ancient ruins
Ayutthaya Historical Park
The ruins of the former Siamese capital destroyed by the Burmese in 1767, featuring prang towers, monasteries, and the famous Buddha head entwined in tree roots.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Nakhon Nayok, Thailand · Asia
Ongkharak sits on the route: 20 minutes from Ban Na, 54km from Khao Yai National Park.
Ongkharak is a town located in Nakhon Nayok, Thailand. With a population of 13,338, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ongkharak sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ongkharak to your route.
Ongkharak (Thai: องครักษ์, pronounced [ʔōŋ.kʰā.rák]) is a district (amphoe) in the western part of Nakhon Nayok province, central Thailand.
Once King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) visited Mueang Nakhon Nayok. When he and his company arrived in the area of Ongkharak District, one of the royal guard fell ill and died. The kingRead more
ordered a shrine built to commemorate his servant. Ongkharak means 'royal guard'.
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Ongkharak is located in Nakhon Nayok, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 14.1198 latitude, 101.0015 longitude.
Ongkharak has a population of approximately 13,338 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Tourist police (English): 1155.
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ancient ruins
The ruins of the former Siamese capital destroyed by the Burmese in 1767, featuring prang towers, monasteries, and the famous Buddha head entwined in tree roots.
54 km · about 60 min drive
national park
Thailand's oldest and most-visited national park, a UNESCO World Heritage forest with wild elephants, gibbons, and spectacular waterfalls.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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