Tambon Luk Hok, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Tel: 0 2997 8501-6 Fax: 0 2533 9915 (18 holes)
- Pinehurst Golf & Country Club(ไพน์เฮิร์สท กอล์ฟ แอนด์ คันทรี คลับ ) 73 Mu 17 Phaholyothin Road(Km.37), Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani Tel: 0 2516 8679-84 Fax: 0 2516 8685 www.pinehurst.co.th (27 holes)
- Royal Thai Air Force Golf Club (สนามกอล์ฟธูปะเตมีย์) 14 Mu 8 Phaholyothin Road, Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani Tel. 0 2531 1484, 0 2534 3880 (18 holes)
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[edit] Learn
Pathum Thani hosts over a dozen of higher education institutes, including:
- Asian Institute of Technology [2] - all faculties / all classes are held in English
- Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology [3] - all classes are held in English
- Thammasat University [4] - has some international (English) programs, teaches Thai language, and has a well staffed Thai language study curriculum for foreigners
[edit] Get out
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