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.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts
Lom Sak
Khao Kho
Chon Daen
Lom Kao
Nong Phai
Wang Pong
Bueng Sam Phan
Wichian Buri
Si Thep
Nam Nao |
44
47
52
55
56
70
83
106
123
140 |
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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 Bus
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.
By Air
Thai Airways flies from Bangkok to Phetchabun on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Call 1566 for more information.