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Chalawan's town, Bueng Si Fai, and riverside life along the Nan
📍 Bueng Si Fai📍 Luang Pho Phet, Wat Tha Luang📍 Legend of Kraithong and Chalawan📍 Phichit Old Town Park📍 Tha Khoi pomelo
Chalawan's town, Bueng Si Fai, and riverside life along the Nan
Phichit is a small, quiet town in the lower North that plenty of people drive straight past on the way up north — but stop in and you'll find a place with stories of its own. Locals are tied to the legend of Kraithong and Chalawan the crocodile, which has become the symbol of the
Start with stays →Tha Khoi pomelo and fruit — The town's signature pomelo is sweet and juicy
Bueng Si Fai — A large freshwater lake in the middle of town
Bueng Si Fai — A big freshwater lake in the middle of tow
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6.6Highlights and sights around Phichit — nature, city and culture
A large freshwater lake in the middle of town with a giant statue of Chalawan the crocodile as its landmark. Easy place to stroll, cycle, and feed the fish.
The town's revered Buddha image that locals and visitors alike come to pay respects to. The temple sits by the Nan River in the center of town.
The tale of Chalawan the crocodile and Kraithong, tied to Phichit until it became a symbol you'll see all across the province.
An ancient town zone where the moat, earthen walls, and old temples remain, set in shady woods. A quiet spot to wander and take photos.
Phichit's famous pomelo — sweet and juicy, grown around Tha Khoi sub-district. Buy some to eat or take home from the orchards and roadside stalls.
A long-boat racing tradition by the Nan River around the end of Buddhist Lent — a big annual event that draws people from across the province.
Phichit's signature food — real local spots, rounded up and ranked
The town's signature pomelo is sweet and juicy, sold at orchards and roadside stalls. You'll also find seasonal fruit from the orchards along the Nan River.
In town there are several long-running noodle shops with round, mellow broth at local prices — an easy meal the locals go for.
Som tam, grilled chicken, and laab are easy to find at shops around town and along the roads. Bold flavors that hit the spot for travelers.
A popular dinner for Phichit locals, with plenty of places to choose from around town. Relaxed vibe and friendly prices.
Phichit sits on the Nan River, so local restaurants serve freshwater fish dishes like grilled fish and tom yum fish.
The town markets and walking street have evening eats — rice-and-curry plates, fried snacks, and local sweets to graze on.
Small cafes have opened in town and by Bueng Si Fai — a spot to sip coffee after a day of wandering.
Shops in town carry local sweets and souvenirs to take home, beyond the province's signature pomelo.
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November–February, cool and pleasant — good for walking around town and Bueng Si Fai. Around the end of Buddhist Lent in September–October there's a long-boat racing festival at Wat Tha Luang.
A large freshwater lake in the middle of town with a giant statu
The town's revered Buddha image that locals and visitors alike c
The tale of Chalawan the crocodile and Kraithong, tied to Phichi
An ancient town zone where the moat, earthen walls, and old temp
Phichit's famous pomelo — sweet and juicy, grown around Tha Khoi
A long-boat racing tradition by the Nan River around the end of
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Explore Kamphaeng Phet →Phichit is a small, quiet town in the lower North that plenty of people drive straight past on the way up north — but stop in and you'll find a place with stories of its own. Locals are tied to the legend of Kraithong and Chalawan the crocodile, which has become the symbol of the province. Most visitors head to Bueng Si Fai, the big freshwater lake in the middle of town with a giant crocodile statue, pay respects to Luang Pho Phet at Wat Tha Luang, and walk the old town of Phichit where the moat and remnants of the wall still stand. The town sits along the Nan River, with the Tha Khoi pomelo orchards and an easygoing riverside farming life you can soak up without any rush.
Best time: November–February, cool and pleasant — good for walking around town and Bueng Si Fai. Around the end of Buddhist Lent in September–October there's a long-boat racing festival at Wat Tha Luang.
