:: Rangsit

Talat Thai This is Thailand's largest, international standard wholesale and retail market for food products and all agricultural produces including fruits, vegetables, cut flowers and pot plants. It is located on 200 acres of land in Tambon Rangsit, Amphoe Thanyaburi on Bangkok's outskirts and can be accessible by Phahonyothin Road.

:: Lam Luk Ka

Wat Phut Udom This temple constructed in 1894 is located in Tambon Lam Sai, Amphoe Lam Luk Ka, 57 kms. on the Pathum Thani-Nong Chok Route. This temple is known for the illustrative images of hell and heaven stages of beings and other mythical figures made according to the Buddhist belief.

:: Lat Lum Kaeo

Wat Chedi Hoi This small monastery is located at Tambon Bo Ngoen, Amphoe Lat Lum Kaeo, 18 kms. from the town. A tremendous number of giant oyster shells, 8 million years of age, were unearthed and piled up into a form of a chedi. Each shell weighs at least 1 kilogramme.

Wat Bua Khwan This temple in the vicinity of Amphoe Lat Lum Kaeo houses a Buddha image in the attitude of starving, which was cast in the reign of King Rama V. Another important attraction is the pavilion where King Rama VI presided over a ploughing ceremony, called "Sala Daeng”, having a teak tile roofing which is regarded as exquisite.


:: Thanyaburi

Muai Thai Institute This institute has been established by the World Muay Thai Council in order to promote this folk arts of self defense at national and international levels. It offers three types of Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) courses for both Thais as well as foreigners. Besides the fundamental programmes which provide skills, experience, and knowledge of the Muay Thai culture, one can apply for special programmes to become Muay Thai instructors or referees. Contact the Muay Thai Institute at 336/932 Prachathipat, Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani 12130, Tel: 0-2992-0096-9.

:: Hotels and accommodation

  • Asia Airport Hotel :: 99/2 Moo 8, Phaholyothin Road, Lamlukka [(66 2) 992-6999]
  • Bangkok Golf & Spa :: 99/3 Mu 2 Tiwanon Road, Bang Kradi Amphoe Muang [0 2963 9777 Fax: 0 2963 9797] :: :: 3,000-4,000 baht
  • Nice Inn :: 20/9 Mu 5, Tambon Bang Phun Amphoe Muang [0 2567 2750-2] :: :: 500 baht
  • Bin Inn :: 59/265 Prachathipat Road Amphoe Thanyaburi [0 2531 5125] :: :: 140-320 baht
  • Mit Phaisan :: 246/48 Mu 2 Prachathippatai Road Amphoe Thanyaburi [0 2531 3069, 0 2531 3230] :: :: 150-200 baht
  • Rangsit Palace :: 336/923 Mu 1 Phahonyothin Road Amphoe Thanyaburi [0 2531 4860, 0 2531 5024-5] :: :: 500 baht
  • Siam :: 336/309-312 Prachathipat Road Amphoe Thanyaburi [0 2531 0474, 0 2531 3394] :: :: 200-370 baht
  • Pinehurst Lodge :: 73 Phahonyothin Road, Tambon Khlong Nueng Amphoe Khlong Luang [0 2516 8679-84 Fax: 0 2516 8685] :: :: 1,500-3,500 baht
  • Royal Inn :: 39 Mu 5 Tambon Khlong Nung Amphoe Khlong Luang [0 2516 9400] :: :: 500-1,000 baht
  • Asia Airport :: 99/2 Mu 8 Phahonyothin Road, Tambon Khu Khot Amphoe Lam Luk Ka [0 2992 6999] :: :: 3,649-6,239 baht
  • Don Inn :: 99 Mu 5 Tambon Khu Khot Amphoe Lam Luk Ka [0 2539 9731-3, 0 2533 7173] :: :: 450-500 baht

:: Restaurants : Local Cuisine

Pathum Thani is well known for kung ten (raw shrimp), large fresh-water prawns, and kuay tiew rua Rangsit (beef noodles). 

  • Kung Ten Prathum :: 487/7 Moo 4, Bangkok-Pathum Thani Rd., Tel: 0-2581-5316
  • Kung Ten Fishing Hut :: 113/1 foot of Nonthaburi Bridge
  • Kung Ten Ung Jua Kee :: 12 Tesabal Sampan Rd., Tel: 0-2581-6166
  • Kosi :: 170-176 Charoenpon Wattana Rd., Bang Prok, Charoenpon Wattana market, Tel: 0-2581-6350
  • Bua Thong :: 42/1 Pathum Thani-Lad Lum Kaew Rd.
  • Sri Thai Charoen :: 14 Pathumrat 1 Rd.
  • Ik Kiew Suki :: 6/8 Pathum Sampan Rd

:: Restaurants : Amphoe Klong Luang

Kung Jiam Tu :: 99 Phaholyothin Rd., Moo 7, Klong Nung, Tel: 0-2516-9715-6

Klong Luang :: 54/2 Phaholyothin Rd., 39 Km, Klong Nung

:: How to get there

By bus
Pathum Thani can be reached by the following buses:

  • Bus No. 33 (Sanam Luang-Pathum Thani)
  • Bus No. 90 (Chatuchak-Tiwanon Road) connecting a Rangsit-Pathum Thani bus
  • Buses No. 29, 34, 39, 59, 95, 503 to Rangsit, then connecting a Rangsit-Pathum Thai bus
  • Bus No. 104 (Victory Monument-Pak Kret), then connecting Bus No. 33 or Bus No. 90