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Muang Suphanburi has been prosperous since the Dhavaravadi Sri
Suwanaphum and was formerly called Phanthum Buri. It was constructed
during the year 877-882 A.D. on the left bank of the Tha Chin River in
the vicinity of Tambon RuaYai adjacent to Tambon Phihan Daeng. Later
on when the Phanthum era was over, King Katae (half Thai half Mon) was
crowned and after ascending to the throne he commanded the town to be
moved to the right bank of the Tha Chin River, to construct Wat Sanam
Chai and to restore Wat Pa Lelai. He then persuaded 2,000 officials to
enter the monkshood. The name of the town was then changed to be song
Phan Buri (city of two thousands) Later on, King U Thong moved the
location to the southern bank (west of Tha Chin River). The city was
given a new name as U Thong until the reign of King Khun Luang Pha
Ngua when the name was changed to Suphanburi. Suphanburi had been an
important border town. Involving battles and wars. This caused regular
damage through all ages in the past until the Ratanakosin era during
the reign of King Rama VI. Then the Suphanburi communities were
consolidated and settle down on the east bank of the Tha River (Suphan
River) as it is now.
Suphanburi is located some 169 kilometers from Bangkok (approximately
100 kilometers through the new Nonthaburi-Suphanburi Highway .from the
Khae Rai Intersection is Nonthaburi Province it is only 72 kilometers
to Suphanburi ) occupying an area of 5,358 square kilometers and is
administratively divided into 10 Amphoes : Muang, Doem Bang Nangbuat,
Bangpla Ma, Si Prachan, Song Phi Nong. Sam Chuk, Uthong, Don Chedi,
Dan Chang and Nong Yasai.[ Borders
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North: Chainat and Uthai Thani
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South: Nakhon Pathom
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East: Angthong, Ayutthaya and Sing Buri
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West: Kanchanaburi
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Distance from Suphanburi city of nearby
Provinces |
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Angthong 45 kms.
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Ayutthaya 60 kms.
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Chainat 99 kms.
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Kanchanaburi 95 kms.
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Nakhon Pathom 108 kms.
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Sing Buri 90 kms. |
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Distance from Suphanburi city to its
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□ Bang Pla Ma 10 kms.
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Dan Chang 77 kms.
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Doem Bang Nang Buat 54 kms.
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Don Chedi 31 kms.
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Nong Ya Sai 58 kms.
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Sam Chuk 39 kms.
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Si Prachan 20 kms.
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Song Phi Nong 70 kms.
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U Thong 32 kms |
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[
By
Car ]
There are many routes for travelling from Bangkok to Suphan
Buri:
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Bangkok-Bang Bua Thong-Suphan Buri, a distance of 107
kilometres.
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Bangkok-Pathum Thani-Lat Lum Kaeo-Suphan Buri, a distances of
115 kilometres
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Bangkok-Ayutthaya-Suphan Buri, a distance of 132 kilometres
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Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom-Kamphaeng Saen-Suphan Buri, a distance of
164 kilometres
[
By
Bus ]
Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses departs from
Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal (Tel: 0 2435 1199-200) and Mochit 2
Bus Terminal (Tel: 0 2936 2852-66) to Suphan Buri many times daily.
[ By Train ]
A train leaves Bangkok Station daily for Suphan Buri at 4.40 pm. and
reaches the province at 7.32 pm. On the return trip, the train
leaves at 5 am. and reaches Bangkok at 8.10 am. For more details,
call 1690, 0 2220 4334.
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[ Don Chedi Memorial Fair ]
 This
annual fair is held for 7 days to commemorate the historic event at
Don Chedi in 1592 that led to the liberation of the kingdom from
foreign occupation. The celebration commences on the 25th of
January, which is regarded as the Royal Thai Armed Forces Day, with
historical exhibitions and outdoor entertainment.
Activities include a light and sound show of the elephant fight, a
Don Chedi Beauty Pageant (with contestants in period costume), a
fair of both government and private organizations, and other stage
performances. |
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Provided by
Tourism Authority of Thailand
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