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Prachinburi
Spend a half‑day in Prachinburi for the shrine and museum cluster; add a morning trek or waterfall visit for a full day.
Prachinburi is a small provincial capital about 135 km northeast of Bangkok. Its historic sites, museums and nearby Khao Yai National Park can be seen in a few hours, but trekking or waterfall trips merit an extra half‑day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cool, dry)
- avoid Jul–Oct (rainy, waterfalls high but roads can be slippery)
- Airport
- BKK
- Nights
- 0–1
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Prachinburi191 ▾
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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 Prachinburi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyPrachinburi is generally safe; keep an eye on traffic when crossing roads and store valuables securely in accommodations.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBKK Suvarnabhumi Airport (Main international airport; bus from Bangkok's Northeastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) to Prachinburi, about 2 h).
- Getting aroundSongthaews and tuk‑tuks run from the bus terminal to the town centre (5‑10 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café30–50 THB (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealStreet‑food plate (fried noodles, grilled chicken)40–80 THB (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room฿500 (≈ US$16)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room฿800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room฿1,200 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,200 (≈ US$40) · High ฿1,800 (≈ US$60)
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.
- Airports
- BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport (Main international airport; bus from Bangkok's Northeastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) to Prachinburi, about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jul–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Prachinburi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 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
Songthaews and tuk‑tuks run from the bus terminal to the town centre (5‑10 min). Rent a motorbike for trips to waterfalls (30‑45 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Khao Yai National Park (south entrance)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Motorbike or taxi, 20 km (12 mi) north, about 30 minMotorbike or taxi, 12 mi (20 km) north, about 30 min
Ideal for a short hike or waterfall view; no accommodation inside the park.
Namtok Heo Narok waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Motorbike, 30 km (19 mi) north via Hwy 33, 40 minMotorbike, 19 mi (30 km) north via Hwy 33, 40 min
Best in the rainy season; bring swimwear.
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
Simple rooms within walking distance of the market and shrine; suitable for a night if you arrive late from Bangkok.
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
- Budget
- 800–1,200 THB (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- 1,200–1,800 THB (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- 1,800+ THB excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × ฿800 | ฿800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ฿1,200 | ฿1,200 |
| Bangkok‑Prachinburi bus (first class, round‑trip)1 × ฿130 · check | ฿130 |
| Motorbike rental (1 day)1 × ฿300 · check | ฿300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿243 |
| Trip total≈ ฿2,673 per person per day, bed included | ฿2,673≈ US$85 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | 30–50 THB (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street‑food plate (fried noodles, grilled chicken) | 40–80 THB (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | 10–15 THB (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ticket Bangkok → Prachinburi (first class)check | 85–110 THB (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules change; check latest times before travel (last bus around 21:00).Bus schedules change; check latest times before travel (last bus around 9:00 PM).
- Roads to Khao Yai can be foggy in the early morning; drive cautiously.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US Embassy in Bangkok; consular services in Bangkok for Thai visas.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangkok → Prachinburi bus (first class): about 100 THB (≈ US$4), 2 h (check schedule)
- Motorbike hire (per day): ≈300 THB, includes fuel
Say or show
- ขอโทษครับ/ค่ะ — Excuse me / Sorry (k̄hǒrthôt khráp/kâ)
- อันนี้ราคาเท่าไหร่? — How much is this? (an-níi raa-kaa thâo‑rai?)
- ป้ายรถเมล์อยู่ที่ไหน? — Where is the bus stop? (bàai rót‑mee yùu thîi năi?)
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 Prachinburi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (cool, dry) · avoid Jul–Oct (rainy, waterfalls high but roads can be slippery) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus Bangkok → Prachinburi (first‑class 110 THB, 2 h).
- Motorbike hire for park trips (≈300 THB/day).
- Add a night in town centre if arriving after 18:00.
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