Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy

Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy located in Tambon Phrom Mani, some 14 kilometres from downtown Nakhon Nayok, and 75 kilometres from Bangkok via Ongkharak, the academy acquires total area of 19,290 rais, and it is located at the foot of Khao Cha-ngok. The educational institute for commissioned soldier of Thai Army has many interesting places and activities tourist can enjoy with the family. Prior contact with tourist centre is recommended. attractions in Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy include Royal statue of King Rama V the Great placed in front of the academy’s headquarters, the statue was built to honour King Rama V the Great who has founded the academy. The statue, sitting on the throne, is in full dress of supreme commander of Royal Thai Army. Sala Wongklom or Sala Lom has built this pavilion for the cadet can relax. The pavilion houses statue of King Rama V the Great. The 100th Anniversary Museum.The museum features history of Royal Thai Army. It showcases weapons from ancient war, dresses of the commissioned soldiers, slide show regarding history of the academy. Moreover, it houses wax model of King Rama V the Great. The museum opens daily from 8.30 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Admission fee is 30 baht each. Chao Pho Khun Dan Shrine. The sacred spirit of Chao Pho Khun Dan earns great respect from the people. Historically, he was chief of Nakhon Nayok check point during Ayutthaya period. In 1767, while King Naresuan the Great was fighting against Burmese Army, Khmer Army had invaded and captured people in Prachin Buri and around and heading back to Cambodia. The Khmer Army has occupied Prachin Buri and Nakhon Nayok, so Khun Dan and other people escaped to Khao Cha-ngok and then came back to beat the Khmer Army. Legend said that during WWII, Japanese Army has used Khao Cha-ngok as a stronghold and destroyed the shrine, so the spirit has magically killed a number of Japanese soldier. Phra Buddha Chai, the painting of Buddha on a small cliff close to Khao Cha-ngok is covered under a pavilion. Without clear history, the paintings of Buddha in different attitudes were found in 1942 and repainting work was undertaken. The local people consider the paintings as a sacred thing. Annual celebration are held every mid of February. A trail from back of Wat Phra Chai leads to Namtok Phra Chai, a small falls plunging from 30-metres high cliff to the pond below. Tourist can enjoy swimming. Besides such attractions, tourist can enjoy exploring around by car or bicycle which is available for rent at tourist centre. Tourist facilities available include tourist accommodation, meeting room, youth camp and sport facilities such as shooting range, golf course, snooker club, karaoke. Outdoor activities such as trekking, camping at Khao Cha-ngok, abseiling, are available for group tourist and a-week-long advanced booking is required. For more information, call 0 3739 3010-5 ext. 62961-3.