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Chai Nat

Chai Nat was first established during the Ayutthaya period and was used as a successful base of operations for confronting the Burmese army. As the Burmese were defeated every time, the area earned the name Chai Nat, place of victory.
An area of great beauty, Chai Nat features a diversity of natural, historical, and cultural attractions, including the Chao Phraya Dam; the Chai Nat Bird Sanctuary, which protects over 100 species of bird and is the setting for the Straw Bird Fair; and the Chai Nat Muni National Museum, which displays ancient artifacts discovered in the town, including Thai and Chinese ceramics, several Buddha images, and votive tablets. Wat Phra Borommathat, the largest Buddhist temple in Chai Nat, features a pagoda that houses Buddha relics, and Wat Mahathat is an ancient temple dating back to the Dvaravati period.

Chai Nat is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River. The community was moved from the old site at Sankhaburi during the reign of King Rama IV. Chai Nat was an important town used several times as a base to confront the Burmese army. Every time, the Burmese were defeated, earning Chai Nat its name, which mean place of victory. Chai Nat features a diversity of natural, historical, and cultural attractions, including the Chao Phraya Dam, the Chai Nat Bird Sanctuary, and the Chai Nat Muni National Museum.

Transport

The most convenient way to get to and explore Chai Nat is by car. It is possible to take a bus to Chai Nat, but then visitors must rely on local transportation in order to get around the town and to the nearby attractions.

Getting to and from Chainat

  • By Car:
    From Bangkok take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road) and then Highway No. 32 (Asian Highway), passing Ang Thong and Sing Buri; turn left at Km. 183 to Chai Nat, a total distance of 194 kilometers.
  • By Bus:
    From Bangkok, there are both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses to Chai Nat. Buses leave Bangkoks Mo Chit 2 Northern Bus Terminal daily from 5.00 a.m. to 5.50 p.m. It takes two and a half hours to travel between Bangkok and Chai Nat. For more information, contact the Transport Co. Ltd, Tel: 0 2537 8055; Chai Nat Tour, Tel: 0 2936 3608 or 0 5641 2264.

Getting Around Chainat

The easiest way to travel around Chai Nat is by local transport, either tuk tuk or songtaew (a truck with two rows of benches at the back). However, the best way to have freedom to explore at will is by renting a vehicle from Bangkok or Ayutthaya if you would like to explore attractions in the rural areas.


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