Saraburi Province in Brief history
Saraburi has been an important city since ancient times. It is assumed to have been established approximately in 1549 during the reign of King Maha Chakkraphat of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. It is assumed that the king had ordered to combine some parts of Lop Buri and Nakhon Nayok together and set up Saraburi province with an aim to be a centre for mobilizing the citizens during times of war. Therefore, from the Ayutthaya period, the story of Saraburi has usually related to battles and wars. As for the origin of the word “Saraburi”, it is assumed that due to its location near a swamp called “Bueng Nong Ngong”, when the town was established a combination of “Sa”-a swamp- and “Buri”-a town was suggested and the town was named “Saraburi”.
Saraburi is approximately 107 kilometres from Bangkok. Its administration is divided into 13 districts; namely, Amphoe Mueang, Amphoe Nong Saeng, Amphoe Sao Hai, Amphoe Ban Mo, Amphoe Phra Phutthabat, Amphoe Nong Don, Amphoe Kaeng Khoi, Amphoe Muak Lek, Amphoe Wang Muang, Amphoe Wihan Daeng, Amphoe Nong Khae, Amphoe Don Phut and Amphoe Chaloem Phra Kiat, covering a total area of approximately 3,576 square kilometres.
Saraburi is approximately 107 kilometres from Bangkok. Its administration is divided into 13 districts; namely, Amphoe Mueang, Amphoe Nong Saeng, Amphoe Sao Hai, Amphoe Ban Mo, Amphoe Phra Phutthabat, Amphoe Nong Don, Amphoe Kaeng Khoi, Amphoe Muak Lek, Amphoe Wang Muang, Amphoe Wihan Daeng, Amphoe Nong Khae, Amphoe Don Phut and Amphoe Chaloem Phra Kiat, covering a total area of approximately 3,576 square kilometres.
Saraburi Province
Transportation
Form Bangkok to Saraburi, many means of transportation can be taken as follows:
By car : From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 or Phahonyothin Road, pass Wang Noi District, Nong Khae District, Hin Kong Sub-district to the intersection of the elevated bridge of Saraburi. Turn left into Mittraphap Road or go straight on to the centre of Saraburi.
By bus : From Bangkok, there are both normal and airconditioned buses of the Transport Co., Ltd. From the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, several times a day. For more information, please contact Tel. 0 2936 2852-66 or www.transport.co.th.
By car : From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 or Phahonyothin Road, pass Wang Noi District, Nong Khae District, Hin Kong Sub-district to the intersection of the elevated bridge of Saraburi. Turn left into Mittraphap Road or go straight on to the centre of Saraburi.
By bus : From Bangkok, there are both normal and airconditioned buses of the Transport Co., Ltd. From the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, several times a day. For more information, please contact Tel. 0 2936 2852-66 or www.transport.co.th.
By train : There are daily trains from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) to Saraburi, several times a day. It take approximately 2 hours. Some trains stop at Kaeng Khoi Station and Muak Lek Station. For more ingormation, please contact the State Railway of Thailand at Tel. 1690, 0 2220 4334, 0 2220 4444 (Ticket reservations can be made by telephone 3 days in advance but not exceeding 60 days.) or at www.railway.co.th
Distances from Amphoe Mueang, Saraburi to other districts.
Amphoe Sao Hai 8 km.
Amphoe Phra Phutthabat 28 km.
Amphoe Chaloem Phra Kiat 8 km.
Amphoe Wihan Daeng 28 km.
Amphoe Kaeng Khoi 15 km.
Amphoe Ban Mo 30 km.
Amphoe Nong Khae 21 km.
Amphoe Muak Lek 38 km.
Amphoe Don Phut 42 km.
Amphoe Wang Muang 64 km.
Distances from Saraburi to nearby provinces.
Lop Buri 46 km.
Nakhon Nayok 58 km.
Prachin Buri 86 km.
Nakhon Ratchasima 152 lm.
Amphoe Sao Hai 8 km.
Amphoe Phra Phutthabat 28 km.
Amphoe Chaloem Phra Kiat 8 km.
Amphoe Wihan Daeng 28 km.
Amphoe Kaeng Khoi 15 km.
Amphoe Ban Mo 30 km.
Amphoe Nong Khae 21 km.
Amphoe Muak Lek 38 km.
Amphoe Don Phut 42 km.
Amphoe Wang Muang 64 km.
Distances from Saraburi to nearby provinces.
Lop Buri 46 km.
Nakhon Nayok 58 km.
Prachin Buri 86 km.
Nakhon Ratchasima 152 lm.
Goals and Strategic Issues
Goals
1. People’s well-being, increasing income from agriculture, industry and tourism development and living in a learning society.
2. Industrial sector and community enterprise are firmly extended.
3. Quality life and happy society, good health, safetyin life and property, the disability are secure.
4. Effective transportation administration system, highly secure and competitive capability.
5. Natural resources are conserved, revived and developed for the next generation and are sustainable. Environmental quality standard are accepted.
6. Transparent government system and participation from the people.
1. People’s well-being, increasing income from agriculture, industry and tourism development and living in a learning society.
2. Industrial sector and community enterprise are firmly extended.
3. Quality life and happy society, good health, safetyin life and property, the disability are secure.
4. Effective transportation administration system, highly secure and competitive capability.
5. Natural resources are conserved, revived and developed for the next generation and are sustainable. Environmental quality standard are accepted.
6. Transparent government system and participation from the people.
Strategic Issues
1. Enhancing occupations and income based on the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy
2. Developing industrial and agricultural sectors for exporting
3. Developing tourism sector
4. Developing human and social quality
5. Managing transportation (logistics)
6. Managing national resources and environment
7. Enhancing good governance to all sectors
1. Enhancing occupations and income based on the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy
2. Developing industrial and agricultural sectors for exporting
3. Developing tourism sector
4. Developing human and social quality
5. Managing transportation (logistics)
6. Managing national resources and environment
7. Enhancing good governance to all sectors
Neighbouring Provinces
North: Connected to Mueang-Lopburi, Chaibadan and Phatthananikhom District, Lopburi Province.
East: Connected to Pakchong, Sikhio District Nakhon Ratchasima Province and Banna District Nakhon, Nayok Province.
South: Connected to Nong Suea District Pathum Thani Province, Wangnoi and Uthai District, Ayutthaya Province.
West: Connected to Phachi, Tharuea District, Ayutthaya Province and Mueang District of Lopburi Province
Population
There are 610,502 people; 302,455 males and 308,047 females (June, 2009)
Attractions:
Wat Phra PhutthachaiAt Km. 102 or Km. 104 before arriving in the town, there is a 5 km access road leading to this temple which is situated on a hillside. The main attraction is a picture of Lord Buddha appearing on a cliff wall. A Wihara has been built to cover it. The surroundings are very pleasant and shady.
Khao Sam Lan National ParkThis is the nearest national park where tourists can take a short journey form Bangkok. It is 4 kms. beyond Wat Phra Phutthachai. The park offers many small waterfalls, some of which can be reached by short hiking trails. The best time to visit the falls is the late rainy season when water is plentiful.
Tham KrabokThis place is known for its treatment provided against narcotics addiction. It is located at Tambon Khun Khlon, Amphoe Phra Phutthabat, 25 kms. north of the town along Highway No. 1.
Muak Lek Food Market
This is located on Mitraphap Road (Highway No. 2), halfway form Saraburi to Pak Chong. This place is a centre for various kinds of local food including curry puffs, sweet meat, fresh vegetables and fruits, and dairy and meat products.
Muak Lek ArboretumThis is an intermediate forested area between Muak Lek and Pak Chong Districts, 37 kms. from Saraburi on Highway No. 2. The entrance is near the Muak Lek Food Market. The area is shady and very pleasant with stream where visitors can enjoy swimming.
Namtok Chet Sao Noi Nation Park
This waterfall is 9 kms. beyond the Muak Lek Arboretum. There are many resorts on the route to the waterfall. The waterfall has many levels and offers a spacious shady swimming area.
Tham Phra PhothisatThis cave houses a bas-relief Buddha image of the Dvaravati period as well as beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. It is located at Tambon Thap Kwang, Amphoe Kaeng Khoi, 15 kms. from the town along Highway No. 2 and 11 kms. along an access road.
Tham Phrathat Charoentham
This is another beautiful cave, which is full of stalactites and stalagmites. It is located at Tambon Song Khon, Amphoe Kaeng Khoi 22 kms. from Saraburi along highway No. 2.
Pa Sak River tripThe Pa Sak River, which runs through the area of Amphoe Kaeng Khoi, offers beautiful scenery of forests and high cliffs along the riverside. Boat trip are operated by some riverside resorts such as the Supalai Pasak Resort, 13 kms. beyond Kaeng Khoi market.
Khao Sam Lan National ParkThis is the nearest national park where tourists can take a short journey form Bangkok. It is 4 kms. beyond Wat Phra Phutthachai. The park offers many small waterfalls, some of which can be reached by short hiking trails. The best time to visit the falls is the late rainy season when water is plentiful.
Tham KrabokThis place is known for its treatment provided against narcotics addiction. It is located at Tambon Khun Khlon, Amphoe Phra Phutthabat, 25 kms. north of the town along Highway No. 1.
Muak Lek Food Market
This is located on Mitraphap Road (Highway No. 2), halfway form Saraburi to Pak Chong. This place is a centre for various kinds of local food including curry puffs, sweet meat, fresh vegetables and fruits, and dairy and meat products.
Muak Lek ArboretumThis is an intermediate forested area between Muak Lek and Pak Chong Districts, 37 kms. from Saraburi on Highway No. 2. The entrance is near the Muak Lek Food Market. The area is shady and very pleasant with stream where visitors can enjoy swimming.
Namtok Chet Sao Noi Nation Park
This waterfall is 9 kms. beyond the Muak Lek Arboretum. There are many resorts on the route to the waterfall. The waterfall has many levels and offers a spacious shady swimming area.
Tham Phra PhothisatThis cave houses a bas-relief Buddha image of the Dvaravati period as well as beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations. It is located at Tambon Thap Kwang, Amphoe Kaeng Khoi, 15 kms. from the town along Highway No. 2 and 11 kms. along an access road.
Tham Phrathat Charoentham
This is another beautiful cave, which is full of stalactites and stalagmites. It is located at Tambon Song Khon, Amphoe Kaeng Khoi 22 kms. from Saraburi along highway No. 2.
Pa Sak River tripThe Pa Sak River, which runs through the area of Amphoe Kaeng Khoi, offers beautiful scenery of forests and high cliffs along the riverside. Boat trip are operated by some riverside resorts such as the Supalai Pasak Resort, 13 kms. beyond Kaeng Khoi market.
How To Get There:
Transportation between Saraburi and Bangkok or other Province is very convenient. There are various types of transportation available:
By-Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) to Saraburi.The total distance is 108 kilometers
From Ayutthaya, take Highway No. 309 (Ayutthaya- Wangnoi) and turn left onto Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin) until you reach Sararburi City. The total distance is approximately 65 kilometers.
By-Bus
Air-conditioned buses leave the Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit) from 05.00 to 20.30 and leave Saraburi Bus Terminal from 05.00 a.m. to 08.10 p.m. The bus leaves every 15 minutes. The trip takes approximately 2 hours. The fare is 24 Baht. For further information, please contact Tel.(02)9361972, 9362841
By non - air-conditioned bus non- air-conditioned buses leave Saraburi Bus Terminal from 06.00 to 18.00 and leave Ayutthaya (Cho Phrom Market ) From 06.00 a.m. to 05.30 p.m. The bus leaves every 30 minutes. The trip takes approximately 2.20 hours and the fare is 18 Baht.
By-Train
From Bangkok Railway Station (HuaLumphong), there are many trains to Saraburi. The trip takes 2 hours. Moreover, there is a rail service touring Chedsaonoi Waterfall and Kusuma Farm Resort on a one-day excursion operated by State Railway of Thailand. The fare is 160 Baht for an adult and 125 Baht for a child. For further information, you may contact, State Railway of Thailand, Tel. (02) 2237010,2237020 or Kusuma Farm Resort Office, Tel. (02) 5614363, 5791591. Transportation between Ayutthaya and Saraburi is at follows: Northeastern trains go back and for the everyday.
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