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The Emblem of Kamphaeng Phet

Introduction

It is administratively divided into 9 Amphoe (District) Muang, Khanu Woralakburi, Khlong Khlung, Khlong Lan, Lan Krabu, Phangsila Tong, Phran Kratai, and Sai Ngam ,2 King Amphoe (branch District), 78 Tambon (Sub - Districts) and 883 villages. The province's economic condition in general is highly satisfactory. Its economic development growth is 9.4% yearly on the average.

Borders

North:
South:
East:
West:

Tak and Sukhothai
Nakhon Sawan
Phichit and Phitsanulok
Tak

From Kamphaeng Phet city of nearby Provinces
     -   Phichit 90 kms.
     -   Phitsanulok 103 kms.
     -   Sukhothai 77 kms.
     -   Tak 68 kms.

History

Kamphaeng Phet is an important province. During the Sukhothai era , it was a town whose status was recognized as that of the crown ruling town, it is presumed to have been established in 1347 during the Reign of King Ler Thai, the 4th King of the Sukhothai dynasty and it was called "Cha Kang Rao and "Nakhon Chum" Kamphaeng Phet occupies an area of 8,607.5 square kilometers and is located 358 kms. from Bangkok. This province is in the lower Northern Region, having its territory bordering on: Tak and Sukhothai .

How to get there

To travel from Bangkok to Kamphaeng Phet (358 kms.) :

By Bus / Tour coach
     1. You can take a direct tour coach (both air-conditioned and          ordinary)    arranged    by   Tunjit    Tour   Tel.   (02) 2720143,          27201146 or (055) 711246 or Win Tour Tel. (02) 9363753 or          (055) 713971 from Northern Bus Terminal to Kamphaeng          Phet or
     2. You can take a "Chiang Mai" tour coach and get off   at           Kamphaeng Phet

By Air
     You can take a flight Bangkok to Phitsanulok and take a bus from Phitsanulok to Kamphaeng Phet.