Phetchabun Province

Phetchabun province is located almost in the centre of the northern part of Thailand, in the border area separating the north and northeast of Thailand. It is situated about 350 km from Bangkok and covers an area of over 12,000 sq km. The provincial capital is situated at the confluence of five rivers; Pasak, Kao, Ku, Taluk and Sala.

Places of Attraction

Wat Traiphum
This temple is located in the centre of town, on Phetcharat Rd. The temple enshrines a Buddha image cast in the Lopburi style, Phra Buddha Maha Thammaracha. The image is said to have been found washed up on the banks of the Pasak River, from where it was retrieved and placed in the temple.The image later disappeared, only to be found in the same spot as before.

Phetchabun City Pillar
This stone pillar is located in the heart of the city. It was brought from Muang Si Thep by Prince Damrong Rachanuparp in 1804.

Si Thep Historical Park
This ancient city is located about 110 km from Phetchabun township. The city dates back to the Dvaravati period during the 6th-8th centuries. It was later part of the Khmer Empire in the 10th century. The inner part of the city was designed by Mon architects, with the later outer part of the city was added by the Khmers. The city covers an area 4 km by 1.5 km and is one of the largest archaeological sites in Thailand. Work is now under way to excavate and restore the ruined temples.