Prachin Buri Province, a province in eastern found evidence of settlements of ancient prehistoric communities. (Proto-history) about 2000-2500 years ago, then evolved into the country in modern history. To the Sukhothai period, the evidence appears, however, is that old Chinese Ceramics Song Dynasty, believes that areas in Sukhothai province of Prachinburi. Have inhabited the continuity. Until now. Archeology in the province of Prachin found at "Baan Kra thom phaw" Ban Sang district,"Baan Nong Ao" Muang district and "Baan Dongchaiman" Prachantakham district, Archaeological objects were found, bead glass Indo - Pacific color experiment, beads stones. Carteneeein, Agate stone, quartz and stone. and iron tools. To demonstrate contact with traditional communities in and around the ancient Indian community. Dong Chai, especially at home, it found a piece of "Brass drum" the antiquities in the Dong Son culture. Which is found in southern China In Southeast Asia, including Thailand. And the ancient city located Sri Mahosot village, Si Maha Phot district. Assumed that the community would be before the 11th century that has gathered a group of contacts with foreign exchange trading culture. nearby communities, at this stage may be assumed that the relationship with the thousands of Funan. (From the evidence that was full, it shows the influence culture and influence Indian culture, including carvings and sculptures of Buddha faces found in front of the pond footprint pairs. And polished stone tools discovered) and the exchange of trade with foreign ships Neu.
Prachin Buri Province, a province of world heritage. Because the National Park a World Heritage Site and the third of an historic archaeological remains that are found in many areas of the province. There are also many natural attractions. It is also the province with the most forests in the eastern part of Thailand. Topography is the eastern border provinces. Located 135 km distance from Bangkok with an area of 4,762.362 km ? Population 461,854 people, generally flat terrain and high mountains. In the north, high up the mountains look like hills. And plains suitable for agriculture. And orchards. Prachinburi a territorial area of contact with neighboring provinces as follows.
East - Changwat.
West - Nakhon Nayok Province.
North - Nakhon Ratchasima.
South - Chachoengsao Province.
And divide the area into 7 districts and 65 subdistricts.
1. Mueang
2. Prachantakham
3. Si Mahosot
6. Ban Sang
7. Kabin Buri
8. Si Maha Phot
9. Na Di
Provincial Symbols.
The provincial seal shows : The image of the Bodhi tree about 2000 years ago in the temple Wat Si Maha Phot.
Provincial tree : Ficus religiosa.
Provincial flower : Millingtonia hortensis.
Getting to Prachin Buri.
Car.
- Route from Bangkok, Phaholyothin Road - Rangsit, drive to the left by the bridge across the ring down Highway 305, through the Rangsit canal district torpedo Nakhon Nayok Province. Then enter highway. 33 (line Nayok - Prachin Buri), enough to turn right at junction about Milestone No.155 Nong Cha Om, use Highway 319, it is up to Prachin Buri.
- From Bangkok, use Highway 1 through the Wang Noi. Ayutthaya enough to about milestone No. 90, turn right into Highway 33, through the District reflection. Saraburi Province. And Nakhon Nayok to about milestone No. 155, turn right on to Highway 319 (Junction Ban Nong Cha Om). Prachin Buri to the town.
- From Bangkok, use Highway 304 through Chachoengsao province. Phanom Sarakham. And then to Highway 319 through Si Mahosot. Until you get to downtown Prachin Buri
- From Bangkok, use Highway No. 3481 (Nong Chok), through the District Bagngmeprigiw. Chachoengsao Province. District and home building. For more information call. 1543.
Bus.
- Buses from Bus Station Northeastern (Mo Chit market) every day Tel. 272-0295, 272-5325 (air-conditioned buses) and call. 272-5299, 272-5242 (air-conditioned buses).
Rail.
- A passenger train Bangkok - Prachin Buri From Railway Station (Hua Lam Phong) daily call for details. 223-7010, 223-7020.
