Phichit Province:
Phichit Province is located in one of the most beautiful parts of
Thailand, with green valleys and picturesque wooded hills. It is the home of
traditional boat racing, an ancient sport involving hundreds of competitors on
each side paddling furiously for the honor of their home district or province.
This annual regatta takes place on the Nan River, which runs through the
provincial capital and features races between numerous low-slung wooden boats.
Situated between the Yom and Nan
Rivers, Phichit Province is an ancient historical region located in the lower northern
part of Thailand. This is an agriculturally fertile region widely known for its
fresh-water crocodiles. Phichit Province is famous all over the world as a major fruit-producing
region. It is the major producer of pomelo,
jackfruit, krathon and Maprang fruits in Thailand. It also produces Makham
Kaeo, a sweet tamarind. A popular handicraft of the province is the colourful
hand-woven fabric.
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Phichit Demographic Data
| Capital: |
Phichit town |
| Area: |
4,531.0 km²
Ranked 47th |
| Inhabitants: |
572,989 (2000)
Ranked 43rd |
| Pop. density: |
126 inh./km²
Ranked 31st |
| ISO 3166-2: |
TH-66 |
| Governor: |
Pricha Rueangchan
(since November 2006) |
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Phichit Tourist Attractions:
- Tha Luang Temple
- Bung Si Fai
- Mueang Kao Pichit National Park
- Khao Rup Chang Temple
- Tapan Hin
- Bang Khlan Temple
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