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- Amphoe Mueang (อำเภอเมือง)
- Amphoe Ban Sang(อำเภอบ้านสร้าง)
- Amphoe Si Mahosot(อำเภอศรีมโหสถ)
- Amphoe Si Maha Phot(อำเภอศรีมหาโพธิ)
- Amphoe Prachantakham(อำเภอประจันตคาม)
- Amphoe Kabin Buri(อำเภอกบินทร์บุรี)
- Amphoe Na Di (อำเภอนาดี)
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Prachinburi Province is in EasternThailand.

Prachinburi (ปราจีนบุรี) is theprovincial capital of Prachinburi Province.

“A City of the Sacred Bodhi Tree, Sweet BambooShoots, Tasty Fruits and Ancient Remains of DvaravatiTowns”

Understand

Located about 135 kilometres northeast of Bangkok, Prachin Buri,a province next to the border, covers a total area of approximately4,762 square kilometres. Once a prosperous town since the Dvaravatiuntil the Lop Buri period, dating back 800 years ago, proven bytraces of ancient towns like Mueang Si Mahosot, located at TambonKhok Pip, Amphoe Si Mahosot, as well as, another ancient community,built around the same period as Mueang Si Mahosot and situated tothe east of it, located at Ban Khok Khwang, Amphoe Si Maha Phot.Through these ruins, discoveries of historical sites used forreligious purposes and other artefacts such as Buddha images,statues of deities, pottery, and bronze ware were found scatteredin these areas.

It was also recorded that the centre of civilization has beenmoved to the present location on the banks of the Bang PakongRiver. There were many administration alterations, from town,“Mueang Prachin”, circle or “Monthon Prachin” in the Ayutthayaperiod until the early Rattanakosin era, to province or “ChangwatPrachin Buri” during the reign of King Rama VI.

Districts

Prachin Buri is administratively divided into 7 districts;namely, Amphoe Mueang, Amphoe Ban Sang, Amphoe Prachantakham,Amphoe Si Mahosot, Amphoe Si Maha Phot, Amphoe Kabin Buri, andAmphoe Na Di.

Distances from Amphoe Mueang to otherAmphoes

Amphoe Ban Sang 20 kilometres
Amphoe Si Mahosot 20 kilometres
Amphoe Si Maha Phot 21 kilometres
Amphoe Prachantakham 30 kilometres
Amphoe Kabin Buri 60 kilometres
Amphoe Na Di 76 kilometres

Prachinburi -the provincial capital

Boundary

North borders with Nakhon Ratchasima
South borders with Chachoengsao
East borders with Sa Kaeo
West borders with Nakhon Nayok

Distances from Amphoe Mueang to NearbyProvinces

Nakhon Nayok 29 kilometres
Chachoengsao 76 kilometres
Sa Kaeo 98 kilometres
Rayong 186 kilometres
Nakhon Ratchasima 194 kilometres
Chanthaburi 245 kilometres

Buses and rental transportation to Kaeng Hin Phoeng, waterfalls,or other tourist attractions are available at the Noen HomIntersection.

Get in

By Car

Prachin Buri is accessible via many routes from Bangkok:

Travel along Phahonyothin Road to Rangsit, and keep left to usethe overpass.Change to Highway No. 305. Drive along Khlong Rangsitthrough Amphoe Ongkharak, Nakhon Nayok. Change to Highway No. 33(Nakhon Nayok - Prachin Buri Route), and turn right at Nong Cha-omT-junction at Km 155. Then, change to Highway No. 319 beforereaching Prachin Buri. The total distance is about 132 km. Or useHighway No. 33 and turn right at the roundabout near the KingNaresuan the Great Shrine. The total distance is 136 km.
Travel along Highway No. 1, pass Amphoe Wang Noi, Ayutthaya.Turn right at Km 90, and change to Highway No. 33. Travel throughAmphoe Wihan Daeng, Saraburi, and Amphoe Mueang, Nakhon Nayok. Turnright at Nong Cha-om T-junction at Km 155. Then, change to HighwayNo. 319 before reaching Prachin Buri. The total distance is 164km.
Travel along Highway No. 304 through Amphoe Mueang,Chachoengsao, and Amphoe Phanom Sarakham. Then, change to HighwayNo. 319 and go through Amphoe Si Mahosot before reaching PrachinBuri. The total distance is 158 km.
Travel along Highway No. 3481 at Khet Nong Chok and passthrough Amphoe Bang Nam Priao, Chachoengsao, and Amphoe Ban Sang,Prachin Buri. The total distance is 70 km.

By Bus:

The Transport Company Limited provides buses from the Bangkok(Northeastern) Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng Phet Road (Mo Chit 2) toPrachin Buri many times daily, taking about 2 hours to get to theprovince. For further information, contact the Transport CompanyLimited, Tel. 0 2936 2852-66, 0 2936 3670, 0 2936 2816(reservation) or visit www.transport.co.th. The Prachin BuriProvincial Bus Terminal, Tel. 0 3721 1292

Buses travel via these two main routes:

Bangkok - Hin Kong - Nakhon Nayok - Prachin Buri route: Thefirst-class and second-class air-conditioned buses No. 58 and 59,cost Baht 110 and 85, respectively. The first trip from Bangkokleaves at 4.50 a.m. and the last trip leaves at 9.00 p.m. Busesdepart every 30 minutes.
Bangkok - Ongkharak - Nakhon Nayok - Prachin Buri route: Thefirst-class and second-class air-conditioned buses No. 920, costBaht 92 and 71, respectively. The first trip from Bangkok leaves at5.25 a.m. and the last trip leaves at 6.25 p.m.

By Train:

A train service between Bangkok and Prachin Buri is available 4times daily: 5.55 a.m., 8.00 a.m., 9.40 a.m., and 3.25 p.m. Trainsdepart Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) at 5.55 a.m. andarrive in Prachin Buri at 8.55 a.m., while another departs at 8.00a.m. and arrives in Prachin Buri at 10.41 a.m. For further details,please contact the Travelling Service Unit, Bangkok RailwayStation, at Tel. 1690 or 0 2220 4334, 0 2220 4444, orwww.railway.co.th.

See

Amphoe Mueang(อำเภอเมือง)

King Naresuan the Great Shrine(ศาลสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช)

Located at Noen Hom Intersection, Tambon Ban Phra, 9 kilometresnorth of Prachin Buri by Highway No. 320, the roundabout of KingNaresuan the Great Shrine is on the right hand side. Another routeis from Nakhon Nayok by Highway No. 33 at Km 158. The shrine housesa standing statue of King Naresuan the Great to commemorate hiscamping at Prachin Buri on the way from Ayutthaya to Cambodia in1589. People in Prachin Buri and nearby provinces normally come topay respect.

Phrakhru Uthai Thammathari (Seng Sukhito) Museum(พิพิธภัณฑ์พระครูอุทัยธรรมธารี (เส็ง สุขิโต)

Adjacent to the King Naresuan the Great Shrine (towards Sa Kaeoprovince), this museum houses prehistoric archaeological finds,various artefacts and art objects from neighbouring countries, aswell as, reproduction of antiquities. There are about 900 pieces ofthese archaeological objects such as bronze bangles, pottery,ceramics, Buddha images in various positions, Thai coins, ancientcoins from the neighbouring countries, spur disc supports, etc.Open daily (including holidays) from 8.30 a.m.- 4.00 p.m.

2nd Infantry Division, Queen’s Guard (กองพลทหารราบที่ 2รักษาพระองค์ฯ)

Located at the Phomyothee Camp, Tambon Ban Phra, this Queen’sGuard Unit offers many activities such as golfing, horse riding,and shooting. For further information, the 9-hole golf course, Tel.0 3747 1439 ext. 7032. The horse-riding club, 30th CavalryBattalion, Phomyothee Camp, is located along Highway No. 320 at Km.159. Open daily from 7.00 - 9.00 a.m. and 4.00. - 6.00 p.m. Itoffers a 20-hour basic riding course. Contact Tel. 0 6394 1619, 03747 1190 or www. geocities/ Phomyothee. The shooting club offers ashooting range for pistol and rifle (to both members andnon-members). Open daily from 8.00 a.m.- 4.30 p.m., Tel. 0 65362279. For further details, contact Civilian Affairs, Tel. 0 37211439 ext. 63315.

Yusuksuwan Museum(พิพิธภัณฑ์อยู่สุขสุวรรณ์)

It is located on Thanon Pr

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