Chaiyaphum
Chaiyaphum is considered to be in the center of Thailand, it has many natural attractions. Chaiyaphum is famous for it's beautiful flower fields, and the Krachiao Flower Blooming Festival which is held during the months of June-July. Chaiyaphum's ranks third in the region in size, and eighth in the country, with the majority of it consisting of forests and mountains. The town was founded by a group of Vientiane immigrants, led by Nai Lae, a nobleman, during the beginning of the Rattanakosin era over 2 centuries ago. Within a decade, King Rama III promoted Nai Lae to Phraya Phakdi Chumphon and made him the city’s first lord. When the Lord of Vientiane led a rebellion against King Rama III in 1826, he helped Khunying Mo successfully defend Nakhon Ratchasima from the seige. Chaiyaphum is 342 Kilometers from Bangkok and has an area of 12,778 square Kilometers. It is made up of the following districts: Muang Chaiyaphum, Khon Sawan, Kaeng Khro, Ban Thaen, Phu Khieo, Kaset Sombun, Khon San, Nong Bua Daeng, Ban Khwao, Chaturat, Bamnet Narong, Thep Sathit, Nong Bua Rawe, Phakdi Chumphon, Noen Sanga and Sap Yai. |