Ang Thong province is known for its handicrafts, among others its court dolls. The Ban Bang Sadet Court Doll center is housed in a traditional Thai style wooden house on stilts. Local people produce dolls that show various aspects of traditional Thai way of life and culture. Initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the center was established in the 1970’s with the intention to provide local villagers with additional income. Visitors can watch how the dolls are made and buy them in a shop.
The center is located in Bang Sadet village, Pa Mok district near the banks of the Chao Phraya river and the Wat Tha Sutthawat temple. It opens daily from 9 am until 4 pm.
Phra Tamnak Khamyat Royal residence
Phra Tamnak Khamyat is a ruined 18th century Royal residence. The brick, roofless building covered with a layer of plaster, its four walls still standing, has been partly restored by the Thai Fine Arts Department. The Royal residence is believed to have been built by King Boromakot, King of Ayutthaya until 1758 to be used by the King as a residence during his visits to the province.
Phra Tamnak Khamyat is located in Kham Yat district, about 25 kilometers North West of Ang Thong town.
Getting to Ang Thong
Although close to Bangkok, there are few options to get to Ang Thong. The 110 kilometer trip is best made by car or bus.
Air
There is no airport in Ang Thong province.
Train
Ang Thong does not have a train station. The nearest train stations are Lopburi and Ayutthaya, which are both on the State Railway of Thailand’s Northern line.
Bus
Ang Thong can easily be reached from Bangkok by bus. Ordinary and air conditioned busses depart at least once per hour from Bangkok’s Mo Chit II bus terminal on Kamphaeng Phet 2 road. The trip takes about 2 hours at a fare of 50 to 60 Thai Baht one way.
Visit Ang Thong
Sitting Buddha + Wat Inthapramun + Ban Bang Sadet Court Doll Center
Full day private tour including transfers and entrance fees
Full day private tour including transfers and entrance fees
Starting at per person Baht
950
