Phitsanulok is 377 kilometers. Phitsanulok is situated on the geographical and administrative line uniting the Central and Northern regions. His equally brave brother Prince Ekathosarot. Phitsanulok was a major place of recruitment when Ayutthaya waged war with Burma. Phitsanulok was the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great of Ayutthaya. It has long been an important centre for political and strategic reasons. Phitsanulok’s climate is generally hot and humid. A training ground for many Ayutthaya kings. During the reign of King Boromtrailoknart of Ayutthaya, National Park at Khlong Thom it was also a capital of Thailand for 25 years . What to see and what to do in Phitsanulok? Bangkok. It is one of the most interesting northern provinces and is an important commercial, transportation and communications centre. It borders Uttradit to the North, Pichit to the South, Loei and Phetchabun to the East and Kamphaeng Phet and Sukhothai to the West. Phitsanulok province(Changwat) covers some 10,815 square kilometres.

Wat Phrasi Ratana Mahathat is a major city landmark and houses Thailand’s most beautiful and significant Buddha image, Phra Buddha Chinnarat. The temple is Phitsanulok’s oldest historical site. In a highly individual style and pattern, it boasts extremely interesting, ornate and elaborate plaster designs found nowhere else in Thailand. The temple’s corncob-shaped tower or Prang is well known among students of archaeology and history. Sergeant-Major Dr.Thawee BuranaKhet Folklore Museum. The image was cast in 1357 during the reign of King Mahatammaracha of Sukhothai. Opposite the Buranathai Buddha Image Factory on Wisutkasat Road, this museum is well known for its collection of folk arts, crafts, basketry, pottery and ancient kitchen utensils. Shrine of King Naresuan the Great is located in the compound of the Phitsanulok Phittayakom school. The beautiful mother-of-pearl inlaid doors were built in 1756 by King Boromakot of Ayutthaya. The seated figure of King Naresuan the Great pours lustral water from a golden container while ceremoniously declareing Ayutthaya’s independence from Burma. The Buddha Chinnarat National Museum in the temple compound houses a collection of Sukhothai art.

Joins the Nan River near Phitsanulok’s down town area.

There are also many agricultural. The junction divides Phitsanulok into the East and West Banks. Song Kware means the town of two rivers. Rice Farming Roads surrounding Phitsanulok provincial capital permit views (in June) of ricefields where blue shirted farmers wearing straw hats are useing water buffaloes to plough the rich black soil to cultivate Thailand’s staple. Sakunothayan Botanical Garden is situated at Kilometre 33, where a right turn leads to a 500 meter access road. Phitsanulok has another name, Song Kwae. H.M. the King graciously bestowed the park name during a tour of the North in 1958. The picturesque Wang Nok Aen Waterfall, some 10 metres high, cascades among rocks to create a beautiful site. The 127 kilometre Nan River is Phitsanulok province’s most important waterway. Joins the Nan River near Phitsanulok’s down town area. The Kwae Noi River also flows from the north. People gather on houseboats and raft houses along both sides of this major transportation route and adhere to a traditional waterborne ways of life.

• Phitsanulok Night Bazaar
• Rim Nam Restaurant
• Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park
• Khao Yai National Park
• Doi Suthep
• Kaeng Krachan National Park
• Kaeng So Pha Waterfall
• Baan Kang Wat

A sign at Kilometre 61 Suan Pa Khao Krayang road introduces a 2 kilometre access road to Poi Waterfall. A laterite road at kilometre 70 branches off through the forest some 2 kilometres beyond the Thung Salaeng Luang National Park office to reach this waterfall. Before reaching the cascade, one sees many species of flowering trees. Poi Waterfall is distinguished by copious flow. Thung Salaeng Luang National Park is comprised of one of Thailand’s major large forest areas and spreads across some 789,000 rais in Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. It was formerly a battleground between Thai government forces and communist insurgents. Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park spreads across areas of Phitsanulok, Phetchabun and Loei. Hostilities have long since ceased and the rugged area has been transformed into a national park of arresting scenic beauty. It is regarded as being the largest in the region. The park office is located at kilometre 80 on the Phitsanulok-Lomsak Highway, a picturesque road that passes through lush green forests and high mountains.