Overview
Phetchabun (เพชรบูรณ์) is a quiet provincial capital 346 km from Bangkok that serves as the gateway to Khao Kho mountain ranges in the northwest. The province derives its name from the Thai words for crops and foods, reflecting its fertile Pa Sak river basin origins.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Festivals · History · Nature
Before you go
Festivals
Sweet Tamarind Fair (Jan 17-25), Khaeng Rue Boat Races (Oct), Um Phra Dam Nam (Sep) offer cultural experiences if timed correctly.
Food
Sweet tamarind is the provincial specialty; Khanom chin noodles from Lom Kao district are the regional dish. Basic Thai food available near the market.
Transport
The bus terminal is isolated with no major intercity services stopping directly; most connections require a 40 km trip to Lom Sak. Motorbike taxis and tuk-tuks serve local transport.
Weather
Mountainous Khao Kho is cold November-February; the cloud sea phenomenon is a major attraction during these months.