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	Truly Unseen: Phutoei National Park Phu Toei National Park, located in Suphanburi bordering Uthai Thani and Kanchanaburi provinces is one of Thailand’s least visited national parks. So unvisited in fact,
	The 100 Year Old Market I’ve been in Suphanburi for around three years but had failed to venture to this very well-known market located just 30km from Suphanburi’s provincial town. Almost a sin and a once in a year phenomeno...
	Off The Beaten Track.....Suphanburi As for Suphanburi, 99% of the tourists here are Thai and I can count on my fingers the number of backpackers I have spotted during my couple of years here. So, if you are really thinking about ‘gettin...

	[ City Pillar Shine ] This shrine is located on the west bank of The Suphan River (Tha Chin River) half a kilometer from the bridges. The shrine was originally of typical wooden Thai design housing two Vihanu God statues carved out of green stone. It is now in the Chinese pavilion design. This Chao Pho Lak Muang Shrine is highly revered by the inhabitants. chanting hall ; and a beautiful crematorium. [ Banharn-Jamsai Tower Chalerm Patara Rachinee Park ] The first and the highest 4-storey tower in Thailand, on Nang Pim Rd., visitors can see the panoramic view of Suphan Buri by telescopes on the fourth floor and even narrated pictures of "Khun Chang Khun Phan" King Naresuan the Great's act of bravery. There are souvenir shops and snack bars for visitors. Chalerm Patara Rachinee park, in which Banharn-Jamsai Tower is situated, covers the area of 15 rai with botanical gardens in Thai designed-pattern, water world for recreation, playground, waterfalls and food center. [ Wat Pa Leylai ] This is avery old monastery located on the west bank of The Suphan River, 2 kilometers from the bank. It is generally called by the villagers as "Wat Pa". The Wihan houses a Buddha image in the attitude of leading a jungle life named "Luang Pho To" The image, highly revered by the people, was formerly in the attitude of giving the first reaching sermon but was changed to be in the present attitude when it was renovated. Every year there are 2 worshipping fairs falling on the 5th to the 9th waxing moon days of April and November. [ Wat Sanam Chai ] An abandomed monastery located at Mu 5 Tambon Sanam Chai. Amphoe Muang is 15 Kilometer from the bank of the Suphan Rever to the east. Only ruins of the northern side of a large pagoda are by searching outstanding archaeological materials. Nothing was found probably because they might have been taken away by smuggling searchers many years ago. Some human relics were found and it was assumed that they should belong to warriors who died on the battle field in ancient times, so the name of 'Unknown Warrior Chedi' is giver to this pagoda. [ Tha Sadet Bird Sanctuary ] To find the location one can travel along the road leading through the Highway Division Intersection; then left turn is made to go over a bridge and straight on to Tambon Tha Sadet where a right turn is made for a distance of 12 kilometers to arrive at the unit. Some bird can be viewed during the day time while a tremendous number of birds such as open-billed stork, herson stork, cormorants, painted storks , night heron, and white ibises, etc., can be seen in the evening when they return home [ Wat Phra Sri Ratana Mahathat ] This monastery is located in the vicinity of Tambon Tua Yai, Amphoe Muang on the bank of the Suphan River 200-300 meters from the bridge crossing the river. It is locally called Wat Phrathat and is over 600 years old. The main attraction is a large prang housing the Lord Buddha's relic. It was probably built either during the reign of King U Thong (A.D 1350-1369) or the reign of King Raamathibodi II (A.D. 1424-1448). [ Wat Phra Rup ] This monastery is located on the west bank of the Tha chin river opposite Suphan Buri provincial market in the vicinty of Amphoe Maung. It is a very old monastery built in the late U thong era. The main attractions of this monastery are a reclining Buddha called by the villagers 'Nen Kaeo' and Buddha ' s footprint made of wood which is very valuable as it is the only one in existence in Thailand ,and is assumed to be the only one in the world. [ Wat Suwannaphum ] The monastery called by the villagers as Wat Mai is located opposite to the City Hall. The main attraction is Pun Punnasiri Museum which stores very interesting artifacts and archaeological materials such as bowls and cups, vases, Buddha images of various periods, clocks, weapons, etc. [ The Four Sared Ponds ] The four ponds name Sa Kaeo, Sa Kha, Sa Yomana, and Sa Ket are locate in the vicinity of Amphoe Muang 14 kilometers from the township area. They are assumed to provide sacred water ever since the prosperous U Thong era; water from four ponds have been utilized for various coronation ceremonies. [ Don Chedi Monument ] This monument is locate4d in the vicinity of Tambon Don Chedi, Amphoe Si Prachan, 31 kilometers from the township area. The pagoda was constructed by the royal command of King Naresuan the Great to command his victory against The Crown Prince of Burma (King Mahauparacha) in single hand elephant back combat. Found in 1913 in ruined condition, only the base part can be seen. It was renovated having a new pagoda covered the original one in the year 1952 by the government. A cast status of King Naresuan the Great mounting the elephant's neck was placed in front of the pagoda. An annual fair celebrating the monument for seven days and seven nights commences on the 25th of January which is regarded as Royal Thai Armed Forces Day. The celebrations include historic shows, folk entertainment and shops selling all kinds of merchandise and service. [ Thai Farmer National Museum ] The museum in front of Town Hall displays rice farming development in Thailand from past till now. Pictures and ploughing equipments which once the Crown Prince used in rice fields at Bueng Phai Khaek in1986 are also on display.

	This city currently located at Amphoe U Thong is a very old town found in the legend of Ayutthaya. King U Thong led a migration of his subjects running away from cholera at U Thong City to establish a new capital at Krung Si Ayutthaya in the year 1347. Later on the search for evidence at U Thong City revealed many factors which indicate that this is an old town and established a long time before Ayutthaya. It had been abandoned for some centuries before King U Thong established Ayutthaya as the capital so it is now believed that King U Thong did not run away from the cholera there as aforementioned. The main attraction of U Thong is the U Thong National Museum which store artifacts and archaeological materials found from excavations, such as, tools, utensils and Buddha images displaying human development in the different ages when those people used to reside in this area of Suphan Buri [ Phu Muang National Park ] 40 kilometers from the provincial city, at the right turning U-Thong-Bo Ploi, in the responsible area of Forestry Division. Visitors can see a 5-tirered Phu Muang waterfall, and lot of plants which are hardly seen. One can go along the road which connects to Wat Tham Sue where well-known Buddha images were made. There is another beautiful waterfall called "Sam Nak" at the other side of the hill. At the foothill, there is a large natural elephant stable covering the area of 10 rai, it was used in Dhavaravadi period. This park was announced to be the National Park many years ago. [ U-Thong National Museum ] This museum at U-Thong stores artifacts and archaeological materials found from excavations, such as tools, utensils and Buddha images displaying human development in different ages of Suphan Buri. Culture and tradition of "Thai Song Dum" tribe people are also on display in trive house nearby. [ Wat Mahathat ] This monastery is generally called by the villagers "Wat Phrathat Nok " and is located in the vicinity of Tambon Suan Taeng, Amphoe U Thong, 15 kilometers along Malaimaen Road from the township. The main attraction is a prang of early Ayutthaya design having a good looking shape. [ Wat Phai Rong Wua ] This monastery was built in the present era and is located in the vicinity of Tambon Bang Tathen on the bank of Khlong Phraya Banlue, Amphoe Song Phi Nong. It houses the largest metal cast Buddha image called "Phra Phutta Khodom " which has a lap width of 10 meters and a height of 26 merters. There is various construction concerning Buddhism, such as, the Three season Palace of Prince Sithattha,place of gaining enlightenment, giving the first preaching sermon, and Nirvana (passing away stage), the hell being community, etc. The monastery is reached by Highway No.312 to Amphoe Song Phi Nong with right turn Wat Phai Rong Wua; or Saturday and Sunday at 07.00 hours. The boat fare is approximately 150 Baht per person.

	70 kilometers from the provincial town, Dan Chang is prosperous of beautiful natural surroundings, plentiful green forest, beautiful waterfalls such as, Ta Poen Kee Yai, That Yai and Pu Krating. It is the only place (in Central Region) where pine trees grow in Phu Toei Sanctury National Park. Visitors can feel of tradition life styles of tribe people "Karen" who live in these villages for a long time. It's such an interesting trip for eco-travelers. [ Kra Seaw Dam ] The longest soiled dam in Thailand, is situated on Kra Seaw lake with 4,250 meters long and 32.5 high forms a scenic beauty attraction and is also the place for breeding stock of water fishes [ Ta - Poen Kee Waterfall ] 51 kilometers from Dan Chang, on Ban Kluay Route, there is a Karen village staying here more than 200 years. Green forest and plentiful water source of Ta Poen Kee are for adventuring tour, Ta Poen Kee Yai, two-tiered waterfall runs all year round. leader and four-wheeled drive car should be needed for a journey.