Pick-Up/Drop-Off at Phitsanoulok Airport

Phitsanulok, One of the Oldest Cities in Thailand

Phitsanulok Airport (PHS) shuttles travelers to and from one of the oldest cities in the country, as Phitsanulok dates back some 600+ years, and is best known historically as the birthplace of King Naresuan, who freed Thailand from Burmese rule back in the late 16th Century.

Centrally located within the country, today’s Phitsanulok is an important political and strategic hub, as it was once the capital of Thailand during the reign of King Boromma Trailokanat of Ayutthaya. Phitsanulok is home to several universities, as well as to one of the largest Royal Thai Army bases in the nation.

Things To Do in Phitsanulok

As a relatively conservative part of the country, Phitsanulok offers a look into old world Thailand, and does not sport the latest trends in technology and fashion as found in Bangkok and other cities of the modernized Thailand. So while shopping for the latest in mobiles and jeans may be out, here is list of alternative things to do in the area:

Visit the nearby World Heritage Site of Sukhothai. This site is a historical park that is a walled city about 2 kilometers by 2 kilometers with over 190 ruins dating back to the 13th Century and was the first capital of the Siam Empire.

To see how Buddha statues are cast these days, visit the Buranathai Buddha Foundry, which is a unique foundry in the province that specializes in the reproduction of bronze Buddhas – visitors are allowed to walk along the production line!

Another unique stop in Phitsanulok is the Sergeant-Major Dr. Thawee Buranakhet Folklore Museum, which houses a collection of folk art, local baskets and pottery, as well as other utensils to include antique traps used to catch snakes, tigers and porcupines.

For a more contemporary exhibit, see the Naresuan University Art and Culture Gallery for hundreds of artistic works from important contemporary Thai artists. Find other ideas and guides on Phitsanulok travel guide and Wikitravel Phitsanulok guide.

Events happening near Phitsanulok throughout the year

Phitsanulok is a place of river houses and where the older ways of doing business still prevails, so these events should be of interest for those wishing to learn more about the lifestyle: