Phetchaburi
is a very old town
and used to be an important royal for a along period of
time. There were so many names by which to call this town
in the old days, such as, Phripphri, Phripphli or Phetchaphli.
Some historians have said that the name Phetchaburi could
be the original name because it is found on Stone Scrip-true
No.1. It could have been named after the Indian style,
accordina to Indian influence during those day, like some
other towns in Thailand, such as, Ayothaya, Kanchanaburi,
Suwannaphum. In addition, it is also believed that the
name Phetchaburi might have originated from the Phetch
River which is an important river of this town.
How
to Get There
Car
:
a)
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 4 (Phahonyothin Road) to
Ratchaburi via Bang Khae, Om Noi, Om Yai, Nakhon Chai
Si, Nakhon Pathom.
b)
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 338 to Nakhon Chai Si via
Buddhamonthon and turn into Highway No. 4, then proceed
to Ratchaburi.
Bus :
Both
air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok’s
Southern Bus Terminal daily. It takes 2 hour for the trip.
Contact Transport Co. Ltd. Tel: 0 2435 1199-200
Train :
Regular
trains depart from both Hua Lamphong Railway Station and
Bangkok Noi Railway Station daily. Travelling time is
2 hours. Call 1690 for more information.
