En Route: The Ancient Burial Ground of Don Yai Thong

A roadside detour in Phetchaburi turns up an ancient burial site — and proves an old town legend true.

Jan Montri May 5, 2026

Image Credit: Matichon Online

A roadside detour in Phetchaburi turns up an ancient burial site — and proves an old town legend true.

Treasures & Tales: En Route is a new chapter of our editorial series — the little stories and surprises stumbled upon on family trips, on the way to somewhere else.

This episode is about a recent discovery of an ancient burial site in an area called Don Yai Thong, in Phetchaburi province, Thailand. It turns out, the old town legend was true all along.

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