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Lop Buri province
General Info - Lop Buri - Lop Buri province A province in the central region of Thailand, Lop Buri Province is located approximately 154 kilometers north of
Bangkok. Covering an area of 6,199 square kilometers, the province is situated on the western end of the Khorat
Plateau. It borders Chaiyaphum and Nakhon Ratchasima Provinces on the east, Phetchabun and Nakhon Sawan
Provinces on the north, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya and Saraburi Provinces on the South. Lop Buri Province is
one of several provinces in central Thailand where many significant historical artifacts and prehistoric settlements
have been discovered.
Formerly known as Lawo, Lop Buri had for centuries been ruled by several Kingdoms. The remains of Lop Buri,
dating over 1,200 years attests to the strategic significance of Lop Buri to many rulers. These relics, ranging from
the Bronze Age to the Ratanakosin period, have made Lop Buri a blend of east and west and ancient and modern,
revealing the citys turbulent and alluring history and a glimpse of Thailands extraordinary past.
The Past
Lop Buri was first developed into a major town during the Dvaravati Kingdom (6th 11th centuries). Most historians
believed the first settlers of the town were the Lawa (an ethnic group related to the Mons) which is the reason for
naming the town Lawo. In 10th century, the town came under absolute sovereignty of the Khmers who made it one
of their oldest provincial capitals. The Khmer Mahayana Buddhism style was a major influence on the towns
architecture and was later commonly referred to as Lop Buri Style. Remains of KhmerHindu architectural motifs
found in the city include the Shivas Shrine (Prang Khaek), San Phra Kan, Phra Prang Sam Yot, and Wat Phra Si
Mahathat.
It was in the late 13th century when the Thais, who migrated from the North, fought against the Khmers and
declared their independence. Since then, Lop Buri has been ruled by Thai Kings.
Lop Buri first became known when King U-Tong, who established the Ayutthaya Kingdom, sent his son, Ramesuan
the Crown Prince, to govern the city. The Prince commanded the building of moats, city walls and battlement
towers.
Lop Buri reached its height in 1664 when King Narai the Great of Ayutthaya named Lop Buri the Kingdoms second
capital, which came after a threat of invasion from Hollanders. King Narai the Great rebuilt Lop Buri with the help of
French architects and ruled the Kingdom from there, instead of Ayutthaya., Thus the citys architecture mostly
reflected a mixture of Thai and Western styles, which can be seen today in the remains of the Royal Palace, the
Royal Reception House etc.
Lop Buri gradually faded from the political scene with the death of King Narai the Great. It, however, made a
comeback approximately 200 years later when King Rama IV of the Ratanakosin Era decided to restore the city. He
also commanded the restoration of the old Palace and named it Phra Narai Ratchaniwet (Narai Ratchaniwet Palace)
in honor of King Narai the Great.
After Thailands democratic revolution, Marshall Poh Pibulsongkram rebuilt a military camp near the citys railroad,
therefore, dividing the city into the old (ancient) and new zone.
The Present
Today, Lop Buri is administratively divided into 11 Amphoes (Districts) including Muang, Ban Mi, Chai Badan, Khok
Charoen, Khok Samrong, Phatthana Nikhom, Tha Luang, Tha Wung, Sa Bot, Lam Sonthi and Nong Muang.
Apart from historical attractions, Lop Buri provides opportunities for nature lovers to visit its famous Sap langka
Wildlife Sanctuary in the north.
Another special landmark of Lop Buri is monkeys. To tourists, the city is known as the land of monkeys. To the
people of Lop Buri, the monkeys are descendants of Hanuman who, according to the Ramayana, built Lop Buri as
his kingdom. The food offerings in San Phra Kan drew the monkeys from nearby forests. These mischievous
monkeys have taken over several attractions such as San Phra Kan and Phra Prang Sam Yot. A big feast for the
monkeys on the last Sunday of November is held annually at Phra Prang Sam Yot and is one of the most attractive
and most talked about tourist events in Thailand.
Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts:
Tha Wung 15 kms.
Ban Mi 32 kms.
Khok Samrong 35 kms.
Phatthana Nikhom 51 kms.
Nong Muang 54 kms.
Sa Bot 65 kms.
Khok Charoen 77 kms.
Tha Luang 83 kms.
Chai Badan 97 kms.
Lam Sonthi 120 kms.
Destinations In Lop Buri province |
| Destinations In Ban Mi District / Lop Buri Province |
Ban Kluai Ban Mi District / Lop Buri Province
The village is well known for its carefully woven Mat Mi. The art of weaving Mat Mi has been handed down over generations for more th ...
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| Wat Khao Wongkhot (Bat Cave) Ban Mi District / Lop Buri Province
Covering an area of 30 rai, Wat Khao Wongkhot is situated approximately 4 kilometers from Ban Mi city. The temple is built in the mid ...
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| Wat Thammikaram Ban Mi District / Lop Buri Province
The canal side temple located on the west bank of Bang Kham canal, Wat Thammikaram was formerly known as Wat Khang Khao (Bat Temple). ...
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| Destinations In Chai Badan District / Lop Buri Province |
Nam Tok Wang Kan Luang Chai Badan District / Lop Buri Province
Located approximately 12 kilometers from Lam Narai Market is a waterfall that flows all year round. Perfect for people looking for a ...
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| Wat Khao Somphot Chai Badan District / Lop Buri Province
This temple is located 38 kilometers from Chai Badan District. There are 19 caves naturally decorated with stalactites and stalagmite ...
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| Destinations In Lam Sonthi District / Lop Buri Province |
Sap Langka Wildlife Sanctuary Lam Sonthi District / Lop Buri Province
Located in Kut Ta Phet Sub-district, Sap langka Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 155 square kilometers or 96,875 rai of land. A f ...
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| Destinations In Mueang District / Lop Buri Province |
Ban Hin Song Kon Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
The village located between Tha-le Chupson and Thanon Yai sub-districts is famous for its chalk industry where Din So Phong (white cl ...
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| Kachornvit Mushroom Farm Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
Location: 71/1 Mu 6 Nikhom Sang Toneng Sub-District, Mueang District, Lop Buri 15000
Since its establishment in 1981, the Mushroom Fa ...
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| King Narai National Museum Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
This museum was established in 1924 by with the Phra Narai Ratchaniwet as its exhibition halls. Currently, three historical buildings ...
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| King Narai the Great Shrine Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
The Statue of King Narai the Great is located near the town entrance. It was built to honor King Narai the Great in forging ahead tec ...
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| Lop Buri Zoo Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
A 25-acre zoo is well known for its interesting residents: Asian and Australian birds and mammals. The most striking feature of the z ...
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| Oasis Agro-Farm Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
Location: 85/2 Mu 13 Chong Sarika Sub-District, Phatthana Nikhom District, Lop Buri 15220
An agro-tourism farm covering an area of ...
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| Phra Prang Sam Yot Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
Located on Vichayen Road, approximately 200 meters from the railway station, Phra Prang Sam Yot is Lop Buris best known landmark and ...
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| Prang Khaek Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
Prang Khaek is the oldest monument of Lop Buri and the oldest Khmer-style Hindu Shrine to be found in Thailands central region. A fas ...
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| Vichayen House Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
The Vichayen House was built at the royal command of King Narai the Great. It initially served as a residence of Chevalier de Chaumon ...
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| Wat Mani Chonlakhan Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
Built during the reign of King Mongkut, the temple was originally called Wat Ko Kaew as it was located on a small island. Remains fou ...
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| Wat Nakhon Kosa Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
Located north of the railway station near San Phra Kan is Wat Nakhon Kosa which may have originally been a Hindu Shrine as the temple ...
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| Wat Phra Si Maha That Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
The oldest temple with tallest Prang in Lop Buri, Wat Phra Si Maha That is located behind the railway station near the San Phra Kan. ...
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| Wat San Paulo Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
A Jesuit Church founded by the Portuguese during the reign of King Narai the Great, Wat San Paulo is situated approximately 3 kilomet ...
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| Wat Sao Thong Thong Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
Situated on Rue de France, to the north of Phra Narai Ratchaniwet, this western style viharn was believed to have originally been bui ...
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| Wat Yang Na Rangsi (Lop Buri Boat Museum) Mueang District / Lop Buri Province
Located on the bank of the Lop Buri River, 9 kilometers south of the town center along the Lop Buri-Bang Pahan route is Wat Yang Na R ...
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| Destinations In Phatthana Nikhom District / Lop Buri Province |
Bee Farm Phatthana Nikhom District / Lop Buri Province
Location: Soi 24 Sai Tri, Mo 9 Phatthana Nikhom District, Lop Buri 15220
The center distributes information and knowledge on Bee c ...
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| Khuen Pa Sak Cholasit Phatthana Nikhom District / Lop Buri Province
The biggest reservoir in Central Thailand, the Pa Sak Cholasit Dam was constructed as part of the Maenam Pa Sak Royal Development Pro ...
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| Destinations In Tha Wung District / Lop Buri Province |
Wat Lai Tha Wung District / Lop Buri Province
Located on the bank of Maenam Bang Kham in Tha Wung District, approximately 24 kilometers from town, the Ayutthaya-period temple is f ...
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