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Geography

Phitsanulok province covers some 10,584.5 sq. km. The riverside provincial capital is 377 km. North of Bangkok. Phitsanulok is situated on the geographical and administrative line uniting the central and northern regions. Phitsanuloke, located in Central Northern Thailand is a modern city. Ideal as a stepping stone for the Northern visitors attractions including Sukothai.
Phitsanulok was the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great of Ayuthaya (reign : 1590 - 1605), and his brother Prince Ekathosarot. Phitsanulok has long been an important center for political and strategic reasons. Phitsanulok was a major center of recruitment when Ayuthaya waged war with Burma, and was the capital of Thailand for 25 years during the 1448-1488 reign of Ayuthaya’s King Boromtrailokanat.
The climate of Phitsanulok is generally hot and humid. It borders with Uttaradit in he North, Pichit in the south, Loei and Phetchabun in the East, Kamphaeng Phet and Sukhothai in the West. Covering an area of 10,815.8 sq.km., the province is divided into 9 Amphoes : Muang , Bang Rakam , Nakhon Thai , Phrom Priram , Wat Bot - BangKrathum , Chat Trakan , Noen MaPrang , Wang Thong

City Attraction

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat his monastery commonly called by the inhabitants as "Wat Yai" is the most important monastery of Phitsanulok, the home of the famous Phra Buddha Chinnarat. It is located at the foot of Naresuan Bridge on the city side of the river.The monastery was built in the reign of Phra Maha Thamma Racha I (Phraya Lithai) In 1357 A.D. It houses the Phra Buddha Chinnarat regarded as the most beautiful Buddha image in Thailand. It is cast in the attitude of subduing evil. Later, in 1631, King Ekatosarot graciously bestowed some of his gold regalia to be beaten into gold - plate and applied them to the image worth his own hands, creating its most beautiful Buddha image. There are many other beautiful and noteworthy items in the monastery compound. The mother - of - pearl inlaid wooden doors of Vihara are especially splendid, and were built by King Boromkot in 1756 as a dedication to phra Buddha Chinarat. Behind the Vihara, there is a large Prang 36 meters high, with a staircase leading up to the niche containing the Buddha relics. In front of the Prang, there is Phra Attharos, and on the 9 room Vihara slope. There remains only the newly-renovated Buddha image.
Wat Ratchaburana nad Wat Nang Phya Is located on the eastern bank of the Nan river, near Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat to the south. These two monasteries, assumed to be built when Phitsanulok City was ruled by King Boromtrailokanat, have linking compounds. Wat Nang Phya has temple or bot but it is known for the so-called "Phra Nang Phya" votive tablets special fine form of the 3-head nagas decorated on their eaves.
King Naresuan the Great Shrine The shrine is located in the compound of the Phitsanulok Phittayakom school, and depicts the seated king ceremoniously declaring Ayuthaya's independence from Burma. The shrine was constructed on the site of the Channdra Palace where King Naresuan was born in 1555.

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Bangkaew Dog

A Thai Bangkaew Dog was originally born at Bangkaew Temple, Ban Bangkaew , Tambon Thanang-ngam ( or Tambon Bangkaew formerly ) Amphoe Bang-rakam, Phitsanulok Province 100 years ago. Tah Nim, a Bang Kaew villager gave a rather-big local black female dog to Luang Puh Mak Metharee , the third abbot of Bangkaew Temple. Then one day she bred a puppy with a wolf. These were the first origin of Thai Bangkaew dogs breeding their generations to these days. Thai Bangkaew dog are regarded as very precious heritage of Phitsanulok Province. The dogs are fed widely in the province, it brings pride and profit to the villagers. Nowadays, Thai Bangkaew dogs become more famous nationwide and are fed all over every part of Thailand. They are charming, beautiful, clever, honest and loyal. It can be fed as our companion, watch our house or can be trained as guardian dog. Although they are rather fierce, feeding them is very simple. They are brave though their opponents are bigger. One feeder told that his dog saved his life after being attacked by the thieves. In 1993, at the Air Force Division 46, 'Chao Keng' , Bangkaew dog of Niramon Group jumped by a parachute at the height of 12,500 feet. Thai people have got this precious thing, let keep and preserve it as our pet worldwide.
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