Prachin Buri used
to be a very prosperous town with beautiful waterfalls and
canals which are very popular among nature adventurers.
In the old days, Prachin Buri had a long
history of civilization of about 800 years ago, since the
Dvaravati period. The ruined town of Muang Si Mahosot at Tambon
Khokpip, Amphoe Mahosot was discovered. At Ban Khok Kwang,
Amphoe Si Mahosot, east to Mueang Si Mahosot, there was an
ancient community at the same period as Muang Si Mahosot.
Through the traces of the ancient towns,
there were discoveries of historical venues that were used
for religious purposes and historic materials such as Buddha
images, earthenwares, and pottery. It was also recorded that
the center of civilization has been moved to the present coast
of the Bang Pakong River. There were many administration alterations,
from town to Monthon, and Changwat (Province) at present.
Geographical Location
In general, Prachin Buri has plain areas
and highlands. There are hills and mountains in the north
adjacent to Dong Phaya Yen Mountain ranges. In the south and
east, there are plains and forests. Low-lying plains suitable
for agriculture are in the west of the province.
Climate
Prachin Buri has an alternative climate of
both dry and damp. Tropical rain in the southeast monsoon
season causes damp and rain throughout the season. Northwestern
wind in cool season causes dryness. There are 3 different
seasons: rainy, during June October ; cool, during November
- February; and dry, during March - May. The average temperature
of the year is approximately 27 - 30 degree Celsius or 83
- 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
How to get there
By
Car
By car: There are many routes from Bangkok.
Using Phahonyothin Highway, to Rangsit, and keep left to
use overpass to Highway No.305, parallel to Khlong Rangsit,
pass Ongkarak of Nakhon Nayok. Then use Highway No.33 (Nakhon
Nayok Prachin Buri), turn right at Samyaek Nong Cha-om at
Km.155 to Highway No.319 to Prachin Buri. Total distance is
136 kilometres.
Using Phahonyothin Highway (No.1) to Wang Noi of Ayutthaya,
turn right at Km. 90 to Highway No.33 pass Wihan Daeng of
Saraburi, and Nakhon Nayok, turn right at Samyaek Nong Cha-om
at Km.155 to Highway No.319 to Prachin Buri. Total distance
is 164 kilometres.
Using Highway No.304 pass Chacherngsao, Phanom Sarakham, turn
to Highway No.319 pass Si Mahosot, to Prachin Buri. The total
distance is 158 kilometres.
By Bus
By bus: Regular and air-conditioned buses leave from
Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal everyday. For more details, call 0-2936-2852
- 66. There are 2 routes:
Bangkok - Hin Kong - Nakhon Nayok Prachin Buri by 1st class
air-conditioned bus No.58, 59, from 05:00 to 21:00 hrs., leaves
every 25 minutes. The fare is 85 Baht.
Bangkok - Ongkarak - Nakhon Nayok Prachin Buri by 1st class
air-conditioned No.920, 3 times a day, at 05:00, 10:00, and
17:00 hrs. The fare is 75 Baht.
By
Train
By rail: There is railway service from
Hua Lam Pong Railway Station in Bangkok to Prachin Buri everyday,
7 times at 06:00, 08:05, 09:40, 11:25, 13:10, 15:10, and 17:25
hrs. For more details, contact Travel Service Unit of Sate
Railway of Thailand at 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020.
