RATCHABURI
A
CULTURAL LAND IN THE BASIN OF THE MAE KLONG RIVER, WITH THE GENTLE MIST
AND COOLING BREEZE OF THE TANAWSRI MOUNTAINS
The
City of the king, or Ratchaburi. A city you ought to make a sidetrip to
Before moving on. You might be familiar with the crest of the scaled
dragon on the excellent earthenware jars. Or you might have called
in and experienced the way of life of the residents of Damnoen Saduak as
they paddle their boats and go about their business on the Floating Markets.
But believe it or not, the city which is so close to Bangkok hides many
charms and much beauty. We challenge you to pay a visit and not be
impressed
"Ratchaburi A cultural land in the basin of the Mae klong River, with the gentle mist and cooling breeze of the Tanawsri Mountains."
AN ADAPTATION OF A POEM BY KING RAMA 5
RATCHABURI
This province in Western Thailand has a varied topography; from the
fertile level ground around the basin of the Mae Klong River where the
economy relies on all kinds of crop, vegetable and plant cultivation, to
the high mountain ranges of the Tanawsri Mountain in the west, along
the Thai-Myanmar border. The neighbouring province to the north is
Kanchanaburi, in the east are Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and
Samut SongKram, While in the south is Petchburi Province.
From historical sources, antiques and other archaeological finds that have been uncovered, it appears that Ratchaburi, in addition to bordering Myanmar, was also fomerly a commercial port where many traders would meet.
So you can see that Ratchaburi is a land of rich and varied culture and origin, much of which has been preserved and can still be seen today. Amongst the things of interest are the history, the way of life, the culture, beautiful handicrafts, and the natural beauty including caves, streams, forests and mountains. Something to interest visitors from every comer of the world. We challenge you to come and not be impressed.
Boundary
| North | Connects with Kanchanaburi Provinces. |
| South | Connects with Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram and Nakhon Pathom Provinces. |
| East | Connects with Suphan Buri Provinces. |
| West | Connects with Myanmar. |
Kanchanaburi Province is divided in to 8 Amphoes. The distances from Amphoe Muang to other Amphoes are as follow :
| Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Wat Phleng 15 kms.
Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Pak Tho 22 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Ban Pha 22 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Photharam 26 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Jombung 30 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Banpong 42 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Damnoen Saduak 50 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Suan Phung 60 kms. |
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