Ban Phrao
in Changwat Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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Don Mueang International Airport (36 mi) - Suvarnabhumi Airport (46 mi)
- Khok Kathiam Airport (82 mi)
- Hua Hin Airport (83 mi)
- Sa Pran Nak Airport (86 mi)
- Takhli Airport (101 mi)
- U-Tapao International Airport (101 mi)
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Dawei Airport (127 mi)
- Historic City of Ayutthaya (Unesco heritage, 48 mi)
- Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries (Unesco heritage, 130 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 13.833 and 100.083 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 13° 49' 59" and E 100° 4' 59"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Baht - THB
- Spoken languages:
- Thai, English
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 03:36 AM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- UTC/GMT offset: 7 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:20 am and 5:48 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -12.117 and -77.183 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Colonia Penal - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Thailand.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Thailand. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Touring Ban Phrao
Ban Phrao in Changwat Nakhon Pathom is a town located in Thailand about 29 mi (or 46 km) west of Bangkok, the country's capital place.
Time in Ban Phrao is now 03:36 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Bangkok with an UTC offset of 7 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Ban Phrao, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Thailand is Don Mueang International Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 57 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Thailand is Historic City of Ayutthaya in a distance of 48 mi (or 77 km), North-East. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Chai Si, Don Tum, Sam Phran and Kamphaeng Saen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 85 °F
| Morning Temperature | 24°C / 75 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 26°C / 79 °F |
| Night Temperature | 25°C / 77 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 25% |
| Air Humidity | 73% |
| Air Pressure | 1009 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Saturday, 16th of November 2024
31°C (88 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
31°C (89 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
31°C (87 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Videos from this area
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Thailand * Phra Pathom Chedi (Nakhon Pathom City)
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Nakhon Pathom Phra Pathom Chedi Thailand
Westlich von Bangkok, am H4, liegt Nakhon Pathom mit seinem großem Chedi. Es ist ein beeindruckendes Bauwerk, hauptsächlich die Größe hat es in sich.
Wat Phra Pathom Chedi, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Wat Phrapathommachedi.
Evening at Nakhon Pathom
Phra Pathom Chedi festival on Oct 31, 2014.
Approaching Wat Phra Pathom Chedi Pagoda, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Nakhon Pathom.
Sand castles, Chedi Nakhon Pathom at Songkran 2010 (3gp 18.2MB)
Sand castle building around the base of the Bhodi tree inside the complex of Phra Pathom Chedi. 14th April 2010.
Heavy rains at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi, Nakhon Pathom
Wat Phra Pathom Chedi rain downpour.
Wat Phrapathommachedi, Nakhon Pathom
Grand Pagoda.
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2014 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship (Nakhon Pathom,Thailand)
20140419 รวมพลัง - Hisamitsu Springs (久光製薬スプリングス)
2014 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship (Nakhon Pathom,Thailand)
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Nakhon Pathom
Nakhon Pathom is a city in central Thailand, capital of the Nakhon Pathom Province. One of the most important landmarks is the giant Phra Pathom Chedi. The city is also home to Thailand's only Bhikkhuni temple Wat Song Thammakanlayani (วัดทรงธรรมกัลยาณี), which is also open to women from abroad. Nakhon Pathom also houses a campus of Silpakorn University within the Sanam Chan Palace. \t\t \t\t\tPhra Pathom Chedi. jpg \t\t\t Phra Pathom Chedi \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tChali Mongkol Asana. jpg \t\t\t Sanam Chan Palace
Phra Pathom Chedi
Phra Pathom Chedi is the tallest stupa in the world with the height of 127 metres . It is located in the town of Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The name Phra Pathom Chedi means Holy chedi (stupa) of the beginning. The stupa at the location is first mentioned in Buddhist scriptures of the year 675, however archaeological findings date back to the 4th century. In the 11th century it was overbuilt with a Khmer (Ancient Cambodia) style prang, which was later overgrown by the jungle.
Sanam Chandra Palace
Sanam Chandra Palace is a tiny castle-like structure built in a combination of French and English styles, but with adaptions for the tropical climate The palace grounds is located on a site Nakhon Pathom, Thailand and consists of five buildings and a Ganesh shrine. The palace was built from 1907 to 1911 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), and has a view of Phra Pathom Chedi. Part of the site is presently a campus of Silpakorn University.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Ban Phrao.
- Nakhon Pathom
- Nakhon Chai Si
- Don Tum
- Sam Phran
- Kamphaeng Saen
- Ban Pong
- Bang Len
- Bang Phae
- Salaya
- Ban Phaeo
- Krathum Baen
- Thawi Watthana
- Sai Noi
- Photharam
- Nong Khaem
- Tha Maka
- Damnoen Saduak
- Samut Sakhon
- Bang Bua Thong
- Bang Khae
- Bang Bon
- Phasi Charoen
- Taling Chan
- Lat Lum Kaeo
- Bang Khun Thian
- Bang Kruai
- Bang Khon Thi
- Song Phi Nong
- Ratchaburi
- Bangkok Noi