NAKHON NAYOK
NAKHON NAYOKNakhon Nayok is an ancient town since Dhavaravadi period, assumed from its remaining wall and moat in Tambon Dong Lakhon. The town name “Nakhon Nayok” is found in artefact from Ayutthaya period as an eastern forefront of battles during the reign of King U-Thong. In 1894, King Rama V of Rattanakosin had redesigned the administrative structure and that made Nakhon Nayok part of province. Until 1902, the position of ruler was replaced by governor. Nakhon Nayok was combined as part of Prachin Buri and Saraburi during 1943-1946, before it was set up as a province eventually. Formerly, Nakhon Nayok was known as “Ban Na”. It was said that during Ayutthaya period, the province was blanketed with jungle. Its high plain made it difficult to thrive on farming. Moreover, pandemic of malaria had driven people to else where, leaving Ban Na as empty town. When the King had realized such difficulty, he wiped the rice tax. This had attracted people to come back, making Ban Na a big community again. So, the people called this city “Mueang Nayok” or literary the city of prime minister.BOUNDARIESNorth connects to Saraburi andNakhon Ratchasima.South connects to Chachoengsao.East connects to Prachin Buri.West connects to Pathum Thani.HOW TO GET THEREBy Car: From Bangkok, motorist can reach Nakhon Nayok via two routes namely- Use highway 305 that runs pararel to Rangsit Canal. This route passes Amphoe Ongkharak. It is 105 kilometres long.- Use highway 1 and turn right at Hin Kong. Then use highway 33, Suwannason Road., to Nakhon Nayok. This route is 137 kilometres long. For more information, Tel 1543 By Bus: First class air-conditioned buses (40 seats) leave the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) every hour from 5.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. daily. The routes cover BangkokOngkharak- Nakhon Nayok/ Nakhon Nayok Bus TerminalKing Naresuan the Great Shrine Circle-Aranyaprathet- Rong Kluea Market. By Van: plying between Bangkok-Ongkharak-Nakhon Nayok Bus Terminal depart the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) every hour from 5.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. daily. For more information, contact the Transport Company Limited, Tel. 0 2936 2852-66 ext. 442, 311, Tel. 1490 or visit www.transport.co.th. Nakhon Nayok Bus Terminal, Tel. 0 3731 1932. Distance from Amphoe Mueang to other Amphoes Amphoe Pak Phli 9 kilometres Amphoe Ban Na 17 kilometres Amphoe Ongkharak 32 kilometres Getting around From provincial bus terminal, there are numerous bus services linking to nearby provinces such as Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Saraburi, and Chanthaburi. For more information, call Transport Co.Ltd, Nakhon Nayok Branch office at Tel. 0 3731 1932.
NAKHON NAYOKNakhon Nayok is an ancient town since Dhavaravadi period assumed from its remaining wall and moat in Tambon Dong Lakhon The town name “Nakhon Nayok ” is found in artefact from Ayutthaya period as an eastern forefront of battles during the reign of King U-Thong In 1894 King Rama of Rattanakosin had redesigned the administrative structure and that made Nakhon Nayok part of province Until 1902 the position of ruler was replaced by governor Nakhon Nayok was combined as part of Prachin Buri and Saraburi during 1943 1946 before it was set up as province eventually Formerly Nakhon Nayok was known as “Ban Na ”. It was said that during Ayutthaya period the province was blanketed with jungle Its high plain made it difficult to thrive on farming Moreover pandemic of malaria had driven people to else where leaving Ban Na as empty town When the King had realized such difficulty he wiped the rice tax This had attracted people to come back making Ban Na big community again So the people called this city “Mueang Nayok ” or literary the city of prime minister .BOUNDARIESNorth connects to Saraburi andNakhon Ratchasima .South connects to Chachoengsao .East connects to Prachin Buri .West connects to Pathum Thani .HOW TO GET THEREBy Car From Bangkok motorist can reach Nakhon Nayok via two routes namely- Use highway 305 that runs pararel to Rangsit Canal This route passes Amphoe Ongkharak It is 105 kilometres long .- Use highway and turn right at Hin Kong Then use highway 33 Suwannason Road ., to Nakhon Nayok This route is 137 kilometres long For more information Tel 1543 By Bus First class air-conditioned buses (40 seats leave the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit every hour from 5.00 .m.-5.00 .m. daily The routes cover BangkokOngkharak- Nakhon Nayok Nakhon Nayok Bus TerminalKing Naresuan the Great Shrine Circle-Aranyaprathet- Rong Kluea Market By Van plying between Bangkok-Ongkharak-Nakhon Nayok Bus Terminal depart the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit every hour from 5.00 .m. – 5.00 .m. daily For more information contact the Transport Company Limited Tel 2936 2852 66 ext 442 311 Tel 1490 or visit www .transport.co.th. Nakhon Nayok Bus Terminal Tel 3731 1932 Distance from Amphoe Mueang to other Amphoes Amphoe Pak Phli kilometres Amphoe Ban Na 17 kilometres Amphoe Ongkharak 32 kilometres Getting around From provincial bus terminal there are numerous bus services linking to nearby provinces such as Prachin Buri Sa Kaeo Chachoengsao Saraburi and Chanthaburi For more information call Transport Co .Ltd, Nakhon Nayok Branch office at Tel 3731 1932