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Major city · Thailand

Phetchabun

Spend a half‑day in town sights and a full day on Khao Kho or Nam Nao; total 1 ½ days, optional extra night for park trekking.

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Phetchabun sits 346 km north of Bangkok at the crossroads of three Thai regions. The town centre offers a few temples and a reservoir, while the surrounding mountains host Khao Kho and Nam Nao National Park, which need a full day each. Buses arrive every 2–3 h from Bangkok; a first‑class seat costs 263 ฿ and takes about 4 h.

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Currency
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Best months
Nov–Feb (cool, dry)
avoid Apr–Oct (rainy, hot)
Airport
PHS
Nights
1

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  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
  • Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
  • Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
  • Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.

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  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Phetchabun191 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Phetchabun, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2)
  • Street or quick mealKhanom chin noodle dish฿40–70 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Motorbike taxi (short ride)฿20–40 (≈ US$1–2)
  • Budget bedTown guesthouse room, a night, per room฿400 (≈ US$13)
  • Mid-range bedTown guesthouse room, a night, per room฿600 (≈ US$19)
  • High-end bedTown guesthouse room, a night, per room฿900 (≈ US$30)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,200 (≈ US$40) · High ฿2,000 (≈ US$65)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Wat MahathatTat Mok National ParkKhao Kho mountain viewsSweet Tamarind Fair
Airports
PHS Phitsanulok Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Phetchabun: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

16°C (61°F)

4 rd

Mar

35°C (95°F)

20°C (68°F)

6 rd

Apr

36°C (97°F)

22°C (72°F)

7 rd

May

35°C (95°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

10 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

11 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

11 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Oct

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

Nov

32°C (90°F)

20°C (68°F)

5 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

16°C (61°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Motorbike taxis and trishaws in town; rent a motorbike or car for Khao Kho, Nam Nao or Si Thep. Public buses run to Lom Sak (40 km) for onward connections.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Khao Kho

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round‑trip

Rent a motorbike or hire a taxi from town; 40 km (25 mi), about 1 h

Cloud‑sea views and cool climate; best Nov–Feb.

Nam Nao National Park

go

Door to door: ≈4 h total

Bus to Lom Sak (40 km (25 mi)) then local minibus; total ≈2 h

Caves, birdwatching; entry 100 ฿ foreigners.

Si Thep Historical Park

caution

Door to door: ≈6 h round‑trip

Bus to Lom Sak then local transport; 130 km (81 mi), ≈3 h

Ancient ruins, may need a full day.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Town centre guesthouses

Close to market, bus station and temples; good for 1‑night stays.

Khao Kho lodges

Mountain cabins 40 km (25 mi) NW; ideal for overnight park trips.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
Mid
฿1,200–1,800 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
High
฿1,800 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Town guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ฿600฿600
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,200฿2,400
First‑class bus Bangkok → Phetchabun2 × ฿263 · check฿526
Motorbike rental (day)2 × ฿250 · check฿500
National park entry (Tat Mok)2 × ฿100 · check฿200
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge฿423
Trip total≈ ฿2,325 per person per day, bed included฿4,649≈ US$150

2026 estimate in THB; flights, long‑distance buses excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2)
Khanom chin noodle dish฿40–70 (≈ US$2–3)
Sweet tamarind (fruit)฿20–35 (≈ US$1–2)
Motorbike taxi (short ride)฿20–40 (≈ US$1–2)
Bus ticket Bangkok → Phetchabun (first class)check฿263 (≈ US$9)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch belongings on buses and motorbike taxis, especially in crowded markets.
  • Bus terminal is on the town outskirts; allow extra 10 min to reach it.
  • First‑class bus from Bangkok costs 263 ฿ and takes 4 h; check seat availability.
  • Mountain roads to Khao Kho can be icy in Dec–Feb; drive cautiously.

Emergency numbers

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Tourist police
1155

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Emergency

  • Police191
  • Ambulance1669
  • Tourist police1155

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bangkok → Phetchabun (first class bus): ≈฿263, 4 h (check)
  • Motorbike rental (per day): ≈฿250

Say or show

  • ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (kŏ thôt)
  • ขอบคุณ — Thank you (kòp kun)
  • เท่าไหร่ — How much? (tâo rai)
  • สถานีรถบัสอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bus station? (sà-tă-nii rót bát yòo têe năi)
  • จ่ายด้วยบัตรได้ไหม — Can I pay by card? (jàai dûai bàt dâi mái)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Phetchabun. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Feb (cool, dry) · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy, hot) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Khao Kho for park trekking.
  2. Consider a car rental for flexible access to multiple mountain sites.

Meanwhile

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