Phichit is one of Thailand’s smaller provinces and is known principally for its crocodiles and its longboat races held at the end of Buddhist Lent (usually September or October) each year.
However, as it is surrounded by provinces such as Kamphaeng Phet and Phitsanulok, with bigger, better attractions, it sees few visitors.
Dating back as a community in the Sukhothai era, modern day Phichit is known as the ‘land of crocodiles’ due to the quantity of fresh-water reptiles which thrive in the two rivers, Yom and Nan, which flow through the region. Several crocodile farms draw both local visitors and those from abroad.
There are no attractions to speak of in the provincial capital, though there are a number of tranquil places to relax on the outskirts, which have served to make the town a somewhat popular destination for Thais. The Old City Park, about 9km southwest of the new town, was the site of Phichit town 900 years ago. It is a quiet, peaceful place to pass a few hours, as is Bueng Si Fa, a large lake between the new and old cities.
Where to Go
- Phichit: A historic town containing a few ancient temples, tranquil lakes, and known for it’s crocodiles.