Eight kilometers southeast of Chanthaburi lies Muang Phaniat, the oldest Khmer site in Thailand. Dating back to the 7th century, it was inhabited until the 13th century, when a river diverted the town for 200 years. Pottery and other artifacts from the 16th century attest to the settlement of new inhabitants. The provided GPS coordinates will likely lead you to Khu Phaniat, an ancient, now dry, hill whose laterite brick walls are scattered nearby. These ruins are the most significant part of the site. A little further away is Wat Thong Thua temple, which houses a small museum displaying archaeological finds. A visit isn't essential, as Thailand boasts many other, more beautiful, and better-preserved or restored Khmer ruins. However, as mentioned, Muang Phaniat is the oldest.

There is no public transport to get to Muang Phaniat.

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How do you get to Muang Phaniat? There is no public transportation that will take you to Muang Phaniat.