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| Phetchabun | ||
| province | Phetchabun | |
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| Residents | 22.121 (2014) | |
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Phetchabun(Thai: เมือง เพชรบูรณ์) is the capital of the eponymous province in Northern Thailand.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Bangkok | 350 km |
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Fly to Bangkok - if necessary 1 night to relieve the travel stress - then continue with:
- Bus - every hour from Northern Bus Terminal Mochit Chatuchak Bangkok approx. 200 Baht (approx. 6 €, as of 2019)
- Rental car - on well-developed four-lane roads (in Thailand there is left-hand traffic) - goes from the airport on route 1 125 km, then via route 21 225 km in approx. 4-5 hours directly to Phetchabun. Depending on the time of day, traffic jams can be expected
- by taxi - the fare should be agreed before the start of the journey and is a matter of negotiation approx. 2000 Baht (approx. 60 €, as of 2019)
mobility
The easiest way to get around is by car or motorcycle. In particular, this is the best way to reach the destinations for excursions.
Tourist Attractions
There are well over ten Buddhist temple complexes worth seeing in the city. So the:
- Wat Maha That on Nikorn Bamrung Rd.
From the city center 4 km north, on Route 21, in Phetchabura Buddhist Park is:
- Phra Buddha Maha Thammaracha Chalerm Phrakiat
This is a monument that the residents built with the support of the city of Phetchabun in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It was inaugurated on the occasion of His Majesty's 84th birthday on December 5, 2011
activities
shop
- 4 larger shopping centers (Tesco Lotus, Big C, Topland department store and macro)
- 2 large hardware stores (Thai Watsadu and Global)
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Kosit Hotel, Coming from Bangkok on the right, approx. 200 m from Route 21 in the city.
Practical advice
| Phone code | 056 |
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| Post Code | 67000 |
I would say the infrastructure here is the same as in Germany, cell phones work and the internet is faster than in Nuremberg.
trips
- Tham Phra Grotto. 83 km northeast of Phetchabun in the Nam Nao National Park.
- There are four national parks to choose from around Phetchabun: Phu Hin Rongkla, Thung Salaeng, Tat Mok and Nam Nao. Ideal for hikers, bikers, waterfall enthusiasts and everyone who has something else to do on vacation than lying around on the beach.
