Place to visit
Wat Tha Ruea, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Wat Tha Ruea is a place of interest (วัดท่าเรือ) in Thailand (Kanchanaburi). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Place of interest · Temples
- Local name
- วัดท่าเรือ
- Where
- Thailand · จังหวัดกาญจนบุรี
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- DMK Bangkok, 93 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 13.96081, 99.74529
What it is and where
Wat Tha Ruea is a place of interest (วัดท่าเรือ) in Thailand (Kanchanaburi). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kanchanaburi, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 25 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 13.96081, 99.74529; the nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, Bangkok), 93 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Temples places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Wat Tha Ruea is November to February.
- JanBest time11:16
- FebBest time11:33
- MarPossible11:54
- AprBetter not12:19
- MayPossible12:39
- JunPossible12:49
- JulPossible12:45
- AugPossible12:28
- SepPossible12:04
- OctPossible11:41
- NovBest time11:20
- DecBest time11:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Wat Rang WanTemples14 km
- Wat Tham SueaTemples15 km
- Wat Ban PongTemples22 km
- Wat Chaichumphon ChanasongkhramTemples24 km
- The JEATH War MuseumMuseum24 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Temples
- Templo del Buda de Esmeralda
- Templo del Amanecer
- Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan
- Wat Benchamabophit Dusit Wanaram Ratchaworawihan
- Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Racha Worawihan
- Erawan Shrine
Every Thailand place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wat Tha Ruea?
It is a place of interest (วัดท่าเรือ in the local language) in Thailand. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Wat Tha Ruea?
November to February. In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11.
How do you get to Wat Tha Ruea?
The nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 93 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Wat Rang Wan, Wat Tham Suea, Wat Ban Pong. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
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