Prachinburi Province

Prachinburi province is located in the east of the central region, just south of Nakhon Ratchasima province and about 130 km from Bangkok. It covers an area of nearly 10,000sq km.
The province has many small and un-restored ruins dating back to the Dvaravati and Khmer periods. The rural areas are mainly rice growing areas and the major towns are situated along the River Prachin.

Places of Attraction

Wat Phra Si Maha Pho
This monastery is located in Amphoe Khok Pip, about 20 km from Prachinburi centre. Situated in the grounds of the monastery is the largest and oldest Bodhi tree to be found in Thailand. The seedling of the tree was brought from Buddha Gaya in India. The tree is surrounded by various Buddha images in different attitudes.

Prachinburi National Museum
This museum is situated about 200m south of the City Hall. The museum has a large collection of artefacts found in the surrounding area on display. These consist of sculptures of varying styles and from different periods. There is also a collection of artefacts found off the coast of Sattathip in Chonburi province.

Sa Morakot
This ancient Khmer reservoir can be found at the village of Ban Sa Khoi, southeast of the Prachinburi township. The original laterite sluices of the dam, along with Naga sculptures can still be found there. The water from the reservoir is considered to be sacred and is used for the coronation ceremony.