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Phetchaburi Province

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Grace Willis
Phetchaburi Province

One of the most visited area of Thailand, there are many interesting things to do near me in Phetchaburi Province - the home to Kaeng Krachan National Park.

Phetchaburi or Phet Buri is one of the western or central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Prachuap Khiri Khan.

Phetchaburi is at the north end of the Malay Peninsula, with the Gulf of Thailand to the east and the Tanaosi mountain range forming the boundary to Myanmar. Except for these border mountains most of the province is a flat plain. With an area of 2,915 km2 (1,125 sq mi) Kaeng Krachan National Park is Thailand's largest national park, covering nearly half of the province. It protects mostly rain forests in the mountains along the boundary to Myanmar, but also the Kaeng Krachan Reservoir is part of the park. The total forest area is 3,562 km2 (1,375 sq mi) or 57.7 percent of provincial area. The only significant river of the province is the Phetchaburi River.

Phetchaburi Province, also known as Phet Buri, is a popular destination for tourists in Thailand. Located in the western or central part of the country, it is bordered by Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces. The province is situated at the north end of the Malay Peninsula, with the Gulf of Thailand to the east and the Tanaosi mountain range serving as its natural boundary with Myanmar. While most of the province is a flat plain, it is home to the impressive Kaeng Krachan National Park, spanning an area of 2,915 square kilometers. This makes it the largest national park in Thailand, covering almost half of the province. The park safeguards the lush rainforests that line the mountains along the Myanmar border, as well as the Kaeng Krachan Reservoir. With the province's only significant river being the Phetchaburi River, nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore and enjoy in Phetchaburi Province.


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