Situated in the heart of Thailand with its provincial capital some 346 km north of Bangkok, Phetchabun is the meeting place of 3 regions, the North , the Central Plains and the Northeast.
The province centres on the Pa Sak River basin with mountain ranges running along both the western and eastern reaches. Because of the fertility of the soil, Phetchabuys has always been a productive area and its name means " the land of crops and food" . The province has a long and prosperous history and rich tourism potential . Its climate is attractive due to the mountains and forests.
LOCAL PRODUCTS
Makham Wan or sweet tamarind is the most famous product of Petchabun. Another popular product, especially in Amphoe Lom Kao is Khanom Chin or rice vermicelli, a noodle like dish made from rice flour and eaten with a variety of soup , such as Namya Pla or Nam Phrik.
The province centres on the Pa Sak River basin with mountain ranges running along both the western and eastern reaches. Because of the fertility of the soil, Phetchabuys has always been a productive area and its name means " the land of crops and food" . The province has a long and prosperous history and rich tourism potential . Its climate is attractive due to the mountains and forests.
LOCAL PRODUCTS
Makham Wan or sweet tamarind is the most famous product of Petchabun. Another popular product, especially in Amphoe Lom Kao is Khanom Chin or rice vermicelli, a noodle like dish made from rice flour and eaten with a variety of soup , such as Namya Pla or Nam Phrik.
