Prachin Buri
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.
Geographical Location
In general, Prachin Buri has plain areas and highlands. There are hills
and mountains in the north adjacent to Dong Phaya Yen Mountain ranges.
In the south and east, there are plains and forests. Low-lying plains
suitable for agriculture are in the west of the province
Climate
Prachin Buri has an alternative climate of both dry and damp. Tropical
rain in the southeast monsoon season causes damp and rain throughout
the season. Northwestern wind in cool season causes dryness. There are
3 different seasons: rainy, during June October ; cool, during November
- February; and dry, during March - May. The average temperature of the
year is approximately 27 - 30 degree Celsius or 83 - 88 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Boundary
North Nakhon Ratchasima
South Chachoengsao
East Sa Kaeo
West Nakhon Nayok
By Car
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
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.
By Train
By rail: 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. |
