Suphanburi

Suphanburi (สุพรรณบุรี) is a town in the Chao Phraya Basin region of Thailand. Understand Just a hundred kilometres away from Bangkok, Suphan Buri is an ancient town rich in natural and historical heritage. The province was once an important border town involving battles and important wars during the period of the Ayutthaya kingdom. So, today, travelling around the province is like drifting through historical novels. Historical evidence leads you to travel to the past such as Don Chedi Monument, Wat Khao Khuen whose abbot played a significant role in Thai history, U Thong National Museum, etc. Furthermore, various natural wonders such as Phu Toei National Park, Bueng Chawak Aquarium, as well as the famous local-style cake Sali Suphan always impress visitors. Artefacts and archaeological evidence shows that Suphan Buri is history dates back to 3,500-3,800 years ago. Archaeologists found artefacts from the New Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. And since then, culture had been inherited in the area. Get in By car Within an hour from Bangkok, Suphan Buri is accessible via many routes; namely, Via Amphoe Bang Bua Thong of Nonthaburi Province, tourists can drive directly to the province, a distance of 107 kilometres, which is the shortest route. Via Amphoe Lat Lum Kaeo of Pathum Thani province, the route leads to Suphan Buri, a distance of about 115 kilometres. Via Ayutthaya to Suphan Buri, the route is 132 kilometres long. Via Sing Buri province, Suphan Buri is accessible at Amphoe Doem Bang Nang Buat. The route is 228 kilometres long. Via Ang Thong province, the road leads to Amphoe Mueang Suphan Buri, a distance of 150 kilometres. Via Amphoe Kamphaeng Saen of Nakhon Pathom province, Suphan Buri is 164 kilometres from Bangkok via this route. By bus Scheduled bus and air-conditioned coaches leave the Northern Bus Terminal at Mo Chit II daily for Suphan Buri, call Tel. 0 2936 2852-66 ext. 311 or 442 for more information. Buses to Suphan Buri also leave from the Southern Bus Terminal, on Boromma Ratchachonnani Rd. Check the bus schedule at Tel. 0 2435 1199, Dan Chang Tour Co. Ltd., Tel. 0 2435 2727, Tha Chang Tour Co. Ltd., Tel. 0 2435 7502. and air-conditioned coach at Tel.0 2884 9522 or visit the website www.transport.co.th From Kanchanaburi, non aircon buses leave the bus station regularly and take about 2 hours for the 90Km trip. Cost is B50. By train A train leaves Bangkok Station daily for Suphan Buri at 4.40 p.m. and reaches the province at 7.32 p.m. On the return trip, the train leaves at 5.00 a.m. and reaches Bangkok at 8.10 a.m. For more details, call the service centre at Tel. 1690, 0 2220 4334 or visit the website www.railway.co.th. Get around The main mode of transportation is tuktuk. You'll see them throughout the city, as well as sitting outside of the bus station. You can expect to pay 50 baht for about anywhere in the city. You can also get a songtaew to neighboring districts. There is very little english spoken as Suphan is not frequently visited by foreigners but the people are friendly and commonly a young Thai versed in english will help you if they see you struggling. See Do Buy Eat Drink Sleep Mind Hotel. Just a few minutes walk from the bus station; walk out of the bus station, turn left, along this road, after the first intersection, you can see the sign for Mind hotel. Clean rooms with private bathroom, 400 for airco, 250 for fan-cooled room, including; (Thai) TV, towel, soap and toilet paper. Free coffee and cooled water downstairs! 250-400.  edit Get out From the bus station, non aircon buses go to Kanchanaburi regularly for B50. Also minibuses go to Ayuttaya from here regularly. Buy your ticket at the ticket window first. Cost B50. This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!