CITY GUIDE

Nonthaburi

Nonthaburi sits directly north of Bangkok, but its character changes quickly once you leave the capital’s central districts behind. The Chao Phraya River, old temples, local markets, fruit-growing traditions and the pottery island of Koh Kret give the province a slower, more local identity, while major shopping centres, new rail links and large residential districts show how closely it is tied to Greater Bangkok. For travellers who want a change of pace from the capital without leaving the wider metropolitan region, Nonthaburi offers a useful mix of river culture, local food, modern convenience and everyday Thai life.