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Phetchabun borders on three regions, the North, the Central and the Northeast. Distance of 346 km from Bangkok, 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 actually 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. As and Sukhothai styles have been discovered.

Geographical: The area is a plain surrounded by the hills. The main river passing through the province is Pasak River.
Climate: Phetchabun has 3 seasons: hot season, rainy season and cold season. The name "Phetchabun", as appears in the historical evidence found by the Department of Fine Art, originates from the word "Phuechapura" which means plenty of crops. However, the name was changed into "Phetchabun" which means plenty of diamonds. This province is considered to be the ancient city which was built in two different periods in the same area. Wat Mahathat including other ancient temples indicate that the first period of Phetchabun was found during Sukhothai Kingdom. T The Department of Fine Arts declared the wall and the forts as the archaeological sites on 8 March B.E. 2478.
» North : Loei 
» South : Lopburi
» East : Chaiyaphum and Khon Kaen
» West : Phichit, Phitsanulok and Nakhon Sawan

Distances to Other Provinces
Phichit	130 km
Phitsanulok	170 km
Loei	190 km
Nakhon Sawan	195 km
Khon Kaen	240 km
Chaiyaphum	259 km
Lopburi	260 km

Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts
Lom Sak	44 km
Khao Kho	47 km
Chon Daen	52 km
Lom Kao	55 km
Nong Phai	56 km
Wang Pong	70 km
Bueng Sam Phan	83 km
Wichian Buri	106 km
Si Thep	123 km
Nam Nao	140 km

From Bangkok, drive along Highway No. 1 passing Saraburi to Phu Khae (km 125), turning right into Highway No. 21, and proceeding to Phetchabun via Chai Badan, Si Thep and Wichian Buri, a total distance of 346 km. Transport Co. Ltd. operates both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned bus services along the Bangkok-Phetchabun-Lom Sak route. Buses depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal daily. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information. Private bus companies are such as Phet Tour, Tel. 0 2936 3230 and Thin Siam Tour, Tel. 0 2936 0500.
Check out bus timetables Thai Airways flies from Bangkok to Phetchabun on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Call 1566 for more information. When : January
Location : Phetchabun City hall
Held in February during the tamarind is ready to pick up and it is also the agricultural day of the province. When : February
Location : Lisu village
Held in February of each year. It is the ancestor veneration day. When : April
Held during Songkran Festival. The musicial instrument is Tone and the number of dancer is about 20. When : May-June
Held in the year when there are no adequate rainfall. The cat is caught into the basket and then the villagers will take it walking around the village with traditional folk dance. Whenever the cat arrives their houses, they throw the water to the cat. When : May-June
Location : in front of Phu Toei Municipal Office
Held during the period of May-June. It is the original festival of the north-east region. It is celebrated to maintain the local custom. The people bring firing homemade rockets into the sky for competition and entertainment. The owners of the rockets who win the competition will be awarded.

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