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Phetchabun Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town in Phetchabun province, Thailand

About Phetchabun

346 kilometres from Bangkok, Phetchabun borders on three regions, the North, the Central and the Northeast. The central part of the province is on the Pa Sak river basin with mountain ranges running along both the western and eastern sectors. Because of the fertility of the land, Phetchabun has always been an agriculturally productive area. The very name of the province means the "land of crops and foods". Today, Phetchabun is a province with rich tourism potential. Its climate is pleasant due to the mountainous and forested areas and it has a history of richness and prosperity for more than 1,400 years. However, there is not a lot here for tourists because it is off the beaten track. Effectively, it is a "branch line" off the normal bus routes. Buses from Phitsanulok, Khon Kaen, etc., sto

Top Attractions in Phetchabun

Explore the best things to see and do in Phetchabun:

  • Huai Pa Daeng Reservoir
  • Khaeng Rue Boat Races
  • Phetchabun City Pillar Shrine
  • Seng Klong–Long Com Fai
  • Sweet Tamarind Fair
  • Tat Mok National Park
  • Um Pra Dam Nam Festival
  • Wat Mahathat

Phetchabun Travel Guide Sections

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