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Morning coffee and history in Kamphaeng Phet

Start your day with a quiet coffee near the town center, then spend the morning exploring the ancient ruins before grabbing a late lunch.

Best time: noneAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    OneWay-House Coffee

    Grab a coffee at OneWay-House Coffee. It is a cozy spot with fresh coffee and free Wi-Fi, located about halfway between downtown and the National Museum.

  2. 09:30

    Wat Sawang Arom

    Walk to Wat Sawang Arom to see the old temple and its three metre high Chiang Saen-style Buddha statue. The temple is west of the Suan Mak canal. Turn left at the Esso gas pump before the bridge, go through the underpass, pass the small market, cross the bridge, and walk another 100 m to the entrance.

  3. 10:30

    ร้านศิษย์นายหยา

    Head to Rarn Sit Nai Ya for lunch. This Thai restaurant serves traditional dishes and is open until 15:00, making it a perfect spot for a mid-morning or early afternoon meal.

Local tip

Check the route to Wat Sawang Arom if you are unfamiliar with the area, as the directions involve a few turns near the canal bridge. Rarn Sit Nai Ya closes at 15:00, so arrive before then.

Check before you go

  • OneWay-House Coffee is open from 08:00 to 18:00.
  • Rarn Sit Nai Ya is open from 08:00 to 15:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kamphaeng Phet (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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