Nakhon Pathom
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  Nakhon Pathom
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| Coordinates: 13°49′14″N 100°03′45″E / 13.82056°N 100.0625°E | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Nakhon Pathom Province |
| Districts of Thailand | Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Pathom |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 120,657 |
Nakhon Pathom is a city (thesaban nakhon) in central Thailand, capital of the Nakhon Pathom Province. The one of the most important landmark is the giant Phra Pathom Chedi. The city is also home to Thailands only Bhikkhuni temple Wat Songdhammakalyani (วัดทรงธรรมกัลยาณี), which is also open to women from abroad.[1].
Nakhon Pathom also houses a campus of Silpakorn University within the Sanam Chan Palace.
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Coordinates: 13°49′14″N 100°03′45″E / 13.82056°N 100.0625°E
