Phichit


Phichit is a town in central Thailand, capital of Phichit Province. It covers the whole tambon Nai Mueang of Amphoe [Mueang Phichit|Mueang Phichit district], an area of 12.017 km². As of 2005, it had a population of 23,791. Phichit is 326 km north of Bangkok.
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Geography

Phichit is at the confluence of the Wat Ta Yom River and the Nan River.

History

The old town of Phichit was established in 1058 CE by Phraya Kotabongthevaraja, and was first part of the Sukhothai kingdom, and later of Ayutthaya. The name of the city changed several times. At first, it was called Sra Luang, in Ayutthaya times it was called Okhaburi, and then finally Phichit.

Attractions

The Wat Tha Luang temple in Phichit is home to a large Luang Phor Phet Buddha image.

Notable individuals