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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Phetchabun Province
The province is subdivided in 11 districts (Amphoe).
Sukhothai (Thai สุโขทัย) is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
Songkhla (Thai สงขลา) is the one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Phetchabun-Province   (2123 words)

  
 Phetchabun Province - Biocrawler
Phetchabun (Thai เพชรบูรณ์) is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Loei, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Lopburi, Nakhon Sawan, Phichit and Phitsanulok.
The Si Thep historical park is an ancient city dating back to the Khmer times of the 11th century.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Phetchabun_Province   (238 words)

  
 Phetchabun
Phetchabun, an ancient city with several interesting and important places such as Wat Mahathat and Si Thep Historical Park, has always proposed throughout her history.
Phetchabun located in the lower northern part of Thailand, 346 kms.
This memorial was built to worship bravery of civilian, police and military who sacrifice their lives to fight against guerrillas in the area of three provinces: Pitsanulok, Phetchabun and Loei during 1978 to 1982.
www.tothailand.com /province/north/phetchabun/index.php   (303 words)

  
 Petchabun Thailand - hotels and information. Petchabun hotels and resort
Phetchabun, an ancient city with several interesting and important places such as Wat Mahathat and Si Thep Historical Park, has always proposed throughout her history.
The name "Phetchabun", as appears in the historical evidence found by the Department of Fine Art, originates from the word "Phuechapura" which means plenty of crops.
This province is considered to be the ancient city which was built in two different periods in the same area.
thailand.sawadee.com /petchabun   (509 words)

  
 Phetchabun province   (Site not responding. Last check: )
} Phetchabun (Thai เพชรบูรณ์) is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
The name of the province means 'plenty of diamond s' - the old name was Phuechapura, which means 'plenty of crops'.
The region of Canada comprising the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (and sometimes, mistakenly, Newfoundland and Labrador).
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Phetchabun_province.html   (617 words)

  
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Phetchabun, an ancient city with several interesting and important places such as Wat Mahathat and Si Thep Historical Park, has always proposed throughout her history.
The name "Phetchabun", as appears in the historical evidence found by the Department of Fine Art, originates from the word "Phuechapura" which means plenty of crops.
This province is considered to be the ancient city which was built in two different periods in the same area.
www.fargotravel.com /ru/north/phetchabun.html   (1312 words)

  
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Phetchabun is considered to be a province in the lower northern region of Thailand.
Phetchabun is consider to be a passing through province meaning that it is the province that you have to pass before going up north coming down to the central region.
For example, the head of the province or the governor would have to be involved in the ceremony that is he have to be the person who carry the Phra Buddha Maha Thammaracha to the river.
www.nakornban.com /aumpae.htm   (2128 words)

  
 Phetchabun province Article, Phetchabunprovince Information   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Phetchabun (Thai เพชรบูรณ์) is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Loei, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Lopburi, Nakhon Sawan, Phichit and Phitsanulok.
In the beginning of the 20th century the province Lom Sak was mergedinto Phetchabun.
As both provinces formed the monthon Phetchabun, after the mergerthe monthon became the only monthon consisting of only one province.
www.anoca.org /nakhon/th/phetchabun_province.html   (254 words)

  
 Discover Nature's Allure Phetchabun
Phetchabun is situated in the southern part of the North of Thailand.
Since the province is not too far from Bangkok, Petchabun is another excellent choice for travellers who seek refuge in nature.
Phetchabun is believed to be the site where Rad Town, the capital of Pho Khun Phamuang, was situated over seven hundred years ago.
www.thaiwaysmagazine.com /thai_article/2306_phetchabun/phetchabun.html   (1972 words)

  
 Destination Guide : General Information in Phetchabun
The central part of the province is on the Pa Sak river basin with mountain ranges running along both the western and eastern sectors.
The very name of the province actually means the land of crops and foods.
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.
www.tourismthailand.org /destinationguide/list.aspx?provinceid=54   (142 words)

  
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Consequently it was also the first monthon to be dissolved in 1915, after being temporarily administrated from Monthon Phitsanulok between 1903 and 1907.
The province is subdivided in 11 districts (amphoe).
Phetchabun provincial map, coat of arms and postal stamp
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Phetchabun_Province   (209 words)

  
 Hotels and Resorts, Thailand
Phetchabun is administratively divided into the following districts: Muang, Lom Sak, Lom Kao, Chon Daen, Nong Phai, Wichian Buri, Si Thep, Bung Sam Phan, Wang Pong, Nam Nao and Khao Kho.
The Phetchabun City Pillar Shrine has been brought over from the ancient town of Si Thep and is considered the oldest such structure in Thailand.
Besides this, there are other agricultural exhibitions and entertainment organised during the event.The Bathing of Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha Festival or Um Phra Dam Nam Ceremony This event is annually held on the fifteenth day of the waning moon in the 10th lunar month or during the Sat Thai period, in September.
www.siammedee.com /thailand/PHETCHABUN/information.htm   (988 words)

  
 Tourism Thai : PHETCHABUN Province , Tourismthai.com
Phetchabun is administratively divided into the following districts: Mueang, Lom Sak, Lom Kao, Chon Daen, Nong Phai, Wichian Buri, Si Thep, Bueng Sam Phan, Wang Pong, Nam Nao and Khao Kho.
This monument is erected in memory of royal grace, bravery, firmness, sacrifice and fame of King Pha Muang.
Makham Wan is the famous souvenior of Phetchabun Province.
www.tourismthai.com /province/index.php?id=28   (465 words)

  
 Thailand - Phetchabun Province Hotel Restaurant Shopping Guesthouse Transport
north of Phetchabun which Khao Kho is the important place of sights on the plateau to relate the battles between the Thai Army and the PLAT (People Liberation Army of Thailand) which they was communist stronghold during the long time war during 1978 - 1982.
It is actually an amphoe of Phetchabun Province situated upon a mountain top plateau.
Most of the sights on the plateau are related to the battles between the Thai Army and the PLAT (Peoples Liberation Army of Thailand) as this was a communist stronghold during the long running war.
www.thailandday.com /Northernthailand/Phetchabun.htm   (377 words)

  
 Phetchabun Province - Pattaya Addicts Forum
So what is it that sleepy province in the middle of no where has to offer.
In the province Torch ginger, Lily and Bird's of are flowering.
It is hard to believe that this calm and tranquil province was a communist strong hold during that late 70's and early 80's.
www.pattaya-addicts.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=424   (2311 words)

  
 Northern Thailand provinces: Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Nan, Tak, Uttaradit, -
The province is bordering with Chiang Mai to the north, Lampang and Tak to the south, Lampang to the east, Chiang Mai and Tak to the west.
It borders with Uttaradit in the north, Pichit in the south, Loei and Phetchabun in the east, Kamphaeng Phet and Sukhothai in the west.
It is bordering with Nan and Phrae in the north, Phitsanulok in the south, Phitsanulok, Loei and the boundary of Laos (Xayabouri province) in the east, Sukhothai in the west.
www.trekthailand.net /p1   (1970 words)

  
 Stayfinder.com - Thailand - Parks & Reserves
Phitsanulok Province is 377 kilometres north of Bangkok.
At the province, you turn onto highway 12 (Phitsanulok-Lomsak) to kilometre 68 and then on to highway 2013 for another 28 kilometres to Nakhon Thai district, finally onto highway 2331 to the national park office.
Phetchabun Province is 364 kilometres from Bangkok and the national park office is located at kilometres 80 on highway 12 between Phitsanulok and Lomsak.
www.stayfinder.com /travelguide/thailand/sights_and_attractions/thailand_parks2.asp   (486 words)

  
 Phetchabun province: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com
...Phetchabun province Phetchabun province Statistics Capital: Phetchabun...Phetchabun Phetchabun Area: 12,668.4 km²; Ranked 9th Inhabitants: 958,137 (2001)...(Thai เพชรบูรณ์) is one of the northern...
...province Phichit, Phetchabun, Lopburi, Sing-Buri-province Sing Buri province Sing Buri,...Buri, Chainat-province Chainat province Chainat, Uthai-Thani-province Uthai Thani province...
...Salaeng Luang at the border to the Phetchabun province, Phu Hin Rong Kla at the border to the Loei province, and...
www.encyclopedian.com /ph/Phetchabun-province.html   (257 words)

  
 What is Phetchabun Province? : Abaara fun facts and uncommon knowledge - Phetchabun Province   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Phetchabun (Thai เพชรบูรณ์) is one of the northern
The province is located in the broad fertile river valley of the Pa Sak river, with mountains of the
Phetchabun mountain range to the east and west.
info.abaara.com /pac/Phetchabun_Province   (247 words)

  
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A district in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province located 295 kilometers south of Bangkok and 90 kilometers from the provincial capital.
The city serves, as overnight base for tourists to visit the province, waterfall, many attractions, besides that bridge on the River Kwai.
Part of the province of Surathani, it has developed in recent years into one of the most sought after holiday destinations in South East Asia.
www.fargotravel.com /thailand/north/phetchabun.html   (1678 words)

  
 Phetchabun Province , Thailand tourism portal ,Hotel and Resort reservations ,information,tourist,thailand, map google ...
Sweet Tamarind Fair is thus organised in Phetchabun to celebrate the harvest of this fruit.
The Pho Khun Pha Muang Memorial at Lom Sak district in the north of Phetchabun commemorates this former ruler or the area, which was a contemporary of Sukhothai.
Phetchabun's City Pillar Shrine has been brought over from the ancient town of Si Thep and is considered the oldest such structure in Thailand.
www.tripsthailand.com /phetchabun.php   (1522 words)

  
 Newspaper Article
Vichien Yatravee, a member of Phetchabun Provincial Authority from Khao Kho district, told Perspective that Prachuab Ritthinethikul, kamnan of Tambon Khek Noi, who was worried about the increase of non-native Hmong, reported the situation to the Third Regional Army, which has responsibility for the northern provinces.
Phetchabun is not a border province, but Kamnan Prachuab Ritthinethikul, village chief of Ban Khek Noi, said there are Thai Hmong in Khek Noi who helped the Lao Hmong to settle there.
Phetchabun Governor Direk Theungfang once advocated the repatriation of 800 of the first groups arriving in Phetchabun, but the Foreign Ministry disagreed with the proposal.
www.air-america.org /newspaper_articles/Bangkok_Post_Lao_Hmong.shtml   (2599 words)

  
 CRIN - Child Rights Information Network - Resources -
Around 80 members of a group of at least 231 ethnic Hmong Laotian refugees are reported to be held in extremely harsh and unsanitary conditions at two detention facilities in Thailand's Phetchabun province.
One group of 31 was reportedly taken to the Thai/Lao border in Chiang Rai province in mid-August, and left there in unclear circumstances, with instructions to return to Laos.
He also requested that UNHCR be granted access to those in Phetchabun province in order to verify their refugee status, and for the group to be given “effective protection and assistance”.
www.crin.org /resources/infodetail.asp?id=10399   (643 words)

  
 Thailand:Tests confirm 9-year-old Thai girl(died) has bird flu
Kanda was hospitalised in Phetchabun province on Sept. 30 with flu-like symptoms, and test results on Sunday showed she has the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu, Anuthin said.
Phetchabun province is 300 kilometres (185 miles) north of Bangkok.
Kanda Srilueng-On died overnight at a hospital in Phetchabun province only hours after tests confirmed she had the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu, said Dr. Kamnuan Ungchoosak, chief of the ministry´s communicable disease control department.
www.flu.org.cn /en/news-7140.html   (546 words)

  
 Office National du Tourisme de Thaïlande   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Phetchabun est la terre du tamarinier doux, et les autochtones l'utilise pour en faire des conserves, des jus de fruit, et des snacks.
Cette petite, province fertile sur la côte est habituellement décrite comme étant "moitié d'eau salée et moitié d'eau douce," en raison de sa situation à l'embouchure du Mae Klong, l'une des principales voies de circulation dans la région.
Cette province sur le golf de la Thaïlande se distingue par la richesse de sa flore et de sa faune, sa végétation de bord de mer sa végétation de forêts; dans les montagnes la faune abonde toujours ce qui est très rare ailleurs.
www.tourismethaifr.com /decouvrir_th.shtm   (10724 words)

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