Nakhon Pathom is located in an alluvial plain in the central region, about 58 kms by road from Bangkok. Generally, it is an area of alluvia plain which is drained by the Tha Chin River, covering an area of 2,168,327 sq kms or about 1,355,204 sq Rai. It is an old city which has an interesting history dating back thousands of years. It was well known as a center of cultural development and prosperity. From the evidence revealed by extensive excavation in the past, we have learned a lot of things which have historical and archaeological value, such as Phra Pathom Chedi and Dhammacakra (Symbol of the completeness of the Dhamma)

Borders□ North: Suphan Buri and Ayutthaya□ South: Ratcha Buri and Samut Sakhon□ East: Nontha Buri and Bangkok□ West: KanchanaburiDistance from Nakhon Pathom city of nearby Provinces□ Ayutthaya 142 kms.□ Bangkok 56 kms.□ Kanchanaburi 65 kms.□ Ratchaburi 65 kms.□ Samut Sakhon 63 kms.

Distances from Nakhon Pathom to neighbouring provinces :
Nonthaburi
65 kms.
Samut Sakhon
48 kms.
Ratchaburi
43 kms.
Kanchanaburi
112 kms.
Suphanburi
160
[ By Car ]From Bangkok, driving on the old route of Petchakasem Road (Highway No.4) passing Aom Noi, Aom Yai, Sam Phran to Nakhon Pathom or driving on a new route from Bangkok, passing Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Chaisi to Nakhon Pathom.
[ By Bus ]From the Southern Bus Terminal on Boromrajajonnani Road there are two lines of buses.
Old Route (Bangkok-Aom Yai-Sam Phran-Nakhon Pathom), there are several lines of 2nd class air-conditioned buses: Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom, Bangkok-Ratchaburi, and Bangkok-Bangli. There are 2 lines of non air-conditioned buses: Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom, Bangkok-Ratchaburi, and Bangkok-Suphanburi.
New Route (Bangkok-Buddhamonthon-Nakhon Chaisi-Nakhon Pathom)
There are 2 lines of 1st class air-conditioned buses: Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom and Bangkok Dan Chang (blue bus) or taking the 2nd class of air-conditioned buses of Bangkok-Damnoen Saduak and Bangkok-Ratchaburi.
For more information, contact the Southern Bus Terminal on Boromrajajonnani Road. Non air-conditioned buses tel: 0 2434 5557-8 and Air-conditioned buses tel: 0 2435 1199.
[ By Rail ]The State Railway of Thailand operates daily trains to Nakhon Pathom. For more information contact Bangkok Hualampong Railway Grand Station tel: 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020 and the Thonburi Railway Station tel: 0 2411 3102.
Songkran Traditional Festival ]□ April Organized in the vicinity of Phra Pathom Chedi area, it features the processions with decorated floats, dragon and lion groups, as the bathing Buddha images rite and the rite to pay respects to the elder, the honorable persons.
[ Gliding Luang Por Wat Rai Khing Festival ]Held during the 13th waxing moon day to the 4th waning moon day of the 5th lunar month, every year, altogether 8 days and 8 nights. Many forms of entertainment are available such as musical performance, Lie-Kay (Thai song and dance performance), Movies. Local goods are also available for sale.
[ Food Staff and Fruit Fair ]During Chinese New Year period□ Venue :In the precinct of the Phra Phatom Chedi, Amphoe Muang, Nakhon Phathom. Background/Rationale : Phra Pathom Chedi fare held annually during the Chinese New Year period aims at introducing well-known agricultural products of Nakhon Pathom such as pomeloes, coconuts with flavored milk, oranges, guavas, bananas, grapes, Chinese pork sausages, dried and crispy sweeter pork. Additionally, the fair's purpose is to promote tourism in Nakhon Pathom.□ Activities : 1.Exhibiting and selling well-known food products and varieties of vegetables and fruits. 2. Displaying and selling local handicrafts. 3. Showing of local culture and tourist attractions and activities of Nakhon Pathom.
[ Loi Krathong Festival ]□ November Held within the Sanam Chand Palace ground, contests of many interesting items are held such as Krathongs (decorated baskets), hanging lamp shades, Miss Nopamart, including the interesting folklore playing and displaying of fireworks.
[ Paying homage to Phra Pathom Chedi Fair ]Taking place during the 12th, waxing moon day to the 4th, waning moon day on the 12Th, lunar month of every year.□ Venue : In the precinct of the Phra Pathom Chedi, Amphoe Muang, Nakhon Pathom.□ Background : The festival fair for Paying home to Phra Pathom Chedi is held annually for nine days and nights. There are all kinds of entertainment as well as displays of the local products.□ Activities : 1. Paying homage to a relic of Lord Buddha and Phra Pathom Chedi and making merit. 2. Attending red cross activities. 3. Participating in activities of local schools and government sections. 4. Practicing gun shooting organized by the police. 5. Buying various kinds of goods and products from factories, companies and stores.
[ Jumbo Banquet & Jumbo Queen Contest ]Samphan Elephant Ground & Zoo host Jumbo Banquet in May 1st in honor of the gentle elephant which are so well loved in Thailand. 2 Tons of elephant's favorite edibles are selected for them to feast on and Jumbo Queen contest is provided to find the participant of XL ladies that best exhibits the characteristics of the titanic elephant.