About Phetchabun Province
Phetchabun straddles the upper central plains and the lower northern highlands, giving it a cool-season climate that draws Thai weekenders to its mountain resorts. Khao Kho's ridgelines are dotted with viewpoints, flower farms, and boutique stays, while Nam Nao National Park protects one of the country's largest pine-and-evergreen forests. The province grabbed international attention in 2023 when Si Thep Historical Park, an ancient Dvaravati-era city, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Strawberry, macadamia, and sweet-tamarind farms supply local markets, and Phu Tub Berk's chilly peak attracts campers chasing morning mist and cabbage-terrace views.
Key facts
- Population
- 981,940 (2020)
- Area
- 12,668 km²
- Density
- 78 / km²
- Districts
- 11
- Capital
- Phetchabun
- ISO code
- TH-67
- Airport
- Phetchabun Airport (PHY)
UNESCO World Heritage
- Si Thep historical park — inscribed 2023
National parks (1)
Tat Mok National Park
All 11 districts
Bueng Sam Phan · Chon Daen · Khao Kho · Lom Kao · Lom Sak · Mueang Phetchabun · Nam Nao · Nong Phai · Si Thep · Wang Pong · Wichian Buri
Top Highlights
Si Thep Historical Park, inscribed by UNESCO in 2023 as a Dvaravati ancient city
Khao Kho viewpoints, flower farms, and cool-climate mountain resorts
Nam Nao National Park with pine forests and highland wildlife
Phu Tub Berk peak famous for sea-of-mist sunrises and cabbage terraces
Getting There
Phetchabun town is roughly 350 km north of Bangkok via Route 21, reached in five to six hours by car or by intercity bus from Bangkok's Mo Chit terminal. The nearest airport with regular flights is Phitsanulok, about two hours west by road.
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Sources
Facts on this page last checked 1 August 2026.
- 1.Q240520 — population, area, districts, coordinates — Wikidata (Wikidata), retrieved 1 August 2026
- 2.Background reading — Wikipedia (Wikipedia), retrieved 1 August 2026Linked for context; no text is reproduced from it.
- 3.Official provincial website — Provincial administration (Official source), retrieved 1 August 2026
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