Prachin Buri used to be a very prosperous town with beautiful waterfalls and canals which are very popular among nature adventurers. In the old days, Prachin Buri had a long history of civilization of about 800 years ago, since the Dvaravati period. The ruined town of Muang Si Mahosot at Tambon Khokpip, Amphoe Mahosot was discovered. At Ban Khok Kwang, Amphoe Si Mahosot, east to Mueang Si Mahosot, there was an ancient community at the same period as Muang Si Mahosot.

Through the traces of the ancient towns, there were discoveries of historical venues that were used for religious purposes and historic materials such as Buddha images, earthenwares, and pottery. It was also recorded that the center of civilization has been moved to the present coast of the Bang Pakong River. There were many administration alterations, from town to Monthon, and Changwat (Province) at present.

Borders
□ North : Nakhon Ratchasima
□ South : Chachoengsao
□ East : Sakaeo
□ West : Nakhon Nayok

From Prachinburi city of nearby Provinces
Chachoengsao	76 kms.
Sakaeo	98 kms.
Nakhon Nayok	98 kms.
From Prachinburi city to its districts
Ban Sang	20 kms.
Si Maha Phot	21 kms.
Si Mahosot	20 kms.
Prachantakham	30 kms.
Kabin Buri	60 kms.

By Car
There are many routes from Bangkok
Using Phahonyothin Highway, to Rangsit, and keep left to use overpass to Highway No.305, parallel to Khlong Rangsit, pass Ongkarak of Nakhon Nayok. Then use Highway No.33 (Nakhon Nayok Prachin Buri), turn right at Samyaek Nong Cha-om at Km.155 to Highway No.319 to Prachin Buri. Total distance is 136 kilometres. Using Phahonyothin Highway (No.1) to Wang Noi of Ayutthaya, turn right at Km. 90 to Highway No.33 pass Wihan Daeng of Saraburi, and Nakhon Nayok, turn right at Samyaek Nong Cha-om at Km.155 to Highway No.319 to Prachin Buri. Total distance is 164 kilometres. Using Highway No.304 pass Chacherngsao, Phanom Sarakham, turn to Highway No.319 pass Si Mahosot, to Prachin Buri. The total distance is 158 kilometres. By bus: Regular and air-conditioned buses leave from Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal everyday. For more details, call 0-2936-2852 - 66. There are 2 routes:
□ Bangkok - Hin Kong - Nakhon Nayok Prachin Buri by 1st class air-conditioned bus No.58, 59, from 05:00 to 21:00 hrs., leaves every 25 minutes. The fare is 85 Baht.
□ Bangkok - Ongkarak - Nakhon Nayok Prachin Buri by 1st class air-conditioned No.920, 3 times a day, at 05:00, 10:00, and 17:00 hrs. The fare is 75 Baht. There is railway service from Hua Lam Pong Railway Station in Bangkok to Prachin Buri everyday, 7 times at 06:00, 08:05, 09:40, 11:25, 13:10, 15:10, and 17:25 hrs. For more details, contact Travel Service Unit of Sate Railway of Thailand at 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020. Fruit Festival
May / June
Held in May / June, this festival has a fruit and agricultural produce fair. There are exhibitions and competitions of fruit and vegetables, as well as demonstrations of various agricultural activities. September
Held in September on the Bangpakong River.Various categories of long-boats compete for the Princess' Cup.

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