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Introduction
 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 attracaions 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.
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.
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.
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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. |
From Phetchabun city to its districts
- Bung Sampan 105 kms.
- Chondan 55 kms.
- Khao Kho 70 kms.
- Lomkao 70 kms.
- Lomsak 50 kms.
- Nam Nao 140 kms.
- Nong Pai 58 kms.
- Sithep 115 kms.
- Wang Pong 85 kms.
- Wichienburi 100 kms. |
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How
to get there
By Bus
Direct air - conditioned and non air - conditioned buses leave
from the Northern Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng Phet2 Road. (Tel.
537-8055-6) starting 09.30 A.M.until 09.30 P.M. |
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By Car
Taking Highway No.1 to Saraburi till Km. 125 (Pukae); turn right
to Highway No. 21 via Amphoe Chaibadan, Amphoe Si Thep to
Phetchabun for 346 kilometres. |
Tourist
Attractions
Huai Pa-Dang Irrigation Water
Reservoir
It was created by the dam constructed to block
the waterway to the west of town for irrigation purposes. Some 8
kilometers from town on Highway NO.2006, it is a pleasant place
for recreation and picnic with scenic natural views in the
background, particularly in the morning and late afternoon. |
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Amphoe Muang
Amphoe
Khao Kho
Amphoe
Lomsak
Amphoe
Nam Nao
Amphoe
Nong Phai
Amphoe
Si Thep
Amphoe
Wichienburi
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Wat Traiphum
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located on Phetcharat Rd., housing a Buddha image named Phra
Buddha Maha Thammaracha which has been existing along
with Phetchabun. It is cast in the ornamental Lopburi style which
has been found by the city inhabitants in the Pa Sak River in
front of Wat Triphum and housed in this monastery. Later on, this
Buddha image disappeared and was found again at the bottom of Pa
Sak River at the very same location. Hence, it has become annual
tradition of Phetchabun that Phra Buddha Maha Thammaracha be
celebrated in the procession around the city, during Sart Thai
Festival, until the procession arrives at the spot where the
Buddha image was found. The Governor of Phetchabun, then, carries
this Buddha image and dives into the river, an action believed to
bring well-being to the city inhabitants.
Wat Mahathat
Situated in Muang Phetchanbun municipality. This
monastery is an ancient temple which H.R.H. Prince Damrong
presumed that this monastery might be constructed during Sukhothai
period. Wat Mahathat has the important objects of worship such as,
Phum Khao Binth styled pagoda has been presumed
that it might be constructed about B.E. 1926 (1383). This pagoda
is a place that comprises Buddha's relics, Orrahan's (saint) ashes,
and small images of Buddha in several styles.
Two buddha images of the U-Thong period whose
laps are 36 inches wide. One is housed in the main chapel and the
other is housed in the vihara of Wat Mahathat.
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Sweet Tamarind (Ma Kham Wan) is a
famous economic plant of Phetchanbun. Phetchanbun Sweet Tamarind is very
good sweet taste. There are several kinds of Tamarind which are grown in
this area such as Muen-Jong, Nai Yad (Phan See Thong), See Chom Phoo,
Khan Tee, Pank Kook, Chao Nue Setakit, Phak Khas, etc. Every year, there
is the festival of Sweet Tamarind: Ma Kham Wan and Beauty of Ma Kham Wan
Contest including Kra Tok Rok juice
(Passion fruit Juice), Wichienburi roasted chicken, Khanomchin
Lom Kao (Local Noodle), Planil
Thod (Fried Nilfish), Haai
Pa-Dang and Sweet Nim vegetable, or Sadao Phet-Pa Sak
which is high popular economic vegetable.
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