Phichit Province

BackGround
    Phichit was probably built by Phraya Khot Thabong in 1058. The community was named Sa Luang during the Sukhothai period (1238 - 1350) and was designated a Thai province during the reign of King Rama V (1868 - 1910)

    The province covers an area of 4,531.0 square kilometers and borders Phitsanulok to the north, Phetchabun to the east, Nakhon Sawan to the south and Kamphaeng Phet to the west, Administratively, Phichit is divided into 8 Amphoes: Muang, Bang Mun Nak, Pho Prathap Chang, Pho Thale, Sam Ngam, Taphan Hin, Tap Khlo and Wang Sai Phun. And it is 344 kilometers north of Bangkok.

Interesting Place

Wat Tha Luang

    This monastery is situated on the west bank of Mae Nam Nan near the Provincial Hall, housing a bronze Buddha image of Chiang Saen period, cast in the attitude of subduing evil, in the main shrine hall. This image is believed to have been br ought from the north, by Khun Phaen, to be enshrined here. The name of the Buddha image is "Luang Pho Phet" having a lap width of 1.40 meters and regarded an important Budha image of Phichit which is highly respected by Phichit inhabit ants.
   
Bung Sifai

    This 12,100 rai swamp, located 1 km. west of Pichit Market, having water all year round, is a fish breeding source surrounded by lotus, grown by the people for use of its flowers and leaves, along the bank. In the area there is a park called "Suan Somdet Phra Si Nakharin". It is a nice place for relaxation and picnic dining. The place is also decorated with 'Phichit Crocodile Auditorium', an auditorium constructed in the shape of a crocodile, since Phichit was once full of crocodiles. Main functional part is the 'Stomach' which contains at most 30 persons in an air - conditioned hall. Its other dimensions are as follow: 38 meters long, 3 meters high and 4.5 meters long for the mouth. There is al so an 'Aquarium' which is open daily from 10.00-19,00 hrs.
   
The Old City Park

    It is located on Phichi Wang Child Rd., about 7 kms. from Phichit township. It is believed that this area used to be the old Phichit town approximately 900 years ago. In the park, there is an arboretum, a peaceful relaxing pl ace for local people. In addition, there are Ko Si Mala, Tham Chalawan and sculptures of important features from a Thai literature, 'Kraithong'.
   
Wat Mahathat

    It is located in the area of the Old City Park, presumed to have been constructed in Sukhothat period. Objects of art found from excavation made in this wat are potteries and Buddha images of various eras.
   
Wat Nakhon Chum

    This is an ancient monastery located in Tambon Muang Kao in the area of the old city, 9 kms. from town. It had been utilized as a place where an oath-taking ceremony took place in the old days, This is the place where an old Ma in Shrine Hall and an 800 - year -- old Buddha image are located.

information of this page come from Tourism Authority of Thailand.

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