That Phanom Travel Guide
Situated in northeastern Thailand, just to the south of the city of Nakhon Pathom, That Phanom is a small dusty town. This is a good place to relax for a while and explore.
- Worth It?
- Not unless you have a day to kill and really want to explore this region of Thailand.
- What to Do
- visit the temple, walk on the banks of the river, visit silk and cotton weaving villages.
- Best Time to Go
- during the lunar festival from February to March, when people travel to the town from all over Thailand and Laos and the streets are filled with music and dancing.
- How Long?
- A day or less is enough time to explore the town.
- Trivia
- the site of Wat That Phanom is believed to be sacred because it was visited by three reincarnations of Lord Buddha: Kakusandha, Konagamana, and Kassapa.
The town takes its name from the main attraction, which is the large stupa of Wat That Phanom. People travel from all over Thailand to see the magnificent temple, which was built more than 1,500 years ago and is believed to contain the breastbone of Lord Buddha.
Although many travelers bypass this sleepy town in favor of white sand beaches and vibrant cities, this is a good place to unwind for a while and discover some of Thailand's subtler charms.
Travel to That Phanom - Getting There
The best way to get to That Phanom is by bus and there is a bus station at the southern end of town with regular buses arriving from Bangkok (10 hours), Ubon Ratchathani (4 hours, 30 minutes), Udon Thani and Sakhon Nakhon (1 hour, 15 minutes).
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