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Nakhon Pathom

Thailand
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Nakhon Pathom, town, western Thailand. It lies on the deltaic plain of the Chao Phraya River. A prosperous commercial centre, Nakhon Pathom is located 29 miles (47 km) west of Bangkok and has major road and rail connections. It has access to the Chao Phraya delta waterways through a canal from the Nakhon Chai Si River. The town is an old religious (Buddhist) and military centre. According to local tradition, it is the oldest city...

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