Suphan Buri is an ancient town rich in culture and historical temples. It is located on the bank of the Tha Chin River, sometimes called the Suphan Buri River by its people. Suphan Buri once was an important border town involved in battles and wars during the Ayutthaya period. Attractions Thai Rice Farmers Museum – This is located on Phraphanwasa Road in front of the city hall. Opened in August 1994 and dedicated to the history and study of rice farming, exhibits include tools of the trade, the many rites surrounding it, and the historical role of royalty in rice farming. Wat Sanam Chai – This is an abandoned temple on the east bank of the Suphan Buri River in the town. Only ruins of a large pagoda are left to be seen. It is estimated that its height should be 70- 80 metres if it were in perfect shape. After the excavation, some human relics were found, and it was assumed that they should belong to warriors who died on the battlefield in ancient times. Suphan Buri Tower – Wat Pa Lelai – This is a very old temple located on the west
bank of river on Malaimaen Road in the town. It is believed to
have been built some 800 years ago when Suphan Buri was a prosperous
community. A huge sitting Buddha image named “Luang Pho To”,
23 metres in height, is enshrined in the Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat – This temple is at Tambon Rua Yai on the west bank of the Suphan Buri River in the town. Locally called Wat Phrathat, it was constructed during the early Ayutthaya period, over 600 years ago, and houses a large U-Thong style pagoda with Lord Buddha’s relics. Wat Phra Rup – This temple is located on Khun Chang Road on the west bank of the Tha Chin River opposite the town’s market. Also built during the early Ayutthaya period, the temple houses a 13-metres long reclining Buddha image called by the villagers “Nen Kaeo” with the most beatific face among all other statues of the same period. There is also Lord Buddha’s footprint made of wood, the only one existing in Thailand. Wat Khae – This old temple is mentioned in the Khun Chang-Khun Phaen literature. It houses a very old gigantic tamarind tree and ancient Thai style houses called “Khum Khun Phaen”. The temple is 2 kms. beyond Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat. Western Handicraft Promotion Centre – This is located at Tambon Don Kamyan on Malaiman road about 8 kms. from Amphoe U-Thong. It has been established to promote the support of cottage and handicraft industries in Suphan Buri and other nearby provinces in the western region. Many fine handicrafts are on display and on sale. The Sadet Bird Sanctuary – This is 15 kms. from the town along the Suphan Buri-Don Chedi Route. Some birds can be viewed during the day time while a tremendous number of birds such as open-billed stork, heron, cormorants, painted storks, night heron, and white ibises can be seen in the evening when they return home. Don Chedi Monument – This is located at Amphoe Don Chedi, 31
kms. from the township area. The pagoda was U-Thong Ancient Town – About 30 kms. to the east of the town near the Chorakhe Sam Phan River, U-Thong was once a prosperous town during the Dvaravati period before Ayutthaya was founded as the capital in 1347. The U-Thong National Museum in the U-Thong district exhibits artifacts and archaeological materials, such as tools, utensils and Buddha images found from excavations and shows the development of communities settled in Suphan Buri in different periods. Wat Phai Rong Wua – This temple is located at Tambon Bang Ta
Then, Amphoe Song Phi Nong, 43 kms. from the town Buffalo Village or Ban Kwai - Bungchawak Aquarium – This place was built to celebrate His majesty King 50 th year anniversary to the throne. The purpose is to be the place to study marine animals for student, teacher and general people and encourage them to Major Events Don Chedi Memorial Fair – This annual fair is held for 7 days to commemorate the historic event at Don Chedi in 1592 that led to the liberation of the kingdom from foreign occupation. The celebration commences on the 25 th of January, which is regarded as the Royal Thai Armed Forces Day, with historical exhibitions and outdoor entertainment. Local Food and Products Suphan Buri abounds in freshwater fish. Restaurants scattered in and outside the town mostly offer delicious fish menus. Other quality food products include “Khanom Sali”, sweet ad soft cakes made from egg and flour, which can be truffle in syrup at Amphoe Si Prachan and preserved mushrooms at Amphoe Deombang Nangbuat. At Ban Ratsadon Bamrung of Amphoe Don Chedi, wickerwork from water hyacinths is made into trays, baskets, purses, hats and cages, some of which are produced for export.
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Rising up to 123 metres in the middle of
a public park in the heart of Suphan Buri, the tower offers a
panoramic view of the provincial town with an exhibition centre
and souvenir shops inside.
main chapel. The image
was originally situated in the open area and was later covered
by the chapel. Worship fairs celebrating the image are held twice
a year in April and November. In addition, an old Thai Style
house called “Khum Khun Chang” has been built in the temple compound.
The design of the construction has followed the description in
“Khun Chang-Khun Phan”, a classic Thai poem which is a work of
Sunthon Phu, the greatest poet of Thailand during the early Bangkok
period.
constructed by the
royal command of King Naresuan the Great to commemorate his victory
against King Maha Uparacha of Burma in singlehanded elephant
back combat in 1592. A cast statue of King Naresuan the Great
mounting the elephant’s neck was placed in front of the pagoda.
on the way
to Bangkok. It houses the largest metal cast Buddha image of
the world called “Phra Phutthakhodom”, which has a lap width
of 10 metres and a height of 26 metres.
This place was built to encourage the tourism of tradition and culture of Thailand. The tourists can see the traditional Thai lifestyle of the past and join interesting activities such as old traditional rice farming by using buffalo. Buffalo competition, Buffalo show, farmer village, herbal garden and traditional Thai dancing and playing by local students. 
reserve the value of Thailand natural resources. There are many kinds of aquatic animal and other kinds of animal like tigers, birds and crocodiles. The place is like big Zoo Park and very good place for family activities.