Introduction
A province in the central region of Thailand, Lop vince is located approximately 154 kilometers north of Bangkok. Covering an area of 6,199 square kilometers, the province is situated on the western end of the Khorat Plateau. It borders Chaiyaphum and Nakhon Ratchasima Provinces on the east, Phetchabun and Nakhon Sawan Provinces on the north, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya and Saraburi Provinces on the South. Lop Buri Province is one of several provinces in central Thailand where many significant historical artifacts and prehistoric settlements have been discovered.

Formerly known as Lawo, Lop Buri had for centuries been ruled by several Kingdoms. The remains of Lop Buri, dating over 1,200 years attests to the strategic significance of Lop Buri to many rulers. These relics, ranging from the Bronze Age to the Ratanakosin period, have made Lop Buri a blend of east and west and ancient and modern, revealing the citys turbulent and alluring history and a glimpse of Thailands extraordinary past.

The North stretches to Phetchabun and Nakhon Sawan The South stretches to Saraburi and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya The East stretches to Nakhon Ratchasima and Chaiyaphum The West stretches to Singburi and Angthong and Nakhon Sawan.

Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts:

:: Tha Wung 15 kms.	:: Khok Charoen 77 kms.
:: Ban Mi 32 kms.	:: Tha Luang 83 kms.
:: Khok Samrong 35 kms.	:: Chai Badan 97 kms.
:: Phatthana Nikhom 51 kms.	:: Ban Mi 32 kms.
:: Nong Muang 54 kms.	:: Lam Sonthi 120 kms .
:: Sa Bot 65 kms.

By Bus
From Bangkok: Air-conditioned coaches and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal) every 20 minutes from 5.30 a.m. until 8.30 p.m. The ticket costs 62 bahts (ordinary bus) and 85 baths (air-conditioned). The journey takes 3 hours. Call (02) 936-2852-66 for more information.

From Ayutthaya: There are buses that leave every 10 minutes from Ayutthaya Bus Terminal to Lop Buri. The price is half of the fare from Bangkok. From Bangkok: The trip from Bangkok to Lop Buri by car may take up to 2 hours. It is possible to either drive along Highway No.1 via Saraburi (total distance is 153 kilometers), or use Highway No.32 via Ayutthaya, and travel further along Highway No.347 to Lop Buri via Tha Ruea District. From Bangkok: Ordinary northern-route (Bangkok-Chiang Mai) trains leave Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Station at 7.05 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. Both are third class only. Rapid trains leave the station 5 times a day (Travel time is 2.5 hrs.) For more updated schedules and reservations, call 1690, (02) 223-7010, (02) 223-7020

From Ayutthaya: regular 3rd class trains depart Ayutthaya to Lop Buri. Travel time is 1 hour. King Narai Reign Fair
This fair commemorates the reign of King Narai the Great, the Ayutthayan monarch best known for his promotion of diplomatic relations with European powers during the mid-1600s. The fair is centred at King Narai's Palace and features processions, a light and sound presentation, folk entertainment and sales of local products.

Over 2,000 monkeys enjoyed a delectable vegetarian Chinese-style banquet, replete with Thai fruits and popular desserts, at the city's Prang Sam Yod and Phra Kan Shrine. The banquet will be staged at 10.00 AM., 12.00 noon and 02.00 PM.. Special gifts, including mirrors and toys, will be presented to monkeys, who lend both structures much of their colour and atmosphere.

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