Phetchabun, North, Thailand
Phetchabun is the province situated almost at the middle point of Thailand, 346 kms. from Bangkok. It occupies an overall area of 12,668 square kilometers, is administratively divided into 11 Amphoes : Muang, Lom Sak, Chon Daen, Lom Kao, Wichian Buri, Nong Phai, Si Thep, Bung Sam Phan, Wang Pong, nam Nao and Khao Kho.
Phetchabun Attractions:
Phetchabun City Pillar The pillar is housed in a shrine located in the heart of the city being a stone pillar brought over from Muang Si Thep by H.R.H. Prince Damrong Rachanuparp in the year 1804.
Wat Mahathat This monastery has been existing along with Petchabun town itself having a 3-meter high Sukhothai style Phum Khao Binth design pagoda. In March 1967, renovation was made by the Department of Fine Arts and several Buddha images of various periods were found.
Wat Traiphum is located on Phetcharat Rd., housing a Buddha image named Phra Buddha Maha Thammaracha which has also been existing along with Phetchabun. It is cast in the ornamental Lopburi style which has been found by the city inhabitants in the Pa Sak River in front of Wat Triphum and housed in this monastery. Later on, this Buddha image disappeared and found again at the bottom of Mae Nam Pa Sak at the very same location. Hence, it has become annual tradition of Phetchabun that Phra Buddha Maha Thammaracha be celebrated in the proession around the city, during Sart Festival, until the procession arrives at the spot where the Buddha image was found. The Governor of Phetchabun, then, carries this Buddha image and dives into the river, an action believed to bring well-being to the city inhabitants.
Namtok Tat Mok is a very beautiful waterfall having twelve tiers, located at Mu 6, Tambon Na Pa, From the provincial hall, proceed on Charoen Road to Ban Chalianglap for 12 kilometers. Switch to the route Huai Yai-Ban Nam Ron and travel along the dusty road for about 500 metres to arrive the highway no.2275 At this point, an entrance to the waterfall is seen on the right side. Further trip on a dirt road along the mountain side for about 19 kilometers and walk on for 18,00 meters approximately.
Chul Thai Silk Company Limited The area of this company used to be the most famous and largest tangerine plantation in Thailand. At present, the owner has given up operating the tangerine plantation by paying attention to sericulture and horse raising projects. Good genus of racing horses are imported from Ireland, Australia, England, etc., for racing horse breeding project. It is now a tourist attraction of Phetchabun.
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