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Pho Thong

Pho Thong is a town in Ang Thong district, Thailand of about 12,200 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit: 58 buddhist sites, 17 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat Muang, วัดภูเขาทอง and Wat Phra Si Sanphet.

14.6673° N, 100.4088° EPop. 12,200

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km139
Must-see22
Notable175
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Pho Thong

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:08 pm

45 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Pho Thong
  2. Wat Chaiyo WorawiharnBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  3. Wat KamphaengBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  4. Wat Sai Nikhro TharamBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  5. Wat Khun InthapramunBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  6. Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat MuangBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Pho Thong
Today’s loopPho ThongStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pho Thong?

Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat Muang (Buddhist site, about 11 km), Wat Khun Inthapramun (Buddhist site, about 4 km), Wat Kamphaeng (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Wat Sai Nikhro Tharam (Buddhist site, about 8 km), Wat Chaiyo Worawiharn (Buddhist site, about 8 km), Wat Chula Muni (Buddhist site, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pho Thong?

139 places on Spotwander: 58 buddhist sites, 46 other attractions, 17 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Pho Thong?

Wat Khun Inthapramun, about 4 km by road; Wat Kamphaeng (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pho Thong?

Phra Tamnak Kham Yat, about 10 km by road; Phanthai Norasing Monument (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pho Thong?

Start in Pho Thong, visit Wat Chaiyo Worawiharn, then Wat Kamphaeng, then Wat Sai Nikhro Tharam, then Wat Khun Inthapramun, then Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Maha Nawamin Sakyamuni Sri Wichian Chai Chan) at Wat Muang, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.