Uttaradit Uttaradit

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HOW TO GET THERE 7 ATTRACTIONS 8 Uttaradit 8 Amphoe Laplae 11 Amphoe Tha Pla 16 Amphoe Thong Saen Khan 18 Amphoe Nam Pat 19 EVENTS & FESTIVALS 23 LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS 25 INTERESTING ACTIVITIES 27 Agro- 27 Golf Course 27 EXAMPLES OF TOUR PROGRAMMES 27 FACILITIES IN UTTARADIT 28 Accommodations 28 Restaurants 30 USEFUL CALLS 32 Wat Chedi Khiri Wihan Uttaradit Uttaradit has a long history, proven by discovery South : borders with . of artefacts, dating back to pre-historic times, West : borders with Sukhothai. down to the Ayutthaya and Thonburi periods. Mueang Phichai and Sawangkhaburi were HOW TO GET THERE Ayutthaya’s most strategic outposts. The site By Car: Uttaradit is located 491 kilometres of the original town, then called Bang Pho Tha from . Two routes are available: It, which was Mueang Phichai’s dependency, 1. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and No. 32 was located on the right bank of the . to via Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, It flourished as a port for goods transportation. Ang Thong, Sing Buri, and Chai Nat. Then, use As a result, King Rama V elevated its status Highway No. 117 and No. 11 to Uttaradit via from or sub- into Mueang or Phitsanulok. town but was still under Mueang Phichai. King 2. From Bangkok, drive to Amphoe In Buri via Rama V re-named it Uttaradit, literally the Port the Bangkok–Sing Buri route (Highway No. of the North. Later Uttaradit became more 311). Switch to Highway No. 11 (In Buri-Tak Fa prosperous, and its status was elevated once route) onto Highway No. 12 (Phitsanulok-Lom again into a . The town of Phichai Sak route). Turn left and proceed 8 kilometres became just a district under Uttaradit. further. Take a right turn onto Highway No. 11 Uttaradit, cover an area of 7,838 square for Uttaradit. kilometres, is a province in the lower North of By Bus: The Transport Company Limited . Prominent landmarks include Sila provides air-conditioned and non air- Asna bedstead, the mystical legend of Mueang conditioned buses from the Northern Bus Laplae, sweet langsat, and birthplace of the Terminal (Chatuchak) on Kamphaeng Phet 2 valiant and patriotic hero Phraya Phichai Dap Road to Uttaradit daily. For more information, Hak, who fought alongside King the Tel: 1490, 0 2793 8111 www.transport.co.th Great. or Uttaradit transport Co., Ltd. Tel. 1584, 0 5581 6796 In addition, private bus companies ADMINISTRATION operating daily bus services to Uttaradit are Uttaradit is administratively divided into 9 Cherdchai Tour Tel. 0 2936 0199, 0 5541 2354) ; namely, Amphore Mueang Uttaradit, and Win Tour Tel. 0 2936 3753-4, 0 5541 3592 Amphoe Tron, Amphoe Tha Pla, Amphoe Nam Uttaradit Bus Station Tel. 0 5540 3829 Pat, Amphoe Fak Tha, Amphoe Ban Khok, By Train: Trains depart the Bangkok Railway Amphoe Phichai, Amphoe Laplae, and Amphoe Station (Hua Lamphong) to Uttaradit every Thong Saen Khan. day. Contact the at Tel. 1690, 0 2220 4444 www.thairailticket.com BOUNDARIES Uttaradit Railway Station Tel. 0 5541 1023 North : borders with Phrae and Nan. East : borders with Phitsanulok, Loei, and Lao PDR.

Uttaradit 7 Local Transportation located on Kasem Rat Road, Tambon Tha It. Wat There are various modes of local transportation Tha Thanon today houses the provincial Buddha for visitors to choose from: image of Luangpho Phet, a Chiang Saen-style - Song Thaeo, a local form of transport running Buddhist statue cast in bronze in the so-called around the provincial town, available at diamond posture. According to records, in 1893, community areas like Uttaradit Terminal. on his way back from performing a religious - Motor tricycle and taxi motorcycle running ritual in Wat Sawang Arom, Tambon Phai Lom, within downtown Uttaradit, with starting points Amphoe Laplae, the abbot Luangpho Duang at the Uttaradit Bus Terminal. The fare can be of Wat Mon Mai passed a deserted temple, either agreed by distance or chartered. Wat Sakae, and noticed a Buddha’s head finial emerged from an anthill. He unearthed a Distances from Amphoe Mueang beautiful bronze Buddha image and enshrined Uttaradit to other districts it at Wat Tha Thanon. However, Luangpho Uttaradit is administratively divided into the Phet was later brought and enshrined at Wat following 9 districts or Amphoe: Benchamabophit in Bangkok for 10 years Laplae 8 kilometres at the request of King Rama V. Then, Luang Tron 25 kilometres Naruenatseni (Phan) took it back to Wat Tha Tha Pla 40 kilometres Thanon under the king’s permission. Thong Saen Khan 42 kilometres Phichai 47 kilometres Wat Thammathipatai (วัดธรรมาธิปไตย) Nam Pat 72 kilometres centrally located in the city, at the In Chai Mi- Fak Tha 115 kilometres Samran Ruen Intersection, Wat Thammathipatai Ban Khok 160 kilometres or formerly called Wat Ton Makham is where door panels of the large and ancient wihan Distances from Uttaradit to Nearby (image hall) of Wat Phra Fang are kept-within the Dhammasapha building. The panels, made Phre 74 kilometre of Alangium wood, measure 1.1 metres width Sukhothai 100 kilometre x 5.3 metres height x 0.16 metres depth. The Phitsanulok 118 kilometre carved traditional design is of the graceful style Nan 191 kilometre of the Ayutthaya period. The mazy Kanok Kan Loei 387 kilometre Khot design comprises the Phum Khao Bin and Kanok Bai Thet patterns. These intricately carved ATTRACTIONS ancient door panels are rated second only to Amphoe Mueang Uttaradit those of Wat Suthat in Bangkok. Wat Tha Thanon (วัดท่าถนน) built on the bank of the Nan River and just Wat Yai Tha Sao (วัดใหญ่ท่าเสา) opposite the Uttaradit Railway Station, Wat Tha located on Samran Ruen Road and adjacent Thanon or formerly called Wat Wang Tao Mor is to Tha Sao Railway Station, Tambon Tha Sao,

8 Uttaradit Wat Tha Thanon

is Wat Yai Tha Sao. The ordination hall features beautiful wood-carved door panels. In addition, there is the unconventionally colourful ancient scripture hall where the Tripitaka is kept.

Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Monument (อนุสาวรีย์พระยาพิชัยดาบหัก) This is located in front of the City Hall in honour of Phraya Phichai for his bravery, patriotism and self sacrifice. As governor of Mueang Phichai during the Thonburi Period, he valiantly fought with Burmese invaders until one of his swords broke in two in 1773. But he prevailed over them. Hence the sobriquet “Phraya Phichai Dap Hak” or “Phichai the Broken Sword”. This monument was built by the Fine Arts Department and inaugurated on 20 February, 1969. Within the

Wat Yai Tha Sao

Uttaradit 9 Ban Kae, is an old temple with beautiful plaster bas-reliefs over the ubosot or ordination hall, built in the Ayutthaya period. However, the name of the builder is unknown. The ubosot enshrines the principle stucco Buddha image primed with lacquer and gold inlay. The image is a mixture of the early Rattanakosin period and Laotian style (Luang Prabang). In addition, the temple features rare mural paintings of the early Rattanakosin period depicting the Jataka and congregation of angels. For more information please contact Tel: 08 9566 9419

Wat Phra Fang Sawangkhaburi Muninat (วัดพระฝางสวางคบุรีมุนีนาถ) located on the bank of the Nan River, Mu 3 Ban Phra Fang, Tambon Pha Chuk, was the venue where Chao Phra Fang, the ruler of Mueang Sawangkhaburi, who was in monkhood but dressed in an unconventional Buddhist robe, Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Monument used to stay. Chao Phra Fang led a liberation group, who gathered in his city after the second fall of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. The layout monument area features the Museum of the of Wat Phra Fang includes the ordination hall World’s Largest Lek Nam Phi Steel Sword, which or bot with intricate carved door panels. It is weighs 557.8 kilogrammes. It has a sheath and located at the back. Also, there is the circular a handle of Burmese ebony wood embedded stupa enshrining the relics of Lord Buddha, with mother-of-pearl designs and girdled which was restored in the reign of King Rama with incised silver casings. In addition, there IV. In addition, tourists will find the main is the Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Museum, which image hall, which faces east. This was where a displays his biography, models of the battlefield, Chiang Saen-style Buddha image was formerly the locals’ way of life during the Ayutthaya enshrined. The magnificent and intricately period, as well as, a collection of ancient tools. carved door panels of this image hall are now Open: 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. kept at Wat Thammathipatai. To get there: It is about 25 kilometres from the Wat Klang (วัดกลาง) provincial city of Uttaradit by Highway No. 1045 three kilometres from Amphoe Mueang onto Highway No. 11. Turn right for about 2 Uttaradit on Thanon Charoen Tham, Tambon kilometres toward and

10 Uttaradit Wat Phra Fang Sawangkhaburi Muninat turn left at the T-junction about 14 kilometres contact Khun Payao Keawthong, Chairperson, further. Tel. 0 5544 5372 or Khumnan Praiwan, Village headman Tel. 08 7200 1247. Water Hyacinth Woven Product Group To get there: follow the Wang Kaphi route (กลุ่มหัตถกรรมผลิตภัณฑ์ผักตบชวา) (Highway No. 1040) and turn left towards located at Ban Tha, Mu 5, Tambon Hat Kruat, Amphoe Tron. Go straight and cross the bridge. which is 12 kilometres from the provincial city Proceed until the T-junction and turn right for of Uttaradit. Supported by the cooperation some 2.5 kilometres (Highway No. 1204), where of the Northern Industrial Promotion Centre the entrance sign of the industrial community of Phitsanulok province and the Office of is visible on the left-hand side. Proceed 300 Industries, , this Water metres further. Hyacinth Woven Product Group is the cooperation of the Tha Chawa Housewife Amphoe Laplae Group, who produce a variety of delicate, Amphoe Laplae can be reached from the stylishly designed and affordable household provincial city of Uttaradit, which is just 9 decorations and souvenirs such as lamps, vases, kilometres away, by taking Highway No. 102 bags, baskets, and slippers. For more details, for about 3 kilometres. Then, take a right

Uttaradit 11 Wat Phra Borommathat Thung Yang turn onto Highway No. 1041 and continue 6 Phra Si Phanommat Memorial kilometres further. The district was originally (อนุสาวรีย์พระศรีพนมมาศ) an ancient town during the Ayutthaya Period. was built to commemorate the community King Rama V paid a royal visit in 1901. According leader highly respected by the townspeople to the assumption of HRH Prince Damrong during the reign of King Rama V, the statue of Rajanubhab, Amphoe Laplae served as a Phra Si Phanommat stands elegantly at Talat secret hide-out for people from Phrae and Laplae Intersection. Formerly called Thong- Nan, who fled from enemy or calamity as in, the Chinese-descended tax collector of its location was sandwiched in between alcohol products contributed tremendously mountains. Geographically, it was a labyrinth to the development of the community and to strangers. Apart from many interesting was rewarded with the honorary rank of Khun historical attractions, Laplae district is also a Phisanchinakit, as well as, promoted to Phra Si major producer of handicraft products like the Phanommat in 1908. traditional hand-woven textile such as Pha Sin Tin Chok or hand-woven women’s sarong. In Wat Phra Borommathat Thung Yang addition, there are brooms and langsat, the (วัดพระบรมธาตุทุ่งยั้ง) province’s famous fruit. Mu 3, Ban Thung Yang, Tambon Thung Yang. Formerly called Wat Mahathat, this ancient temple is linked with 2 other adjacent temples, Wat Phra Yuen Phutthabat Yukhon and Wat Phra

12 Uttaradit Wat Phra Thaen Sila At

Thaen Sila At, regarding the myth of the Lord Thung Yang along Highway No. 102, Wat Phra Buddha’s visit. Wat Phra Borommathat Thung Yuen Phutthabat Yukhon is visible on the left- Yang comprises a Lanna-style wihan in the hand side, close to the intersection. Inside front. Next is Phra Borommathat Thung Yang, features a mondop, a square structure, of which is a round bell-shaped stupa containing the Chiang Saen style covering the Buddha’s the relics of the Lord Buddha. The stupa stands footprints on a 1.5 metre lotus base. In addition, on a 3-tiered square base. The lower base has there is a bronze Buddha image in the Subduing a small chedi at each of the 4 corners. The 3rd Mara posture measuring 55 inches in lap width tier of the base has a niche on each of the 4 and 66 inches in height. The Buddha image is sides that are assumed to have been restored of the Sukhothai art and is named Luangpho afterwards. Phuttharangsi. It was previously enshrined in To get there: It is about 3 kilometres from the the mondop and was covered entirely with provincial city of Uttaradit by taking Highway cement. Later, the cement was removed and No. 102. Wat Phra Borommathat Thung Yang the image was relocated to the new ubosot. will be on the left-hand side. Wat Phra Thaen Sila At (วัดพระแท่นศิลาอาสน์) Wat Phra Yuen Phutthabat Yukhon situated at Ban Phra Thaen, Tambon Thung (วัดพระยืนพุทธบาทยุคล) Yang, just a little further from Wat Phra Yuen located 500 metres from Wat Phra Borommathat is Wat Phra Thaen Sila At. The temple houses a

Uttaradit 13 rectangular laterite seat measuring 8 x 10 x 3 Wat Chedi Khiri Wihan (วัดเจดีย์คีรีวิหาร) feet. The base is decorated with a pattern of lotus Mu 1, Ban Wat Pa, Tambon Fai Luang, on the way petals. It is believed to have been made during to Mae Phun Waterfall. The main stupa in the the Sukhothai period by an unknown person round bell shape enshrines the Holy relics of the according to the legend that Bodhisattva, the Lord Buddha. The presiding Buddha image is of previous lives of the Lord Buddha, attained the the beautiful Sukhothai style. The door panels state of precepts here. In 1908, the mondop, a and gables are beautiful woodcarvings. square structure, and the wihan, an assembly To get there: It is about 10 kilometres from the hall, were burned in a forest fire, leaving only provincial city of Uttaradit by taking Highway the laterite seat. It was restored in the reign of No. 1043. King Rama V. The intricately crafted teak door panels of this temple previously belonged to Chao Faham Kuman Monument (อนุสาวรีย์ the wihan of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat เจ้าฟ้าฮ่ามกุมาร) in Phitsanulok province, where Phra Phuttha Mu 7, Ban Thong Laplae, Tambon Fai Luang. Chinnarat is enshrined. An annual homage- Chao Faham Kuman was the first ruler of paying fair is held on the full moon day of the Mueang Laplae. This monument, 12 kilometres 3rd lunar month. Contact Tel. 0 5545 3568. from the provincial city of Uttaradit, is accessible In addition, there is a 2-storey Local Museum by Highway No.1043 from Amphoe Laplae. in the sermon hall, which is of the Lanna-style, located within the compound of Wat Phra Thaen Sila At. Made of wood, this museum was built by Mr. Chalermsilp Chayaphalo. There are beds of flowers and a herbal garden in front. Downstairs displays ancient tools for catching marine animals and paddleboats. While, upstairs displays the traditional lifestyle of palace dwellers and the locals, basketry, blacksmith tools, construction tools, traditional herbal medicine blending appliances, Sangkhalok ceramics from the Sukhothai period, royal preaching pulpit, ancient pulpit of the Ayutthaya artisan, Buddha image crafted out of an old bodhi tree, Buddha images of the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya styles, as well as, the arts and cultures of the northern locals. Open daily between 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Admission is free of charge.

Chao Faham Kuman Monument

14 Uttaradit Wat Don Sak

Wat Don Sak (วัดดอนสัก) are beautifully crafted into Naga figures. The Ban Ton Muang, Tambon Fai Luang, near Wat octagonal columns are made of bricks and Don Sak School, about 1 kilometre from the cement with lotus-shaped column capitals. The district office. Geographically, Wat Don Sak is faded murals on the inner wall and columns situated on an earth mound, previously covered depict Jataka stories. In addition, there is a with teak or sak in Thai, hence, its name. This beautifully crafted ancient preaching pulpit temple is believed to have been built toward decorated with colourful mirror glass. the end of the Ayutthaya period. It was mostly burned down, during which many artefacts, Namtok Mae Phun (น�้ำตกแม่พูล) except the image hall from the Ayutthaya Mu 4, Ban Ton Kluea, Tambon Mae Phun. It period, were destroyed. The description of the runs through man-made cataracts at different image hall include its facing east, 3-layered levels down a high mountain. It offers a serene tile roofing, woodcarving gable, woodcarving surrounding and there is a langsat orchard door panels-featuring the Kanok Thai style nearby. An ideal spot with souvenir shops, pattern and the intertwined spiral design with restaurants, and parking lot available. pictures of swan, angels in adoration, and To get there: It is a distance of 8 kilometres mystical giants. The wooden eaves brackets from the provincial city to Amphoe Laplae.

Uttaradit 15 Souvenir House sells folk handicraft, native woven cloth, local food, seasonal fruits, health beverages and unique souvenir of Mueang Laplae. Cultural Destination of Mueang Laplae There is available service to guide tourists to the destination of cultural and legend by biking with local guide to visit archaeological sites, and agricultural tourist attractions, and pleasingly looking to the unseen process of fruit delivery over the mountain by wire which is used only this place in Thailand. Moreover, tourists will feel the exotic taste of local called “Pan Lhong Laplae” and “Lhin Laplae” and Langsat, Longkong, Langkong fruits. Uttaradit is a plentiful fruits, also known as “Mount of Eating”. One day, one time on the happy route of amazing wondered city to alluringly find, tourists would get the happiness more than you can imagine. Mon Laplae is waiting for all tourists to find and feel our warm welcome. Tel. Namtok Mae Phun 0 5543 1439, 08 1785 2477 opens daily: 10.00 a.m.–09.00 p.m. Proceed onto Highway No. 1043 for another 12 kilometres. Alternatively, use the local bus Amphoe Tha Pla service at Thanon Tula Sathit in the provincial Lamnam Nan National Park city of Uttaradit. Buses depart every 30 minutes (อุทยานแห่งชาติล�ำน�้ำน่าน) during 6.00 a.m.-5.30 p.m. covers the area of Phrae, Nan, and Uttaradit provinces. It is a complex mountain range Mon Laplae (ม่อนลับแล) comprising various kinds of abundant forests. is the folk restaurant that is surrounding It is also a water source of the reservoir above by nature, on the same route to Mae Phun the Dam. It covers a total area of 624,468 Waterfall, about 1 km. from Sri Noppamat rai and consists of mixed deciduous forest, junction. Tourists might spend leisure time dry evergreen forest, hill evergreen forest, here with delicious folk dishes that you would and deciduous dipterocarp forest, where the try the taste of native, natural and wondered leaves will transform into beautiful colours legend of Uttaradit called “Mueang Laplae”. during winter, and is a habitat of various types Weaving House collected native fabrics of of animals such as barking deer, deer, wild Mueang Laplae from the past to the present. boars, bears and more than 200 kinds of birds.

16 Uttaradit Lamnam Nan National Park was announced a are more accessible via . From national park on 30 September 1998. The top the provincial city of Phrae, proceed on the of the park is the Phu Phaya Pho summit with same route with Wat Phrathat Cho Hae. Turn a height of 1,350 metres. It forms a boundary left and proceed 9 kilometres further. between Phrae and Uttaradit. It is cool all year. To get there: Lamnam Nan National Park is There is heavy rain during May and September, located 45 kilometres from the provincial city while it is cold during winter. of Uttaradit. Follow Highway No. 1045, Km. Interesting Attractions are as follows: 43-44 (Uttaradit-Sirikit Dam route), Ruam Chit Aquarium (อาคารแสดงพันธุ์ปลาน�้ำจืด) is T-junction, and Huai Charoen accommodate river fish such as Silver carp, T-junction. Take a left turn and proceed 4 opens 08.00 a.m.–05.00 p.m. kilometres further. Sirikit Dam Reservoir (อ่างเก็บน�้ำเขื่อนสิริกิติ์) Bungalows and camping ground are also covers an area of 203 square kilometres, this available. For more details, contact the Lamnam large reservoir offers many rapids and islands, Nan National Park Tourist Centre, Tel. 0 5543 an ideal spot for rafting and sightseeing. 6751 or Department of National Park, Wildlife Scenic Spot (จุดชมวิว) The tranquility and and Flora, Bangkok, Tel. 0 2562 0760 www. cool temperature of the Pa Daeng-Nam Krai- dnp.go.th Lamnam Nang Phaya route, which is a detour along the edge of the mountain cutting Sirikit Dam (เขื่อนสิริกิติ์) through dry evergreen forest and hill evergreen is an earthen dam built to dam up the Nan forest, offers many flora such as wild orchids, River at Ban Pha Som, Tambon Pha Lueat. Phaya Suea Khrong (Prunus cerasoides D. Don), The dam’s crest is 810 metres long, 12 metres and various types of fern. wide and 113.6 metres high. The upstream Natural Trails (เส้นทางเดินศึกษาธรรมชาติ) two part of the dam boasts beautiful scenery routes are available, which are 2.5 kilometres especially during sunset. A Buddha image of and 4 kilometres respectively, and offer many Phra Phutthasirisattarat is enshrined in front scenic spots along the way. The panoramic view of the dam. Tourists can contact the Public of the Sirikit Dam Reservoir is visible. Relations Centre for the following services; dam Kaeng Nang Phaya (แก่งนางพญา) these are sightseeing tour, accommodation booking, beautiful rapids of various sizes in the Nang bicycle rental, boat rental to cruise the reservoir, Phaya Stream. Water runs all year-round. and trekking within the dam area. Boating In addition, many small waterfalls such as service in the Sirikit Dam costs 3,000 baht/ Namtok Choeng Thong, Namtok Huai Mun, hour (able to accommodate 30-80 people). In and Namtok Doi Pha Mok are located within addition, Sirikit Dam provides accommodation Lamnam Nan National Park. Water runs all year- and 18-hole golf course. Sirikit Dam opens daily: round because of the rich verdant water source. 08.00 a.m.–04.00 p.m. Boat rental is closed These waterfalls, which are located near the on Saturday-Sunday.For more details and Choeng Thong National Park’s ranger station, bookings, Tel. 0 5546 1134, 0 5546 1140 www.

Uttaradit 17 Sirikit Dam sirikitdam.egat.com tour Tel. 08 7204 2739 and Kesinee Tour Tel. 08 To get there: From the provincial city of Uttaradit, 7204 2739. proceed via Highway No. 1045 (Sirikit Dam-Tha To get there: From Amphoe Tha Pla T-junction, Pla route). The total distance is 58 kilometres. take a left turn onto Highway No. 1146. Then, Alternatively, catch a public bus Uttaradit-Fak take another left turn onto Highway No. 1163 Tha-Ban Khok line, which stops at the clock for 6 kilometres. Turn right and switch to tower on the Samran Ruen Road. Tourists can Highway No. 1341 for another 4 kilometres. also take a taxi from the Uttaradit Railway Keep going straight at the junction, which leads Station. to the earthen dam, for Ban Tha Ruea.

Ban Tha Ruea (บ้านท่าเรือ) Amphoe Thong Saen Khan community near the Dam, is located at Mu 9, Bo Lek Nam Phi (บ่อเหล็กน�้ำพี้) Ban Tha Ruea. Raft services to the reservoir Mu 1 Ban Nam Phi, Tambon Nam Phi, tourists and the lake are available. Tourists can either will find the roadside filled with stalls selling stay overnight or take a one-day trip. Meals amulets, knives, and swords made from high are included. For more information, contact grade steel called Lek Nam Phi. In addition, Phae Kesinee Tour, Tel. 08 1605 6211 or Panya there are locally made brooms for sale. As such,

18 Uttaradit Ban Tha Ruea

Bo Lek Nam Phi is the source of the best quality souvenirs and snack kiosks are available. This steel used to fashion swords and weapons in museum was officially opened on 12 August, ancient times. Two sites where ore was once 1999. Admission is free of charge. Open daily extracted are still visible. Ores from one of these during 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. two sources, “Bo Phra Saeng” are reserved to be To get there: It is 40 kilometres from the used to make swords for the king only. While provincial city of Uttaradit. Take Highway No. those extracted from “Bo Phra Khan” were 1245 towards Amphoe Thong Saen Khan via used to fashion weapons for kings in the past. Highway No. 11. Then, take a right turn towards Bo Lek Nam Phi Museum is located within this Wat Nam Phi and proceed 3 kilometres further. area. It displays the history of Lek Nam Phi. The museum exhibits the complete procedures of Amphoe Nam Pat making high-grade hand-forged Lek Nam Phi Ton Sak Yai Forest Park (วนอุทยานต้นสักใหญ่) swords, which were the weapons of ancient Mu 4, Ban Pang Kleua, Tambon Nam Khrai, Thai warriors. The area is decorated with beds of about 92 kilometres from the provincial city of flowers. Shops selling Lek Nam Phi amulets and Uttaradit. Covering an area of 22,000 rai, the

Uttaradit 19 Khlong Tron National Park, the total distance to Ton Sak Yai Forest Park is 53 kilometres. Upon returning, the road makes a detour through the teak forest and cuts back to the original route. This route further leads to Sirikit Dam and Tha Pla.

Phu Soi Dao National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติ ภูสอยดาว) covers an area of 149,375 rai in Amphoe Ban Khok, Amphoe Nam Pat, Uttaradit, and Amphoe Chat Trakan, Phitsanulok. It was announced a national park in 1994. Geographically, it consists of high mountains along the Thai-Laotian border, whose summit is Phu Soi Dao which is 2,102 metres above sea level. Its topography consists of high mountains covered with undulating hill evergreen forest with prairie and pine forest such as the forest of Son Sam Bai (Pinus kesiya). It is cool nearly all year with Ton Sak Yai various kinds of wild flowers such as Ngon Nak (Murdannia giganteum) and wild ground flowers, which grow in the pine forest of Phu main flora of Ton Sak Yai Forest Park is mixed Soi Dao. The national park can be visited all deciduous forest. A 1,500 year-old giant teak year. However, colourful flowers bloom during tree was found here in 1927. It is 37 metres high the rainy season. It is recommended to visit the and has a circumference of 9.58 metres. Though park at the end of the rainy season and at the its topmost part was broken by a storm, the beginning of winter. trunk is still intact. The teak tree is well taken Interesting Attractions are as follows: care of. A 2-kilometre trekking route is available. Namtok Phu Soi Dao (น�้ำตกภูสอยดาว) is near Contact the Regional Office 11 (Uttaradit), the tourist centre, this medium-sized waterfall Tambon Nam Pat, Tel: 0 5525 8028. comprises 5 cataracts. Water is available all To get there: Proceed from the provincial city year-round and very vigorous during the rainy of Uttaradit to Ban Pa Khanun T-junction via months. Each cataract is easily accessible by Highway No. 1047. The roadside is filled with the stairs provided. deciduous dipterocarp forest and teak forest, Lan Son (ลานสน) The steep path towards the where the leaves will transform into beautiful Lan Son Summit, which passes different foothills colours during winter. Passing the entrance to like Noen Song Yat, Noen Prap Sian, Noen Pa Ko,

20 Uttaradit Phu Soi Dao National Park

Noen Suea Khrong, and Noen Morana (the steepest), is easily accessible by trekking along the mountain ridge. Such path is 6.5 kilometres and takes 5-6 hours on foot. The destination is filled with savanna, Pinus merkusii, and Pinus kesiya. In addition, the colour coordination between the purple of Murdannia giganteum and the yellow Utricularia bifida Linn., as well as, other flowers in bloom is a spectacular view. Lan Son is an ideal spot for watching the sunset. However, no accommodation or food is currently available. Tourists have to bring their own tents and food supplies. A porter service is available, and visitors must contact the park in advance. An authorized officer will be

Namtok Phu Soi Dao

Uttaradit 21 appointed as a guide. Lan Son is only accessible forest, pine forest, mixed deciduous forest and during 8.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m. deciduous dipterocarp forest. Wildlife that can Namtok Sai Thip (น�้ ำตกสายทิพย์) located at Lan be discovered are Sumatran serows, bears, Son. It comprises 7 cataracts and is accessible barking deer, mouse deer, clouded leopard, by a steep path along the valley. , common palm civet, Indochinese Accommodation and camping area are ground squirrel, and porcupine. provided in the park. For more information, To get there: From Uttaradit to Amphoe Nam please contact the Department of National Park, Pat, take Highway No. 1045 for 68 kilometres. Wildlife and Flora, Bangkok, Tel. 0 2562 0760 From Office, take Highway No. www.dnp.go.th, or Phu Soi Dao National Park, 1212 (Huai Duea–Ban Phia) to Ban Ton Khanun Tambon Huai Mun, Amphoe Nam Pat, Uttaradit, for 23 kilometres to the national park. Khlong 53110, Tel. 0 5543 6001-2. Tron National Park is situated at Mu 3, Tambon To get there: From Uttaradit, take Highway Nam Khrai, Amphoe Nam Pat, Uttaradit 53110 No. 1045. Pass Sirikit Dam to Amphoe Nam www.dnp.go.th Tel. 0 5528 2347. Pat, a distance of 68 kilometres. Then, take Interesting Attractions are as follows: Highway No. 1239 to Ban Huai Mun for 47 Namtok Khlong Tron (น�้ำตกคลองตรอน) Namtok kilometres. From there, take Highway No.1268 Khlong Tron takes its source from Khlong Tron for 18 kilometres to Namtok Phu Soi Dao. It is Creek. There are basically two waterfalls here. the starting point of the walk to the Lan Son The first one, which is a 4-cataract waterfall Summit. Alternatively, take the hourly air- standing at 20 metres high, is 1.5 kilometres conditioned bus service, which operates during away from the second one, which is 30 metres 6.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m., from Talat Ton Pho in the high. Accessible solely on foot. provincial city of Uttaradit to Amphoe Nam Pat. Namtok Huai Khom (น�้ำตกห้วยคอม) located The trip takes two and a half hours. Get off at at the centre of Huai Khom or Khom Creek, the hospital of Amphoe Nam Pat and hire a local Ban Huai Khom, Tambon Nam Phai. There are mini-bus (Song Thaeo) service to Phu Soi Dao. three waterfalls here. The first one, which is a For those who wish to return via Amphoe Chat 1-cataract waterfall standing at 15 metres high, Trakan of Phitsanulok province, the Song Thaeo is 200 metres away from the second one, which service is for rent. This way takes two hours. is a 2-cataract waterfall standing at 15 metres high. While the third one, which is a 1-cataract Khlong Tron National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติ waterfall standing at 20 metres high, is 30 คลองตรอน) metres away from the second one. Accessible covers the area of Amphoe Nam Pat and solely on foot. These waterfalls are located some Amphoe Thong Saen Khan of Uttaradit 5 kilometres from Huai Khom village. No roads province. The total area is 278,125 rai. The forest are available. is still very intact. It consists of gigantic canals Pha Phu Miang (ผาภูเมี่ยง) A uniquely huge and creeks. The general condition of the forest cliff, where the panoramic view of the village consists of dry evergreen forest, hill evergreen is visible. A camping ground is available on the

22 Uttaradit Buddha’s Cremation Commemoration plain. However, no facilities are available. Pha EVENTS & FESTIVALS Phu Miang is sandwiched by Ban Ton Khanun Phraya Phichai Dap Hak and Red Cross and Ban Bang Kham Pom. The total distance is Fair (งานพระยาพิชัยดาบหักและงานกาชาด) is 10 kilometres apart. Accessible solely on foot. organized to commemorate the heroic deeds of Tham Chan (ถ�้ำจันทร์) located within the right Phraya Phichai during 7-16 January every year side of Khlong Tron National Forest Reserve, at Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Stadium. There are Tambon Phak Khwa and Tambon Thong Saen the Provincial Red Cross Centre’s booths selling Khan, this middle-sized marble cave features products, traditional and cultural performances, stalactite and stalagmite formations. It is also various forms of entertainment and a ceremony home to many bats. Tham Chan is 200 metres to worship Phraya Phichai Dap Hak. deep and is 15 metres wide. Accessible by car. Buddha’s Cremation Commemoration (Atthami Puja Day) (ประเพณีถวายพระเพลิง พระบรมศพสมเด็จพระสัมมาสัมพุทธเจ้า) this religious ritual is held at Wat Phra Borommathat Thung Yang, Amphoe Laplae, around May. It features the re-enactment of the Lord Buddha’s funeral

Uttaradit 23 ceremony. In addition, the ritual is held is used to bathe sacred shrines revered by the in remembrance of the Lord Buddha and locals in the village. Ceremonial processions of the contents of his teaching. The temple is various villages will carry the sacred water and beautifully decorated and features dharma offerings around the city. On the way, they will practices and sermons. stop and pay respect to the Phra Si Phanommat Memorial, pour water onto senior monks at Wat Phra Thaen Sila At, Phra Phutthabat Chedi Si Wihan, as well as, worship the Chao Yukhon and Phra Non Phutthasaiyat Fair Faham Kuman Memorial with performances (งานนมัสการพระแท่นศิลาอาสน์ พระพุทธบาทยุคล และ and traditional Thai dances. พระนอนพุทธไสยาสน์) This is organized annually during the 8th day of the waxing moon to the Uttaradit Sweet Langsat and Quality full moon day of the 3rd lunar month, which falls Products Fair (งานเทศกาลลางสาดหวานและ in February and is the Magha Puja Day at Wat มหกรรมของดีเมืองอุตรดิตถ์) This is organized Phra Thaen Sila At, Wat Phra Yuen Phutthabat around the end of September every year at Yukhon and Wat Phra Non Phutthasaiyat, the Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Stadium, in front Tambon Thung Yang, Amphoe Laplae to pay of the Uttaradit City Hall. During the period, respect to the Buddha’s seat, footprints and langsat, a famous fruit of the province and the reclining Buddha, respectively. In the event, other various kinds of trees are bearing fruit. In there are celebrations, entertainment and a the fair, there will be a fruit market, academic local product fair. For more information, please exhibition on langsat, langsat contest, Langsat contact Tambon Thung Yang , Tel. Beauty Pageant, Laplae Widow Beauty Pageant, 0 5544 2284, 0 5581 4594 and Amphoe Laplae, fruit float procession and contest, and a booth Tel. 0 5544 2039 display of quality products from every district.

Luangpho To and Mueang Phichai Fair Garlic Fair (งานเทศกาลวันกระเทียม) This is (งานนมัสการหลวงพ่อโตและมหกรรมของดีเมืองพิชัย) held annually around the beginning of March This is held annually at Wat Phrathat during at Amphoe Nam Pat main stadium. The fair 2-6 February to pay homage to the large stucco features booths selling garlic products. In image of Luangpho To. Visitors will enjoy various addition, there is a beauty pageant, processions, festive activities. For more details, contact the local plays, and entertainment. For more details, Office, Tel. 0 5525 2742-3 contact Amphoe Nam Pat, Tel. 0 5548 1045

Hae Nam Khuen Rong Tradition (ประเพณี Ko Chedi Bun Kong Khao Yai Festival แห่น�้ำขึ้นโรง) this is organized on 14 April of every (งานสืบสานประเพณีก่อเจดีย์บุญกองข้าวใหญ่) is held year at the foot of Doi Mon Arak, Amphoe annually during November – December at Ban Laplae. In the event, there is a ceremony of Khok District Stadium, with an aim to publicise pouring water as a sign of dedication of merit the district’s cotton produce. The event features to the deceased. Scented water and perfume sales of cotton products, cloth weaving

24 Uttaradit demonstration, procession, cotton beauty contest, and folk games and entertainment. Contact Amphoe Ban Khok at Tel. 0 5548 6124.

Lai Phae Fai Procession (งานประเพณีไหล แพไฟเฉลิมพระเกียรติ) is held annually around December from Wat Daeng Pier to Wat Hat Song Khwae Pier, Tambon Hat Song Khwae, Amphoe Tron, to express gratitude toward food crops, cereals, and water. Highlights include the light and sound presentation with mixed media on the life and home of the Tron people, cultural performance, sales of OTOP products, and many others.

LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SOUVENIRS The main products of Uttaradit include Pha Sin Tin Chok or hand-woven women’s sarong, local fabrics, water hyacinth woven product, canned sugar palm in syrup, local sweets knanom Khao Khaep thian sawoei and renowned handmade tong kong brooms (both in actual size and as small souvenirs), which are available around town steamed -skin dumpling. Then, add different and on In Chai Mi Road of Amphoe Laplae. In kinds of and sometimes eggs. It is addition,Tourists will also find Thai snack sai further seasoned like steamed Cheung Fun miang,. There are also Chinese cakes in the rice noodle roll. However, if this skin is rolled shape of a turtle at Mae Kim Yin shop, which is into a roti without vegetables, it is called Khao opposite Talat Khlong Pho, as well as, Mr. Maeti Phan and is eaten with fish sauce and ground Pipitkul’s residence on No. 76 Chetsadabodin roasted chilli. It can be found in stores in front Road, which is located behind Uttaradit of Wat Don Sak and the entrance of Ban Khum. Hospital, Tambon Tha It, Tel. 0 5544 0087 Another famous dish Khao Khaep, which is Amphoe Laplae: The market features various similar to Khao Phan Phak but add sesame seeds local dishes like Khao Phan Phak or a kind of and roasted chilli, wrapping sticky rice or other dumpling, which is rice flour mixed with water savoury dish. If it is rolled to wrap seasoned into a very thin-layered skin spread on a pot’s noodle, it is called Mi Phan. It is available along mouth covered with a thin white cloth to steam, the roadsides of Ban Khok Chang. In addition, similar to a Thai dish called Khao Kriap Pak Mo or tourists will find local fabrics like Pha Sin Tin

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Tong Kong Brooms

26 Uttaradit Chok or hand-woven women’s sarong with INTERESTING ACTIVITIES motifs called soi dok mak. Cool colours are Agro-tourism used here. Experience the lifestyle of orchardists at Amphoe Laplae orchard. This is a mixed- Souvenir Shops cultivation orchard, where fruits are grown in Baimon.com International Co., Ltd. (บริษัท a zigzag pattern. Drought-tolerant fruits like ใบหม่อนดอทคอม อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล จ�ำกัด) 273 Mu marian fruit tree, Burmese grape, and Santol 10 Tambon Tha Sao, Amphoe Mueang Uttaradit, are grown on the highland. While the lower Uttaradit 53000 Tel. 0 5544 0096 www.baimon. end features mangosteen, which are grown com (Thai rice milk, Thai flower oil product, under well-watered conditions, and hilly terrace herbs balm, mulberry products) that features langsat, as well as, durian. They Ban Bon Doi (บ้านบนดอย) 77 Mu 2, Tambon have a unique harvesting technique by riding Mae Phun, Amphoe Laplae, Tel. 0 5543 1392, a motorcycle along the ridge of the mountain 0 5545 7270 and using sling pulleys to send harvested fruit Bunthueng (บุญถึง) Talat Laplae, Tel. 0 5543 baskets across the mountain ranges. Tourists 1020 (local fabrics; pha sin tin chok and will also enjoy the locally famous Long Laplae blankets) and Lin Laplae , which are very tasty and Chalerm Kankha (เฉลิมการค้า) Talat Ban sweet. Contact the Laplae District Agricultural Khum, Tel. 0 5543 1065 (local fabrics) Office, Tel. 0 5543 1040 and Khun Teeraphon Kanok Manee (กนกมณี) 165/2 Boromma At Tel. 08 1533 5278. Road, Amphoe Mueang Uttaradit, Tel. 0 5541 1245 (local sweets; knanom thian sawoei) Golf Course Laplae Photchana (ลับแลโภชนา) 819 Sirikit Dam Golf Course (สนามกอล์ฟเขื่อน Khaonamtok Road, Ban Kokchang, Amphoe สิริกิติ์) Amphoe Tha Pla, 18 holes, Tel. 0 5546 Laplae Tel. 0 5543 1028 (Souvenirs, open: 07.00 1134, 08 9961 6573, 0 5546 1140 ext.3 www. a.m.-07.00 p.m.) sirikitdam.egat.com Open daily 06.00 a.m.- Orawan (อรวรรณ) 368 Khao Namtok Road, 05.00 p.m. Amphoe Laplae (next to Talat Laplae), Tel. 0 5543 1059. (local fabric; such as pha sin tin chok, pha EXAMPLES OF TOUR sin Laplae, and sin muk Laplae) PROGRAMMES Phuen Mueang (พื้นเมือง) 148 In Chai Mi Road, Uttaradit is another corner in Thailand not Amphoe Laplae (enter via the Laplae main gate so familiar to general travellers even locals or Pratu Mueang Laplae and it is located on the themselves. It is in fact could be easily left-hand side), Tel. 0 5543 1042 (local fabrics approached from more well known neighbours and the renowned handmade brooms) of Sukhothai or Phitsanulok. Renu (เรณู ผ้าทอ) Next to Laplae hospital 155/9 If you want to stay away from the crowd for a Mu 11, Tambon Chai Chum Phon, Amphoe change, stay off the beaten tract in Uttaradit to Laplae, Tel. 0 5545 0350 see its cultural and natural treasures.

Uttaradit 27 Day 1 : Lunch at a restaurant above Morning : Upon arrival, visit Uttaradit Sirikit Dam. Provincial Cultural Hall for artefacts : Board a raft or boat for a cruise on and historical relics and continue the Suriyan-Chanthra Lake, which to Wat Yai Tha Sao and Wat Thamma is located above the Sirikit Dam Thipatai to see their famous door (spend the night on board with panels delicately crafted by dinner and breakfast included). artisans in Ayuthaya period. Afternoon : Leave town for Thong Saeng Khan Day 2 district to visit the steel sword Morning : Visit Phraya Phichai Dap Hak making village of Bo Lek Nam Phi, Monument located in front of the and the sword museum. City Hall. : For keen hikers, travel further : Pay homage to Luangpho Phet of to Phu Soi Dao National Park, Wat Tha Thanon, which is located which borders , seeing the at Kasem Rat Road, Tambon Tha It. sunset and staying overnight. : Enjoy the mural paintings of Chances are you will be completely Wat Klang in the style of the late disconnected from the rest of the Ayutthaya to early Rattanakosin world there. period. : Lunch Day 2 Afternoon : Depart for Amphoe Laplae and Morning : Do hiking up some 2,000 metres make a stop at a fruit market. from the see level to various : Depart for Wat Phra Thaen Sila At natural attractions. and visit the Sila Asana laterite seat : Leave the park in the afternoon. and museum : Back to hotel Day 1 Morning : Depart for Uttaradit. FACILITIES IN UTTARADIT : Visit Bo Lek Nam Phi, which is the Accommodations source of the best quality steel. (The room rates mentioned in this brochure may : Visit Ton Sak Yai Forest Park, be changed. Please ask for current information which reflects the natural from each hotel when making reservation.) ecological system, and see the Facilities in Uttaradit world’s largest teak tree. Amphoe Mueang Uttaradit Afternoon : Visit Sirikit Dam, power plant, Araya Terrace Resort (อารย เทอเรซ รีสอร์ท) as well as, enjoy the beautiful 274 Mu 3, Tambon Kungtapao Tel. 0 5544 scenery of the lake above Sirikit 8771-3 Fax 0 5542 9555, www.arayahotel.com Dam and the golf course. 40 rooms: 480 baht

28 Uttaradit Aree Mansion (อารีย์ แมนชั่น) 119/5 It Tel. 0 5541 7770 Fax 0 5541 7772, 60 rooms: Samranruean Road, Tambon Tha It Tel. 0 5541 240-320 baht/day 4939, 0 5541 4902 Fax 0 5541 4954, 50 rooms: Thaitana Resort (ไทธนา รีสอร์ท) 2/90 Phatwari 400-700 baht Road, Tambon Tha It Tel. 0 5544 3222, 0 5541 Ban Rim Nam Resort (บ้านริมน�้ำ รีสอร์ท) 3941 Fax 0 5541 3941, 43 rooms: 380-480 baht 328/14 Opposite Soi 8, Samranruen Road Tel. Thammachat Mansion (ธรรมชาติ แมนชั่น) 0 5541 2900, 5 rooms: 800-1,500 baht 259/35 Soi 9 Samranruen Road Tel. 0 5540 3346- Chetsada Apartment (เจษฎา อพาร์ตเมนท์) 7, 08 1834 6274 Fax 0 5540 3347, 43 rooms: 19/56 Chetsada Road Tambon Tha It Tel. 0 5541 400-500 baht 7778, 08 1283 4994, 12 rooms: 250-380 baht Thanakorn Garden (ธนากรการ์เดน) 9/24 Friday (ฟรายเดย์) 172 Boromma-At Road, Inchaimi Road Soi 1 Tabon Tha It (Tel. 0 5544 Tambon Tha It Tel. 0 5544 0292, 0 5541 1501 1118-20), 33 rooms: 360-450 baht Fax 0 5544 0295, 133 rooms: 800-2,800 baht Thanothai (ธโนทัย) 149-153 Kasemrat Road, Grand Wana (แกรนด์วนา) 208 Boromma-At Tambon Tha It Tel. 0 5541 1669, 18 rooms: Road, Tambon Tha It Tel. 0 5544 4411, 0 5540 140-350 baht 3883-4 Fax 0 5544 4757, 40 rooms: 350-400 baht The Room (เดอะรูม) 17/1 Chetsada Bodin Nea P. Wanit 1 (พ. วานิช ๑) 33-35 Ploenruedi Road (Koh Kang), Tambon Tha It, 30 rooms: 300-800 Tel. 0 5541 1008, 0 5544 2180, 24 rooms: 160- baht 280 baht Ton Thong (ต้นทอง) 123/9 Mu 5 Srichaowang P. Wanit 2 (พ. วานิช ๒) 1-5 Sri Utra Road Tel. Road, Tambon Ban Ko Tel. 0 5544 3204, 0 5544 0 5541 1499, 0 5544 2181 Fax 0 5541 3067, 66 3211, 54 rooms: 350 baht rooms: 120-280 baht Tonkla Happy Home (ต้นกล้า แฮปปี้ โฮม) 8/8 Phat Tower (พัฒน ทาวเวอร์) 182/20 Boromma- Soi 14 Boromma-At Road Tel. 0 5544 0465, 21 At Road, Tambon Tha It Tel. 0 5544 4717 Fax 0 rooms: 350-400 baht 5544 4717, 30 rooms: 250-380 baht Uttaradit 2 (อุตรดิตถ์ ๒) 438 Yansila-At Road, Riverside (ริเวอร์ไซด์) 81/4 Mu 3 Tambon Pasao Tambon Tha It Tel. 0 5541 1017 Fax 0 5541 2726, Tel. 0 5544 1340), 20 rooms: 400 baht 12 rooms: 150-250 baht Romsai (ร่มไทร) 27 Soi 9 Ounchaimi Road, Wiwat (วิวัฒน์) 159 Mu 4 Tambon Ban ko Tel. 0 Tambon Tha It Tel./ Fax 0 5544 0264, 20 rooms: 5541 1778, 0 5541 1791 Fax 0 5541 3944), 96 350 baht rooms: 150-400 baht Rueantonsak (เรือนต้นสัก) 27 Inchaimi Road, Tambon Tha It Tel. 0 5544 0394, 0 5541 1096 ext. Amphoe Laplae 1672, 20 rooms: 350-400 baht Phiraphat (พีรภัทร์) 206/2 Mu 11, Tambon Siharat (สีหราช) 163 Boromma-At Road, Chai Chumpon Tel. 0 5544 0300, 27 rooms: Tambon Tha It Tel. 0 5541 1106, 0 5541 4990-3 250-350 baht Fax 0 5541 2172), 152 rooms: 800-2,800 baht Thaitana Apartment (ไทธนา อพาร์ทเมนท์) 74/18 Boromma-At Road, Soi 3, Tambon Tha

Uttaradit 29 Amphoe Thapla Restaurants Ban Phak Khuean Sirikit (บ้านพักเขื่อนสิริกิติ์) Amphoe Mueang Uttaradit 40 Mu 10,Tambon Phaluead Tel. 0 5546 1134, Khanom Ban Tien Hom (ขนมบ้านเทียนหอม) 08 9961 6573, 0 5546 1140-3 www.sirikitdam. Den Chai-Pitsanulok Road, Tel. 0 5541 2730, egat.com, 100 rooms, 8 houses: 600-2,000 baht 08 5541 6808 Phae Kesinee Tour (แพเกษิณี ทัวร์) 80 Mu Khun Yai (ห้องอาหารคุณใหญ่) 181-7 Sukkasem 9,Tambon Thapla Tel. 08 1953 9440, 08 1605 Road, Tel. 0 5541 1937 (Thai, I-san, Chinese Food, 6211, 12 houses: 2,500-4,500 baht open: 7.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m.) Phae Sor Chalerm Rung Rueang (แพ ส. Krua (ครัว) 235/5-6 Boromma-At Road, Tel. 0 เฉลิมรุ่งเรือง) 83 Mu 9 Tambon Tha Pla Tel. 08 6196 5541 1644 (Thai Food, open: 10.30 a.m.-10.00 6306), 4 houses: 800-3,000 baht p.m.) Raikin Kaew (ไร่กลิ่นแก้ว) 113 Mu 4 Kuendin Lom Yen (ลมเย็น) 173 Mu 5 Tambon Pasao Thapla, Tambon Thapla Tel. 0 5549 9389, 9 Highway No.11, Phitsanulok-Denchai k.m.100 rooms: 200-350 baht Tel. 0 5541 4611, 08 1675 6098, Fax 0 5541 4611 Rueanrimnan (เรือนริมน่าน) 40 Mu 10, Tambon (Thai Food, open: 6.30 a.m.-09.00 p.m.) Phaluead Tel./Fax 0 5546 1134, 08 9961 6573, 5 Pak Pao (ปักเป้า) 464 Yansila-At Road (Thai houses: 1,500-3,000 baht Food) Somboonprom (สมบูรณ์พร้อม, ลุงแจ้ง) 24 Mu 9, Ran Lung Chaeng (ร้านลุงแจ้ง) Mu 5 Tambon Ban Tharuea, Tambon Thapla Tel. 08 1740 6841 Pasao, Highway No.11, Phitsanulok-Den Chai, Fax 0 5544 2140, 8 houses: 3,500-5,000 baht Tel. 0 5544 2140, 08 1971 2527 (open: 8.00 Wirot Fishing Tour (วิโรจน์ ฟิชชิ่ง ทัวร์) 92 Mu 9 a.m.-9.00 p.m.) Ban Tharuea, Tambon Thapla Tel. 08 1972 8924, Ruean Khuan (เรือนขวัญ) In Siharat Hotel, Tel. 08 1971 7845, 4 houses: 1,500-2,500 baht 0 5541 4184-5 (Thai Food, open: 6.00 a.m.-1.00 a.m.) Amphoe Phichai Ruean Pe Ruean Nong (เรือนพี่ เรือนน้อง) Phichai (พิชัย 2) 361/4 Mu 3, Tambon Nai 134/1-2 Denchai-Pitsanulok Road, Tambon Par Mueang Tel. 0 5542 1005, 9 rooms: 120-300 baht Sao, Tel. 0 5544 2397 Samran (ป้าส�ำราญ) 414 Yansila-At Road, Tel. Amphoe Nam Pat 0 5541 1793 (Thai Food, open: 8.00 a.m.-10.00 Ban Wiwat Resort (บ้านวิวัฒน์รีสอร์ท) 335/23 p.m.) Mu 4 Nam Pat-Faktha, Tambon Saentor Tel. 0 5548 1278, 08 7198 6060, 11 rooms: 250-600 Amphoe Laplae baht Nor Mai Tod Lub Lae (หน่อไม้ทอดลับแล) 568 Rat Uthit Road, Tambon Si Phanom Mat, Tel. 0 5543 1428 (Open: 08.00 a.m.-03.00 p.m.) Mon Laplae (ม่อนลับแล) 98 Mu 6 Tambon Failuang, Tel. 0 5543 1439 E-mail: monlablae_ [email protected] (local food, fresh coffee,

30 Uttaradit woven materials museum, local handicrafts) Wiroj Fishing Tour (วิโรจน์ ฟิชชิ่ง ทัวร์) 92 Mu 9 Ban Tha Ruea, Tambon Tha Pla Tel. 08 1972 Amphoe Thapla 8924, 08 1971 7845 Phae Lung Jaeng (แพลุงแจ้ง) Ban Tha Ruea, Khueandin, Tambon Tha Pla Tel. 08 1740 6841, 08 4815 2787

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USEFUL CALLS Uttaradit Provincial Office Tel. 0 5541 1977 Uttaradit Public Relations Tel. 0 5541 2729 Uttaradit District Office Tel. 0 5541 1037, 0 5541 3758 Uttaradit Tourist Police Tel. 0 5471 0216, 1155 Uttaradit Police Station Tel. 0 5544 2370-1, 0 5541 1038 Tel. 0 5541 4484-8

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