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Pa Hin Ngam (Beautiful Rock Forest) National Park

Considered to be centrally located in Thailand, Chaiyaphum has an abundance of natural attractions and is famous for its beautiful flower fields, particularly the Krachiao Flower Blooming Festival during the months of June-July. Chaiyaphum's size, with majority of it being forests and mountains, ranks third in the region and eighth in the country.

The town was founded by a group of Vientiane immigrants, led by Nai Lae, a nobleman, during the beginning of the Rattanakosin era over 2 centuries ago. Within a decade, King Rama III promoted Nai Lae to Phraya Phakdi Chumphon and made him the city’s first lord. When the Lord of Vientiane led a rebellion against King Rama III in 1826, he helped Khunying Mo successfully defend Nakhon Ratchasima from the seige.

Chaiyaphum is 342 kilometres from Bangkok and has an area of 12,778 square kilometres. It consists of the following districts: Muang Chaiyaphum, Khon Sawan, Kaeng Khro, Ban Thaen, Phu Khieo, Kaset Sombun, Khon San, Nong Bua Daeng, Ban Khwao, Chaturat, Bamnet Narong, Thep Sathit, Nong Bua Rawe, Phakdi Chumphon, Noen Sanga and Sap Yai.

Pa Hin Ngam (Beautiful Rock Forest) National Park

odd shapes and sizes of boulders are scattered through out the park, from which Pa Hin Ngam (Beautiful Rock Forest) National Park derived its name. During the beginning of the rainy season, the purplish pink-colored krachew flowers are in full bloom, adding a touch of color to the green meadows and hills.

Pa Hin Ngam (Beautiful Rock Forest) National Park

The Ancient City

Covering an extensive area, The Ancient City is essentially an open-air museum complex containing replicas of religious complexes, monuments, and buildings found throughout Thailand.

The Ancient City

Page Updated Jan 1, 2005
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prikje Mar 16, 2006 at 2:06 AM Report Abuse

Nice info , beautiful pictures, thx for sharing. Greetings from Belgium.
luckyzen Dec 31, 2005 at 4:25 AM Report Abuse

Hi Pum, Thank you so much for your most interesting tips re: Thailand. Thank you too, for your wishes. Happy New Year!
K.S.P.TroopersMom Dec 31, 2004 at 5:59 PM Report Abuse

You have a great Thailand page my son and I loved your pictures! Happy New Year,,Benita
AlbuqRay Feb 28, 2004 at 10:08 AM Report Abuse

Nice travelogues about Thailand. Thanks for sharing.
Phalaenopsis03 Sep 20, 2003 at 12:45 AM Report Abuse

I can't wait to visit Thailand! I only hope that will be someday soon. Thank you for sharing your photos.
chancay Sep 16, 2003 at 3:05 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful page about your country, full of info and nice photos!!
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Awesome page!. Thank you Pum
Pat&ZoAnn Sep 4, 2003 at 7:16 AM Report Abuse

Very nice photos and great information. You live in a very interesting place. Thanks.