Phetchabun province, when the ancient city named "Phet Bu Ra" was established in the Sukhothai period. Found evidence of human settlement in the area since prehistoric times. Phetchabun province. Man in those days. The production of simple tools, such as types of polished stone axes, stone discovered about 3000-4000 years old and ancient city called "Muang Si Thap" is large and the oldest in Phetchabun province. More than 2,000 years old and was part of the human skeleton buried with appliances and jewelry items made of metal, glass, and stone as well.
Phetchabun province. Northern Province is lower. Located about 346 km from Bangkok, an area of 12,668.416 square kilometers. And a population of approximately 995,125 people topography of Phetchabun province. Consists of the mountain. The shaped horseshoe main river "Phasuk River". A climate divided into the following 3 seasons.
Summer - March to April.
The rainy season - May to October.
Winter - November to February and Territorial contacts with neighboring provinces as follows.
East - Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum
West - Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan and Phichit
North - Loei.
South - Lopburi.
Phetchabun Province, there are 11 districts and 117 subdistricts.
1. Amphoe Mueang.
2.Khao Kho
3.Nam Nao
4.Bueng Sam Phan
5.Si Thep
6.Wichian Buri
7.Nong Phai
8.Lom Kao
9.Lom Sak
10.Wang Pong
11.Chon Daen
The provincial seal show : The mountaina have a Diamond on top and the bacco.
The provincial tree : Tamarindus indica. The provincial flower : Tamarindus indica.
Getting to Phetchabun.
Car.
The total distance is about 346 km
- From Bangkok, use Highway 1. To Saraburi province, area of 125 Milestone, Have to turn right onto Highway 21. Via Chai Badan - Si Thep and drive about 221 km further to the Phetchabun Province.
Bus.
- The Transport Company Limited, a bus service from Bangkok - Phetchabun (Lom Sak). Out of the Northern Bus Terminal. (Road, Kamphaeng Phet 2) For Phone. 936-1886.