Phetchabun located in the lower northern part of Thailand, 346 kms. from Bangkok. It has a total area of 12,668.416 sq.kms. or about, 7,917,760 rai. Phetchabun, an ancient city with several interesting and important places such as Wat Mahathat and Si Thep Historical Park, has always proposed throughout her history. At present, it is famous for the fertile land for cultivation. The renowned fruit is sweet tamarind. Besides, there are various historical and natural attractions as we know from the motto of the province: Sweet Tamarind City, Nam Nao National Park, Si Thep Ancient City, Khao Kho Commemoration, Poh Khun Pha Muang City.

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.

Borders
North bordering Loei Province.
South bordering Lopburi Province.
East bordering Chaiyaphum and Khon Kaen Province.
West bordering Phichit, Phitsanulok and Nakhon Sawan Province.

From Phetchabun city to nearby Provinces
- Chaiyaphum 259 kms.
- Khon Kaen 240 kms.
- Loei 190 kms.
- Lopburi 260 kms.
- Nakhon Sawan 195 kms.
- Phichit 130 kms.
- Phitsanulok 170 kms.

Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts

By Car
From Bangkok, drive along Highway No. 1 passing Saraburi to Phu Khae (Km. 125), turn right into Highway No. 21 and proceed to Phetchabun via Chai Badan, Si Thep and Wichian Buri, a total distance of 346 kilometres.

By Air
Thai Airways flies from Bangkok to Phetchabun on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Call 1566 for more information.

New Year Festival of Lisu Hill tribe
February
Held in February of each year. It is the ancestor veneration day.

Rum Jong, Rum Trung Nong, Rum Tone Folk Dance
April
Held during Songkran Festival. The musicial instrument is Tone and the number of dancer is about 20.

Chao Poh Ta Chao Tung Festival
May
The spirit house was built in the edge of the rice field. It is believed that the spirit will take good care of food in the villages and ensure the rainfall in their fields.

Hae Nang Maew
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.

Rocket Festival
May-June
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.