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Phetchaburi is a very old town and used to be an important royal for a
along period of time. There were so many names by which to call this
town in the old days, such as, Phripphri, Phripphli or Phetchaphli. Some
historians have said that the name Phetchaburi could be the original
name because it is found on Stone Scrip-true No.1. It could have been
named after the Indian style, according to Indian influence during those
day, like some other towns in Thailand, such as, Ayothaya, Kanchanaburi,
Suwannaphum. In addition, it is also believed that the name Phetchaburi
might have originated from the Phetch River which is an important river
of this town.
Phetchaburi is a central region province, situated on the west shore of
the Gulf of Thailand having an overall area of 6,225.138 square
kilometers. Its geographical characteristics are mountainous thick
jungles throughout the border in the west where Tanaosi Range is the
border line between Thailand and the Socialist Republic of the Union of
Myanmar. There is a plain all along the seashore in the east of Changwat
Samut Songkhram and Amphoe Pak Tho of Changwat Ratchaburi to the north
Amphoe Hua Hin of Changwat Prachuap Khirikhan to the South and the
sea-shore of the west side of the Gulf to Thailand to the east. The
total length of the Phetchaburi seashore from the northern-most spot to
southern-most spot is approximately 80 kilometers while the total length
of the border line in Phetchaburi dividing Thailand and Myanmar is
approximately 120 Kilometers.
Phetchaburi is administratively divided into 7 Amphoes and 1 King Amphoe,
they are : Muang, Cha-Am, Khao Yoi, Tha Yang, Ban Lat, Ban Laem, Nong Ya
Plong, and King Amphoe Kaeng Krachan.
The majority of the Phetchaburi population has for its principal
occupation agriculture, I.e., rice farming, upland crop farming, fruit
growing, palm sugar production animal raising, and fisheries for both
sea water and fresh water.
There are three important rivers in Phetchaburi they are : "Phetchaburi
River", having and overall length of 44 kilometers and "Bang Tabun
River", having an overall length of 18 kilometers.
The average temperature of Phetchaburi ranges from 16-38 degrees
Celsius. There are most rains from July to October. |
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[ Distance from Amphoe Muang to
other districts ]
Tha Yang
Cha-am
Ban Laem
Ban Lat
Khao Yoi
Nong Ya Plong
Kaeng Krachan
Hua Hin
Ratchaburi |
18
40
12
8
23
34
57
66
54 |
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[ By Car ]
From Bangkok : Drive along Highway No.35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho)
passing Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram Provinces and then take
Highway No.4 to Phetchaburi Province. The total distance is 123
kilometers. Alternatively, it is possible to travel via Nakhon
Pathom and Ratchaburi Provinces.
[ By Bus ]
From Bangkok: There are buses leaving regularly from
the Southern Bus Terminal in Thonburi for 50 baht (ordinary) on
the new road, 46 baht on the old road (via Ratchaburi and Nakhon
Pathom), 60 baht for 2nd Class air-conditioned and 75 baht for
1st Class air-conditioned. The bus takes about 2 1/2 hours to
reach the destination. Contact 0 2435 1199-200 or Phetchaburi
Tour, Tel: 0 2435 7408 for more details.
To Cha-am and Hua Hin: There are several buses depart
from Phetchaburi's city, fares ranging from 18 baht (25
air-conditioned) to 22 bahts (31 air-conditioned). It takes 60
and 90 minutes to reach the destinations respectively.
[ By Train ]
From Bangkok: Trains leave Bangkok's Hualamphong Station at
12.20 p.m. (rapid train), 2.15 and 2.35 p.m. (special express),
3.50, 5.35 and 6.20 p.m. (rapid trains), 7.15 p.m. (express),
10.30 and 10.50 p.m. (express diesel railcar). All these trains
offer 1st, 2nd and 3rd class seating except for the 2.35 p.m.
special express (1st and 2nd class only) and the 10.30 and 10.50
p.m. express diesel railcar (2nd class only) and take about
three hours to reach Phetchaburi. Fares are 34 baht, 78 baht and
153 baht, not including rapid or express surcharges. Call 1690
for more details.
[ Getting Around Phetchaburi and
Cha-am ]
Samlors and taxis (motorcycles) can go anywhere in the
center of town for 20 baht. It is possible to charter one for
the whole day for 150 baht. Shared songthaews cost 6 baht around
town including to and from the railway station. |
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Provided by
Tourism Authority of Thailand
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