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Phetchaburi |
Central Thailand |
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Capital: Phetchaburi
Location: Central Thailand
Neighboring provinces
North: Samut Songkhram and Ratchaburi
South: Prachuap Khiri Khan
West: In the west it borders Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar.
From Bangkok to Phetchaburi: 129 km
Photo: Cha Am
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| Phetchaburi |
Phetchaburi, an important royal fort during the Ayutthaya period, now serves as a major stop for sightseeing before continuing down south by road or rail to other beach towns in Southern Thailand. 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 kilometers, characterized by think jungles and mountains ranges lying in the west as a border between Thailand and Myanmar, and 80 kilometers long coastline towards the Gulf of Thailand in the east.
Phetchaburi is divided into 8 districts (Amphoes):
Mueang Phetchaburi, Khao Yoi, Nong Ya Plong, Cha-am, Tha Yang, Ban Lat, Ban Laem Kaeng Krachan |
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National parks in Thailand |
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How to get:
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By Car
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By Bus
There are buses leaving regularly from the Southern Bus Terminal in Thonburi
Address:
Southern Bus Terminal, Borommarat Chonnani Road, Bangkok
Tel: 02 435 1199, 02 435 1200
Web: www.transport.co.th |
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By Rail
The State Railway of Thailand operates daily trains to Saraburi. For more information contact Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Grand Station.
Address:
Hua Lamphong, Rama IV Road
Tel: 02 223 7010, 02 223 7020
Web: www.railway.co.th |
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