Chaiyaphum Province:
Located in the northeastern part
of Thailand, Chaiyaphum is popular as a floral destination. Located amidst the
Korat Plateau, Chaiyaphum is geographically divided into halves by the
Phetchabun mountain range. The history of this province dates back to the
ancient 12th century Khmer Empire.
Chaiyaphum Province is famous for its
exuberant natural beauty. There are four national parks spread over the entire
region. These include Tat Thon National Park known for its dry dipterocarp
forests, Sai Thong National Park famous for the glorious Sai Thong waterfall,
Pa Hin Ngam National Park having strange rock formations and Phu Laen Kha
National Park. All these parks have dense forests, breathtaking waterfalls and
rocky mountain cliffs that are home for various species of exquisite flora and
fauna. Jungle Trekking, overnight camping and swimming are some of the
adventure activities permitted in these parks. More...
Chaiyaphum Demographic Data :
| Capital: |
Chaiyaphum town |
| Area: |
12,778.3 km²
Ranked 7th |
| Inhabitants: |
1,095,360 (2000)
Ranked 14th |
| Pop. density: |
86 inh./km²
Ranked 50th |
| ISO 3166-2: |
TH-36 |
| Governor: |
Thawon Phrommichai
(since October 2007) |
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Chaiyaphum Tourist Attractions:
- Chaopho Phraya Lae Shrine
- Tat Ton Waterfall
- Chaopho Tata Ton
- Phraya Phakdi Chumpon Monument
- Tat Fa Waterfall
- Pha Lang Waterfall
- Pha Song Chan Waterfall
- Phanit Waterfall
- Sa Hong Temple
- Sila At Phur Phra Temple
- Prang Ku Stupa
- Phu Laen National Park
- Phu Khi National Park
- Mo Hin Khao
- Phu Kaset National Park
- Dok Krachaio Field
- Pha Phae National Park
- Ku Daeng National Park
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