The land of crocodiles, Phichit was founded nearly a millennia
ago and features many historical, cultural, and natural attractions.
Nurtured by two rivers that run parallel to one another north to
south, the land of Phichit is agriculturally fertile and has been populated
for centuries. Once the site of an ancient town dating back almost a
thousand years, Phichit played in a major role in the history of both the
Sukhothai and Ayutthaya kingdoms. Known as the land of the crocodiles,
Phichit has long been home to this ferocious reptile, which has
thrived in its waters, particularly the Yom and Nan Rivers. There are
today several fresh-water crocodile farms and few if any wild crocodiles
roaming about. Phichit also features in the Thai epic Krai Thong,
which was composed by King Rama II, another testament to its long
and storied history.Phichit, which means “the beautiful town "
was founded nearly 1,000 years ago, though it changed names several
times during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods. Because of its location
and fertile soil, the province was a traditionally important region and even
the famous Thai love story and epic legend "Kraithong" features Phichit.
Credit:: Amazing Thailand
ago and features many historical, cultural, and natural attractions.
Nurtured by two rivers that run parallel to one another north to
south, the land of Phichit is agriculturally fertile and has been populated
for centuries. Once the site of an ancient town dating back almost a
thousand years, Phichit played in a major role in the history of both the
Sukhothai and Ayutthaya kingdoms. Known as the land of the crocodiles,
Phichit has long been home to this ferocious reptile, which has
thrived in its waters, particularly the Yom and Nan Rivers. There are
today several fresh-water crocodile farms and few if any wild crocodiles
roaming about. Phichit also features in the Thai epic Krai Thong,
which was composed by King Rama II, another testament to its long
and storied history.Phichit, which means “the beautiful town "
was founded nearly 1,000 years ago, though it changed names several
times during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods. Because of its location
and fertile soil, the province was a traditionally important region and even
the famous Thai love story and epic legend "Kraithong" features Phichit.
Credit:: Amazing Thailand
