Ratchaburi Province:
Situated on the banks of Mae Klong River, Ratchaburi Province is an
ancient province known for its historical sites and natural attractions.
The most popular tourist destination in Ratchaburi is the Damnoen Saduak
Floating Market. A wide range of products including fruits, vegetables and
freshly cooked noodles are sold on vendor boats. Women wearing beautiful straw hats generally paddle these boats.
This market has been in existence for a long time. Visitors can take a boat
ride to go round the market and value its uniqueness.
There are quite a number of
ancient caves in Ratchaburi. Prominent among these are Tham Chomphon, Tham Khao
Bin and Tham Ruesi Khao Ngu that have beautiful stalactite and stalagmite
formations in various shapes. The two caves located inside Khao Chong Phran
hill are thought to be home to approximately 3 million bats. More...
Ratchaburi Demographic Data :
| Capital: |
Ratchaburi town |
| Area: |
5,196.5 km²
Ranked 43rd |
| Inhabitants: |
791.217 (2000)
Ranked 28th |
| Pop. density: |
152 inh./km²
Ranked 22nd |
| ISO 3166-2: |
TH-70 |
| Governor: |
Vongsak Swasdipanich |
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Ratchaburi Tourist Attractions:
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Murals of KhongKharam Temple
- Nang Yai at Wat Khanon
- Bo Khloung Hot Stream
- Kaew Chan Waterfall
- Pong Yub
- Khao Bin Cave
- Khao Wang
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