NAKHON PATHOM

   Nakhon Pathom is one of the ancient culture center and is located 56 kilometer to the west of Bangkok. There is a more than 1,000-acre complex commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment more than 2, 500 years ago, and is dominated by a bronze walking Buddha image some 15 meters high.

Nakhon Pathom Chedi :

   The provincial capital's major landmark is the Phra Pathom Chedi, the world's tallest Buddhist monument. This bell-shaped, 380-foot-chedi dominates the provincial capital and marks the spot where, it is believed, Buddhism was introduced to the Thailand-to-be more than 2000 year ago. the orange -tiled chedi dates from the mid-1850s, and encases and earlier chedi attracts Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world, and hosts each November t ten-day fair which combines merriment and traditional entertainment with solemn religious merit making.