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| Name | Ref. | Description | Era | District/Province | Location | Date visited | Price (baht) | Rating/Comment |
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| 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. |
| High Speed Railway Elevated Section | 24I | Railway | under construction | Muak Lek District | Muak Lek | 7 Apr 2024 | n/a | (Easy on northeastern line around Muak Lek station,Facinating).....part of the Northeastern HSR. Phase 1 is due to open in 2026. |
| 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,24F | Depot | not stated | Meuang Kaeng Khoi | Google Map | 18 Nov 2018,31 Mar & 19 Apr 2023,27 Feb 2024 | 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. |
| Muak Lek Railway Station | 24F | Railway Station | 1895 | Muak Lek, Muak Lek District | Google Map | 27 Feb 2024 | n/a | (Easy- local train on northeastern line,Functional).....easybook.com |
| Muak Lek Tunnel | 24F | Tunnel | under construction | Muak Lek District | Google Map | 25 Feb 2024 | n/a | (Easy from northeastern line,Amazing).....This tunnel is part of the high-speed rail project connecting Bangkok to Laos. The project should be complete in 2028. |
| 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,24F | Viewpoint on the Railway |
by 1900 | Kaeng Khoi District | Google Map | 21 Nov 207,25 Feb 2024 | n/a | (Easy, on the northeastern line,excellent,5 minutes).....Wikipedia |
| 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,24Sep | Railway Station | 1897, currently being upgraded | Nai Meuang Saraburi | Google Map | 31 Mar & 12 Nov 2023,14 Sep 2024 | 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 |