Suphan Buri
The city with abundant nature and historic, about 100 km far north from Bangkok. Located between Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi, It is not famous as a tourist destination. It's not crowded, so it might be a good place to spend a relaxing time in Thailand. The existence of the terminal railway station is one of the attractions of this area for me.
Tourist spot
1. The statue of King Naresuan
The city was once the fiercest battlefield in the war with Burma. King Naresuan is known as one of the "Three Great Kings of Thailand" as a hero of salvation, and is also handed down as the founder of Muay Thai. Since it is customary to make a wish for this statue and dedicate a chicken statue when the wish comes true, many chicken objects are lined up in the surrounding area.
2. Banharn-Jamsai Clock Tower
It is located at an intersection about 800m north of Suphan Buri Bus Terminal. There are no particular tourist attractions in the vicinity.
3. Dragon Descendants Museum
The museum where visitor can learn about the history of China and the relationship and history of China and Thailand. The size of this dragon monument is 35 meters high, 18 meters wide and 135 meters long. Grand opening in December 2008.
OPEN::
Mon, Wed-Fri 10: 00-16: 00
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9: 00-17: 00
DAY OFF:Tuesday
Admission fee
Thai: Children 199THB Adults 299THB
Foreigners: Children 299THB Adults 499THB
4. Banharn Jamsai Tower
BuiltBuilt in 1994, the 123.25m tower is the tallest tower in Thailand. Panoramic observatory is in it and a 360-degree view of the city can be seen.
OPEN::
Tue-Fri 10: 00 -19: 00
Sat. Sundays and holidays 10:00 - 20:30 (Tower 10:00 - 18:00)
DAY OFF:Monday
Admission fee
Park: 10B Tower: 30B
Hotel
1. Mind Hotel
The hotel is located closest to the Suphan Buri Bus Terminal. There are 400B and 500B rooms. I stayed in a room of 400B. No deposit was required. Check-in is from 12:00.
Transportation
1. Suphan Buri Bus Terminal
Mini Bus
88 Sai Tai Mai
464 Ang Thong - Saraburi
483 Banrai
703 Ayutthaya
951 Mo Chit
952 Sai Tai Gao
952 Wong Wian Yai
974 Mo Chit
Bus
411 Kanchanaburi
462 Singburi - Khok Samrong
487 Nakhon Sawan
838 Nong Khai
875 Chiang Mai
951 Mo Chit
2. Suphan Buri Railway Station
This is the manned terminal station of the Suphan Buri branch line. This is one of a very inconvenient route as it only operates one round trip per day.
Time Table
Train type:DRC Train No:355
Bangkok (16:40) - Suphan buri (20:15) - Malai Man (20:20)
Train type:DRC Train No:356
Suphan buri (4:20) - Malai Man (4:25) - Suphan buri (4:30) - Bangkok (8:05)
3. Malaiman Railway Stop
This is the real terminal end on Suphan Buri branch line. This is a completely unmanned railway stop point. The main road, "Malaiman Rd", runs right next to this place. It is more convenient to board and disembark the train here than using Suphan Buri station.
