Phichit in North Thailand

Phichit (Thai: พิจิตร) population of 500,000. Phichit is 345 km form Bangkok. Phichit is 3-sided by the Nan and Yom Rivers. Phichit is the hub surrounded by Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan and Kamphaeng Phet.

Attractions in Phichit

Tapan Hin ... 34 metre-tall golden Buddha statue, the Luang Pho To located in Wat Thewaprasat on the Nan river bank

Wat Bang Khlan (วัดบางคลาน) ... temple of highly revered monk Luang Pho Ngoen (หลวงพ่อเงิน)

History of Phichit

The town Phichit was established in 1058 by Phraya Kotabongthevaraja.

FAQ

Phichit was called Sra Luang (royal pond), then in Ayutthaya times it was neglected and called Okhaburi (swamp city ) and finally Phichit (beautiful city).