This monastery is situated on the west bank of Nan River near the Provincial Hall, housing a bronze Chiang Saen style Buddha image, cast in the attitude of subduing evil, in the main shrine hall. The image in believed to have been brought from the north, by "Khun Phaen", to be enshrined gere. The name of the Buddhaimage is "Lang Pho Phet" having the lap width of 1.40 meters and regarded an important Buddha image of Phichit which is highly respected by Phichit inhabitants.

Bung Si Fai

 

            This 12,000 rai swamp, (2.5 rais is equivalent to 1 acre) located 1 km. West of Phichit Market, having water all year round, is a fish breeding source surrounded by lotus, grown by the people for use of its flowers and leaves, along the bank. It is a nice place for relaxation and picnic dining. The place is also decorated with "Phichit Crocodile Auditorium", an auditorium constructed in the shaape of a hage crocodile, Since Phichit was once full of Crocodiles. Main functional part is the "Stomach" which contains at most 33 persons in an air-conditioned hall Its other dimensions are as follow: 30 meter long, 3 meter high and 4.5 meters is the length of the head alone.

            It is the first park of its king in Thailand. In 1984, the Phichit Provincial Administration in cooperation with the Department of Non-formal Education established the park on the whole area of 170 rais. Within the park is a large pons called "Bung Si Fai" where a giant pavilion has been built for recreational purpose. The pavilion can be accessed by a linking bridge. Along the edge of the pond and the walkway around, it is decorated with big trees and flower plants. In addition, there is a grassy slopeused a stage for public entertainment on weekends.

            It is a crocodile figure 38 meters long, 6 Meters wide and 5 meters high Its mouth is measured 4.5 meters long. This striking figure stands in front of Bung Si Fai. Within its huge body, there is a convention room with its capacity of 20-30 seats.

            It is a star shape building located in the Bung Si Fai. Inside, there are showcases of more than 20 unknown fish species. At the central part of the building, there is space provided for seeing various fishes living in the pond and gatgerubg ti be fed by visitors. The center is open for the public during 10.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. from Mondays to Fridays and 10.00 a.m.-7.00 p.m. on weekeds.

            Local products and souvinirs on sale are the basketry from water hyacinth, waven cloth of Ban Pa Daeng, mixed tamarind, etc. The center is open everyday except Monday.

            It is located on Phichit - Wang Chik Road, about 8 kms. From Phichit township. It is believed that thes area used to be the old Phichit town approximatedly 900 years ago. In the park, there is an arboretum, a peaceful reloxing place for local people. In addition, there are Ko Si Mala, Tham Chalawan and sculptures of important features from a Thai literatur "Kraithong"

            This shrine has been placed on the second floor of the two-storey building. The stature of "Phya Khottabang" or so-called "Pho Pu" is housed on the first floor. The building is surrounded by many trees. This provides a pleasant scene. In addition, there is a recreation pavilion.

            This monastery is located approximatedly 300 meters from Wat Nakhon Chum, also in the area of the old city presumed to have been constructed in Sukhothai period. Objects of art found from excavation made in this temple are potter and Buddha images.

            The cave has its origin from the literature "Krai Thong" Wrote by King Rama II. It is 1 meter wide 1.50 meters long and 4 meters deep. The local tale says that over 65 years ago. A Buddhist monk of Wat Nakhon Chum walked with a candle into the cave and did not rreach the cave when the candle was burnt out. Therefore, nobody can tell how beautiful the ave inside is At present, the cave is lesser deep because it has been gradully destroyed by time. The statues of Krai Thong and Chalawan are installed at the cave entrance.

            This is an ancient monastery located in Tombon Muang Kao in the area of the old city, 11 kms. From the township area It gad been utilized as a place where an oath, through water drinking, ceremony took place in the old days. This is, however, the place where an old main Shrine Hall and the 800-year-old Buddha image are located.

            Located in Tambon Rong Chang, this monastery is on Phichit-wang Chik Road about 5 kms. Far from town. During the reign of Phtaya Kottabong, this area was called "Kong Chang" (Elephant gatering) because it was a rest area of elephant and mahouts. The word was later become "Khlong Chang" Until the school was officially established, the monastery was renamed "Wat Rong Chang"

            Within the monastery compound, there are 3 giant Buddha images in different postures:Subduing Evil, Reclining and Reestraining. The most interesting thing is the big Chedi with an underground room used for keeping the bricks that 84,000 section of the Buddhist Scripture are inscribed. The construction of the hidden room is based on the foreseen view that there might be an unexpected event such as a nuclear war, which can erase the existance of the Buddhist Scripture in the world.

            Located in Tambon Pho Prathab Chang, kms south of Klong Khachen-Lamnam Nan Kao Road, is an ancient monastery surrounded by walls and once was used by King Narai the Great as a camp site for his troops in a northern trip. It is also the place where King Sua or King Sanphet VIII was born.

            This Wat is located approximately 15 kms. South of Phichit on Phichit-Taphan Hin Road Having its remain shrine hall built on a hillop wherew white rocks stack up forming an elephant figure. A walking Buddha and replica of Buddha’s Footprints are housed in thes monastery.

            This is otherwise called "Luangpho to Taphan Hin" The Largest Sitting Buddha Image, poenly enshrined in Wat Theva Prasat, of the north. The construction was completed in 1970 having the lap width of 20 meters with 24 meters in height and its name was bestowed by H.M. the King as "Phra Buddha Ket Mongkhon".

            It is located in Mu5, Tambon Wang Lum, about 10 kms far from Amphoe Tapgan Hin. Within the monastery, there is a replica of the Buddha footprints, an imitation of Wat Phra Phutthabat Saraburi.

            The famous buddhist monk, Pra Achan Ngon Sairayo usually stays at this monastery during Buddhist Lent in the rainy season. He had built Phra Phutthawimok, the Buddha image in meditatio with the lap width of 29 inches, and gave it to schools throughtout the country. There is also a small zoo which has a lot of animals in peaceful atmosphere.

            It is locaed in Tambon Huay Ken, about 8 kms. Far from Amphoe Bang Mun Nak on Bang Mun Nak Wang Ngut Road. Within its ancient temple having be registered by the Fine Arts Department, there is an original mural paintion describing some part of the well – known story "Ramakin" or "Ramayana eqics"

            This monastery is located I Tambon Noen Makok, about 2 kms. Far from Amphoe Bang Mun Nak, Within the compound, there is an ancient stone Buggha image. The giant elephant figures are wasily noticed in front of this monastery.

Wat Hirangaran
(Wat Bang Khlan)

            Perviously called Wat Wang Tako, this monastery is located in Amphoe Pho Tale on the bank of the Nam Kao Tiver. One of the interesting things is antiques which have been collected long ago. Most of the antiques were given by donators. Among them are Buddha images, votive tablets, pottery, etc. Its attractive building "Chai Bovon Museum" is a two storey structure in Mondop shapw. The life size bronze stature of Luang Pho Ngoen, the most revered Buddhist monk who used to stay at thiis monastery foe the Buddhist Lent during the rainy season, is housed on the second floor. This museum is the only and forst one in Phichit

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