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Nakhon Pathom is a small province located just 56 Kms.
from Bangkok.
The city of Nakhon Pathom is a very old which has been a centre of the Dvaravati
civilisation.
Over 2,000 years ago, a Buddhism missionary from lndia was sent
to introduce Buddhism and its philosophy to a land called Suwannaphum, which had
Nakhon Pathom as its capital.
Coming towards to the city, the first glimpse of the towering Phra Pathom Chedi
is overpowering. Phra Pathom Chedi was the important structure of the kingdom.
It is one of the largest pagodas in the world and in Thailand, by far the most
holy of all Buddhist structures. The original pagoda was constructed more than
2,000 years ago in the stupa design of an upside down bowl shape.
Nakhon Pathom is also renowned for its abundant fruits varieties
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