:: Pho Prathap Chang

An old temple in Pho Prathap Chang district is Wat Pho Prathap Chang , located about 27 kilometres from town on route #1068 to the south. The temple was built by Phra Chao Sua, an Ayutthaya king, in 1701, at a site reputed to be his own birth-place. Although abandoned for almost 300 years, the remaining traces are indicative of past splendors, such as a huge Vihan with its walls still standing, but now roofless, and small Chedis scattered over the site. The entire site is surrounded by double-walls and huge trees, some of which are over 200 years old.
:: Taphan hin

Tapan Hin is the most commercially advanced district of Phichit. Located on the bank of the Nan River some 30 kilometres south of the provincial seat on Highway No.113, it can also be reached via railway. The most prominent sight of the district is the 34 metre-tall golden Buddha statue, the Luang Pho To, at Wat Thewaprasat on the Nan riverbank, opposite the Tapan Hin market. There are ferry services across the river.
:: Pho Thale

About 12 kilometres from the district town of Pho Tha-le, or 60 kilometres south of Phichit town, is Wat Bang Khlan. It was the resident temple of the highly revered monk, the late Luang Pho Ngoen. A statue of the Luang Pho Ngoen continues to receive homage from the public. The Chai Bowon Museum inside the temple collects ancient items such as votive tablets, Buddha statues and earthenwares for display. It is open only on Saturday-Sunday.

:: SPECIAL INTEREST

Phichit's Phra Khruang  Phra Kruang (Buddhist Votive tablet) is regarded as a lucky charm to ward off danger and give good fortune. Those found in Phichit are highly regarded, and are in great demand by collectors and believers. The making of such votive tablets in Phichit is an art handed down through the centuries. As Phichit was strategically situated and an assembly point for forces from Ayutthaya move up to conquer the North, and local manpower was constantly mobilised to join the army. The practice of making such talismans to ward off harm became prevalent. Genuine Phichit' s Phra Kruangs today are hard to find. Replicas are therefore made instead.

:: Festival

Boat racing  is a traditional event of long standing. It is usually held after the homage-paying rites to the province's principal Buddha statue during September each year on the Nan River in front of Wat Tha Luang.

:: Hotels and accommodations


Chit Wilai :: 514-516 Butsaba Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 5661 1398] :: :: 120 baht

Loet Dilok :: 27/33 Saphanrotfai Road Amphoe Taphan Hin [Tel: 0 5662 1012] :: :: 150-350 baht

New Hua Hin :: 2/1-10 Saphanrotfat Road Amphoe Taphan Hin [Tel: 0 5662 1286] :: :: 200-350 baht

Okha Nakhon :: 2/91 Simala Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 5661 1206, 0 5661 1321, 0 5661 1654 Fax: 0 5661 1694] :: :: 800-2,000 baht

Phichit Plaza Hotel :: 9 Sa Luang Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 5661 3502-9 Fax. 0 5661 3501] :: :: 660-990 baht  

Rim Nan :: 01/37 Chu Choet Nan Road Amphoe Bang Mun Nak [Tel: 0 5663 1084] :: :: 150-350 baht

Rose Inn :: 57-59 Chomthirawet Road Amphoe Taphan Hin [Tel: 0 5662 1044, 0 5662 1237, 0 5662 2036 Fax. 0 5661 2808] :: :: 300-1,500 baht

Simala 2 :: 2/ 84 Simala Road Amphoe Muang [Tel: 0 5661 1322] :: :: 100-200 baht

Taphan Hin :: 7/14 Udomsi Road Amphoe Taphan Hin [Tel: 0 5662 1124] :: :: 150-350 baht

Thep Suni :: 27/1 Prawet Nua Road Amphoe Bang Mun Nak [Tel: 0 5663 1182] :: :: 120-250 baht

:: Restaurants

Local Cuisine


Aew Bakery & Food :: 16/7 Chansawang Rd., Tel: 0-5661-1617

Akue Radna :: 686/2 Busaba Rd., Tel: 0-5661-1462

Khua Nam Sai Jai Jing :: 2/274-5 Srimala Rd., Pichit Plaza, Tel: 0-5661-2547

Ko Kiat :: 157 Busaba Rd., Tel: 0-5661-1082

Kwan Kao :: 2/247-8 Srimala Rd., Tel: 0-5661-1159

Lertrot :: 524 Busaba Rd., Tel: 0-5661-1297

Prayul Pochana :: 28/9 Thitajari Rd., Tel: 0-5665-0488

Sabung Nga :: 2/219-220 Srimala Rd., Tel: 0-5665-0902

Sriracha :: 8 Chansawang Rd., Tel: 0-5661-1358, 0-5661-1445

Tung Phet :: 2/58 Srimala Rd., Tel: 0-5661-1193, 0-5661-1890

:: How to get there

:: By car

:: By bus

a) From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan, and then proceed to Phichit via Highway No. 1118 (passing Chum Saeng, Bang Mun Nak and Taphan Hin), a total distance of 345 kilometres.

b) From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 32 to In Buri, and then use Highway No. 11 to Phichit via Tak Fa, Nong Bua, Khao Sai and Sak Lek, a total distance of 344 kilometres.

c) From Bangkok, take the same route as (2). When arriving Khao Sai, turn into Highway No. 113 to Phichit via Thap Khro and Taphan Hin.

Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal to Phichit every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 for more information.

:: By train

Regular Trains departs from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Phichit many times daily. Call 1690 for more information.