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Phichit

The land of crocodiles, Phichit was founded nearly a millennia ago and features many historical, cultural, and natural attractions.

Nurtured by two rivers that run parallel to one another north to south, the land of Phichit is agriculturally fertile and has been populated for centuries. Once the site of an ancient town dating back almost a thousand years, Phichit played in a major role in the history of both the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya kingdoms.
Known as the land of the crocodiles, Phichit has long been home to this ferocious reptile, which has thrived in its waters, particularly the Yom and Nan Rivers. There are today several fresh-water crocodile farms and few if any wild crocodiles roaming about. Phichit also features in the Thai epic Krai Thong, which was composed by King Rama II, another testament to its long and storied history.

Phichit, which means the beautiful town " was founded nearly 1,000 years ago, though it changed names several times during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods. Because of its location and fertile soil, the province was a traditionally important region and even the famous Thai love story and epic legend "Kraithong" features Phichit.

Transport

As a province along the northerly tourist route, Phichit is easily reached via private car, bus, or train. Once there, it may be easier to get around with your own car, but there are standard forms of local transport available for visitors: i.e. songtaews, motorbike taxis, samlors, and tuk tuks.

Getting to and from Phichit

  • By Train:

    Regular trains depart from Bangkok's Hua Lumphong Railway Station to Phichit many times daily. Call 1690 or visit www.railway.co.th for more information.
  • By Car:

    1. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan and then proceed to Phichit via Highway No. 1118 (passing Chum Saeng, Bang Mun Nak and Taphan Hin), a total distance of 345 kilometers.

    2. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 32 to In Buri, and then use Highway No. 11 to Phichit via Tak Fa, Nong Bua, Khao Sai, and Sak Lek, a total distance of 344 kilometers.

    3. From Bangkok, take the same route as (2). When arriving in Khao Sai turn onto Highway No. 113 to Phichit via Thap Khro and Taphan Hin.
  • By Bus:

    Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned busses depart from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) to Phichit every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information.

Getting Around Phichit

As in most rural Thai provinces there are typically songtaews that follow established routes around the provincial capital and local busses and songtaews for trips between towns within the province. Songtaews, motorbike taxis, and samlors (three wheeled pedal powered cabs) are usually available for private charter as well.


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