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Ratchaburi

Ratchaburi, Thailand · Asia

About Ratchaburi

Ratchaburi is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Wat Phleng, 46km from Tham Khao Luang.

Ratchaburi is a town located in Ratchaburi, Thailand. With a population of 92,448, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ratchaburi 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 Ratchaburi to your route.

About Ratchaburi

Ratchaburi' (Thai: ราชบุรี, pronounced [râːt.t͡ɕʰā.bū.rīː]; also rendered as Rajburi or Rat Buri) is a historic town (thesaban mueang) in western Thailand and the capital of Ratchaburi Province. The area shows early settlement associated with Dvaravati culture and later became an important trade centre in the

Read more Ayutthaya period. Ratchaburi town covers the entire tambon Na Mueang (หน้าเมือง) of Mueang Ratchaburi District. As of 2018 it had an estimated population of 36,040, down from 38,149 in 2005.

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Ratchaburi offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ratchaburi located?

Ratchaburi is located in Ratchaburi, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 13.5367 latitude, 99.8171 longitude.

What is the population of Ratchaburi?

Ratchaburi has a population of approximately 92,448 people, making it a town in Thailand.

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Quick Information

Population
92,448
Continent
Asia
Country
Thailand
Region
Ratchaburi
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
13.5367, 99.8171

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Thailand

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Fire
199
Driving side
left

Tourist police (English): 1155.

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Worth the detour from Ratchaburi

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Thailand's most famous floating market where vendors in wooden boats sell fresh fruits, food, and goods along narrow canal waterways.

15 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Tham Khao Luang

A collapsed-roof cavern outside Phetchaburi where shafts of daylight fall through the ceiling onto rows of Buddha images, many placed by King Rama IV. The light beams peak in the late morning.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Ratchaburi

  • 80 kmBhumibol BridgeStriking twin cable-stayed spans carrying Bangkok's Industrial Ring Road over two bends of the Chao Phraya River, their diamond-shaped pylons a landmark of the southern skyline.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ratchaburi.

Wat Phleng

🇹🇭 Thailand

12 km away

Damnoen Saduak

🇹🇭 Thailand

15 km awayPop. 23,296

Bang Khon Thi

🇹🇭 Thailand

15 km away

Photharam

🇹🇭 Thailand

18 km awayPop. 36,248

Pak Tho

🇹🇭 Thailand

18 km away

Amphawa

🇹🇭 Thailand

20 km away

Bang Phae

🇹🇭 Thailand

21 km awayPop. 29,548

Ban I Chang

🇹🇭 Thailand

21 km awayPop. 119,858

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