A major tourist destination in the Lower North, Phitsanulok is situated on the banks of the Nan River some 377 kilometres from Bangkok. Most of the terrains are flatland, with mountain ranges running on the east where waterfalls and national parks offer opportunities for nature treks.
Historically, Phitsanulok has been a major community since the time of the Khmers and enjoyed great prosperity during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods. During 1463-1487 it was practically another royal capital as King Borom Trailokanat of Ayutthaya resided permanently in the province.
Phitsanulok is administratively divided into the following districts: Muang, Wang Thong, Phrom Phiram, Bang Krathum, Bang Rakam, Wat Bot, Nakhon Thai, Chat Trakan and Noen Maprang.
1st Route From Bangkok, take Highway No.1 and No.32 to Nakorn Sawan, then proceeds to Phitsanulok by Highway No.117. Finally, turn right to Highway No.12, Phitsanulok – Wangthong – Lomsak, Wanathara Health Resort and Spa (Wang Nam Yen) is located at the 46th kilometer of the highway. The distance from Bangkok totaled 415 kilometres.
2nd Route From Bangkok, take Highway No.1 and No.32 to Amphur In Buri, Sing Buri, then turn right into Highway No.11. After passing Tak Fah – Sak Lek, Highway No.11 will be linked to Highway No.12 at Amphur Wangthong, then turn right into the way to Amphur Lomsak and keep going until arriving the 46th kilometre, at which Wanathara Health Resort and Spa (Wang Nam Yen) is located. Total distance is 400 kilometres.
3rd Route Drive from Bangkok along Highway No.1 to Sara Buri, then proceeds to Highway No.21 through Petchaboon to Amphur Lomsak. Finally, turn left into Highway No.12 to Phitsanulok. A total distance of 494 kilometres, Wanathara Health Resort and Spa (Wang Nam Yen) is situated at the 46th kilometre of this highway.
•ByTrain Regular trains depart from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Phitsanulok. Call 1690 or go to www.railway.co.th for more information.
• ByBus
Buses depart from Bangkok’s Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Phitsanulok. Contact Transport Co. Ltd at Tel: 0-2936-2852-66; Phitsanulok Yan Yon Tour at Tel: 0-2936-2924-5; Choet Chai Tour at Tel: 0-2936-0199 and Win Tour at Tel: 0-2936-3753.
• By Air
Thai Airways has several daily flights connecting Bangkok with Phitsanulok. It takes 50 minutes for the journey. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 0-2280-0060, 0-2628-2000, their Phitsanulok office at tel. 0-5525-8020 or view their website at www.thaiairways.com
