My Hometown

"My  hometown  is  Uttaradit Province"

 

Uttaradit  Province is one of the northern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from south clockwise) Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Phrae and Nan. To the east it borders Xaignabouli of Laos. Uttradit is located 491 kilometres from Bangkok and covers an area of 7,838 square kilometres.

How to get there 

By Car

1. From Bangkok, take Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin) and Highway No.32 to Nakhon Sawan via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing Buri, Chai Nat, then use Highways No.117 and No.11 to Uttaradit via Phitsanulok.
2. From Bangkok, drive to In Buri, then turn into Highway No. 11 (In Buri-Tak Fa route) and proceed to Uttaradit via Phitsanulok.

By Bus

Air-conditioned buses and non air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkoks Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Uttaradit daily. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information. Private bus companies which operate daily bus services to Tak are such as Win Tour (Tel: [phone]), Choet Chai Tour (Tel: [phone]).

By Rail

Trains depart from Hua Lamphong to Uttaradit every day. Contact Bangkok Railway Station Tel. [phone] or visit www.railway.co.th for more information.  

The  place that  most  popular  in Uttaradit

Sak Yai (biggest teak tree)  situated at Ban Pang Klua, Tambon Namkrai about 53 km. away from the province with an area of about 20,000 Rai and is consisted of various unsorted woods. Most important of all this Botanical forest has a biggest teak tree in the world, it has a height of 47 meters and the circumference of the tree stem is measured to be 9.58 m. It is about 1,500 years old by comparison of the size and the number of years from the teak stumps in nearby area. At present there is a height of about 37 meters left because the top of the tree was broken by strong wind, but the stem in general is still left in.

Phu Soi Dao Waterfall, located near the office of the park, is very shady with trees and plants. The 5 level fall houses a tourist service center, No accommodation, but camping site, is available. From the fall to atop the hill takes about 4 – 5 hrs’ walk.

Thamma Thipatai temple is where the door panels of the large and ancient Vihan of Wat Phra Fang are kept. The carved design is of the graceful style of the Late Ayutthaya Period. They are rated as the second best such creation next only to those at Wat Suthat in Bangkok.

Tha Thanon temple houses Luang Pho Phet (monk), the principal Buddha statue of the province. It is of the Chiang Saen style and cast in bronze.

Yai Tha Sao temple It features and old Vihan with beautiful wood-carved door panels and lintels.

The Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Memorial  As governor of Muang Phichai (south of Uttaradit) about 200 years ago during the Thon Buri Period, the valiantly fought with Burmese evaders until one of his swords broke in two. But he prevailed over them. Hence the sobriquet “Phichai of the Broken Sword”.

    

Uttaradit Provincial Cultural Hall  houses important historical relics. A major item is the "Yan Mat" a carved wooden carrying pole made by Late Ayutthaya Period craftsmen.

Klang temple is an old temple with beautiful plaster bas-reliefs over the Ubosot. Inside are rare wall murals of the Early Rattanakosin Period style depicting the Jataka and assemblage of celestial beings.

The Phra Si Phanommat Memorial commemorates a community leader who was highly repeated by the townspeople. The Chinese-descended tax collector on alcohol products contributed tremendously to the development of the community and was rewarded with the rank of Phra Si Phanommat from King Rama V.

Phra Borom That Thung Yang temple is  an old temple, it was once called Wat Mahathat. There is a large, circular-shaped, Ceylonese-style Chedi enshrining a Holy Relic.

Phra Yun Phutthabat Yukhon  temple  is features a Chiang Saen-style Mondop which covers a pair of holy Footprint. It also houses a Sukhothai-style Buddha statue cast in bronze.

Phra Thaen Sila Art Temple The major feature is the base of a sermon platform built with laterite. The square slab with pattern is believed to have been made during the Sukhothai Period.

Mae Phun Waterful  located at Ban Ton Klua, is about 20 kilometres from town. The dam-like barrier creates multi-level cascades amid pleasant natural surroundings.

Bo Lek Nam Phi   is the source of the best quality steel which was used to fashion swords and weapons in the past. Today, there are still two "wells" in existence. Ores from these two sources are believed to have been used to make swords for kings only.

Lamnam Nan National Park It is a complex mountain range comprising of various kinds of abundant forests. It covers a total area of 624,468 rai and consists of mixed deciduous forest, dry evergreen forest, hill evergreen forest and deciduous dipterocarp forest, where the leaves will transform into beautiful colours during winter and is a habitat of various types of animals such as barking deer, deer, wild boars, bears and more than 200 kinds of birds. Places of interest in Lamnam Nan National Park are as follows:

Sirikit Dam is the country’s large earthen dam. Beyond the dam is a large lake with beautiful scenery. During the cool season, the attractively landscape terrain bursts out in a profusion of colourful flowers and blooms. 

  

Local  product

Interesting items include woven materials  with their lovely designs and colours, and preserved edibles made from local fruits such as chewy candy-like Kluai Kuan  which is made from banana. 

Festivals

Phraya Phichai Dap Hak and Red Cross Fair  is organized to commemorate the heroic deeds of Phraya Phichai during 7–16 January every year at Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Stadium. There are the Provincial Red Cross Centre’s booths selling products, traditional and cultural performances, various forms of entertainment and a ceremony to worship Phraya Phichai Dap Hak.

The Tradition of Buddha Cremation , a religious ritual seen nowhere else, is held at Wat Phra Borom That Thung Yang after Visakha Bucha day in May. It features the re-enactment the funeral ceremony for the Lord Buddha.

Accommodation

Seeharaj Hotel Uttaradit

This hotel offers ideal accommodation for both business and leisure travellers to Uttaradit. With 152 comfortable guest rooms, a fine restaurant offering Thai and international specialties, a hairdressing salon and Crystal Palm Discotheque, the perfect place to unwind and have some fun after a busy day, this city-centre property is an exceptional choice. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, room service and laundry service.

      

List of Restaurants in Uttaradit

Lablae Fried Bamboo Shoot            0-5543-1428  0-5543-1428

Lom Yen (Cool Air Restaurant)         0-5541-4611  0-5541-4611

Sam Sian Restaurant                      0-5541-3189  0-5541-3189

Lung Jang Restaurant                    0-5544-2140  0-5544-2140

Rung Ladda Restaurant                  0-5541-4118  0-5541-4118

Lung Jang Raft Restaurant              08-1740-6841, 08-1740- 6841

Mon Lablae                                   0-5543-1439  0-5543-1439

Lablae Pochana                             0-5543-1028  0-5543-1028

Samran Restaurant                        0-5541-1793  0-5541-1793

Sumalee Restaurant                       0-5541-1797  0-5541-1797