Nakhon Pathom 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 Thailand's only Bhikkhuni temple Wat Song Thammakanlayani, which is also open to women from abroad. Nakhon Pathom also houses a campus of Silpakorn University within the Sanam Chan Palace.