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Overview:
Muang Suphanburi has been prosperous since the Dhavaravadi Sri Suwanaphum and was formerly called Phanthum Buri. It was constructed during the year 877-882 A.D. on the left bank of the Tha Chin River in the vicinity of Tambon RuaYai adjacent to Tambon Phihan Daeng.

Later on when the Phanthum era was over, King Katae (half Thai half Mon) was crowned and after ascending to the throne he commanded the town to be moved to the right bank of the Tha Chin River, to construct Wat Sanam Chai and to restore Wat Pa Lelai. He then persuaded 2,000 officials to enter the monkshood.

The name of the town was then changed to be song Phan Buri (city of two thousands) Later on, King U Thong moved the location to the southern bank (west of Tha Chin River). The city was given a new name as U Thong until the reign of King Khun Luang Pha Ngua when the name was changed to Suphanburi. Suphanburi had been an important border town. Involving battles and wars.

This caused regular damage through all ages in the past until the Ratanakosin era during the reign of King Rama VI. Then the Suphanburi communities were consolidated and settle down on the east bank of the Tha River (Suphan River) as it is now.

Suphanburi is located some 169 kilometers from Bangkok (approximately 100 kilometers through the new Nonthaburi-Suphanburi Highway .from the Khae Rai Intersection is Nonthaburi Province it is only 72 kilometers to Suphanburi ) occupying an area of 5,358 square kilometers and is administratively divided into 10 Amphoes : Muang, Doem Bang Nangbuat, Bangpla Ma, Si Prachan, Song Phi Nong. Sam Chuk, Uthong, Don Chedi, Dan Chang and Nong Yasai.

Attractions:
City Pillar Shrine This is located on the west bank of the Suphan Buri River. Originally it was built in Thai style architecture but later altered to a Chinese pavilion design. The shrine houses statues of the god Vishnu carved out of green stone.

Thai Rice Farmers Museum
This is located on Phraphanwasa Road in front of the city hall. Opened in August 1994 and dedicated to the history and study of rice farming, exhibit include tools of the trade, the many rites surrounding it, and the historical role of royalty in rice farming.

Wat Sanam Chai
This is an abandoned temple on the east bank of the Suphan Buri River in the town. Only ruins of a large pagoda are left to be seen. lt is estimated that its height should be 70-80 metres if it were in perfect shape. After the excavation, some human relics were found, and it was assumed that they belong to warriors who died on the battlefield in ancient times.

Wat Suwannaphum
This temple of the early Ayutthaya period is located opposite the City Hall. There is a museum which stores ancient artifacts such as bowls and cups, vases, Buddha images of various periods, clocks and weapons.

Suphan Buri Tower
Rising up to 123 metres in the middle of a public park in the heart of Siphan Buri, the tower offers a panoramic view of the provincial town with an exhibition centre and souvenir shops inside.

Wat Pa Lelai
This a very old temple located on the west bank of the river on Malaimaen Road in the town. It is believed to have been built some 800 years ago when Span Buri was a prosperous community. A huge sitting Buddha image named "Luang Pho To" 23 metres in height, is enshrined in the main chapel. The image was originally situated in the open area and was later covered by the chapel. Worship fairs celebrating the image are held twice a year in April and November. In addition, an old Thai style house called "Chum Khun Chang" has been built in the temple compound. The design of the construction has followed the description in "Khun Chang-Khun Phan", a classic Thai poem which is a work of Sunthon Phu, the greatest poet of Thailand during the early Bangkok period.

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
This temple is at Tambon Rua Yai on the west bank of the Suphan Buri river in the town. Locally called Wat Phrathat, it was constructed during the early Ayutthaya period, over 600 years ago, and houses a large U-Thong style pagoda with Lord Buddha's relics.

Wat Phra Rup
This temple is located on Khun Chang Road on the west bank of the Tha Chin river opposite the town's market. Also built during the early Ayutthaya period, the temple houses a 13-metre long reclining Buddha image called by the villagers 'Nen Kaeo" with the most beatific face among all other statues of the same period. There is also Lord Buddha's footprint made of wood, the only one existing in Thailand.

Wat Khae
This old temple is mentioned in the Khun Chang-Khun Phaen literature. It houses a very old gigantic tamarind tree and ancient Thai style houses called "Khum Khun Phaen". The temple is 2 kms. beyond Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat.

Wat Phra Non
This is a popular attraction where visitors come to pay homage to a reclining Buddha image and also feed a large shoal of fish in the river by the temple.

Western Handicraft Promotion Centre
This is located at Tambon Don Kamyam on Malaiman Road about 8 kms. from Amphoe U-Thong. it has been established to promote the support of cottage and handicraft industries in Suphan Buri and other nearby provinces in the western region. Many fine handicrafts are on display and on sale.

Tha Sadet Bird Sanctuary
This is 15 kms from the town along the Suphan Buri-Don Route (Highway No. 322) Some birds can be viewed during the day time while a tremendous number of birds such as open-billed stork, heron, comorants, painted stork, night heron, and white ibises can be seen in the evening when they return home.

Don Chedi Monument

Don Chedi Monument
This is located at Amphoe Don Chedi, 31 kms. from the township area. The pagoda was constructed by the royal command of King Naresuan the Great to commemorate his victory against King Maha Uparacha of Burma in singlehanded elephant back combat in 1592. A cast statue of King Naresuan the Great mounting the elephant's neck was placed in front of the pagoda.

U-Thong Ancient Town
About 30 kms. to the east of the town near the Chorakhe Sam Phan River. U-Thong was once a prosperous town during the Dvaravati period before Ayutthaya was founded as the capital in 1347. The U-Thong National Museum in the U-Thong district exhibits artifacts and archaeological materials, such as tools, utensils, and Buddha images found from excavations and shows the development of communities settled in Suphan Buri in different periods.

Wat Phai Rong Wua
This temple is located at Tambon Bang Ta Then, Amphoe Song Phi Nong, 43 kms. from the town on the way to Bangkok. It houses the largest metal cast Buddha image of the world called "Phra Phutthakhodom", which has a lap width of 10 metres and a height of 26 metres.

Major Events:
Don Chedi Memorial Fair This annual fair is held for 7 days to commemorate the historic event at Don Chedi in 1592 that led to the liberation of the kingdom from foreign occupation. The celebration commences on the 25th of January which is regarded as the Royal Thai Armed Forces Day, with historical exhibitions and outdoor entertainment.

Local Products:
Suphan Buri abounds in freshwater fish. Restaurants scattered in and outside the town mostly offer delicious fish menus. Other quality food products include "Khanom Sali", sweet and soft cakes made from egg and flour, which can be bought in many shops in the town, canned truffle in syrup at Amphoe Siprachan and preserved mushrooms at Amphoe Deombang Nangbaut.

At Ban Retsadon Bamrung of Amphoe Don Chedi, wickerwork from water hyacinths is made into trays, baskets, purses, hats and cages, some of which are produced for export.

How to get there:
By Bus
Direct air-conditioned buses leave every hour from the Northern Bus Terminal on Phahonythin Rd. (Tel.(02) 9361972,9362841), starting from 05.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m.
The fares are 52 Baht by first air-conditioned..
The fares are 45 Baht by second air-conditioned.
The fares are 32 Baht by non air-conditioned.

By Train
Direct Train leave from Bangkok Noi Station (Hua Lamphong) Tel.(02) 2250300. There is only one train. Departure time 04.30 p.m. Arrival time 06.00 p.m. It 's leave from Suphanburi 05.00 a.m. Arrival time 08.00 a.m. Fare is 40 Baht for the Special Diesel Railcar.

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