Kamphaeng Phet Map and Travel Guide
Kamphaeng Phet Travel Guide
Geographically located in the Lower North on the bank of the Ping
River, Kamphaeng Phet is 358 kilometres from Bangkok. To its East
are riverine flatlands while the western areas are made up of high
mountains lush with fertile forests where a number of national parks
have been established.
Areas along the river bank at present-day Mueang district used to
host several ancient towns which had played a major role as strategic
front-line frontiers since Sukhothai was the kingdom's capital down
through the times of Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin (Bangkok)
eras. In fact, the name Kamphaeng Phet actually means as strong
as walls or forts make of diamonds.
Kamphaeng Phet covers an area of 8,607 square kilometres. It is
divided administratively into 9 districts, namely, Mueang Kampheang
Phet, Phran Kratai, Khlong Khlung, Khanu Woralaksauri, Sai Ngam,
Lan Krabue, Khlong Lan, Sai Thong Watthana and Pang Sila Thong and
2 sub-districts, Bueng Samakkhi and Kosamphi Nakhon.
How to get there
By Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan via Ayutthaya,
Ang Thong and Sing Buri and then proceed along Highway No. 1 to
Kamphaeng Phet, a total distance of 358 kilometres.
By Bus
Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's
Mochit 2 Bus Terminal every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th
for more information.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts
Phran Kratai 25 kms.
Sai Ngam 43 kms.
Khlong Lan 50 kms.
Khlong Khlung 43 kms.
Lan Krabue 55 kms.
Khanu Woralaksaburi 79 kms.
Sai Thong Phatthana 53 kms.
Pang Sila Thong 70 kms.
Bueng Samakkhi 90 kms.
Kosamphi Nakhon 35 kms.
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