Talk:Phetchabun/Listings

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Wat Mahathat (วัดมหาธาตุ) on Nikon Bamrung Road in town houses a number of ancient chedis of Sukhothai style. The Phetchabun City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลักเมืองเพชรบูรณ์) has been brought over from the ancient town of Si Thep and is considered the oldest such structure in Thailand.

Wat Trai Phum (วัดไตรภูมิ) on Phetcharat Road features a Buddha statue called Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha cast in the ornamental Lop Buri style. The ritual bathing of the Buddha image or the traditional Um Phra Dam Nam ceremony is held during September each year.

The Huai Pa Dang Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำห้วยป่าแดง) was created by the dam constructed to block the waterway to the west of town for irrigation purposes. Some 8 kilometres from town on Highway No. 2006, it is a pleasant place for recreation and picnic with scenic natural views in the background, particularly in the m-orning and late afternoon.

Tat Mok National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติตาดหมอก) has a huge waterfall fed by streams flowing down cracks and crevices of the mountains creating a beautiful 12-level fall. On both sides of the trails leading up to it are large, shady trees providing a pleasant surrounding. To reach the park, take off from town past the town hall to the east for some 15 kilometres to Ban Chaliang Lap (บ้านเฉลียงลับ). Then take a right turn onto Highway No. 2275. After just 300 metres is a left fork leading to an access on to steep slope for a distance of 20 kilometres. From here another 1.8 kilometres on foot to arrive at the waterfall.

Festivals
The Bathing of Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha Festival or Um Phra Dam Nam Ceremony (ประเพณีอุ้มพระดำน้ำ), 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. Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha is a highly revered ancient Buddha image of Phetchabun.

The image was found in the Pasak River by a group of farmers four hundred years ago and it was then taken to be housed in Wat Trai Phum. According to a legend, the Buddha image was disappeared twice from the temple and was later found in water. It was said that the Buddha image itself had wandered out of the temple.

Therefore, the ritual bathing ceremony is held for a few days. The image is carried around town and put under a tent in Wat Trai Phum, so Buddhists can pay respect to and stick gold leaf on the body.

In the evening, prayers are chanted. At night, there are various kinds of entertainment with night market, which is larger than Chiang Mai weekend night market. The next morning, people make merit as it is Sat Thai Day. Foods, including Krayasat, and other necessities are given to monks. The Buddha image is then taken to be immersed in the Pasak River by the governor of Phetchabun and traditional dances are performed to show respect. After the ceremony, the water in the river is regarded as sacred. As a result, people swim in it or take the water to drink before the boat racing begins.

Drink
Kosit Hill (โฆษิตฮิลล์), Near to bus station, 39 Samakhichai Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5672 2370-2, 0 5674 3642-5 fax. 056722370), 142 rooms: 900-3,200 baht

Bankalow Sawasdee (บังกะโลสวัสดี) 45 Sankumueang Road Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5672 1850, 056721377) 37 rooms: 190-370 baht

Burapha (บูรพา) 308 Saraburi-Lom Kao Road (Tel. 0 5671 1155-9, 0 5672 2633-4 Fax. 0 5672 1383, 056722636) 530 rooms: 200-1,530 baht

Phet Hotel (เพชร โฮเต็ล) 59 Phraphutthabat Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1275), 19 rooms: 120-190 baht

Phetchabun Hotel (เพชรบูรณ์ โฮเต็ล) 102/1 San Khu Mueang Road, Tambon Nai Mueang, 19 rooms: 100-160 baht

Sirirot (ศิริโรจน์) 104 Phetcharoen Road,Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1037), 7 rooms:100 baht

Siam (สยาม) 21 San Khu Mueang Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1301 fax. 0 5672 1551), 29 rooms: 210-350 baht

Amphoe Mueang Phetchabun
Wat Mahathat (วัดมหาธาตุ) on Nikon Bamrung Road in town houses a number of ancient chedis of Sukhothai style. The Phetchabun City Pillar Shrine (ศาลหลักเมืองเพชรบูรณ์) has been brought over from the ancient town of Si Thep and is considered the oldest such structure in Thailand. Wat Trai Phum (วัดไตรภูมิ) on Phetcharat Road features a Buddha statue called Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha cast in the ornamental Lop Buri style. The ritual bathing of the Buddha image or the traditional Um Phra Dam Nam ceremony is held during September each year. The Huai Pa Dang Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน้ำห้วยป่าแดง) was created by the dam constructed to block the waterway to the west of town for irrigation purposes. Some 8 kilometres from town on Highway No. 2006, it is a pleasant place for recreation and picnic with scenic natural views in the background, particularly in the m-orning and late afternoon. Tat Mok National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติตาดหมอก) has a huge waterfall fed by streams flowing down cracks and crevices of the mountains creating a beautiful 12-level fall. On both sides of the trails leading up to it are large, shady trees providing a pleasant surrounding. To reach the park, take off from town past the town hall to the east for some 15 kilometres to Ban Chaliang Lap (บ้านเฉลียงลับ). Then take a right turn onto Highway No. 2275. After just 300 metres is a left fork leading to an access on to steep slope for a distance of 20 kilometres. From here another 1.8 kilometres on foot to arrive at the waterfall.

Amphoe Lom Sak
The Pho Khun Pha Mueang Memorial (อนุสาวรีย์พ่อขุนผาเมือง) at Lom Sak district in the north of Phetchabun commemorates this former ruler or the area, which was a contemporary of Sukhothai. Lom Sak District is the starting point to go to Phu Hin Rong Kla to the west. As the route is quite steep, extreme care should be exercised in driving. Phu Hin Rong Kla (ภูหินร่องกล้า) is a popular destination located along the Phitsanulok and Phetchabun borders and offers exotic scenery. It was once the base of communist’s resurgent fighting against the government some twenty years ago.

Amphoe Si Thep
Some 130 kilometres south of Phetchabun on Highway No. 21, and with another 9 kilometres after a left turn, is the Si Thep Historical Park (อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์ศรีเทพ). Si Thep is an ancient town where many architectural structures still remain indicative of its past prosperity during the 11th-18th Buddhist Centuries. It was once the centre of contact between the Dvaravati kingdom in the Central Plain basin and the Khmer kingdom in the Northeast. A twin-city, there were over one hundred ancient sites all built with bricks and laterite, most of which have crumbled. There are also remains of several ponds spread out all over the area. Most of the ancient relics recovered are parts of architectural nature such as elaborate lintels, plastered designs and slable stone (used to mark out limits of Buddhist temples) and human skeletons still adorned with ornamental pieces.

Amphoe Khao Kho
Khao Kho (เขาค้อ) is made up of mountain ranges to northwest of town about 1,174 metres above sea level covered in the main by deciduous plants. Very cold during November-February, it once was the base room which communist insurgents conducted their struggles against the authorities during 1968-1982. Today it is accessible via two routes; off Highway No. 12 (Phitsanulok - Lom Sak) at Ban Camp Son with a further distance of 30 kilometres of off highway No. 21 at Ban Na Ngua, about 13 kilometres from town with a further distance of 30 kilometres. Both routes wind through considerably steep terrain. Interesting places include various viewing points, remains of communist bases and buildings, war memorial, arms museum, a Chedi containing Holy Relic and the Namtok Si Dit. (น้ำตกศรีดิษฐ์).

Rai B.N. (ไร่บีเอ็น), is a private agriculture plantation growing cold-climate crops, including various flowers which alternately bloom throughout the year. It is situated on the route to Khao Kho 3 kilometres from Ban Camp Son and fruit-based items for sale.

Amphoe Nam Nao
The Nam Nao National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำหนาว) is an immense tract of forest still in perfect condition. With pineries, grasslands and virgin jungles, it is habitat to large number of animals and more than 100 species of birds. During December-January, the mercury could drop to as low as 2-5 degrees Celsius. The park headquarters is about 50 kilometres to the west of Lom Sak district on Highway No. 12. Points of interest are spread out. Attractions reached by taking Highway No. 12 (Lom Sak-Chum Phae) include:-


 * Tham Pha Hong (ถ้ำผาหงส์), 300 meters off the main road at Km.39 to the north. Within the caves are formations of stalactites and stalagmites. It is also a point from which to view the scenery at sunset.


 * Ban Paek Pinery (สวนสนบ้านแปก), 5 kilometres by foot off the main road at Km.49.
 * Phu Kum Khao Pinery (สวนสนภูกุ่มข้าว), 15 kilometres off the main road at Km.53. Dense rolls of pine trees cover an area of about 10 square kilometres.
 * Namtok Heo Sai & Namtok Sai Thong (น้ำตกเหวทรายและน้ำตกทรายทอง) are both located on the same route and can be reached on foot for a distance of 1 kilometre and 1.5 kilometres respectively off the main road at Km. 67.

There are also attractions on Highway No. 2216 (Lom Kao - Huai Sanam Sai) such as Pha Lom - Pha Kong Cliffs (ผาล้อมผากอง) which are 5 kilometres from the main road at Km. 40 and the Tham Yai Nam Nao (ถ้ำใหญ่น้ำหนาว) near Km. 60. For more information call 0 2562 0760 or visit www.dnp.go.th

Buy
Sweet Tamarind (มะขามหวาน), sweet tamarinds, are an agro crop which earn good income for the local growers. A fair to publicise this fruit is held annually during January - February. Khanom Chin (ขนมจีน), popular food of Lom Kao district, is a noodle-like dish made from flour. It is served with gravy and side dish of various fresh local vegetables.

Festivals
Sweet Tamarind Day (งานวันมะขามหวาน) Sweet tamarind is grown mostly in Phetchabun. Sweet Tamarind Day is thus organised in Phetchabun to celebrate the harvest of this fruit. This day is also called Phetchabun’s Agricultural Day. During the festival, farmers bring their sweet tamarind to sell at reasonable price at Phetchabun’s provincial athletic field where contests of sweet tamarind and other crops are held. 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 (ประเพณีอุ้มพระดำน้ำ), 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. Phra Buddha Mahadhamaracha is a highly revered ancient Buddha image of Phetchabun. The image was found in the Pasak River by a group of farmers four hundred years ago and it was then taken to be housed in Wat Trai Phum. According to a legend, the Buddha image was disappeared twice from the temple and was later found in water. It was said that the Buddha image itself had wandered out of the temple. Therefore, the ritual bathing ceremony is held. The ceremony starts at 1 p.m. The image is carried around town and put under a tent in Wat Trai Phum, so Buddhists can pay respect to and stick gold leaf on the body. In the evening, prayers are chanted. At night, there are various kinds of entertainment. The next morning, people make merit as it is Sat Thai Day. Foods, including Krayasat, and other necessities are given to monks. The Buddha image is then taken to be immersed in the Pasak River by the governor of Phetchabun and traditional dances are performed to show respect. After the ceremony, the water in the river is regarded as sacred. As a result, people swim in it or take the water to drink before the boat racing begins.

Amphoe Mueang Phetchabun

 * Kosit Hill (โฆษิตฮิลล์) 39 Samakhichai Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5672 2370-2, 0 5674 3642-5 fax. 056722370), 142 rooms: 900-3,200 baht
 * Bankalow Sawasdee (บังกะโลสวัสดี) 45 Sankumueang Road Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5672 1850, 056721377) 37 rooms: 190-370 baht
 * Burapha (บูรพา) 308 Saraburi-Lom Kao Road (Tel. 0 5671 1155-9, 0 5672 2633-4 Fax. 0 5672 1383, 056722636) 530 rooms: 200-1,530 baht
 * Phet Hotel (เพชร โฮเต็ล) 59 Phraphutthabat Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1275), 19 rooms: 120-190 baht
 * Phetchabun Hotel (เพชรบูรณ์ โฮเต็ล) 102/1 San Khu Mueang Road, Tambon Nai Mueang, 19 rooms: 100-160 baht
 * Sirirot (ศิริโรจน์) 104 Phetcharoen Road,Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1037), 7 rooms:100 baht
 * Siam (สยาม) 21 San Khu Mueang Road, Tambon Nai Mueang (Tel. 0 5671 1301 fax. 0 5672 1551), 29 rooms: 210-350 baht

Amphoe Khao Kho

 * Ban Boonprakong Resort (บ้านบุญประคอง รีสอร์ท) 47 Mu 3, Tambon Thungsamor (Tel: 0 1953 4169, 0 6201 2718), 24 rooms: 500-3,000 baht www.boonprakong.com
 * Ban Phak Thahan Ma (บ้านพักทหารม้า) Km. 28, Highway No.2196 (Tel: 0 56 701778, 0 5672 2011), 19 houses: 400-800 baht
 * Ban Rim Doi Resort (บ้านริมดอย รีสอร์ท) Tel: 0 56561083
 * Ban Suan Kaset (บ้านสวนเกษตร) 6 houses: 600 baht
 * Chuan Chom Resort (ชวนชม รีสอร์ท) 146 Mu 4 Tambon Thung Sa-mo (Tel: 0 5670 2255, 01-826-5273), 41 houses: 1,000-3,600 baht
 * Khao Kho Highland Resort (เขาค้อไฮแลนด์ รีสอร์��) 27 MU 9 Tambon Camp Son (Tel: 0 56 740471, 056750495 Bangkok Tel: 0 2530–0990, 02539-7077, 02934-7344 ext.189–190 www.khaokrohighland.com)
 * Khao Kho Lodge (เขาค้อลอดจ์) Mu 8 Tambon Khao Kho (Tel: 0 567281001, 01-227-1965) 21 rooms: 500-1,500 baht
 * Khao Kho Resort (เขาค้อ รีสอร์ท) 46 Mu 6 Tambon Camp Son (Tel: 0 5675 0071-3 Bangkok Tel: 0 2 928-8592, 02928-8848), 24 houses: 350–450 baht
 * Khao Kho Talay Phu (เขาค้อทะเลภู) 137 Mu 5 Tambon Thung Sa-mo (Tel: 0 567 50061-2 Fax. 056750063 Bangkok Tel. 02940–7311-2 Fax. 02561–4297), 11 houses: 1,400-3,000 baht
 * Khao Kho Talay Mok (เขาค้อทะเลหมอก) 53-53/1 Mu 9 Tambon Simarak (Tel: 0 1888 6927, 0 1324 7291) www.tourphetchabun.com 2 houses: 2,000 baht, Tent for rent: 300 baht/person. There are also camping equipments for rent.
 * Khao Kho Valley (เขาค้อวัลเล่ย์) 65 Mu 6 Tambon Camp Son (Tel: 0 5675 0262, 0 5675 0291 Fax: 0 56 750272) Bangkok (Tel: 0 2 331–3447-8, 741–7604), 35 rooms: 1,000-12,000 baht
 * Mathaneedol (เมทนีดล) 165 Tambon Camp Son, Khao Kho (Tel: 0 1910 0376 Bangkok Tel: 0 2934 8127, 0 1406 0564), 15 rooms: 1,500 baht
 * Mountain Park International Golf and Resort (เมาท์เทนพาร์ค อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล กอล์ฟ แอนด์ รีสอร์ท) 123 Mu 7 Tambon Camp Son, Km.103 Phitsanulok-Lom Sak Road (Tel: 0 5675 0445-7 Bangkok Tel: 0 2279 8791-3), 113 rooms: 1,000-4,200 baht
 * Phet Resot (เพชร รีสอร์ท) KM. 12 Lom Sak –Chumphae Road, 30 rooms: 350-600 baht
 * Phukaew Resort (ภูแก้ว รีสอร์ท) 49/43 Mu 14 Khao Ko (Tel/ Fax: 0 5675 0053 Bangkok Tel: 0 2381 0691-3, 056750053, 0 2381 0198) www.phukaew.com E-mail: info@phukaew.com, 40 rooms: 2,200-20,000 baht
 * Phu Phet Hill Resort (ภูเพชรฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 140 Tambon Thung Sa-mo (Tel: 0 5675 0398) Bangkok (Tel: 0 2 576-1396-9, 0 25761617), 44 houses: 1,600-2,000 baht
 * Phu Pho Bot (ภูพ่อบท) 9 Tambon Tung Sa mor, Ban Khao Hat-Khao Kho (Tel: 0 5670 1470, 0 1785 6507), 25 rooms: 1,500 baht
 * Piam Suk Swiss Hill Resort (เปี่ยมสุข สวิสฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) Tambon Camp Son (Bangkok Tel: 0 2447-0698-9, 0 2447-1292), 3 houses: 800-1,500 baht
 * Ruan Doem Khao Kho Resort (เรือนเดิมเขาค้อ รีสอร์ท) 142 Mu 4 Talat Thung Samo (Tel. 01-806–7746, 01–753–8913 Bangkok Tel: 0 2 993-5056-7), 23 rooms: 2,000-3,500 baht
 * Ruan Phak Phu Tit Tam (เรือนพักผู้ติดตาม) beside Khao Kho Royal Pavilion (Tel: 0 5672 1934-6 ext. 3120, 056722011), 36 rooms: 300 baht
 * The Imperial Phu Kaew Hill Resort (ดิ อิมพีเรียล ภู��ก้วฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 99 Mu14 Tambon Camp Son, (Tel: 0 5675 0056-8 Bangkok Tel: 0 2 261–9000 ext 4601-5 Fax: 0 2261 9464) www.imperialhotels.com E-mail: phukaew@imperialhotels.com 140 rooms: 3,500-12,000 baht

Amphoe Lom Sak

 * Nattirat (ณัฐติรัตน์) 163/10 Khotchasani Road (Tel: 0 5674 5022-5, 0 5670 1693-4 Fax: 0 5674 5029) 48 rooms: 200-350 baht
 * Lom Sak Nattirat Grand Hotal (หล่มสัก ณัฐติรัตน์ แกรนด์ โฮเต็ล) 163/10 Khotchasani Road (Tel: 0 5674 5021-8 Fax: 0 56745029), 40 rooms: 800-3,000 baht
 * Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติภูหินร่องกล้า) Tel: 0 5623 3520 Bangkok Tel: 0 2561 4292 ext. 724-5, 579-7223, 579-5734), 1 house: 1,600 baht, Tent: 800 baht

Amphoe Lom Kao

 * Lom Kao Swiss Hill Resort (หล่มเก่าสวิสฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 106 Mu 5 Tambon Na ko (Tel. 0 1227 4078 Bangkok Tel: 0 2279 6312, 0 1279 6359 fax. 0 2271-2871), 20 rooms: 900 baht, 2 houses: 3,000 baht

Amphoe Nam Nao

 * Nam Nao National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำหนาว) (Tel: 0 5672 9002 Bangkok Tel: 0 2561 4292 ext. 724-5, 02579-7223, 0 2579 5734), 10 houses: 800-3,000 baht

Amphoe Si Thep
E-mail: pichawareeresort@hotmail.com
 * Picha Waree Resort (พิชชาวรี รีสอร์ท) 99/1 Mu 6 Tambon Klongkagang (Tel: 08 6628 0888)

Amphoe Bung Sampan

 * Phetchabun Garden Hill Resort (เพชรบูรณ์ การ์เด้น ฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 47 Mu 18 Tambon Kanchu (Tel: 0 5673 1282, 056791607 Fax: 0 56 791607, 056731282 Bangkok Tel: 0 2745 1666-9) 40 rooms: 1,100 baht, 10 houses: 4,800 baht

Amphoe Mueang

 * Kam Pu House (ก้ามปูเฮ้าส์) 515 Phetcharoen Road, Tel: 0 56720697, 056711077
 * Chang Meng (ฉั่งเม้งโภชนา) 23-25 Kasemrat Road, Tel: 0 5671 1326 (Chinese food)
 * Sam Thong (ซำทอง) 49/2 Klang Mueang Phatthana Road, Tel: 0 56 721269
 * Tammarin Coffee Shop (ทัมมารินทร์ คอฟฟี่ช็อฟ) in Burapha Hotel Tel: 0 56 721384, 722633-4
 * Tio Phi (ทิวไผ่)  Kosit Hill Hotel Tel: 0 56 722370-2
 * Montri (มนตรี) 54/21 San Khu Mueang Road Tel: 0 56 711338
 * Den Chai Kratai Phueak (ศูนย์มะขามหวาน เด่นชัย กระต่ายเผือก) Saraburi- Lom Kao Raod, Tel: 0 56 722582, 721225
 * Lung Tong (ลุงต๋อง)  Lak Mueang Road, Tel: 0 56 721976, 748104
 * Sathaphon (สถาพร) 13 Nikorn Bumrung Road, Tel: 0 56 711320

Amphoe Khao Kho

 * Ton Kho (ต้นค้อ) Phu Phet Hill Resort, 104 Tambon Thung Sa-mo, Tel: 0 56 750398

Amphoe Lom Sak

 * Krua Fueng Fa (ครัวเฟื่องฟ้า)  1 Mu 4 Saraburi- Lom Kao Road, Tel: 0 56 701588
 * Daivo (ไดโว่) 17/1-19/1 Khotchaseni Road, Tel: 0 56 701129, 056701519
 * Bua Thong (บัวทอง) 49 Khotchaseni Road, Tel: 0 56 701435
 * Mueang Lom (เมืองหล่ม) 22/13-14 Samakkhichai Road, Tel: 0 56 701105, 056701646
 * Ruen Thip (เรือนทิพย์) 74 Mu 4 Tambon Nong Khwai, Tel: 0 56 701184, 056745537
 * Lab Pet Nai Prasit (ลาบเป็ดนายประสิทธิ์) 11 Pitak Road, Near Post Office

Amphoe Lom Kao

 * Khanom Chin Pa Sinrong (ขนมจีนป้าสินรอง) 319 Naruephat Road, Tambon Lom Kao, Tel: 0 56 709579

Amphoe Wichian Buri

 * Kai Yang Ta Pae 2 (ไก่ย่างตาแป๊ะ 2) 145 Mu 1 Tambon Sa Pradu, Tel: 056567017
 * Kai Yang Rot Thip (ไก่ย่างรสทิพย์) Wichian Buri Junction, Tel: 056791354

Amphoe Bung Sampan

 * Phetchabun Garden Hill (เพชรบูรณ์ การ์เด้น ฮิลล์) Rahun Junction, Tel: 0 56 731479

Amphoe Si Thep

 * Pa Luan (ป้าล้วน) 99/1 Mu 12 Tambon Sa Kruat, Tel: 0 56 799199

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 12:44, 5 February 2010 (EST)