Cruising along the Chao Phraya River 

The Chao Phraya River runs through Pathum Thani province, surrounded by a panoramic view of the community, houses, and beautiful nature. Tourists are able to drop by at many ancient temples on the river banks in Amphoe Mueang and Amphoe Sam Khok such as Wat Bang Na, Wat Hong Pathummawat, Wat Chankapho, Wat Song Phi Nong, Wat Sala Daeng, and Wat Phai Lom. They can also visit the market by the river of Pathum Thani to purchase delicious food as a souvenir. Tourists from Bangkok can rent a boat from Tha Chang Pier and go along the Chao Phraya River to Pathum Thani or rent a boat at the Pathum Thani Municipality’s Pier. From the Pathum Thani Pier, a long-tailed boat can serve 20 persons, and it costs an hourly rate of 500 Baht (to Wat Phai Lom) - 2,000 Baht (to Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre), Tel. 0 4135 3893. Furthermore, there is a tour boat for 80 persons for a group rental to the Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province for 8,000 Baht a day. Please contact in advance at the Pathum Thani Municipality Pier at Tel. 0 2581 2977.