Phichit: Fabulous land of legends and crocodiles
Thus, Phichit Province is touted on one of the few, if not the only, website that provides the information I was looking for following the story of Chalawan and Krai Thong, which appeared on this blog yesterday.
The legend of Chalawan and Krai Thong
Krai Thong is a Thai folktale, originating from Phichit province. It tells the story of Chalawan, a crocodile king. who kidnaps a daughter of a wealthy Phichit man, and Krai Thong, a merchant from Nonthaburi who wants to kill Chalawan.
Gold mining in Thailand
Thailand is linked to gold in several ways. The ancient name Siam in Sanskrit refers to gold and the Chinese word Jin Lin calls Thailand peninsula for gold. In the name Suvarnabhumi, the word gold occurs in the first part of the name. But where does this gold come from?
Phichit wants to attract more tourists
Phichit is a lush and green province in the lower north of Thailand, which, although few tourists visit, is well known for its fascinating legends, interesting culture and long history. The provincial government wants to revive the capital Phichit and the old town in the Wang Krod sub-district and promote it as a tourist travel destination.
I lived in Isaan for several years but have now moved to Phichit near Phitsanulok. Now my question is, does anyone have an address of an office where I can arrange my annual visa in May?
