Pathum Thani

Pathum Thani (ปทุมธานี) is the provincial capital of Pathum Thani Province.

Travel to Pathum Thani - Visa Requirements

Buses to Pathum Thani

There are several buses from Bangkok to Rangsit district of Pathum Thani

29, 39, 59, 503, 510 and 555 lines pass Future Park shopping center.

Several specified buses of 29, 39 and 510 go through past Bangkok University and Thammasat University (their Rangsit campuses). Anyway, destination sign is written only in Thai. You can ask other passengers if the bus passing is going to the universities (Thalaad Thai).

Bus 555 connects with the new international Airport, they depart from the front of Major Cineplex Rangsit

By Train

There are regional trains from Bangkok to Ayuttaya (Bang-Pa-In) and Lop Buri which stop at Lak Hok, Rangsit, Chiang Rak and Thammasat station. But you must check time table before. Services north- and southbound run in intervals ob about 90 mins. - ordinary train fares to Bangkok are 9 baht. All trains on the northern and northeastern route pass through the province. Rangsit being the only major station with a stationmaster's office and advance ticket sales on all Thai routes. Express trains don't stop at the minor stations.

Tours and Getting around Pathum Thani

Pathum Thani is still a part of Greater Bangkok and hence the famous Bangkok's taxis can be found everywhere. The entire province enjoys a vast network of interconnecting bus lines, the major hubs are: Rangsit (Future Park), Thalaad Thai (Klong Luang) and Pathum Thani Citys downtown bus station.

Pathum Thani City still has an abundance of pedal powered rickshaws at your service, riverboat transportation on the Chao Phaya is often only limited to cross-river transits by ferry.

Pathum Thani tourist attractions and sightseeing

Wat Phra Dhammakaya - probably the most spectacular modern Temple in Asia, Thanon Klong Luang (near Thalaad Thai)

Thalaad Thai - on of asia's largest fresh markets, across from Thamassat university along Phahonyothin Road

Royal Thai Mint - on Phahonyothin Road, 3 km north of Future Park

Pathum Thani city tours

Pathum Thani souvenirs and shopping

Pathum Thani Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Pathum Thani nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Pathum Thani cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Learn

Pathum Thani hosts over a dozen of higher education institutes, including:

• Asian Institute of Technology - all faculties / all classes are held in English

• Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology - all classes are held in English

• Thammasat University - has some international (English) programs, teaches Thai language, and has a well staffed Thai language study curriculum for foreigners

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