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346 kilometres from Bangkok, Phetchabun borders on three regions, the North, the Central and the Northeast. The central part of the province is on the Pa Sak river basin with mountain ranges running along both the western and eastern sectors. Because of the fertility of the land, Phetchabun has always been an agriculturally productive area. The very name of the province actually means the land of crops and foods.

Today, Phetchabun is a province with rich tourism potential. Its climate is pleasant due to the mountainous and forested areas and it has a history of richness and prosperity for more than 1,400 years. As and Sukhothai styles have been discovered.

Phetchabun is administratively divided into the following districts: Muang, Lom Sak, Lom Kao, Chon Daen, Nong Phai, Wichian Buri, Si Thep, Bueng Sam Phan, Wang Pong, Nam Nao and Khao Kho.

Introduction

Phetchabun located in the lower northern part of Thailand, 346 kms. from Bangkok. It has a total area of 12,668.416 sq.kms. or about, 7,917,760 rai. Phetchabun, an ancient city with several interesting and important places such as Wat Mahathat and Si Thep Historical Park, has always proposed throughout her history. At present, it is famous for the fertile land for cultivation. The renowned fruit is sweet tamarind. Besides, there are various historical and natural attractions as we know from the motto of the province: Sweet Tamarind City, Nam Nao National Park, Si Thep Ancient City, Khao Kho Commemoration, Poh Khun Pha Muang City. Geographical The area is a plain surrounded by the hills. The main river passing through the province is Pasak River. Climate Phetchabun has 3 seasons: hot season, rainy season and cold season. Borders North bordering Loei Province. South bordering Lopburi Province. East bordering Chaiyaphum and Khon Kaen Province. West bordering Phichit, Phitsanulok and Nakhon Sawan Province. From Phetchabun city to nearby Provinces - Chaiyaphum 259 kms. - Khon Kaen 240 kms. - Loei 190 kms. - Lopburi 260 kms. - Nakhon Sawan 195 kms. - Phichit 130 kms. - Phitsanulok 170 kms. Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts Lom Sak Khao Kho Chon Daen Lom Kao Nong Phai Wang Pong Bueng Sam Phan Wichian Buri Si Thep Nam Nao 44 47 52 55 56 70 83 106 123 140 kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms. kms.

History

The name "Phetchabun", as appears in the historical evidence found by the Department of Fine Art, originates from the word "Phuechapura" which means plenty of crops. However, the name was changed into "Phetchabun" which means plenty of diamonds. This province is considered to be the ancient city which was built in two different periods in the same area. Wat Mahathat including other ancient temples indicate that the first period of Phetchabun was found during Sukhothai Kingdom. T The Department of Fine Arts declared the wall and the forts as the archaeological sites on 8 March B.E. 2478.

How to get there

By Bus Transport Co. Ltd. operates both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned bus services along the Bangkok-Phetchabun-Lom Sak route. Buses depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal daily. Call 0 2936 2852-66. Private bus companies are such as Phet Tour, Tel: 0 2936 3230 and Thin Siam Tour, Tel: 0 2936 0500. By Car From Bangkok, drive along Highway No. 1 passing Saraburi to Phu Khae (Km. 125), turn right into Highway No. 21 and proceed to Phetchabun via Chai Badan, Si Thep and Wichian Buri, a total distance of 346 kilometres. By Air Thai Airways flies from Bangkok to Phetchabun on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Call 1566 for more information.