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A prosperous ancient city, part of the Suwannaphum kingdom,
Ratchaburi is home to world famous Floating Market at Damnoen
Saduak, where tourists can visualise how Thai people traditionally
live alongside the water. Grab a boat and explore the canals nearby for
a better understanding of rural life. The province has a reputation for
producing marvellous earthen water jars of all shapes and sizes. |
Location
& Access
101 kms south of Bangkok, with
plenty of daily buses for the 2
hour journey from Bangkok along
the Asian Highway.
Geography
Mountainous on its western
border with Myanmar, Ratchaburi
flattens out towards the east,
where the Mae Khlong River is
criss-crossed by canals.
Borders
North : Kanchanaburi and Nakhon
Pathom
South : Phetchaburi
East : Samut Sakhon, Samut
Songkhram and Nakhon Pathom
West : Myanmar
Highlights
Attractions: Damnoen Saduak
Floating Market, Wat
Khongkharam, Khao Bin cave
Souvenirs: Pottery, woven
fabrics, wooden boards, dolls,
brassware, wooden flutes, vine
decorations, sweet and salted
Chinese cabbage, sweet grape,
mango, dairy products, mattresses
Festivals: Sweet Grape Fair
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