Home of Abhaibhubejhr herbal medicine, the eastern foothills of Khao Yai, with ancient ruins, the Hin Phoeng rapids, and sweet santol fruit
Prachinburi sits east of Bangkok, about a two-hour drive out via Hin Kong or Nakhon Nayok. The first thing most people associate with the province is herbal medicine, because this is home to Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital, which has been making herbal remedies and cosmetics f
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Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Building — A century-old yellow, European-style building
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6.0Highlights and sights around Prachinburi — nature, city and culture
A century-old yellow, European-style building inside Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital, now a museum of Thai traditional medicine. It's the spot that comes to mind when people talk about Prachin.
Prachin is an herbal-medicine town, with shops selling remedies and cosmetics made from Thai herbs, plus a garden cafe where you can pick up souvenirs and sip herbal drinks.
A well-known rainy-season rafting spot in the Prachin side of Khao Yai park, with fun, fast water and full rubber-raft service. It's an adventure activity that draws plenty of people.
The Prachin route up Khao Yai passes forest waterfalls and viewpoints, serving as a gateway into the big forest where you can drive around and watch for wildlife.
Traces of an ancient Dvaravati-era town, with a sacred pond and old religious ruins to walk through, reflecting the long history of the Prachin river basin.
A large bodhi tree believed to be the oldest in Thailand, in Si Mahosot district. It's a place to pay respects and photograph a huge tree several hundred years old.
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The province's signature dish, with several long-running boat-noodle shops serving a rich broth. Order small bowls and eat several at a time.
The province's signature fruit, with large fruits and thick, soft, sweet flesh. It ripens around June–July; buy it fresh from the orchards or have it as santol in syrup.
The garden cafe at Abhaibhubejhr has herbal drinks, tea, and healthy bites made from Thai herbs. Stop in for a sip and grab some to take home as gifts.
Som tam, larb, and grilled chicken are easy to find around town and at the foothill attractions. The bold flavors hit the spot, and there are plenty of shops for an easy meal.
The route up Khao Yai and its waterfalls has riverside restaurants serving grilled fish, tom yum, and made-to-order dishes. Sit and catch the cool breeze while you travel.
Around Kabin Buri and the route up Khao Yai, several new cafes have opened with mountain and rice-field views, good for a break over coffee.
A popular dinner for locals and groups of friends, with plenty of shops to choose from at friendly prices.
The market districts in Prachin town and Kabin Buri have street-food stalls to graze, with both savory and sweet options at local prices from many vendors.
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November–February, cool and comfortable, good for exploring the foothills of Khao Yai and walking the ancient sites. June–October the waterfalls are full and it's the season for rafting the Hin Phoeng rapids, while June–July is santol season.
A century-old yellow, European-style building inside Chao Phraya
Prachin is an herbal-medicine town, with shops selling remedies
A well-known rainy-season rafting spot in the Prachin side of Kh
The Prachin route up Khao Yai passes forest waterfalls and viewp
Traces of an ancient Dvaravati-era town, with a sacred pond and
A large bodhi tree believed to be the oldest in Thailand, in Si
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Explore Nakhon Ratchasima →Prachinburi sits east of Bangkok, about a two-hour drive out via Hin Kong or Nakhon Nayok. The first thing most people associate with the province is herbal medicine, because this is home to Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital, which has been making herbal remedies and cosmetics from Thai herbs for a long time. The yellow, old-European-style Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Building is now a museum of Thai traditional medicine, and there's a shop selling herbal products plus a garden cafe to drop by.
The other side of the province borders the Khao Yai range, with the Prachinburi side of Khao Yai National Park, forest waterfalls, and the Hin Phoeng rapids, a popular rainy-season rafting spot. In town you'll still find traces of old civilizations like Si Mahosot, the Sa Morakot ruins, and the Sri Maha Bodhi tree, believed to be the oldest in Thailand. Famous local eats include boat noodles, and Prachin santol, a fruit with large fruits and sweet flesh.
Best time: November–February, cool and comfortable, good for exploring the foothills of Khao Yai and walking the ancient sites. June–October the waterfalls are full and it's the season for rafting the Hin Phoeng rapids, while June–July is santol season.
