Keang Khoi Railway Junction, Kaeng Khoi, Kaeng Khoi District, Saraburi Province Thai Flag


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Name Ref. Description Era District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Saraburi Province
Ban Tha Rit (Thailand's New Zealand) 23F Grassland n/a Wang Muang, Wang Muang District Google Map 21 Apr 2023 n/a (Moderate,Wonderful,30m).....During the hot, dry season the water levels in the Pasak Cholisid reservoir falls exposing hudge areas of ground that quickly turns into grassland. The reference to New Zealand is because of this. During the day, water buffalo and cattle populate this area while towards dusk, goats are introduced in the cooler conditions.
Bu Yai Railway Station 23E Railway Station new Huai Haeng, Kaeng Khoi District Google Map 19 Apr 2023 n/a (Moderate,Excellent,10-30m).....This station is for enthusiasts who would wish to enter Buddha Chai Tunnel. It is safe at certain times as is used for freight trains only and is not electrified. The helpful staff monitor traffic and ensure safe working.
Buddha Chai Tunnel 23E Rail Tunnel new Charoentham, Wihan Daeng District Google Map 19 Apr 2023 n/a (Moderate,Iconic,15m).....This tunnel is used for freight trains only allowing goods to travel from port to Thailand's northeastern provinces. It has recently been constructed with dual tracks in anticipaion of rising trade volumes. The tunnel is best viewed from Bu Yai Station as the road to the southern end is unsuitable for some vehicles easpecially in the raining season.
Hua Pli Market 23P Weekend Market n/a Phu Khae, Chaloem Phra Kiat District Google Map 12 Nov 2023 none (Moderate - Saraburi 17.9kms,Excellent,30-60m).....Hua Pli Market is a local market selling local products, mostly foods and plant-based items from the local area. You can buy food and drink and sit at communal tables set under a canopy of trees providing welcome shade from the sun.
Huai Hin Khao 23E Reservoir n/a Khao Din Phatthana, Chaloem Phra Kiat District Google Map 19 Apr 2023 n/a (Moderate,Relaxing).....Small peaceful water storage area with lovely views of distant hills.
Kaeng Khoi Engine Maintenance Depot 18C,23D,23E Depot not stated Meuang Kaeng Khoi Google Map 18 Nov 2018, 31 Mar & 19 Apr 2023 n/a Depot for locomotive maintenance at Keang Khoi Junction Station on the State Railway of Thailand's Northeastern Line. Thailand still has a large stock of aging diesel engines and Keang Khoi is one of the main repair depots.....(Easy,Interesting)
Kaeng Khoi Railway Station 12G,14E,18C,23E Railway Station 1897 Kaeng Khoi District Google Map 20 Feb 2012, 18 Nov 2014, 18 Nov 2018 & 19 Apr 2023 n/a (Easy,Functional).....Wikipedia
Khao Phra Phutthabat Noi 23E Buddhist Temple not stated Song Khon, Kaeng Khoi District Google Map 19 Apr 2023 donations accepted (Moderate,Wonderful,20m).....Amazing Thailand
Manasikarn Hall 23E Meditaton Centre recent Song Khon, Kaeng Khoi District Google Map 19 Apr 2023 100 (Moderate,Interesting).....Manasikarn
Muak Lek Dam 23F Dam not stated Kham Phran, Wang Muang District Google Map 21 Apr 2023 n/a (Moderate,Wonderful,30m).....This is a hydroelectric Dam some 4 kms long surrounded by a range of scattered medium-height hills of the Dong Phaya Yen Range. The peaceful location makes it ideal for biking and recreation.
Northern Line Upgrades 23F Railway ongoing Muak Lek, Muak Lek District Google Map 21 Apr 2023 n/a (Moderate,Amazing).....Wikipedia
Pasak River 18C River Kaeng Khoi District Google Map 19 Nov 2018 n/a (Easy,Good).....Wikipedia
Pha Sadet 17G Viewpoint on the
Railway
Kaeng Khoi District Google Map 21 Nov 2017 n/a peaceful (E,3,1h)
Phra Bowon Si Tha Ratchawang Archaeological Site (Wang Sitha) 23E Palace Ruin mid 19th Century Song Khon, Kaeng Khoi District Google Map 19 Apr 2023 none (Easy,Historically Important,15m).....Amazing Thailand
Raphiphat Watergate 23L Watergate not stated Khotchasit, Nong Khae District Google Map 19 Oct 2023 n/a (Moderate - Saraburi c.27.4km,Functional,5m).....Watergate on the Raphiphat Canal to assist with irrigation and to help with flood relief
Saraburi Railway Station 23D,23P Railway Station 1897, currently being upgraded Nai Meuang Saraburi Google Map 31 Mar & 12 Nov 2023 n/a (Easy - in town,Functional).....Wikipedia
Wat Kaeng Khoi 18C,23D Buddhist Temple not stated Kaeng Khoi District Google Map 18 Nov 2018 & 19 Apr 2023 accepts donations (Easy,Historically & Locally Important,20-30m).....This temple with it's iconic bell chedi and elegant sermon hall peacefully located beside the Pasak River is popular as a venue for the annual Second World War Commemoration Festival. The memorial to those killed during an Allied bombing raid in April 1945 is in the temple grounds. A recent addition is the Naka Cave, a cavern built to display religious art in with spectacular lighting effects.
Wat Pa Sawang Bun 24C Buddhist temple
1985 Cha Om, Kaeng Khoi District Google Map 6 Feb 2024 donations welcome (Moderate, Good - Saraburi 43.6 km).....Amazing Thailand
Wat Phra Phutthabat 23P Buddhist Temple 1624 Khun Khlon, Phra Phutthabat District Google Map 12 Nov 2023 donations welcome (Moderate - Saraburi 29.6kms,Regionally Important,20-45m).....Wikipedia
Wat Phra Putthachai 23E Buddhist Temple Ayutthaya Nong Pla Lai, Mueang Saraburi District Google Map 19 Apr 2023 donations accepted (Moderate,Amazing,30m).....Amazing Thailand
Wat Tham Bo Pla 23E Buddhist Temple not stated Song Khon, Kaeng Khoi District Google Map 19 Apr 2023 donations accepted (Moderate,Outstanding,30m).....Tham Phra That Charoen Tham, locally known as Tham Bo Pla is a cave consisting of three rooms. One room houses a seated Buddha image in the subduing Mara pose, as well as beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. Natural skylights illuminate the place. Another room houses a pond named Bo Pla filled with fish.
Wihan Luang Pho Samret Saksith 23L Chinese Style Buddhist Temple not stated Khotchasit, Nong Khae District Google Map 19 Oct 2023 donations welcome (Moderate - Saraburi c.27.2km,Locally Important,15m).....Built in Thai-Chinese style, this temple houses the sacred image of Luang Pho Samret Saksith housed in a mondrop beside the Raphiphat Canal