Phitsanulok is 377 kms. road from Bangkok. It is one of
the most interesting
provinces in the North, serving as a center for
commerce, transportation and communication. It is
situated on the geographical and administrational line
that devides the Central region from the Northern
region.
Phitsanulok is the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great and his
equally brave and able brother, Prince Ekatosarot. As the cross-road
between the Northern and Central regions of the country,
Phitsanulok has long been an important center both for political
and strategically reason. It
was a recruiting place when Ayutthaya had war with Myanmar. It was
a capital of Thailand for 25 years during the reign of King
Boromtrailokkanat of Ayutthaya. The climate of Phitsanulok is
generally hot and humid it borders
with Uttaradit it the North, Phichit in the South, Loei
and Phetchabun
in the East, Kamphaeng Phet and Sukhothai in the West.
Covering an are of 10,815.8 square kilometers, the
province is divided into 9 Amphoes : Muang, Bang Krathum, Bang
Rakam, Chat Trakan, Nakhon Thai, Noen Maprang, Phrom Priram, Wang
Thong and Wat Bot.
Phisanulok Attractions:
Wat
Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
This monastery commonly
called by the inhabitants as "Wat Yai", is the most
important monastery of Phitsanulok, the home of the famous
