Phitsanulok

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Phitsanulok Thailand

Situated in the Lower North some 345 kilometres from Bangkok, Pichit is accessible by both road and rail. Nurtured by two rivers, the Yom and the Nan running parallel to one another north to south, the land is agriculturally fertile. Once the site of an ancient town dating back almost a thousand years ago, Phitsanulok has played in a major role in the history of both Sukhothai and Ayutthaya.

Known as the land of the crocodiles, it has been home to this ferocious reptile which has thrived in its waters. There are today several fresh-water crocodile farms. Phitsanulok features in the Thai epic Krai Thong composed by King Rama II which tells of Chalawan , a powerful crocodile king.

How to get here

Car

a) From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Wang Noi, then proceed to Nakhon Sawan along Highway No. 32 via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing Buri, and finally take Highway No. 117 to Phitsanulok, a total distance of 337 kilometres.

b) Drive from Bangkok to Sing Buri and use the In Buri-Tak Fa route (Highway No. 11), then turn into Highway No. 12 and proceed to Phitsanulok via Amphoe Wang Thong, a total distance of 450 kilometres.

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Bus

Buses depart from Bangkok’s Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Phitsanulok. Contact Transport Co. Ltd at Tel: 0 2936 2852-66; Phitsanulok Yan Yon Tour at Tel: 0 2936 2924-5; Choet Chai Tour at Tel: 0 2936 0199 and Win Tour at Tel: 0 2936 3753.

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Train

Regular trains depart from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Phitsanulok. Call 1690 for more information.

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Air

Thai Airways has several daily flights connecting Bangkok with Phitsanulok. It takes 50 minutes for the journey. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000, their Phitsanulok office at tel. 0 5525 8020 or view their website at www.thaiairways.com.

Accommodations - Whare to stay in Phitsanulok

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