Kamphaeng Phet Province and Kamphaeng Phet City
Kamphaeng Phet Province, Thailand
Information and history of Kamphaeng Phet Province
Kamphaeng Phet is a province in the upper central region of Thailand. It has an area of approximately 8,607 square kilometers. Approximately 521 kilometers from Pattaya, it is a province adjacent to the north. Going clockwise includes Sukhothai Province. Phitsanulok Province Phichit Province Nakhon Sawan Province and Tak Province Kamphaeng Phet Province is an old city that is considered to be of historical importance. It is the location of many ancient cities such as Chakangrao and Nakhon Chum, in which Kamphaeng Phet in the past was an outpost of Sukhothai. to always receive the wars of the past Currently, Kamphaeng Phet Province is one of the historical tourism centers. Because there are many old historical sites built with laterite included in Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park. And has begun to develop continuously until it becomes a city that is even more fertile. By developing more tourist attractions Variety of plants Build many schools, transportation and much more.
Location and territory
North connects with Wang Chao District, Tak Province and Kirimat District. Sukhothai Province
Southern contact with Banphot Phisai District. Nakhon Sawan Province
East direction Contact with Bang Rakam District Phitsanulok Province and Pho Thale District Phichit Province
The west connects with Umphang District. Tak Province
Motto of Kamphaeng Phet Province
Amulet treasury, city of strong people, large laterite, sweet egg bananas, Lan Krabue oil. Famous World Heritage
Symbol of Kamphaeng Phet Province
Provincial flag It is rectangular in shape and has three colored backgrounds: yellow, red, and leaf green. There is a picture of the Kamphaeng Phet provincial seal in the middle of the red stripe.
The provincial tree is the Siyat Kaen tree.
The provincial flower is the Phikun flower.
Traditions of Kamphaeng Phet Province
Tradition of Nop Phra - playing songs
Thai Sart Festival tradition Khai Banana Muang Kamphaeng Phet
Noodle eating festival. Travel to Kamphaeng Phet city.
Lam Ping River traditional long boat race. Kamphaeng Phet Province Compete for the royal trophy His Majesty the King
Crawfish Eating Festival
Important places of Kamphaeng Phet Province
Important places and tourist attractions
Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park
National Museum Kamphaeng Phet
Khlong Lan National Park
Khlong Wang Chao National Park
Khao Sanam Phriang Wildlife Sanctuary
Hill Tribe Cultural Center Khlong Lan District
Traveling from Pattaya to Kamphaeng Phet
Private car
Traveling using a private car. You can choose to travel in many routes. From Pattaya to Kamphaeng Phet It will take approximately 5-6 hours to travel.
Charter taxi
Travel using chartered taxis. The price must be agreed upon between the driver and passenger. At what price do passengers want to charter? Or the driver is charged according to the number of kilometers, 8 baht per kilometer.
Bus
Traveling by bus There will be many companies providing services. Each company has different prices. The service will be available in both normal and VIP levels. Prices start at around 450-550 baht per person, but in the VIP level, prices start at around 550-700 baht per person. Travel time is approximately 7-8 hours.
Van
Traveling by bus. If traveling by van There will be service points at various points such as South Pattaya intersection, Jomtien, Central Pattaya, North Pattaya and at various points. From Pattaya, the fare will be approximately 150 baht per person. From Pattaya to Mo Chit, the travel time is 2-3 hours and you will have to transfer to a car at Mo Chit (Bangkok). Then from Morchit, transfer to Kamphaeng Phet for approximately 300 baht per person. Prices will increase. It depends on the distance that the passenger wants to go.