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Nonthaburi
Do a half‑day side trip from Bangkok (4–6 h); no overnight stay needed unless you want a quiet night in a local hotel.
Nonthaburi is a Bangkok suburb on the Chao Phraya River, reachable by MRT Purple Line, river boat or bus. Its main draws are the IMPACT Exhibition Centre, Wat Khemaphirataram and the island of Ko Kret. One day is enough to see the highlights; stay only if you prefer a low‑key night away from Bangkok crowds.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb, Mar–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airports
- Suvarnabhumi (BKK) · Don Mueang (DMK)
- Nights
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nonthaburi191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nonthaburi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyNonthaburi is generally safe; stay alert in crowded areas and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBKK Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
- Getting aroundcheckMRT Purple Line (16–42 baht (≈ US$1–2) per ride), Chao Phraya Express Boat (orange flag 14 baht (≈ under US$1)), BMTA buses (check route numbers), taxis (≈15 baht/km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee60–120 baht (≈ US$2–4)
- Street or quick mealStreet food plate40–80 baht (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (per km)≈15 baht
- Metro or bus rideMRT ride16–42 baht (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedMid-range hotel room, a night, per room฿1,200 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel room, a night, per room฿2,000 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel room, a night, per room฿4,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿500 (≈ US$16) · Mid ฿800 (≈ US$25) · High ฿1,500 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BKK Suvarnabhumi International Airport · DMK Don Mueang International Airport
Map of Nonthaburi
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Nonthaburi
- Full city guide
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Ko Kret · 6.5 km straight line
- Bangkok · 12 km straight line · full guide
- Rangsit · 17 km straight line
- Pathum Thani · 21 km straight line
- Samut Prakan · 31 km straight line
- Bang Pa‑In · 40 km straight line
- Samut Sakhon · 44 km straight line
- Nakhon Pathom · 50 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nonthaburi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
MRT Purple Line (16–42 baht per ride), Chao Phraya Express Boat (orange flag 14 baht), BMTA buses (check route numbers), taxis (≈15 baht/km). Walk only short distances; roads favor vehicles.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ko Kret island
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Boat from Nonthaburi pier (orange flag) ~30 min, then walk
Explore the pottery villages and riverside market
IMPACT Exhibition Centre
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus 203 to Pak Kret, 20 min
Modern trade fair venue, often hosts exhibitions
Wat Khemaphirataram Rajaworawiharn
goDoor to door: ≈50 min
Bus 203 to Tha Nam Non pier, then walk 10 min
Historic temple with Buddha relics
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nonthaburi Palace
Mid‑range hotel, rooms 1,200–4,000 baht, breakfast included
Riverine Place Riverside Service Apartments
Luxury serviced apartments, 2,800–5,200 baht
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 500–800 baht (≈ US$16–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- 800–1,500 baht (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
- High
- 1,500+ baht excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × ฿1,200 | ฿1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ฿500 | ฿500 |
| MRT Purple Line ride1 × ฿16 · Fare range 16–42 baht by number of stations (check). | ฿16 |
| Chao Phraya Express Boat, orange flag1 × ฿14 · Flat fare; check before boarding. | ฿14 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿173 |
| Trip total≈ ฿1,903 per person per day, bed included | ฿1,903≈ US$60 |
Typical room rate including breakfast; check current rates.
2026 estimate in baht; flights and intercity transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Street food plate | 40–80 baht (≈ US$2–3) |
| Coffee | 60–120 baht (≈ US$2–4) |
| Taxi (per km) | ≈15 baht |
| MRT ride | 16–42 baht (≈ US$1–2) |
| Boat (orange flag) | 14 baht (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heavy traffic on Rattanathibet Rd during rush hour
- English signage limited on some bus stops
- Boat fares vary by flag line; confirm price before boarding
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nonthaburi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb, Mar–May · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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