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Phra Phutthanirarokhantarai Chaiyawat Chaturathit or Phra Si Mum Mueang (พระพุทธนิรโรคันตรายชัยวัฒน์จตุรทิศหรือพระสี่มุมเมือง) is the Buddha image of the South and an auspicious object of worship of Phatthalung. This bronze Buddha image in the posture of meditation, graciously given to the province of Phatthalung by His Majesty the King on 24 December 1968, is enshrined in a pavilion with four porches on the foreground between the City Hall and Provincial Court of Phatthalung. Wat Khuha Sawan (วัดคูหาสวรรค์) It is a temple located at the foot of Khao Khuha Sawan near the city market. This is one of the ancient monuments of Phatthalung. Assumably, it was built in around the 8th – 10th centuries. Inside the cave, a giant reclining Buddha image, pagoda, and other Buddha images are found together with some earthen votive tablets of the Srivijaya period. Inscriptions of royal initials belonging to King Rama V and Their Majesties the King and Queen appear in front of the cave. Furthermore, stucco arts in Tham Nang Khlot depict folklore. Khao Ok Talu (เขาอกทะลุ) From Wat Khuha Sawan, follow Highway 4047 and Khao Ok Thalu or Mount Ok Thalu will be seen standing majestically to the east of the railway station. It is a symbolic figure of Phatthalung, having a height of around 250 m. There is a flight of stairs leading the way up to the mountaintop overlooking the city of Phatthalung. The distinctive feature is a hole near the top, where visitors can see through it. Wat Wang (วัดวัง) It is a temple located in Tambon Lampam, around 6 km from town on Highway 4047 (the same route to Khao Ok Thalu). This is one of the important places of worship of Phatthalung. Initially, it was an ancient temple which was assumed to have been built in the late Ayutthaya period. During the reign of King Rama III, it was rebuilt by Phraya Phatthalung (Thongkhao). The temple once served as a ceremonial place for civil servants to swear an oath of allegiance to the king in the early Rattanakosin era. Later, the city of Phatthalung was moved to Tambon Khuha Sawan. The temple, therefore, was left in disrepair. In 1969, it was restored. The temple has many important items. The Ubosot (ordination hall) is in the architectural style of the Rattanakosin era, with the ‘Chofa’- gable finial, ‘Bai Raka’- crockets, and a front portico. Inside, there are tempera mural paintings which were assumed to have been drawn in the reign of King Rama IV. It was supposed that such paintings were the craftsmanship of the same artisans who drew the mural paintings in the Ubosot of Wat Phra Si Rattanasatsadaram or Wat Phra Kaeo. The paintings here depict the Lord Buddha’s life and a congregation of deities. One hundred and eight stucco Buddha images are enshrined in the gallery around the ordination hall. In addition, there is a pagoda, Wihan (image hall), and a preaching pulpit with golden patterns, which were also built in the Rattanakosin era. It is an ideal place for those who are interested in Thai architecture. Rulers’ New and Old Palaces (วังเจ้าเมืองพัทลุง วังเก่า – วังใหม่) are located near Wat Wang. Once they served as a residence cum office of the governors of Phatthalung. Nowadays, some parts of them remain. Wang Kao or the old palace was built during the ruling of Phraya Phatthalung (Noi Chantharotwong). Later, the palace was inherited to Mrs. Praphai Mutamara, a daughter of Luang Si Worachat. Wang Mai or the new palace was built in 1889 by Phraya Aphaiborirak Chakkrawichit Phiphitphakdi (Net Chantharotwong), a son of Phraya Phatthalung who was the ruler of the city of Phatthalung at that time. The heirs of the Chantharotwong family gave the old and new palaces as national treasures to the Fine Arts Department. The palaces were registered as an ancient monument in 1983. The palaces are open daily, except for Mondays, Tuesdays, and public holidays, during 9.00 – 12.00 a.m. and 1.00 – 4.30 p.m. Admission is 30 Baht. Phraya Thukkharat (Chuai) Monument (อนุสาวรีย์พระยาทุกขราษฎร์ (ช่วย)) It is located at the Tha Miram T-junction in the Municipality of Mueang Phatthalung. According to history, Phraya Thukkharat was a former monk named Phra Maha Chuai staying at Wat Pa Lelai. During the War of Nine Armies in the reign of King Rama I, Phra Maha Chuai assisted Phraya Phatthalung who headed a force of villagers to fight against and defeat the Burmese army. Later, he left the monkhood and was royally appointed as Phraya Thukkharat in charge of official duties as an assistant to the city ruler. At the time, “Phraya” was the rank equivalent to the city ruler. Hat Saen Suk Lampam (หาดแสนสุขลำปำ) It is a beach around 2 km from Wat Wang on Highway 4047. This sandy beach along the coastal line of Songkhla Lake is fringed by shady pine trees. The pavilion jutting into the sea called ‘Sala Lampam Thi Rak,’ serves as a viewpoint to admire the lake’s surroundings. Additionally, there is a bridge linking the beach to a nearby small island called Ko Loi, which resulted from sediment compilation at the mouth of the Lampam River. Coconut Shell Handicraft Centre of Mueang Phatthalung (ศูนย์รวมหัตถกรรมกะลามะพร้าวเมืองพัทลุง) It is located at Mu 1, Tambon Chai Buri, around 6 km from town on the route to the Sai Yuan Junction. This is a village of handicrafts made from coconut shell. The products are so famous that their production place is acclaimed as the village of million-baht-worth coconut shells. From an initiative of Mr. Pluem Chukhong, Head of the community, coconut shells were introduced and designed into kitchen utensils and ornaments, such as spoon, coffee cup, water bowl, dipper, ladle, lamp, etc. Products are sold domestically and overseas.

Amphoe Khuan Khanun
Thale Noi Non-hunting Area (เขตห้ามล่าสัตว์ป่าทะเลน้อย) Though being declared a non-hunting area on 18 February 1975, it is commonly called ‘Thale Noi Waterfowl Park.’ This is the first non-hunting area ever founded in Thailand, under the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora, Ministry of National Resources and Environment. The Khuan Khi Sian Peat Swamp in the area around Thale Noi or Noi Lake is the first Ramsar site of Thailand. This non-hunting area covers an area of around 285,625 rai. It has been selected as a significant wetland area of the country, including areas in three provinces; namely, Phatthalung, Songkhla, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Its water area (Thale Noi Lake) accounts for 17,500 rai. Most parts of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area are lakeside plains consisting of rice fields, peat swamp forest, and grasslands. Thale Noi Lake is around 5 km wide and 6 km long, having aquatic plants growing on the lake surface, such as hyacinth, Kong tree (Hanguana malayana), pale yellow-spiked rush, lotus, and floating plants. Its average depth is 1.25 m. Fauna inhabiting here comprises 287 species of waterfowls, 26 species of reptiles, and 6 species of mammals. The waterfowls are both resident and migratory, such as painted stork, black-headed ibis, grey heron, purple heron, little cormorant, black-crowned night-heron, etc. Interesting things at the Thale Noi Waterfowl Park are the Thale Noi Palace, sea of blooming lotus in the morning, flocks of waterfowls, the nesting and egg-laying grounds of waterfowls at Ao Mo and those at Khuan Thale Mong, Khuan Khi Sian Ranger Station, and the Sala Nang Riam viewpoint. To get there: From the city of Phatthalung, take Highway 4048 (Phatthalung – Khuan Khanun) for around 32 km; there are direction signs along the asphalt road. By train, get off at the Pak Khlong Railway Station to connect to a bus to Thale Noi for around 8 km. Furthermore, the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area offers a tourist information centre, a welfare shop, 5 reception houses, and 60 tour boats. For further details, call Tel. 0 7468 5230.

Amphoe Khao Chaison
Wat Khian Kaeo (วัดเขียนบางแก้ว) It was recognized as a model temple for development in 1990. This ancient temple has Phrathat Bang Kaeo which is an imitation of Phra Mahathat Chedi of Nakhon Si Thammarat, but in a smaller scale. It is one of the ancient places of worship of Phatthalung believed to have been built in the early Ayutthaya period. Assumably, the temple area had been the location of the city of Phatthalung since laterite debris and numerous Buddha images were found. In addition, the temple houses a museum where Buddha images and crockery have been collected. To visit the museum, permission from the abbot is required. To get there: Take Highway 4081 and drive past Amphoe Khao Chaison for around 7 km. At Km 14 in Ban Bang Kaeo Tai, a direction sign on the left indicates the distance of 2.5 km to reach the temple.

Laem Chong Thanon (แหลมจองถนน) It is a fishing village in Tambon Chong Thanon. From the city of Phatthalung, follow Phetchakasem Road and turn left past Amphoe Khao Chaison for around 12 km. The total distance from the city of Phatthalung is 39 km. The village is on a hill sloping down to the beach of Songkhla Lake, and overlooking vistas and islands. Restaurants are also available for visitors.

Amphoe Kong Ra
Namtok Phraiwan (น้ำตกไพรวัลย์) It is a waterfall located in the area of Ban Phut Ranger Station, Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary, in Tambon Khlong Chaloem. This large-scale waterfall is tranquil and full of shady trees. There are food shops in the waterfall area. To get there: From the town of Phatthalung, take Highway 4 and, at the Kong Ra T-junction, turn right to follow Highway 4122 for around 29 km. There is a direction sign indicating another 3 km before the waterfall. Visitors can get to the waterfall on their own by means of taking a mini-bus on the Namtok Phraiwan – Phatthalung Line at the bus stop diagonally opposite the Phatthalung Railway Station. The mini-bus departs daily every 15 minutes during 7.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. The last bus from Namtok Phraiwan to Phatthalung leaves at 3.00 p.m.

Amphoe Tamot
Namtok Lan Mom Chui (น้ำตกหม่อมจุ้ย) It is a waterfall amidst a shady forest in the area of the Ban Tamot Wildlife Protection Unit. The waterfall has divided layers in different names and a pool of water where visitors can enjoy swimming. To get there: From Amphoe Tamot, take Highway 4121 and switch to Highway 4237 toward Wat Tamot for around 18 km. The waterfall is around 4-5 km after Wat Tamot.

Amphoe Si Banphot
Khao Pu – Khao Ya National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาปู่ – เขาย่า) It is the 42nd national park of Thailand, which was declared on 27 May 1982. Its area of around 433,750 rai covers some parts in Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Trang provinces. The most geographical features are forests in the Banthat Range which has a complex of mountains with ‘Khao Hin Thaen’ as the highest mountaintop. This national park is an origin of the Trang and the Pak Phanang Rivers. In Phatthalung, it originates Khlong Lamai, Khlong Mai Siap, and Khlong Nam Sai; all the three canals flow to combine and become Khlong Cha-uat and the Pak Phanang River. Most of the floras belong to a moist evergreen forest. Various plants grow densely, such as Yang, Takhian, Lumpho, Krabak, Champa Pa, Phikun, etc. Wild animals consist of 60 species of mammals, such as serow, barking deer, deer, least horseshoe bat, black-bearded tomb bat, etc. About 286 species of birds are found, such as Asian paradise-flycatcher, white-rumped shama, plain sunbird, rufous-chested flycatcher, orange-breasted trogon, green-billed Malkoha, white-crowned hornbill, emerald dove, ruddy kingfisher, etc. About 67 species of reptiles include common blind snake, black jungle monitor, king cobra, Draco volans, banded slender-toed gecko, soft-shelled turtle, etc. About 15 species of fish are found, such as true eel, Clarias teijsmanni bleeker, Nieuhof’s walking catfish, Huat fish, pearl danio, etc. Amphibians found here include the Malayan horned frog, Peter’s Malaysian frog, dark-sided frog, Asian giant toad, Tenasserim eastern frog, lesser toad, green-backed frog, etc. About 70 species of insects are found, such as giant bee, cicada, weevil, bug, five-horned scarab beetle, great helen, great Saturn, jungleking, etc. In addition, other places of interest are as follows:- Tham Matcha Pla Won (ถ้ำมัจฉาปลาวน) It is a medium cave, about 2 km from the park headquarters, Inside, there are 3 spacious chambers, stalactites, stalagmites, limestone curtain, and many bats. Furthermore, the Asian giant toad and millipede are also found here. At the cave’s end, a water pool of 10 sq m is the habitat of shrimp, shell, and Clarias teijsmanni bleeker. Pha Phueng (ผา��ึ้ง) It is a limestone cliff, around 300 m from the park headquarters. Giant bees always come to make hundreds of hives here every year during February to April. Walking along the hillside to the top, visitors will find viewpoints for nature and species of plants. Nature Trails (เส้นทางเดินศึกษาธรรมชาติ) There are 2 trails within the area of the park headquarters. They are suitable for a study of nature and, herbs, or research on natural resources and biological environment. Additionally, there is Namtok Riang Thong, Tham Wang Nai Phut, Namtok Khuan Pra, and Namtok Pak Chaem. The park has 11 reception houses on offer together with a camping site for visitors. For further details, contact the Khao Pu – Khao Ya National Park at Tel. 0 7461 9654-5, or the Reception House Service Section, Department of National Park, Wildlife and Flora, Bangkok, at Tel. 0 2562 0760, www.dnp.go.th. To get there: From the city of Phatthalung, take Highway 41 for around 20 km. Then, turn left at the Pho Thong Junction to follow Highway 4164 (Khuan Khanun – Khao Pu Road) for around 17 km. See a direction sign and turn left for around 4 km before arriving at the park.

Amphoe Bang Kaeo
Khlong Hu Rae (แอ่งน้ำหูแร่) It is located in Tambon Tha Maduea, 33 km from the city of Phatthalung. Go along Phetchakasem Road for around 20 km and turn left to follow the Khao Chaison – Chong Ke Road (Highway 4081). Turn right in front of the Khao Chaison District Office for another 5 km before reaching the canal. There is a taxi motorcycle service in front of the Khao Chaison District Office. Khlong Hu Rae or Hu Rae Canal is large and full of clear and clean water. The canal’s bottom is sandy and boulders lie at its depth. It is a place suitable for recreation and swimming. Restaurants are available for visitors. Bang Kaeo Shadow Puppet Figure and Handicraft Centre (ศูนย์ศิลปหัตกรรมรูปหนังบางแก้ว) It is located at Mu 1, Ban Bang Kaeo, Tambon Tha Maduea, 36 km from the town of Phatthalung. It is around 9 km from the junction of Phetchakasem Road and the train track, or another 200 m from the train track. The Bang Kaeo Handicraft village consists of 25 members who carve hides into puppet figures for Nang Talung and Nang Yai shadow plays, as well as new figures in patterns required by customers. Their craftsmanship is exquisite and highly skilled. The products are distributed for sale throughout the country and overseas in more than 15 countries. To visit and buy puppet figures, contact the village’s Chairman, Mr. Im Chanchum, at Tel. 0 7469 7160, or the Community Development Office, Amphoe Bang Kaeo, at Tel. 0 7469 7380.

King Amphoe Srinagarindra
Tham Sumano (ถ้ำสุมะโน) It is a cave located in Tambon Ban Na, around 21 km from the town of Phatthalung on Phetchakasem Road (Phatthalung – Trang route). The cave is around 500 m from the road. Inside, there are some stalactites and stalagmites, as well as spacious chambers. The cave is cool and shady with spectacular nature. It comprises a system of 18 small caves. Buddha images in different postures are housed in the cave. The cave is also used for insight development and Dharma practices.

Local arts and culture
Manora or Nora (มโนราห์หรือโนรา) It is a kind of local performing art in the South. Phatthalung, in particular, is called an origin of the Manora dance. Assumably, it was an influence from the South of India, together with Lakhon Chatri (theatrical show by males). However, some dancing patterns were changed to match folk cultures in each province. There are 12 major dancing patterns. The audience will see dancing patterns and listen to lyrics sung by dancers, be they impromptu or composed verses. Talung (ตะลุง) It is a popular folk performance in the South. Talung puppet figures are made of hard dried sheets of cattle hide cut and carved beautifully into characters for a shadow play. The characters are usually painted wholly in black and each of them is put firmly between a split bamboo slat called ‘Mai Tap.’ A character’s mouth and hands will be moved to accord with the narration. A Talung ensemble comprises puppet masters who are also vocalists, and a band, totalling not over 8 persons. The musical instruments include pipe, drum, Phon (a kind of local drum) and gong.

Festivals
Thale Noi Bird-watching Festival It was initiated in 1998 as an extra activity for the Amazing Thailand Year, and designed to suit the most important attraction of Phatthalung. There are ecotourism activities on offer in the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area for a period of one month (14 February – 15 March) when beautiful nature and birds can be seen. The activities in each day include a long-tailed boat ride to do bird-watching and admire aquatic plants, local performances, agricultural products for sale, learning about the community’s way of life, and local products purchase.

Khaeng Phon Lak Phra or Chak Phra Tradition (งานประเพณีแข่งโพนลากพระหรือชักพระ) It is held on the fourteenth day of the waxing moon, the full moon day and the first day of the waning moon in the eleventh lunar month, which coincides with the End of Buddhist Lent. It is a tradition to move around Buddha images both by land and by river. In Phatthalung, it is observed by land. Beating Phon or local drum controls the movement of a Buddha image procession. Each procession representing a temple has its own drum beaters. When two processions meet, they exchange a challenging tune of drum beating. A Phon beating competition is, therefore, held every year at the Phatthalung Stadium and Hat Saen Suk Lampam (Lampam Beach), Amphoe Mueang Phatthalung. Activities in the event include a Phon beating contest by representatives from temples in Phatthalung and neighbouring provinces, a Phon procession contest, a Phon beating style contest, dancing performances, Sat Tom (throwing a traditional dessert made of sticky rice wrapped with a young leaf of Kapho or mangrove fan palm), a Buddha image procession contest, religious rites, water sports on the Lampam Lake, local arts and exhibition of Phatthalung and nearby provinces, such as Krachut or bulrush mat weaving and coconut shell products.

Buy
Most of the local products are handicrafts, such as products from Krachut or bulrush mat of Amphoe Khuan Khanun’s Tambon Thale Noi (by the Plai Trok Ruam Chai Group of Agricultural Housewives), Nang Talung puppet products of Amphoe Bang Kaeo, coconut shell products of Tambon Chai Buri’s Ban Khok Wua, etc. Famous souvenirs include Kalamae or coconut toffee of Tambon Nang Lat, Kluai Chap or crispy buttered banana and Luk Yi (velvet tamarind) candy of Amphoe Mueang Phatthalung, Kung Kaeo or crispy baked prawn of Amphoe Pak Phayun, etc.

Eat

 * Khuhu 9/10 Pracha Bamrung Road, Tambon Khuha Sawan. Tel. 0 7461 1938.
 * Phakphuak Phadungdonyo Road. Tel. 0 7461 3719.
 * Khrua Kanya Phadungdonyo Road, Tambon Khuha Sawan. Tel. 0 7462 6775.
 * Nong Nit Saen Suk Lampam Beach. Tel. 0 7460 4525.
 * Lampam Resort&Hotel, Aphaiborirak Road. www.lampamresort.com Tel. 0 7460 4525.Fax 074 604 528
 * Khuan Maphrao Food Garden 5 Mu 9, Tambon Khuan Maphrao. Tel. 0 7461 2895.
 * Suan Phai Food Garden Asian Highway. Tel. 0 7461 2930. (Thai food).
 * Im Yok 1 393 Ramet Road. Tel. 0 7461 3393. (Thai food).
 * Im Yok 2 Phatthana Road, Tambon Khuha Sawan, Tel. 0 7461 1983.

Sleep

 * Grand Mansion 64/12 Pracha Bamrung Road (behind the Siam Commercial Bank), Tambon Khuha Sawan. Tel. 0 7461 5705,            Fax: 0 7461 2223. 56 rooms: 400 – 600 Baht.
 * Sunshine Resort Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Tha Khae. Tel. 08 1093 3780. 20 rooms: 400 – 500 Baht.
 * Dina Inn Chai Buri Road, Chong Ko T-junction. Tel. 0 7461 3026, 0 7461 1209. 24 rooms: 300 – 450 Baht.
 * Tawan Dao Resort Chai Buri Road, Tambon Khuha Sawan.    Tel. 0 7461 3029. 24 rooms: 300 – 450 Baht.
 * Chai Han Resort Tambon Khuan Maphrao. Tel. 08 7297 9267. 10 rooms: 150 – 220 Baht.
 * Tony Village Tambon Prang Mu, Phatthalung Road. Tel. 0 7461 3699. 32 rooms: 300 Baht.
 * Thai Hotel 14-14/1 – 5 Ditsara-Sakharin Road. Tel. 0 7461 1636, 0 7461 1797 – 8. 50 rooms: 350 – 600 Baht.
 * Ban Nang Nuan 53 Mu 9, Tambon Khuan Maphrao. Tel. 0 7461 2924. 25 rooms: 150 – 300 Baht.
 * PK 1 Wirasak Ratchaphatthana Road, Tambon Khuha Sawan.  Tel. 07461 6064. 35 rooms: 200 – 400 Baht.
 * PK 2 173-174 Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Tha Miram. Tel. 0 7461 7560. 22 rooms: 200 – 300 Baht.
 * River Tambon Tamnan. Tel. 0 7461 5460. 24 rooms: 150 – 300 Baht.
 * Little Grand Hotel Phatthalung – Trang Road, Tambon Tha Khae. Tel. 08 1691 3333, 08 4312 6579. 70 rooms: 300 – 500 Baht.
 * Holiday Hotel Phatthalung Phadungdonyo Road. Tel. 0 7461 2555. 13 rooms: 450 – 650 Baht.
 * Lampam Resort&Hotel 88 Mu 6, Aphaiborirak Road, Tambon Lampam. Tel. 0 7460 4525, Fax: 0 7460 4528. www.lampamresort.com 68 rooms: 400 – 1,200 Baht.
 * Ho Fa 28-30 Khuha Sawan Road. Tel. 0 7461 1920, 0 7461 1645. 73 rooms: 200 – 500 Baht.

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 19:01, 5 February 2010 (EST)

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I placed some clutter at Talk:Phayao/Listings for future reference. --(WT-en) globe-trotter 11:19, 6 February 2010 (EST)

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Hi globetrotter, your "future reference" Phayao listings are really interesting - why don't you put them on the real Phayao page? Don't you agree that they would be more useful there rather than hidden in the discussion?

 * The listings are actually a dump from TAT, the Tourist Authority of Thailand. It's not objective information from travelers themselves. If you have visited some of these places, put them back in the article and add your personal experiences :) --(WT-en) globe-trotter 08:23, 3 June 2011 (EDT)

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Amphoe Mueang Phayao
An extensively fresh-water lake, Kwan Phayao (กว๊านพะเยา) is the largest fresh-water fish habitat in the upper North which provides the livelihood of many of the local people. The surrounding scenery, particularly at dusk, is stunning. Along the banks are located food-shops and recreation sites.

The Pho Khun Ngam Mueang Memorial (อนุสาวรีย์พ่อขุนงำเมือง), located in the public park on the bank of Kwan Phayao, commemorates a former king of Phayao, or Phu Kam Yao, who was in power some 700 years ago. During his reign, the state prospered and expanded its territory. As a close ally of King Mengrai, the ruler of Chiang Rai, and King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai, they formed an alliance of harmony, loyalty and non-aggression. Wat Si Khom Kham (วัดศรีโคมคำ) is a temple located on the bank of Kwan Phayao. It houses the largest Buddha statue of Lanna Thai, Phra Chao Ton Luang, a sitting Buddha with a lap width of 14 meters and height of 16 meters. It is said that it took no less than 33 years to complete it. Celebrations are held every May. Next to Wat Si Koam Kam is Ho Watanatham Nithat (หอวัฒนธรรมนิทัศน์). The indigenous museum deals with the history and ancient relics of Phayao, including native culture and traditions and creativity. Open Wednesday-Sunday from nine in the morning to four in the afternoon. Kwan Phayao Pavilion and the Phayao Fresh-water Fishery Station (พระตำหนักกว๊านพะเยาและศูนย์วิจัยและพัฒนาประมงน้ำจืดพะเยา), on Highway No. 1 in town, is the first facility in the world to successfully breed Pla Buk, the giant catfish. There is an aquarium displaying many species of fish and waterplants. Open during official working hours. The Chiang Saen-style Chedi at Wat Si Umong Kham (วัดศรีอุโมงคำ) is still in good condition. The Lanna-style Buddha statue, Phra Chao Lan Tu (พระเจ้าล้านตื้อ), is regarded as the most beautiful anywhere. Wat Phra That Chomthong (วัดพระธาตุจอมทอง), just opposite Wat Si Khom Kham, can be reached by the 1.5-kilometre-long uphill road. Surrounded by an arboretum, the temple offers a panoramic view of the town and the lake. About 7 kilometres north of town on Highway No.1 and further 9 kilometres after a left turn is a hilltop temple, Wat Analyo (วัดอนาลโย). Covering an extensive area, cool and shady under leafy canopies of large trees it features building and sculptures of religion-based characters by contemporary craftsmen of great skill. From here an expansive view of Kwan Phayao, the fields and the town is visible. Namtok Champa Thong (น้ำตกจำปาทอง) is a beautiful and tall waterfall amid natural surroundings. It can be reached by taking the Phayao - Chiang Rai route. After reaching Km. 7, take a turn and proceed on for a further 16 kilometres.

Amphoe Dok Khamtai
Ban Tham Indigenous Cultural Centre (ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมพื้นบ้านบ้านถ้ำ) is about 15 kilometres from the district town of Dok Khamtai on the way to Chiang Muan district. It has a large collection of native agricultural tools and implements as well as ancient objects from which the cultural lifestyle of the Lanna people in the past can be studied. One kilometre before the Centre is a park shaded by large trees with caves of hanging and protruding rock deposits. Doi Phu Nang National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยภูนาง) is 48 kilometres south of Amphoe Dok Khamtai along Highway No. 1251 and 4 kilometres along an access road. A variety of birds are found, especially peacocks which come to the park area for breeding from January to March. The park also has a scenic waterfall called Namtok Than Sawan. Camping in the park is possible.

Amphoe Chiang Kham
Chiang Kham (เชียงคำ) is home to many Thai Lue people, about 74 kilometres to the northeast of Pha-yao on Highway No. 1021. The Thai Lues originally were from the south of Yunnan in China and migrated to northern Thailand, particularly to Nan and Phayao, some 200 years ago. An interesting temple in Chiang Kham is Wat Nantaram (วัดนันตาราม), a Burmese-style site built entirely with teak. The woodworks on the windows, gables, corridors and other parts are beautifully chiseled in elaborate designs. Another place of interest is Wat Phra That Sop Waen (วัดพระธาตุสบแวน) with its 700-years-old Lanna-style Chedi.

King Amphoe Phu Sang
Namtok Phu Sang (น้ำตกภูซาง) is a scenic waterfall about 20 kilometres to the north of the district town of Chiang Kham on Highway No. 1093. The surroundings are still in perfect natural condition. Phu Sang is different than other waterfalls. It is fed by a hot spring on the mountain which flows into the brook before cascading over the fall.

Five kilometres from Phu Sang waterfall is a village on the Thai-Laotian border. On the 10th and 30th of every month, Ban Huak village (บ้านฮวก) hold a bazaar for Thais and Laotians to trade and barter their products.

Festivals
Sacrificial Combined Force 2324 Monument Fair (งานฉลองอนุสรณ์ผู้เสียสละพลเรือน ตำรวจ ทหาร 2324) is organized annually at the end of January until the beginning of February at the memorial near the Chiang Kham Airport, Tambon Chiang Ban, Amphoe Chiang Kham. It is a merit making ceremony dedicated to the civilians, policemen and soldiers, who passed away in their fighting with the communist terrorists in 1980-early 1981 (2523-early 2524 B.E.). Moreover, it is a charity fair to raise money to assist the descendants of the deceased. Other activities include games, performances, exhibitions and a fair consisting of various booths of the government authorities. For more information, please contact Khun Chomtham Military Camp at Tel. 0 5445 1332 or Amphoe Chiang Kham Office at Tel. 0 5445 1335, 0 5445 1334. Winter and Red Cross Fair (งานฤดูหนาวและงานกาชาด) is organized at the end of December until the beginning of January every year at the ground near the Phayao Bus Terminal.

In the event, there is a fair full of booths from the governmental and private authorities, contests, as well as, various games. For more information, please contact Phayao Provincial Office at Tel. 0 5448 1704, 0 5448 4029.

Phayao Jewellery Industry and Quality Products Fair (งานเปิดโลกอุตสาหกรรมอัญมณีและของดีเมืองพะเยา) takes place at the beginning of February every year at the Phayao Jewellery Centre, Tambon Mae Ka. It is a trade fair of jewellery and products of Phayao. For more information, please contact Tel. 0 5446 6071-3 or Fax. 0 5446 6069. Cassie Flower Blooming Day (งานวันดอกคำใต้บาน) takes place on 14 February every year at the ground in front of the Dok Khamtai District Office. Activities are the handicraft contests and sales of souvenirs. Pho khun Ngam Mueang Fair (งานบวงสรวงพ่อขุนงำเมือง) is organized on 5 March every year at the Pho khun Ngam Mueang Monument with a beautiful and magnificent procession of the worship offerings.

Thai Lue Cultural Festival (งานสืบสานตำนานไทลื้อ) happens at the beginning of March every year at the Wat Phrathat Sop Waen, Amphoe Chiang Kham, consisting of folk games, cultural performances, as well as, lifestyle of the Thai Lue people. In the event, people will dress up in the traditional costume. Also, there will be a cotton spinning demonstration, dessert making, Lue singing, Choeng or martial art dance, and Makon game. For more information, please contact Tel. 0 5445 1332. Songkran Festival (Pi Mai Mueang) (งานประเพณีสงกรานต์-ปี๋ใหม่เมือง) is organized during 13-16 April every year behind the Mueang Phayao Municipality and in every district. For more information, please contact the Phayao Provincial Cultural Office at Tel. 0 5448 5781-2. Pu Cha Phaya Lo Fair (Bucha Phra Lo) (ประเพณีปู่จาพญาลอ-บูชาพระลอ) is organized on 9 April every year at Wiang Lo Ancient Town, Ban Huai Ngio, Amphoe Chun, with an aim to pay respect to the Wiang Lo ancestors and to create folk consciousness to cherish and preserve the site. In the event, there are parades, light and sound presentations, a procession inviting the spirits of Wiang Lo’s past kings, Khan Tok dinner at night, as well as, cultural performances. For more information, please contact Chun District Office at Tel. 0 5445 9234 or the Phayao Provincial Cultural Office at Tel. 0 5448 5781-2. Phayao Lychee and Quality Products Fair (งานเทศกาลลิ้นจี่ และของดีเมืองพะเยา) takes place in May every year at the ground behind the Mueang Phayao Municipality. In the event, there are fairs offering lychees and quality products of Phayao and a lychee beauty pageant. For more information, please contact the Phayao Provincial Agricultural and Co-operatives Office at Tel. 0 5441 1218.

Sky Rocket Festival (งานทำบุญบ้องไฟ) is organized in June every year at Tambon Ang Thong, Amphoe Chiang Kham. In the festival, there is a traditional dance procession and sky rocket contest. For more information, please contact the Ang Thong Sub-district Administration Organisation or District Administration Office at Tel. 0 5445 1334, 0 5445 1332.

Candle Procession Festival (งานแห่เทียนพรรษา) takes place one day before the Buddhist Lent Day at the ground behind the municipality office and in every district. Beautifully engraved candles are brought to participate in the parade. Various cultural shows are performed, as well as, the contest for the most beautiful candle is organized. After the contest, all the candles are offered to the temples. Hilltribe Traditional Festival (งานประเพณีชาวเขา) is organized in December every year at Tambon Rom Yen, Amphoe Chiang Kham. Traditional dances and games of the hill tribe people, which are a winter tradition, are performed. For more information, please contact the Rom Yen Sub-district Administration Organisation or Chiang Kham District Office at Tel. 0 5445 1334, 0 5445 1332.

Buy
Products made form water hyacinths are made mainly in Ban San Pa Mueang, about 15 kilometres from town on the route to Wat Analyo. Hand-made Cotton (ผ้าฝ้ายทอมือ) is a handicraft of the Thai Lues and found mostly in Chiang Kham district.

Amphoe Mueang

 * Chalermsak (เฉลิมศักดิ์) 38/7 Ratsamphan Road (Tel: 0 5443 1063), 34 rooms: 80-120 baht
 * Friend House (เฟรนเฮ้าส์) 424 Tambon Ban Tom (Tel: 0 5448 1556), 12 rooms: 500-1,200 baht
 * Gateway (เกทเวย์) 7/36 Pratu Klong 2 (Tel: 0 5441 1330-9 Fax: 0 5441 0519), 108 rooms: 1,200-4,000 baht
 * Kwan Phayao Bungalow (บังกะโลกว๊านพะเยา) 11 Phahonyothin Road (Tel: 0 5448 1493), 6 rooms: 250-350 baht
 * Phayao Hotel (พะเยาโฮเต็ล) 445 Phahonyothin Road (Tel: 0 5448 1971-2 Fax: 0 5443 1973 Bangkok Tel: 0 2322 5393-4 Fax: 321 5768), 80 rooms: 680-840 baht
 * Phayao Northern Lake (พ���เยานอร์ทเทิร์นเลค) 15/7 Rop Wiang Road (Tel: 0 5448 1538-9 Fax: 0 5448 1973), 76 rooms: 650-1,200 baht
 * Siriphan Bungalow (ศิริพันธ์บังกะโล) 17 Phahonyothin Road (Tel: 0 5443 1319), 22 rooms: 120-270 baht
 * Songsak (สงค์ศักดิ์) 99 Mu 2 Super Highway Tambon Tha Wang Thong (Tel: 0 5448 1932), 14 rooms: 80-200 baht
 * Suan Son Bungalow (สวนสนบังกะโล) 176 Mu 3 Super Highway (Tel: 0 5443 1571), 22 rooms: 110-280 baht
 * Thanthong (ธารทอง) 55-57 Don Sanam Road (Tel: 0 5443 1302, 0 5443 1342, 0 5443 1772 Fax: 0 5448 1256), 124 rooms: 150-400 baht
 * Wattana (วัฒนา) 69 Don Sanam Road (Tel: 0 5443 1205), 34 rooms: 120-260 baht
 * 555 Rong Ha, Phahonyothin Road, 14 rooms: 120-160 baht

Amphoe Chiang Kham

 * Buathong Resort (บัวทองรีสอร์ท) 205 Mu 1 Tambon Chedi Kham (Tel: 0 5445 2831, 0 1724 5482), 15 rooms: 350-700 baht
 * Chiang Kham Guest House (เชียงคำเกสท์เฮ้าส์) Chiang Kham (Tel: 0 5445 1588-9), 20 rooms: 160-240 baht
 * Chiang Kham Hotel (เชียงคำโฮเต็ล) 243/13 Tambon Yuan (Tel: 0 5448 1893, 0 5443 1640), 40 rooms: 100-260 baht
 * Khit Thung (คิดถึง) Chiang Kham-Chiang Rai Road (Tel: 0 5445 1194), 15 rooms: 80-120 baht
 * Mit Pracha (มิตรประชา) 121 Mu 8 Tambon Yuan, 15 rooms: 60-80 baht

Amphoe Pong

 * Samanmit (สมานมิตร) 132 Mu 11 Khun Yuam Road (Tel: 0 5447 9249), 12 rooms: 80 baht

Amphoe Dok Kham Tai

 * Chain Hotel (เชนทร์โฮเต็ล) Phayao-Chiang Kham Road, 20 rooms: 120-280 baht
 * Dok Kham Tai Bungalow (ดอกคำใต้บังกะโล) 22 Dok Kham Tai-Phayao Road, 23 rooms: 120-200 baht
 * Dok Kham Tai Hotel (โรงแรมดอกคำใต้) 1 Mu 1 Tambon Don Si Chum, 17 rooms: 80-120 baht

Amphoe Chun

 * Chun Resort (จุนรีสอร์ท) 73 Mu 9 Chun-Dok Kham Tai Road, 6 rooms

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 11:20, 6 February 2010 (EST)

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I moved some TAT listings to Talk:Phetchabun/Listings for future reference. --(WT-en) globe-trotter 12:41, 5 February 2010 (EST)

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Wat Mahathat (วัดมหาธาตุ) on Nikon Bamrung Road in town houses a number of ancient chedis of Sukhothai style. The Phetchabun City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลักเมืองเพชรบูรณ์) has been brought over from the ancient town of Si Thep and is considered the oldest such structure in Thailand.

Wat Trai Phum (วัดไตรภูมิ) on Phetcharat Road features a Buddha statue called Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha cast in the ornamental Lop Buri style. The ritual bathing of the Buddha image or the traditional Um Phra Dam Nam ceremony is held during September each year.

The Huai Pa Dang Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำห้วยป่าแดง) was created by the dam constructed to block the waterway to the west of town for irrigation purposes. Some 8 kilometres 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 m-orning and late afternoon.

Tat Mok National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติตาดหมอก) has a huge waterfall fed by streams flowing down cracks and crevices of the mountains creating a beautiful 12-level fall. On both sides of the trails leading up to it are large, shady trees providing a pleasant surrounding. To reach the park, take off from town past the town hall to the east for some 15 kilometres to Ban Chaliang Lap (บ้านเฉลียงลับ). Then take a right turn onto Highway No. 2275. After just 300 metres is a left fork leading to an access on to steep slope for a distance of 20 kilometres. From here another 1.8 kilometres on foot to arrive at the waterfall.

Festivals
The Bathing of Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha Festival or Um Phra Dam Nam Ceremony (ประเพณีอุ้มพระดำน้ำ), this event is annually held on the fifteenth day of the waning moon in the 10th lunar month or during the Sat Thai period, in September. Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha is a highly revered ancient Buddha image of Phetchabun.

The image was found in the Pasak River by a group of farmers four hundred years ago and it was then taken to be housed in Wat Trai Phum. According to a legend, the Buddha image was disappeared twice from the temple and was later found in water. It was said that the Buddha image itself had wandered out of the temple.

Therefore, the ritual bathing ceremony is held for a few days. The image is carried around town and put under a tent in Wat Trai Phum, so Buddhists can pay respect to and stick gold leaf on the body.

In the evening, prayers are chanted. At night, there are various kinds of entertainment with night market, which is larger than Chiang Mai weekend night market. The next morning, people make merit as it is Sat Thai Day. Foods, including Krayasat, and other necessities are given to monks. The Buddha image is then taken to be immersed in the Pasak River by the governor of Phetchabun and traditional dances are performed to show respect. After the ceremony, the water in the river is regarded as sacred. As a result, people swim in it or take the water to drink before the boat racing begins.

Drink
Kosit Hill (โฆษิตฮิลล์), Near to bus station, 39 Samakhichai Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5672 2370-2, 0 5674 3642-5 fax. 056722370), 142 rooms: 900-3,200 baht

Bankalow Sawasdee (บังกะโลสวัสดี) 45 Sankumueang Road Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5672 1850, 056721377) 37 rooms: 190-370 baht

Burapha (บูรพา) 308 Saraburi-Lom Kao Road (Tel. 0 5671 1155-9, 0 5672 2633-4 Fax. 0 5672 1383, 056722636) 530 rooms: 200-1,530 baht

Phet Hotel (เพชร โฮเต็ล) 59 Phraphutthabat Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1275), 19 rooms: 120-190 baht

Phetchabun Hotel (เพชรบูรณ์ โฮเต็ล) 102/1 San Khu Mueang Road, Tambon Nai Mueang, 19 rooms: 100-160 baht

Sirirot (ศิริโรจน์) 104 Phetcharoen Road,Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1037), 7 rooms:100 baht

Siam (สยาม) 21 San Khu Mueang Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1301 fax. 0 5672 1551), 29 rooms: 210-350 baht

Amphoe Mueang Phetchabun
Wat Mahathat (วัดมหาธาตุ) on Nikon Bamrung Road in town houses a number of ancient chedis of Sukhothai style. The Phetchabun City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลักเมืองเพชรบูรณ์) has been brought over from the ancient town of Si Thep and is considered the oldest such structure in Thailand. Wat Trai Phum (วัดไตรภูมิ) on Phetcharat Road features a Buddha statue called Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha cast in the ornamental Lop Buri style. The ritual bathing of the Buddha image or the traditional Um Phra Dam Nam ceremony is held during September each year. The Huai Pa Dang Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำห้วยป่าแดง) was created by the dam constructed to block the waterway to the west of town for irrigation purposes. Some 8 kilometres 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 m-orning and late afternoon. Tat Mok National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติตาดหมอก) has a huge waterfall fed by streams flowing down cracks and crevices of the mountains creating a beautiful 12-level fall. On both sides of the trails leading up to it are large, shady trees providing a pleasant surrounding. To reach the park, take off from town past the town hall to the east for some 15 kilometres to Ban Chaliang Lap (บ้านเฉลียงลับ). Then take a right turn onto Highway No. 2275. After just 300 metres is a left fork leading to an access on to steep slope for a distance of 20 kilometres. From here another 1.8 kilometres on foot to arrive at the waterfall.

Amphoe Lom Sak
The Pho Khun Pha Mueang Memorial (อนุสาวรีย์พ่อขุนผาเมือง) at Lom Sak district in the north of Phetchabun commemorates this former ruler or the area, which was a contemporary of Sukhothai. Lom Sak District is the starting point to go to Phu Hin Rong Kla to the west. As the route is quite steep, extreme care should be exercised in driving. Phu Hin Rong Kla (ภูหินร่องกล้า) is a popular destination located along the Phitsanulok and Phetchabun borders and offers exotic scenery. It was once the base of communist’s resurgent fighting against the government some twenty years ago.

Amphoe Si Thep
Some 130 kilometres south of Phetchabun on Highway No. 21, and with another 9 kilometres after a left turn, is the Si Thep Historical Park (อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์ศรีเทพ). Si Thep is an ancient town where many architectural structures still remain indicative of its past prosperity during the 11th-18th Buddhist Centuries. It was once the centre of contact between the Dvaravati kingdom in the Central Plain basin and the Khmer kingdom in the Northeast. A twin-city, there were over one hundred ancient sites all built with bricks and laterite, most of which have crumbled. There are also remains of several ponds spread out all over the area. Most of the ancient relics recovered are parts of architectural nature such as elaborate lintels, plastered designs and slable stone (used to mark out limits of Buddhist temples) and human skeletons still adorned with ornamental pieces.

Amphoe Khao Kho
Khao Kho (เขาค้อ) is made up of mountain ranges to northwest of town about 1,174 metres above sea level covered in the main by deciduous plants. Very cold during November-February, it once was the base room which communist insurgents conducted their struggles against the authorities during 1968-1982. Today it is accessible via two routes; off Highway No. 12 (Phitsanulok - Lom Sak) at Ban Camp Son with a further distance of 30 kilometres of off highway No. 21 at Ban Na Ngua, about 13 kilometres from town with a further distance of 30 kilometres. Both routes wind through considerably steep terrain. Interesting places include various viewing points, remains of communist bases and buildings, war memorial, arms museum, a Chedi containing Holy Relic and the Namtok Si Dit. (น้ำตกศรีดิษฐ์).

Rai B.N. (ไร่บีเอ็น), is a private agriculture plantation growing cold-climate crops, including various flowers which alternately bloom throughout the year. It is situated on the route to Khao Kho 3 kilometres from Ban Camp Son and fruit-based items for sale.

Amphoe Nam Nao
The Nam Nao National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำหนาว) is an immense tract of forest still in perfect condition. With pineries, grasslands and virgin jungles, it is habitat to large number of animals and more than 100 species of birds. During December-January, the mercury could drop to as low as 2-5 degrees Celsius. The park headquarters is about 50 kilometres to the west of Lom Sak district on Highway No. 12. Points of interest are spread out. Attractions reached by taking Highway No. 12 (Lom Sak-Chum Phae) include:-

 * Tham Pha Hong (ถ้ำผาหงส์), 300 meters off the main road at Km.39 to the north. Within the caves are formations of stalactites and stalagmites. It is also a point from which to view the scenery at sunset.

 * Ban Paek Pinery (สวนสนบ้านแปก), 5 kilometres by foot off the main road at Km.49.
 * Phu Kum Khao Pinery (สวนสนภูกุ่มข้าว), 15 kilometres off the main road at Km.53. Dense rolls of pine trees cover an area of about 10 square kilometres.
 * Namtok Heo Sai & Namtok Sai Thong (น้ำตกเหวทรายและน้ำตกทรายทอง) are both located on the same route and can be reached on foot for a distance of 1 kilometre and 1.5 kilometres respectively off the main road at Km. 67.

There are also attractions on Highway No. 2216 (Lom Kao - Huai Sanam Sai) such as Pha Lom - Pha Kong Cliffs (ผาล้อมผากอง) which are 5 kilometres from the main road at Km. 40 and the Tham Yai Nam Nao (ถ้ำใหญ่น้ำหนาว) near Km. 60. For more information call 0 2562 0760 or visit www.dnp.go.th

Buy
Sweet Tamarind (มะขามหวาน), sweet tamarinds, are an agro crop which earn good income for the local growers. A fair to publicise this fruit is held annually during January - February. Khanom Chin (ขนมจีน), popular food of Lom Kao district, is a noodle-like dish made from flour. It is served with gravy and side dish of various fresh local vegetables.

Festivals
Sweet Tamarind Day (งานวันมะขามหวาน) Sweet tamarind is grown mostly in Phetchabun. Sweet Tamarind Day is thus organised in Phetchabun to celebrate the harvest of this fruit. This day is also called Phetchabun’s Agricultural Day. During the festival, farmers bring their sweet tamarind to sell at reasonable price at Phetchabun’s provincial athletic field where contests of sweet tamarind and other crops are held. Besides this, there are other agricultural exhibitions and entertainment organised during the event. The Bathing of Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha Festival or Um Phra Dam Nam Ceremony (ประเพณีอุ้มพระดำน้ำ), this event is annually held on the fifteenth day of the waning moon in the 10th lunar month or during the Sat Thai period, in September. Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha is a highly revered ancient Buddha image of Phetchabun. The image was found in the Pasak River by a group of farmers four hundred years ago and it was then taken to be housed in Wat Trai Phum. According to a legend, the Buddha image was disappeared twice from the temple and was later found in water. It was said that the Buddha image itself had wandered out of the temple. Therefore, the ritual bathing ceremony is held. The ceremony starts at 1 p.m. The image is carried around town and put under a tent in Wat Trai Phum, so Buddhists can pay respect to and stick gold leaf on the body. In the evening, prayers are chanted. At night, there are various kinds of entertainment. The next morning, people make merit as it is Sat Thai Day. Foods, including Krayasat, and other necessities are given to monks. The Buddha image is then taken to be immersed in the Pasak River by the governor of Phetchabun and traditional dances are performed to show respect. After the ceremony, the water in the river is regarded as sacred. As a result, people swim in it or take the water to drink before the boat racing begins.

Amphoe Mueang Phetchabun

 * Kosit Hill (โฆษิตฮิลล์) 39 Samakhichai Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5672 2370-2, 0 5674 3642-5 fax. 056722370), 142 rooms: 900-3,200 baht
 * Bankalow Sawasdee (บังกะโลสวัสดี) 45 Sankumueang Road Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5672 1850, 056721377) 37 rooms: 190-370 baht
 * Burapha (บูรพา) 308 Saraburi-Lom Kao Road (Tel. 0 5671 1155-9, 0 5672 2633-4 Fax. 0 5672 1383, 056722636) 530 rooms: 200-1,530 baht
 * Phet Hotel (เพชร โฮเต็ล) 59 Phraphutthabat Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1275), 19 rooms: 120-190 baht
 * Phetchabun Hotel (เพชรบูรณ์ โฮเต็ล) 102/1 San Khu Mueang Road, Tambon Nai Mueang, 19 rooms: 100-160 baht
 * Sirirot (ศิริโรจน์) 104 Phetcharoen Road,Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1037), 7 rooms:100 baht
 * Siam (สยาม) 21 San Khu Mueang Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1301 fax. 0 5672 1551), 29 rooms: 210-350 baht

Amphoe Khao Kho

 * Ban Boonprakong Resort (บ้านบุญประคอง รีสอร์ท) 47 Mu 3, Tambon Thungsamor (Tel: 0 1953 4169, 0 6201 2718), 24 rooms: 500-3,000 baht www.boonprakong.com
 * Ban Phak Thahan Ma (บ้านพักทหารม้า) Km. 28, Highway No.2196 (Tel: 0 56 701778, 0 5672 2011), 19 houses: 400-800 baht
 * Ban Rim Doi Resort (บ้านริมดอย รีสอร์ท) Tel: 0 56561083
 * Ban Suan Kaset (บ้านสวนเกษตร) 6 houses: 600 baht
 * Chuan Chom Resort (ชวนชม รีสอร์ท) 146 Mu 4 Tambon Thung Sa-mo (Tel: 0 5670 2255, 01-826-5273), 41 houses: 1,000-3,600 baht
 * Khao Kho Highland Resort (เขาค้อไฮแลนด์ รีสอร์��) 27 MU 9 Tambon Camp Son (Tel: 0 56 740471, 056750495 Bangkok Tel: 0 2530–0990, 02539-7077, 02934-7344 ext.189–190 www.khaokrohighland.com)
 * Khao Kho Lodge (เขาค้อลอดจ์) Mu 8 Tambon Khao Kho (Tel: 0 567281001, 01-227-1965) 21 rooms: 500-1,500 baht
 * Khao Kho Resort (เขาค้อ รีสอร์ท) 46 Mu 6 Tambon Camp Son (Tel: 0 5675 0071-3 Bangkok Tel: 0 2 928-8592, 02928-8848), 24 houses: 350–450 baht
 * Khao Kho Talay Phu (เขาค้อทะเลภู) 137 Mu 5 Tambon Thung Sa-mo (Tel: 0 567 50061-2 Fax. 056750063 Bangkok Tel. 02940–7311-2 Fax. 02561–4297), 11 houses: 1,400-3,000 baht
 * Khao Kho Talay Mok (เขาค้อทะเลหมอก) 53-53/1 Mu 9 Tambon Simarak (Tel: 0 1888 6927, 0 1324 7291) www.tourphetchabun.com 2 houses: 2,000 baht, Tent for rent: 300 baht/person. There are also camping equipments for rent.
 * Khao Kho Valley (เขาค้อวัลเล่ย์) 65 Mu 6 Tambon Camp Son (Tel: 0 5675 0262, 0 5675 0291 Fax: 0 56 750272) Bangkok (Tel: 0 2 331–3447-8, 741–7604), 35 rooms: 1,000-12,000 baht
 * Mathaneedol (เมทนีดล) 165 Tambon Camp Son, Khao Kho (Tel: 0 1910 0376 Bangkok Tel: 0 2934 8127, 0 1406 0564), 15 rooms: 1,500 baht
 * Mountain Park International Golf and Resort (เมาท์เทนพาร์ค อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล กอล์ฟ แอนด์ รีสอร์ท) 123 Mu 7 Tambon Camp Son, Km.103 Phitsanulok-Lom Sak Road (Tel: 0 5675 0445-7 Bangkok Tel: 0 2279 8791-3), 113 rooms: 1,000-4,200 baht
 * Phet Resot (เพชร รีสอร์ท) KM. 12 Lom Sak –Chumphae Road, 30 rooms: 350-600 baht
 * Phukaew Resort (ภูแก้ว รีสอร์ท) 49/43 Mu 14 Khao Ko (Tel/ Fax: 0 5675 0053 Bangkok Tel: 0 2381 0691-3, 056750053, 0 2381 0198) www.phukaew.com E-mail: info@phukaew.com, 40 rooms: 2,200-20,000 baht
 * Phu Phet Hill Resort (ภูเพชรฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 140 Tambon Thung Sa-mo (Tel: 0 5675 0398) Bangkok (Tel: 0 2 576-1396-9, 0 25761617), 44 houses: 1,600-2,000 baht
 * Phu Pho Bot (ภูพ่อบท) 9 Tambon Tung Sa mor, Ban Khao Hat-Khao Kho (Tel: 0 5670 1470, 0 1785 6507), 25 rooms: 1,500 baht
 * Piam Suk Swiss Hill Resort (เปี่ยมสุข สวิสฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) Tambon Camp Son (Bangkok Tel: 0 2447-0698-9, 0 2447-1292), 3 houses: 800-1,500 baht
 * Ruan Doem Khao Kho Resort (เรือนเดิมเขาค้อ รีสอร์ท) 142 Mu 4 Talat Thung Samo (Tel. 01-806–7746, 01–753–8913 Bangkok Tel: 0 2 993-5056-7), 23 rooms: 2,000-3,500 baht
 * Ruan Phak Phu Tit Tam (เรือนพักผู้ติดตาม) beside Khao Kho Royal Pavilion (Tel: 0 5672 1934-6 ext. 3120, 056722011), 36 rooms: 300 baht
 * The Imperial Phu Kaew Hill Resort (ดิ อิมพีเรียล ภู��ก้วฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 99 Mu14 Tambon Camp Son, (Tel: 0 5675 0056-8 Bangkok Tel: 0 2 261–9000 ext 4601-5 Fax: 0 2261 9464) www.imperialhotels.com E-mail: phukaew@imperialhotels.com 140 rooms: 3,500-12,000 baht

Amphoe Lom Sak

 * Nattirat (ณัฐติรัตน์) 163/10 Khotchasani Road (Tel: 0 5674 5022-5, 0 5670 1693-4 Fax: 0 5674 5029) 48 rooms: 200-350 baht
 * Lom Sak Nattirat Grand Hotal (หล่มสัก ณัฐติรัตน์ แกรนด์ โฮเต็ล) 163/10 Khotchasani Road (Tel: 0 5674 5021-8 Fax: 0 56745029), 40 rooms: 800-3,000 baht
 * Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติภูหินร่องกล้า) Tel: 0 5623 3520 Bangkok Tel: 0 2561 4292 ext. 724-5, 579-7223, 579-5734), 1 house: 1,600 baht, Tent: 800 baht

Amphoe Lom Kao

 * Lom Kao Swiss Hill Resort (หล่มเก่าสวิสฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 106 Mu 5 Tambon Na ko (Tel. 0 1227 4078 Bangkok Tel: 0 2279 6312, 0 1279 6359 fax. 0 2271-2871), 20 rooms: 900 baht, 2 houses: 3,000 baht

Amphoe Nam Nao

 * Nam Nao National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำหนาว) (Tel: 0 5672 9002 Bangkok Tel: 0 2561 4292 ext. 724-5, 02579-7223, 0 2579 5734), 10 houses: 800-3,000 baht

Amphoe Si Thep
E-mail: pichawareeresort@hotmail.com
 * Picha Waree Resort (พิชชาวรี รีสอร์ท) 99/1 Mu 6 Tambon Klongkagang (Tel: 08 6628 0888)

Amphoe Bung Sampan

 * Phetchabun Garden Hill Resort (เพชรบูรณ์ การ์เด้น ฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 47 Mu 18 Tambon Kanchu (Tel: 0 5673 1282, 056791607 Fax: 0 56 791607, 056731282 Bangkok Tel: 0 2745 1666-9) 40 rooms: 1,100 baht, 10 houses: 4,800 baht

Amphoe Mueang

 * Kam Pu House (ก้ามปูเฮ้าส์) 515 Phetcharoen Road, Tel: 0 56720697, 056711077
 * Chang Meng (ฉั่งเม้งโภชนา) 23-25 Kasemrat Road, Tel: 0 5671 1326 (Chinese food)
 * Sam Thong (ซำทอง) 49/2 Klang Mueang Phatthana Road, Tel: 0 56 721269
 * Tammarin Coffee Shop (ทัมมารินทร์ คอฟฟี่ช็อฟ) in Burapha Hotel Tel: 0 56 721384, 722633-4
 * Tio Phi (ทิวไผ่)  Kosit Hill Hotel Tel: 0 56 722370-2
 * Montri (มนตรี) 54/21 San Khu Mueang Road Tel: 0 56 711338
 * Den Chai Kratai Phueak (ศูนย์มะขามหวาน เด่นชัย กระต่ายเผือก) Saraburi- Lom Kao Raod, Tel: 0 56 722582, 721225
 * Lung Tong (ลุงต๋อง)  Lak Mueang Road, Tel: 0 56 721976, 748104
 * Sathaphon (สถาพร) 13 Nikorn Bumrung Road, Tel: 0 56 711320

Amphoe Khao Kho

 * Ton Kho (ต้นค้อ) Phu Phet Hill Resort, 104 Tambon Thung Sa-mo, Tel: 0 56 750398

Amphoe Lom Sak

 * Krua Fueng Fa (ครัวเฟื่องฟ้า)  1 Mu 4 Saraburi- Lom Kao Road, Tel: 0 56 701588
 * Daivo (ไดโว่) 17/1-19/1 Khotchaseni Road, Tel: 0 56 701129, 056701519
 * Bua Thong (บัวทอง) 49 Khotchaseni Road, Tel: 0 56 701435
 * Mueang Lom (เมืองหล่ม) 22/13-14 Samakkhichai Road, Tel: 0 56 701105, 056701646
 * Ruen Thip (เรือนทิพย์) 74 Mu 4 Tambon Nong Khwai, Tel: 0 56 701184, 056745537
 * Lab Pet Nai Prasit (ลาบเป็ดนายประสิทธิ์) 11 Pitak Road, Near Post Office

Amphoe Lom Kao

 * Khanom Chin Pa Sinrong (ขนมจีนป้าสินรอง) 319 Naruephat Road, Tambon Lom Kao, Tel: 0 56 709579

Amphoe Wichian Buri

 * Kai Yang Ta Pae 2 (ไก่ย่างตาแป๊ะ 2) 145 Mu 1 Tambon Sa Pradu, Tel: 056567017
 * Kai Yang Rot Thip (ไก่ย่างรสทิพย์) Wichian Buri Junction, Tel: 056791354

Amphoe Bung Sampan

 * Phetchabun Garden Hill (เพชรบูรณ์ การ์เด้น ฮิลล์) Rahun Junction, Tel: 0 56 731479

Amphoe Si Thep

 * Pa Luan (ป้าล้วน) 99/1 Mu 12 Tambon Sa Kruat, Tel: 0 56 799199

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Talk:Phetchaburi/Listings

TAT Listings
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Understand
Phetchaburi, 123 kilometres from Bangkok, is an old city that used to be an important garrison town a long time ago. The province is worth visiting for its splendid historical park and ancient temples, wonderful beaches and caves, as well as a great variety of local food.

Phetchaburi occupies an area of 6,225 square kilometres, characterised by thick jungles and mountain ranges lying in the west as a border between Thailand and Myanmar, and 80km long coastline towards the Gulf of Thailand in the east.

Phetchaburi is divided into 8 districts (Amphoes): Mueang Phetchaburi, Ban Laem, Ban Lat, Cha-am, Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yoi,  Nong Ya Plong and Tha Yang.

Amphoe Mueang Phetchaburi
Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครคีรี) This covers a hilly area with an old palace and historical temples in the vicinity of the town. This summer palace was built by King Rama IV in 1860. It was named " Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace", but the folk usually call it “Khao Wang”. It consists of royal halls, temples and groups of buildings, constructed mostly in harmonious Thai, Western neoclassic and Chinese architectural styles. The Phra Nakhon Khiri Museum on the western hilltop exhibits some royal paraphernalia of King Rama IV and King Rama V, decorative sculptures, and ceramics from China, Japan and Europe. To reach the hilltop, one can either walk or take a cable car. The park is open daily from 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. Admission is 40 baht including the museum ticket. A round-trip transfer in cable cars costs 30 baht per person. For more information, call 0 3242 5600. Khao Wang is home to wild monkeys which may seize visitors’ belongings. Please stay away from them and do not give them any food.

Khao Bandai It (เขาบันไดอิฐ) This hill is 121 metres high and just 2km south of Khao Wang. It is the site of an ancient temple of the Ayutthaya Period. There are several caves called Tham Prathun, Tham Phra Chao Suea, and Tham Phra Phuttha Saiyat. Khao Bandai It, like Khao Wang, is full of wild monkeys. Please stay away from them and do not give them any food.

Tham Khao Luang (ถ้ำเขาหลวง) Located 5km north of Khao Wang, this cave houses a Buddha image cast by the royal command of King Rama V as a dedication to King Rama III and King Rama IV. At the foot of the Khao Luang Hill, there is a large monastery called “Wat Tham Klaep” or Wat Bun-thawi which has a very large hall and a chapel with beautifully carved door panels.

Wat Mahathat Worawihan (วัดมหาธาตุวรวิหาร) This old temple is situated by the Phetchaburi River in the town centre. There is a five-topped pagoda constructed in accordance with the Mahayana concept housing Lord Buddha’s relics. The stucco designs decorated on the viharn and the ubosot reflect the excellent skill of local craftsmen.

Wat Yai Suwannaram (วัดใหญ่สุวรรณาราม) This is another important temple in the town, situated 1km east of the city hall. The main shrine hall has no windows. It contains 300-year-old mural paintings of mythical angels. The multi-purpose hall, once located in Ayutthaya’s Grand Palace, was entirely built of teakwood and decorated with fine carving work especially at the door panels. The hall also houses a preaching throne with intricate woodcarvings and gold gilt works of Bangkok design. The shrine hall is usually close. Visitors wishing to see the inside of the shrine hall can ask permission from the abbot.

Wat Kamphaeng Laeng (วัดกำแพงแลง) This temple, situated in the town, was originally a Khmer place of worship. It was later turned into a Buddhist temple and a shrine hall was constructed. However, the outlook of the place has not much changed due to the existence of sandstone walls and four Khmer style pagodas.

Phra Ram Ratchaniwet (พระรามราชนิเวศน์) This palace of European architectural style is originally called "Wang Ban Puen". It is situated in the south of the town. King Rama V commanded it built as a rainy season palace in 1916. It was used to welcome and accommodate state visitors during the reign of King Rama VI. The palace is open every day from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 0 3242 8506-10 ext. 259.

Hat Chao Samran (หาดเจ้าสำราญ) This historic beach is 15 kilometres southeast of the town. There is a road linking Hat Chao Samran, Puek Tian and Cha-am. Legend says that King Naresuan the Great and King Eka Thotsarot made several royal visits here and highly appreciated its beauty. The villagers thus rendered it a name "Hat Chao Samran", which means “Beach of Royal Leisure”. King Rama IV ordered a seaside palace built at this beach in 1918 and called it “Hat Chao Samran Palace”. Accommodation is available.

Amphoe Tha Yang
Hat Puek Tian (หาดปึกเตียน) 7 kilometres south of Hat Chao Samran, this wide and long beach is popular among Thai tourists. The most prominent landmark is a huge statue of a female giant standing in the sea.

Amphoe Ban Laem
Wat Khao Takhrao (วัดเขาตะเครา) Travel 12km from Phetchaburi to Amphoe Ban Laem and continue for another 6km. This temple houses a highly revered sitting Buddha image called "Luang Pho Khao Takhrao". The image was found at the mouth of the Mae Klong River in Samut Songkhram by the villagers of Ban Laem, who migrated from Ban Laem to Samut Songkhram during the fall of Ayutthaya.

Hat Laem Luang (หาดแหลมหลวง) Located 4 kilometres north of Hat Chao Samran, this beach stretchs for 2 kilometres and is full of white sand.

Amphoe Kaeng Krachan
Kaeng Krachan Dam (เขื่อนแก่งกระจาน) This dam is located 53km southwest of the town along the Phetchaburi-Tha Yang-Kaeng Krachan route. The construction was completed in 1966. It is 760 metres long and 58 metres high, overlooking beautiful scenery of the reservoir and its islands. Kaeng Krachan National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติแก่งกระจาน) This is the most extensive national park of Thailand occupying an area of 2,915 square kilometres and still largely unexplored. The national park office is located, 3km beyond Kaeng Krachan Dam. It was declared a national park on June 12, 1981, with clearly defined areas for a reservoir and year round green jungle in the Tanaosri Ranges, which are the origins of many rivers. The area is also rich in flora and fauna and has an 18-level waterfall named Namtok Tho Thip. About 54km from the park office on the Sai Wang Won-Namtok Tho Thip route, there is a viewpoint affording magnificent views of misty mountains in the morning and suitable for bird and butterfly watching.

Admission is 200 baht per person. A pick-up truck can be chartered at the park office to get to the peak of Phanoen Thung mountain. Tents are also available. Call 0 3245 9293 for more information.

Amphoe Khao Yoi
Tham Khao Yoi (ถ้ำเขาย้อย) This cave is located behind the railway station of Amphoe Khao Yoi, 22km prior to arriving at Phetchaburi town. It houses several Buddha images and was the place where King Mongkut practised meditation while he was in the monkhood.

Wat Kuti (วัดกุฏิ) This temple at Tambon Bang Khem, north of Amphoe Khao Yoi, houses a Bot or rite hall made entirely from carved teak wood. Its outer surface of the walls was carved into scenes depicting Lord Buddha’s story and the door panels into openwork of intwined spray patterns, all with masterly craftsmanship.

Lao Song or Thai Song Dam Tribal Villages (หมู่บ้านลาวโซ่งหรือไทยทรงดำ) These are found in many vicinities in Amphoe Khao Yoi, particularly at Ban Nong Prong and Ban Thap Khang. Their ancestors have migrated from Laos. Their old customs and traditions are occasionally practised. In April, they organise their own social events with entertainment and folk plays.

Do
Rafting along the Phetchaburi River (ล่องแก่งแม่น้ำเพชรบุรี) is an exciting adventure through the Kaeng Krachan National Park. The trip from Phetchaburi to the starting point takes 3 hours by 4-wheel drive truck and the raft trip takes some 5 hours passing a verdant forest and a Karen hilltribe village.

A 5-day rafting tour starts from Kasetsart University (K.U.) camp to the Kaeng Krachan National Park for 33km. It passes many rapids and several smaller rivers, suitable only for adventurous tourists. For more information, contact Fuji Tour at Tel: 0 2918 6067, Phet Rim Than at tel: 0 3242 7220 Rabiang Rim Nam Tour at Tel: 0 3241 0695.

Festivals and Events
Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair (งานพระนครคีรี) Phra Nakhon Khiri, also known as Khao Wang, is an important historical site. During the reign of King Rama IV, it served as the king’s out-of-town palace.

To celebrate Phetchaburi’s cultural heritage-particular Phra Nakhon Khiri-the people of Phetchaburi hold the Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair regularly around the end of February at Khao Wang Compound.

The five-day fair presents a parade of people enacting the procession of monarchs who ruled Phetchaburi; during the Dvaravati and Srivijaya Periods. Aprat from that, there are exhibitions on Phetchaburi’s history and archaeological objects. Cooking demonstrations on the province’s famous dishes and sweetmeats are among the main attractions of the fair. Also featured are various kinds of entertainment and contests.

Thai Song Dam Festival (ประเพณีไทยทรงดำ) The festival is held annually on April 18 at Song Dam Village, Khao Yoi district. Apart from a merit-making ceremony, folk plays and the authentic cuisine of Thai Song Dam villagers are also on offer. Many villagers wear their traditional costumes – a sight rarely seen today.

Local Products
Phetchaburi is famous for a vast variety of sweets. The reputation of these sweets stems from the use of Tanot (palm) sugar as some of their ingredients. Examples are Mo-kaeng, a sweet made from flour, sugar and eggs; A-lua and Sampanni, a sweet made from flour and sugar; Thong Yip, Thong Yot and Foi Thong, sweets made from baked egg-yolk; and Chao Tan Chueam (palm seed in thick syrup). Visitors are able to buy these sweets as souvenirs from sweet shops near Khao Wang or the shops on both sides of Phetkasem Road.

Khao Chae (rice served with ice and sweetened meat) is a renowned local dish and is popular during the summer season as it cools you down. Khanomchin Thotman (rice noodles with fishcakes) is also a popular dish.

Fruits are found in every season. Phetchaburi’s famous fruits are sweet and aromatic rose apples known as Chomphu Phet, fresh palm seeds, pineapples from Don Khun Huai, cantaloupes and gold bananas from Amphoe Tha Yang. Hats and handbags made from hemp are available at Hup Kraphong village, 4km before Cha-am district.

Souvenir Shops

 * Ban Kanom Nanthawan (บ้านขนมนันทวัน) 607 Mu 5 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Ban Mo (Tel: 0 3241 9910-2 Fax: 0 3241 9911) E-mail: bankanomnuntawan@yahoo.com
 * Kha Nom Mo Kaeng Mae Kim Lang(ขนมหม้อแกงแม่กิมลั้ง) (Tha Yang) Mu 3 (ห่างจากแยกท่ายาง 3 กม.) Tambon Tha Yang, Amphoe Tha Yang) Tel: 0 1856 7598
 * (Cha-am) 200 Mu 6 (11 kms. from Cha-am Intersection), Tambon Don Khun Huai, Amphoe Cha-am (Tel: 0 3244 9412, 0 1860 3492)
 * (Cha-am) (12.5 from Cha-am Intersection), Amphoe Cha-am
 * Ton Kla (ร้านต้นกล้า) 99/11 Mu 1 Tambon Ton Maphra, Amphoe Mueang (Tel: 0 3244 6824, 0 3244 6911 Fax: 0 3244 6910) (Royal Project Products)

Amphoe Khao Yoi

 * Thai Song Dam Home Stay (บ้านไทยทรงดำ โฮมสเตย์) Mu 5 Tambon Khao Yoi (Tel: 0 3256 2153, 0 1434 3348), 10 rooms: 130-300 baht
 * Sawang Resort (สว่าง รีสอร์ท) 99 Mu 2 Tambon Sa Phang (Tel: 0 3256 2555-7, 03256 1650-1 Fax: 0 1307 2390 Bangkok Tel: 0 2719 3550-1 Fax: 0 2719 3932), 30 rooms: 1,500-10,000 baht (There is a golf course)

Amphoe Mueang

 * Best 88 (เบสท์ 88) 123/1 Mu 9 Khiri Ratchaya Road, Tambon Thong Chai (Tel: 0 3242 6077, 0 3242 4790), 45 rooms: 400-600 baht
 * Bua Kaeo (บัวแก้ว) 35/24-26 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Khlong Kra Chaeng (Tel: 0 3241 0395, 0 3240 0560), 24 rooms: 260-460 baht
 * Chom Klao (จอมเกล้า) 1 Thewet Road, Tambon Tha Rab (Tel: 0 3242 5398), 25 rooms: 130-250 baht
 * Khao Wang Hotel (เขาวัง) 123 Ratwithi Road, Tambon Khlong Kra Chaeng (Tel: 0 3241 1529 Fax: 0 3241 1529), 58 rooms: 250-600 baht
 * Phetburi International Youth Hostel (บ้านพักเยาวชนนานาชาติ เพชรบุรี) 51/2 Tha Hin Road, Tambon Tha Rab (Tel: 0 3242 3671, 0 9743 2146 www.tyha.org, E-mail: tsiripo@hotmail.com), 5 rooms: 150–240 baht
 * Phet House (เพชรเฮาส์) 124 Mu 1 Tambon Wiang Khoi (Tel: 0 3242 6375, 0 3241 8333, 0 1866 8697 Fax: 0 3241 8335), 45 rooms: 200-400 baht
 * Phet Nam Nung (เพชรน้ำหนึ่ง) Phetchaburi Rajabhat University 38 Mu 8, Hat Chao Samran, Tambon Na Wung (Tel: 0 3249 3309-10 Fax: 0 3249 3110), 20 rooms: 500 baht
 * Phetcharat (เพชรรัตน์) 124 Mu 1 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Wiang Khoi (Tel: 0 3241 2748, 03240 1138 Fax: 0 3241 2748), 36 rooms: 250-500 baht
 * Phetkasem (เพชรเกษม) 86/4 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Rai Som (Tel: 0 3242 5581, 0 3241 0973 Fax: 0 3241 0973), 50 rooms: 170-600 baht
 * P.P. Park (พีพีปาร์ค) 134/1 Phetkasem Road (Tel: 0 3242 8386), 20 rooms: 120-500 baht
 * Rabieng Rim Nam Guest House (ระเบียงริมน้ำ เกสต์เฮาส์) 1  Chi Sa Indra Road, Tambon Khlong Kra Chaeng (Tel: 0 3242 5707, 0 9919 7446, 0 3240 1983 Fax: 0 3240 1983), 9 rooms: 120–240 baht
 * Royal Diamond (รอยัล ไดมอนด์) 555 Mu 1 Soi Samchaophet, Phetkasem Road, Tambon Rai Som (Tel: 0 3241 1061-70 Fax: 0 3242 4310), 58 rooms: 800-1,500 baht
 * Sa-nguan Chai (สงวนชัย) 25 Damnoenkasem Road, Tambon Khlong Kra Chaeng (Tel: 0 3242 5051, 01831 5193), 17 rooms: 160-210 baht

Hat Chao Samran
 * Cha-am Royal Beach (ชะอำ รอยัล บีช) 82/6 Mu 6  Hat Chao Samran-Cha-am Road, Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8118-9 Bangkok Tel: 0 2427 7006, 0 2427 1637), 100 rooms: 1,000-5,000 baht
 * Chao Samran Beach Resort (เจ้าสำราญ บีช รีสอร์ท) 150 Chao Samran Road, Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8493-4), 19 roooms: 1,800-2,000 baht
 * Chao Samran Sea View (เจ้าสำราญ ซีวิว) Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8493-4), 19 rooms: 1,500 baht
 * First Home (เฟิสท์ โฮม) 144 Mu 2 Hat Chao Samran, Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8048, 0 6175 0177), 3 rooms: 600���1,000 baht
 * Fisherman Village (ฟิชเชอร์แมนวิลเลจ) 170 Mu 1 Soi Thetsaban 1/6, Anamai Road, Tambon Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3244 1370-9 Fax: 0 3244 1380 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2251 0237-8 www.fishermansvillage.net), 30 bungalows: 4,800-10,800 baht
 * Fuangfa Bungalow (เฟื่องฟ้า บังกะโล) Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8059), 10 rooms: 500 baht
 * Hat Wong Phrachan (หาดวงพระจันทร์) 181 Mu 2 Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8245, 0 9022 0073), 23 bungalows: 500-4,000 baht
 * Pim Prasit (พิมพ์ประสิทธิ์) 206 Mu 2 Hat Chao Samran, Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8051, 0 9174 2923), 4 houses: 800-1,500 baht
 * Pralom Resort (ประโลม รีสอร์ท) 122/1 Mu 2 Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8082-4), 10 rooms: 500 baht
 * Rabieng Tha-le Resort (ระเบียงทะเล รีสอร์ท) (Near White Beach) Mu 2 Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8445, 0 3247 8115),14 rooms: 600-1,000 baht
 * Rabieng Ruea (ระเบียงเรือ รีสอร์ท) 80/1-5 Mu 1 Anamai Road (Tel: 0 3247 8070, 0 3247 8070, 0 3244 1366-8 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2933 6093, 0 2538 2667, 0 2618 7768-9), 5 boathouses, 12 houses: 2,500-3,100 baht
 * White Beach Resort (ไวท์ บีช รีสอร์ท) 97  Mu 3 Tambon Laem Phakbia, (Tel: 0 3247 8192, 0 1928 0181), 14 houses: 1,200–4,000 baht

Amphoe Tha Yang and Hat Puek Tian

 * Casuarina Resort (คาชัวรินา รีสอร์ท) 284 Mu 3 Tambon Puek Tian (Tel: 0 3244 3080-2 Fax: 0 3243 3081 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2203 0854-5 Fax: 0 2203 0854), 37 bungalows: 4,500-14,100 baht
 * Hat Phet Resort (หาดเพชร รีสอร์ท) 44/1 Mu 3 Hat Phet, Tambon Puek Tian (Tel: 0 3259 1045-7 Fax: 0 3259 1044), 120 rooms: 800-5,000 baht
 * Hat Taweesuk (หาดทวีสุข ) 30 Mu 3 Tambon Wang Kao (Tel: 0 1828 1970), 2 bungalows: 3,500 baht
 * Phet Rim Than Resort (เพชรริมธาร รีสอร์ท) 225 Mu 4 Tambon Klat Luang (Tel: 0 3242 7220, 0 3241 1811, 0 3242 9030, 0 1944 3580, 0 1946 1914), 50 bungalows: 1,800-2,200 baht
 * Petchvarin Resort (เพชรวารินทร์ รีสอร์ท 248 Mu 11 Tambon Klad Luang (Tel: 0 3242 2071-2 Fax: 0 3249 3510 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2655 5382-83 www.petchvarinresort.com, E-mail: info@petchvarinresort.com), 12 houses: 3,500 baht, 10 rooms: 1,500-5,000 baht (include breakfast)
 * Puek Tian Cabana (ปึกเตียน คาบาน่า) 141 Mu 3 Tambon Puek Tian (Tel: 0 3244 3144-5 www.puktiencabana.com, E-mail: contact@puktiencabana.com), 23 rooms: 1,800-4,600 baht
 * Puek Tian Villa (ปึกเตียน วิลล่า) 141 Mu 3 Km.6 Hat Chao Samran–Cha-am Sai Mai Road, Tambon Puek Tian (Tel: 0 3259 1026-7 Fax: 0 3259 1037 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2465 5387, 0 2465 7981), 120 rooms: 1,000-3,500 baht
 * Suan Phet River View Resort (สวนเพชร ริเวอร์ วิว รีสอร์ท) 13/1 Mu 7 Tambon Tha Mai Ruak, Khuen Phet-Khao Luk Chang Road (Tel: 0 3245 8338-9, 0 1751 1719, 0 1944 3320 Fax: 0 3245 8338 www.suanphet.com), 12 rafthouses and 18 houses: 600-3,000 baht

Amphoe Kaeng Krachan

 * A & B Resort (เอ & บี รีสอร์ท) 591 Mu 1 Tha Yang-Kaeng Krachan Road, Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 2735 8790, 0 1830 2281, 0 9891 2328), 11 rooms: 600-1,500 baht
 * Baan Ma Ka (บ้านมะค่า) (9 kms.from Kaeng Krachan National Park Office) (Tel:  0 2275 4249, 0 7614 6722, 0 1906 0606, 0 1848 9009  Fax: 0 2277 1369 www.baanmaka.com  Email : resort@baanmaka.com), 15 rooms: 1,200-4,500 baht
 * Ban Ob-Fa (บ้านโอบฟ้า) 633 Mu 1 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 1296 4808, 0 9006 0786), 6 houses: 1,000-3,500 baht
 * Ban Phak Chai Hat (บ้านพักชายหาด) 10/2 Mu 8 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9053), 4 bungalows: 500-1,500 baht
 * Ban Rim Kaeng (บ้านริมแก่ง) 11 Mu 8 Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9212), 12 rooms: 500 baht
 * Chat Phet Resort (ฉัตรเพชร รีสอร์ท) 36 Mu 13 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 1866 8274, 0 6511 1412 www.chatphetresort.com), 16 rooms: 1,000-2,500 baht
 * Irrigation Office’s House (บ้านพักชลประทาน) Kaeng Krachan Dam (Tel: 0 3246 1400, 0 3241 6701 ext. 19), 2 houses: 100 baht/person
 * Kaeng Krachan Adventures Point (แก่งกระจาน แอดเวนเจอร์ พอยท์) 41 Mu 6 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel. 0 3245 9303, 0 1616 3613, 0 9127 3613 Fax: 0 3245 9356 www.adventurespoint.com E-mail: adventure09@hotmail.com),15 houses: 300-3,000 baht
 * Kaeng Krachan Country Club and Resort (แก่งกระจาน คันทรี คลับ แอนด์ รีสอร์ท) 19 Mu 12 Tha Yang-Kaeng Krachan Road, Tambon *Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9260-1 Fax: 0 3245 9318 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2618 7400-1, 0 2618 7200, 79 bungalows: 3,000-5,000 baht
 * Kaeng Krachan National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติแก่��กระจาน) Kaeng Krachan Dam, Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9291, 0 3245 9293 Bangkok Tel: 0 2562 0760), 18 bungalows: 800-3,000 baht
 * Kaeng Krachan Boathouse Paradise Resort (แก่งกระจาน โบ๊ทเฮ้าส์ พาราไดซ์ รีสอร์ท) 309 Mu 2 Wangwon Soi 5, Tambon Song Phi Nong (Tel: 0 1810 8366 www.boathouseparadise.com)
 * Kaeng Krachan Riverside Resort (แก่งกระจาน ริเวอร์ ไซด์ รีสอร์ท) 550 Mu 1 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3246 1244, 0 3243 7372, 0 3245 9106, 0 1587 2382 www.kaengkrachan.net), 17 rooms: ราคา 1,000-1,500 baht
 * Kaeng Phet (แก่งเพชร) 97/2 Mu 8 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9242, 0 1705 3648), 6 houses: 1,500-3,000 baht
 * Phet Nam Nung House (บ้านพักเพชรน้ำหนึ่ง) Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9253, 0 1630 8499), 13 bungalows: 500-1,000 baht
 * Phorn Thana Resort (พรธนา รีสอร์ท) 51 Mu 1 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 1294 0205, 0 1839 0062), 11 rooms: 1,000-2,500 baht
 * Piyachat Resort (ปิยะฉัตร รีสอร์ท) 629 Mu 1 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 9815 0461, 0 6904 1289 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2368 2511), 12 rooms: 1,000-2,000 baht
 * Sunee Resort (สุนี รีสอร์ท) 115 Mu 1 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3245 9208, 0 1875 3667)
 * Thanu Resort (ธนู รีสอร์ท) 375 Mu 13 Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3242 2088 Fax: 0 3242 2088), 13 houses: 1,300–8,000 baht
 * Wang Won Resort (วังวน รีสอร์ท ) 476 Mu 13 Khuean Phet- Kaeng Krachan, Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 1756 1366, 0 1756 9309 Fax: 0 3245 9249), 7 houses: 700-4,000 baht

Amphoe Mueang

 * A-roi VIP Kuai Tiao Pla (อร่อย VIP ก๋วยเตี๋ยวปลา) 2/82 Mu 1 Tambon Rai Som (Tel: 0 3242 4129 Fax: 0 3241 0101) (Fish and Pork Noodle open 9.00 a.m.–4.30 p.m)
 * Ban Mueang Phet (บ้านเมืองเพชร) 20/2-4 Ratchawithi Road Tambon Khlong Kra Chaeng (Tel: 0 3241 8286-7 โทรสาร 0 3241 8287 ext. 14 (Thai food open 10.00 a.m.–9.30 p.m.)
 * Ban Rim Nam (บ้านริมน้ำ) 22 Saphan U-ru-phong Ratcahdamri Road, Tambon Tharap (Tel: 0 3240 2277, 0 3240 2288 Fax: 0 3240 2277 (Thai food open 10.00 a.m.–11.00 p.m.)
 * Jeng Phochan (เจ็งโภชนา) 65 Phetkasem Road (Tel: 0 3242 6176)
 * Khrua Ruea Sabieng (ครัวเรือเสบียง) 80/1-5 Mu 1 Anamai Road, Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3244 1366, 0 3247 8070 Fax: 0 3247 8070 (Seafood, Thai food open 7.30 a.m.–10.00 p.m.)
 * Khru Jiw Funny Hat Chao (ครูจิวฟันนี่ หาดเจ้า) 99/2 Mu 2 Liap Chai Hat Thatsaban 2/4 Tambon Hat Chao Samran(Tel: 0 3247 8092) ( Seafood open 11.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m. close on Tuesday)
 * Meng Kuai Tiao Nuea (เม้งก๋วยเตี๋ยวเนื้อ) (Tel: 0 5078 4059) (beef noodle)
 * Mae Nui (แม่นุ้ย) (in front of Wat Kaew) 43 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Ban Mo (Tel: 0 3242 7253, 0 3241 1639) (Thai food open 9.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.)
 * Nam Thien (น่ำเทียน) 539 Mu 1 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Rai Som (Tel: 0 3242 5121, 0 3241 1023, 0 1947 0199 (Chinese food open 10.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m.)
 * Phuang Phet (พวงเพชร) 389 Mu 1 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Rai Som (Tel: 0 3242 6753, 0 3241 1380) (Thai food, Seafood open 10.30 a.m.-9.30 p.m.)
 * Pralom Seafood (ประโลม ซีฟู้ด) 122/1 Mu 2 Tambon Hat Chao Samran (Tel: 0 3247 8082, 0 3247 8084) (Seafood, Thai food open 8.00 a.m.–8.30 p.m.)
 * Rabieng Rim Nam (ระเบียงริมน้ำ) 1 Chi Sa In Road, Tambon Khlong Kra Saeng (Tel: 0 3242 5707, 0 9919 7446) (Thai food open 6.30 p.m.–1.a.m.)
 * Relax (รีแลกซ์) 2/61–62 Mu 2 Phetkasem Sai Nai Road, Tambon Rai Som (Tel: 0 3242 4386, 0 3241 0913, 0 3242 4434) (Thai food, Chinese food open 10.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.)
 * Rung Rudee (รุ่งฤดี) 60/3 Mu 8 Khiriratya Road, Tambon Thong Chai (Tel: 0 3241 2880, 0 6015 3707) (Seafood, Thai food open 10.00 a.m.–11.00 p.m.)
 * Si Sawat (ศรีสวัสดิ์) 48 Mu 4  Phetkasem Road, Tambon Rai Som (Tel: 0 3242 5908)  (Thai food open 10.00 a.m.-8.00 p.m.)
 * Thien Chai Suki (เทียนชัยสุกี้) 377-378 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Rai Som (Tel: 0 3242 4643, 0 3241 1305) (Suki Yaki, Thai food open 10.00 a.m.–11.00 p.m.)

Amphoe Ban Laem

 * Chan Pha (จันทน์ผา) 95/1 Mu 5 Tambon Tha Raeng (Tel: 0 3242 8100, 0 1984 8394) (Thai food open10.00 a.m.–10.00 p.m.)
 * Ruea Le Le (เรือแลเล) Mu 2 Tambon Bang Tabun (Tel: 0 3248 4175, 0 3248 9046) (Sea food open 10.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m.)
 * Thap Thim Thong Laem Liaw (ทับทิมทอง แหลมเหลว) 1/10 Mu 8 Pramong Charoen Road, Tambon Ban Laem (Tel: 0 3248 1088) (Seafood open 9.00 a.m.–8.00 p.m.)

Amphoe Tha Yang

 * Phat Thai Tha Yang (ผัดไทยท่ายาง) 42 Ratbamrung Road, Tambon Tha Yang, Tel: 0 3246 1268  (Phat Thai Thai fried Noodles open 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m.)

Amphoe Kaeng Krachan

 * Kaeng Krachan Chai Hat (แก่งกระจานชายหาด) (In Kaeng Krachan Dam) 10/2 Mu 8 Tambon Kaeng Kra Chan (Tel: 0 3245 9053, 0 6121 8699) (Thai food, Sea Food open 8.00 a.m.–10.00 p.m.)
 * Phya Sattaban (พญาสัตตบรรณ) (In Kaeng Krachan Country Club and Resort) BL 60 Soi 15 Phetphattana Road, Tambon Kaeng Krachan (Tel: 0 3242 2055, 0 3242 2053, 0 1868 3155) (Chinese food open  8.00 a.m.-8.00 p.m.)

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 16:03, 2 February 2010 (EST)

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Talk:Phichit

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I moved the TAT listings from the province page to Talk:Phichit/Listings for future reference. --(WT-en) globe-trotter 12:55, 5 February 2010 (EST)

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Amphoe Mueang Phichit
Built on the west bank of the Nan River within town limit in 1845, Wat Tha Luang (วัดท่าหลวง) today houses Luang Pho Phet (หลวงพ่อเพชร), a Chiang Saen-style Buddhist statue cast in bronze. Bung Si Fai (บึงสีไฟ) is a large fresh-water lake to the south of town. It is a Fishery Department's facility to breed fresh-water. Along the banks is a delightfully landscaped park suitable for rest and recreation. The scenery is at its most scenic in the early morning and late afternoon. On the other side of the park is an aquarium exhibiting species of native fish and local fishing equipment. An eye-catching sight is a gigantic, crocodile-shaped structure within which is a space which could be used for meetings. About 7 kilometres from town on the Phichit-Wang Chick road (highway no. 1068) is Utthayan Mueang Kao Pichit (อุทยานเมืองเก่าพิจิตร). The park features an ancient town dating back to more than 900 years. Most of the structures discovered were built during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods. The old town is surrounded by city walls and moats. During the Sukhothai period it was called Muang Sa Luang situated on the original bank of the Nan River before the river changes its course, which was the reason the town itself was moved to the new bank in circa 1881 during the reign of king Rama V. In the town centre is Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (วัดพระศรีรัตนมหาธาตุ) with its large bell-shaped Chedi inside of which have been found hundreds of votive tablets. In front of the Chedi are remains of a Viharn. There are score of small Chedis scattered around the site. Wat Nakhon Chum (วัดนครชุม) is some 9 kilometres from town on the Phichit - Wang Chik road. Built in the Sukhothai period about 800 hundred years ago, it features an old Ubosot built with brick and mortar with the upper parts in wood. Instead of windows, there are narrow openings for ventilation throughout the walls, similar to temples of the Ayutthaya period. In the Ubosot is a large Sukhothai-style Buddha statue once used as the principal statue in oath-taking ceremony pledging allegiance to the monarch. Wat Khao Rup Chang (วัดเขารูปช้าง) is located along the Phichit-Taphan Hin road some 15 kilometres from town. On the hilltop is an old, Ayutthaya-style Chedi built of bricks but with its top part now broken. There is also a Mondop, the wall murals of which have largely faded away. The Mondop house a bronze Holy Relic.

Amphoe Pho Prathap Chang
An old temple in Pho Prathap Chang district is Wat Pho Prathap Chang (วัดโพธิ์ประทับช้าง), located about 27 kilometres from town on route 1068 to the south. It 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 Viharn 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.

Amphoe 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 railways. 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 river bank opposite the Tapan Hin market. There are ferry services across the river.

Amphoe Pho Thale
About 12 kilometres from the district town of Pho Thale, or 60 kilometres south of Phichit town, is Wat Bang Khlan (วัดบางคลาน). It was the resident temple of the highly revered monk, the late Luang Pho Ngoen (หลวงพ่อเงิน). People highly pay homage to a statue of the Luang Pho Ngoen. 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.

Buy
Fruit-growing is one of Phichit's major occupations. Among its more well-known produce are pomelo, jack-fruit, Krathon and Maprang. Fruits are also use in making several kinds of products. Som O (pomelo) (ส้มโอ) is probably Phichit's most well-known and best-selling fruit. Grown mainly in Pho Prathap Chang district, it has a mixed sweet and sour taste and has no seeds. The flesh is pinkish. There are two seasons for pomelo - October and April. The peels of young pomelo are made into jam-like sweets, highly popular as snack. Makham Kaeo (มะขามแก้ว) is another highly popular buy. The tamarind fruits are turned into a kind of candy which has a pleasant taste of sourness, saltiness, sweetness and slight pungency. A popular handicraft of the province is the colourful hand-woven fabric (ผ้าทอมือ). Reasonably prices, it is a widely available at Ban Pa Dang in Taphan Hin district.

A popular handicraft of the province is the colourful hand-woven fabric (ผ้าทอมือ). Reasonably prices, it is a widely available at Ban Pa Dang in Taphan Hin district.

Festival
Boat racing (งานแข่งเรือประเพณี) 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.

Interest
Phichit's Phra Khruang (พระเครื่องเมืองพิจิตร) Phra Kruang (Buddhist Votive tablet) is regarded as lucky charm to ward off danger and to give good fortune. Those found in Phichit are highly regarded and 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 to move up north 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.

Amphoe Mueang

 * Chit Wilai (จิตรวิไล) 514-516 Butsaba Road (Tel: 0 5661 1398), 13 rooms: 120 baht
 * Okha Nakhon (โอฆะนคร) 2/91 Simala Road (Tel: 0 5661 1206, 0 5661 1321, 0 5661 1654 Fax: 0 5661 1694), 90 rooms: 800-2,000 baht
 * Phichit Plaza Hotel (โรงแรมพิจิตรพลาซ่า) 9 Sa Luang Road (Tel: 0 5661 3502-9 Fax. 0 5661 3501), 96 rooms: 660-990 baht
 * Simala 2 (ศรีมาลา 2) 2/84 Simala Road (Tel: 0 5661 1322), 20 rooms: 100-200 baht

Taphan Hin

 * Rose Inn (โรสอินน์) 57-59 Chomthirawet Road	 (Tel: 0 5662 1044, 0 5662 1237, 0 5662 2036 Fax. 0 5661 2808), 82 rooms: 300-1,500 baht
 * Loet Dilok (เลิศดิลก) 27/33 Saphanrotfai Road (Tel: 0 5662 1012), 20 rooms: 150-350 baht
 * New Hua Hin (นิวหัว���ิน) 2/1-10 Saphanrotfat Road (Tel: 0 5662 1286), 51 rooms: 200-350 baht
 * Taphan Hin (ตะพานหิน) 7/14 Udomsi Road (Tel: 0 5662 1124), 20 rooms: 150-350 baht

Amphoe Bang Mun Nak

 * Rim Nan (ริมน่าน) 01/37 Chu Choet Nan Road (Tel: 0 5663 1084), 12 rooms: 150-350 baht
 * Thep Suni (เทพสุนี) 27/1 Prawet Nua Road (Tel: 0 5663 1182), 11 rooms: 120-250 baht

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 12:56, 5 February 2010 (EST)

title: Talk:Phichit/Listings