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Phitsanulok province
Phitsanulok (Thai: พิษณุโลก, pronounced [pʰít.sā.nú.lôːk]; lit. 'Vishnu's realm') is a province of central Thailand. It borders the provinces of Uttaradit to the north, Loei and Phetchabun to the east, Phichit to the south, Kamphaeng Phet to the southwest, and Sukhothai to the west. Its border was shared with Laos (Sainyabuli) to the northeast. Covering an area of 10,589 square kilometres (4,088 sq mi), Phitsanulok is the fifteenth-largest province in Thailand. As of 2024[update], it has a population of about 840,000, making it the eighth-most populous province in the region.
Settlement in what is now Phitsanulok began in the Stone Age, as many evidences have been found in the area indicative of the time period. Between 11th–12th century, the present-day Phitsanulok was location to ancient city-states of Thailand, such as Song Khwae, Nakhon Thai. From the 13th century onward, Phitsanulok became a major city in Sukhothai and Ayutthaya Kingdom, even serving as the capital city of both. It retained strategic importance during the Thonburi and early Rattanakosin period. Following Monthon system was organized in 1897, Phitsanulok is the center of Monthon Phitsanulok, composed of various provinces in the lower northern region.
With the convenience of transportation and a long history, Phitsanulok is the center of the lower northern Thailand. It is known for Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, a Buddhist temple where the famous gold-covered statue of the Buddha, Phra Phuttha Chinnarat (พระพุทธชินราช), is located.
The lands of present-day Phitsanulok province were inhabited since the Stone Age.
The earliest historical records relating to the area indicate that at a time prior to or during the 11th century, the present-day city of Phitsanulok was a small strategic known as Song Khwae (Thai: สองแคว). During the next century, in 1188, Nakhon Thai, near the center of the present Phitsanulok province, was established as the capital city of the Singhanavati Kingdom, an early city-state of Thailand.
Later, during Thailand's Sukhothai Period, the city of Phitsanulok emerged as a major city in the east of the Sukhothai Kingdom, and the great temples of Wat Chula Manee, Wat Aranyik and Wat Chedi Yod Thong were constructed. In 1357, the renowned Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat was erected, and the Ayutthaya Period witnessed the construction of several of the province's other chief temples. Phitsanulok served for 25 years as the capital city of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. In 1555, King Naresuan the Great was born in Phitsanulok. Naresuan played a significant role in the history of Thailand, as he expanded the kingdom (then called Siam) to its greatest territorial extent by conquering sizable portions of modern-day Burma and Cambodia.
In recent times, Phitsanulok province has become an important agricultural center, part of the "bread basket of Thailand", providing rice and other crops to consumers in Thailand and throughout the world. Extensive agricultural development over the last hundred years or so has spawned a modern infrastructure in the urban areas of the province, bringing with it an array of modern roads, universities, hospitals and other conveniences. Over the years, the Nan River and its tributaries have played a substantial role in the history and development of the region by providing a route for transportation, fertile soil for agriculture, and water for irrigation. The river waters have also served as a route for enemy invaders, and have been the source of periodic widespread flooding throughout the province.
Phitsanulok province, one of the provinces of Thailand in the lower northern region, is approximately 377 km (234 mi) north of Bangkok by road. The province is bordered to the north by Phichai District, Thong Saen Khan District and Nam Pat District of Uttaradit province and Lao People's Democratic Republic; to the east by Na Haeo District and Dan Sai District of Loei province, Khao Kho District and Wang Pong District of Phetchabun province; to the south by Wang Sai Phun District, Sak Lek District, Sam Ngam District and Mueang Phichit District of Phichit province; to the west by Lan Krabue District of Kamphaeng Phet province and Khiri Mat District and Kong Krailat District of Sukhothai province. Its area is 10,589 km2 (4,088 sq mi), or 6.16% of the area of northern Thailand and 2.05% of area in Thailand.
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Phitsanulok province
Phitsanulok (Thai: พิษณุโลก, pronounced [pʰít.sā.nú.lôːk]; lit. 'Vishnu's realm') is a province of central Thailand. It borders the provinces of Uttaradit to the north, Loei and Phetchabun to the east, Phichit to the south, Kamphaeng Phet to the southwest, and Sukhothai to the west. Its border was shared with Laos (Sainyabuli) to the northeast. Covering an area of 10,589 square kilometres (4,088 sq mi), Phitsanulok is the fifteenth-largest province in Thailand. As of 2024[update], it has a population of about 840,000, making it the eighth-most populous province in the region.
Settlement in what is now Phitsanulok began in the Stone Age, as many evidences have been found in the area indicative of the time period. Between 11th–12th century, the present-day Phitsanulok was location to ancient city-states of Thailand, such as Song Khwae, Nakhon Thai. From the 13th century onward, Phitsanulok became a major city in Sukhothai and Ayutthaya Kingdom, even serving as the capital city of both. It retained strategic importance during the Thonburi and early Rattanakosin period. Following Monthon system was organized in 1897, Phitsanulok is the center of Monthon Phitsanulok, composed of various provinces in the lower northern region.
With the convenience of transportation and a long history, Phitsanulok is the center of the lower northern Thailand. It is known for Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, a Buddhist temple where the famous gold-covered statue of the Buddha, Phra Phuttha Chinnarat (พระพุทธชินราช), is located.
The lands of present-day Phitsanulok province were inhabited since the Stone Age.
The earliest historical records relating to the area indicate that at a time prior to or during the 11th century, the present-day city of Phitsanulok was a small strategic known as Song Khwae (Thai: สองแคว). During the next century, in 1188, Nakhon Thai, near the center of the present Phitsanulok province, was established as the capital city of the Singhanavati Kingdom, an early city-state of Thailand.
Later, during Thailand's Sukhothai Period, the city of Phitsanulok emerged as a major city in the east of the Sukhothai Kingdom, and the great temples of Wat Chula Manee, Wat Aranyik and Wat Chedi Yod Thong were constructed. In 1357, the renowned Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat was erected, and the Ayutthaya Period witnessed the construction of several of the province's other chief temples. Phitsanulok served for 25 years as the capital city of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. In 1555, King Naresuan the Great was born in Phitsanulok. Naresuan played a significant role in the history of Thailand, as he expanded the kingdom (then called Siam) to its greatest territorial extent by conquering sizable portions of modern-day Burma and Cambodia.
In recent times, Phitsanulok province has become an important agricultural center, part of the "bread basket of Thailand", providing rice and other crops to consumers in Thailand and throughout the world. Extensive agricultural development over the last hundred years or so has spawned a modern infrastructure in the urban areas of the province, bringing with it an array of modern roads, universities, hospitals and other conveniences. Over the years, the Nan River and its tributaries have played a substantial role in the history and development of the region by providing a route for transportation, fertile soil for agriculture, and water for irrigation. The river waters have also served as a route for enemy invaders, and have been the source of periodic widespread flooding throughout the province.
Phitsanulok province, one of the provinces of Thailand in the lower northern region, is approximately 377 km (234 mi) north of Bangkok by road. The province is bordered to the north by Phichai District, Thong Saen Khan District and Nam Pat District of Uttaradit province and Lao People's Democratic Republic; to the east by Na Haeo District and Dan Sai District of Loei province, Khao Kho District and Wang Pong District of Phetchabun province; to the south by Wang Sai Phun District, Sak Lek District, Sam Ngam District and Mueang Phichit District of Phichit province; to the west by Lan Krabue District of Kamphaeng Phet province and Khiri Mat District and Kong Krailat District of Sukhothai province. Its area is 10,589 km2 (4,088 sq mi), or 6.16% of the area of northern Thailand and 2.05% of area in Thailand.
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