Introduction
Prachinburi
is located some 134 kilometers from Bangkok. It occupies an area of
11,957.5 square kilometers and is administratively divided into
seven Amphoes :
Muang, Ban Sang, Kabin Buri, Na Di, Prachantakham, Si Maha Phot
and Si Mahosot.
Borders
North : Nakhon Ratchasima
South : Chachoengsao
East : Sakaeo
West : Nakhon Nayok
Distances from Prachinburi to:
|
nearby Provinces |
its
districts |
-
Chachoengsao 76 kms.
- Sakaeo
98 kms.
- Nakhon Nayok 29 kms. |
- Ban
Sang 20
kms.
- Si Maha Phot 21 kms.
- Si Mahosot 20
kms.
- Prachantakham 30 kms.
- Kabin Buri
60 kms. |
How to get there
By Car
- From the Rangsit intersection, follow Route 305 to Nakhon Nayok
then turn onto Route 33 until reaching Route 319, is 132 km.
- From Bangkok, follow Route 1 turn onto Route 33 until reaching
Route 319, is 164 km
- From Bangkok, follow Route 304 via Chachoengsao/Phanom Sarakham
then turn onto Route 319, is 158 km.
By Bus
Buses leave the Northern Bus Terminal(Morchit) (Tel: 272-0229 &
272-0330) commencing at 5.00 A.M.
unit 9.00 P.M. throughout the day. 
*Non-air-conditioned cost 46 Baht
*Air-conditioned cost 75 Baht
By Train
Trains leave fro Bangkok Railway Station
(Hualamphong)
26 Baht; a number of train throughout the day.
For more information, contact the State
Railways of Thailand (Tel: 223-7010 & 223-7020)
 Festivals
& Events
May / June
Fruit Festival Held in May / June, this festival has a fruit
and agricultural produce fair. There are exhibitions and
competitions of fruit and vegetables, as well as demonstrations of
various agricultural activities.
September
Long-boat Racing Held in
September on the Bangpakong River. Various categories of long-boats
compete for the Princess' Cup. |
