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Чайяпхум,Чайяпхумм
Chaiyaphum
Province is located almost at the center of Thailand in the
northeastern region. Its size ranks third in the region and
eighth in the country. The province has a total area of 12,778.3
square km. or 7,986,429 Rai. It is 342 km. From Bangkok.
Approximately 50% of Chaiyaphum is mountains and forests. The
rest is a plateau. Chaiyaphum is divided into 2 parts by the
mountain range that runs through the center of the province form
east to west which comprises Phu Yuak, Phu E Thao, Phu Lankha,
Phu Phang Hoei and connects with Phu Phraya Fo which is part of
the Petchabun Mountain Range.
The range goes through Amphoe Thep Sathit, Amphoe Nong Bua Daeng
and Amphoe Khon San. The main rivers are Chi River which
originates in a thick jungle in Amphoe Nong Bua Daeng and Phrom
River which comes from a thick jungle in Amphoe Khon San. They
are important rivers of the Northeast.
Borders :
North : Petchabun and Khon Kaen Province
South : Nakhon Ratchasima Province
East : Khon Kaen and Nakhon Ratchasima Province
West : Petchabun and Lop Buri Province
History :
Chaiyaphum is an old city dating back to the time when the Khmer
Empire was the pinnacle of its power. The city was a lesser city
of the empire. Some of the sites from those That Kut Chok.
When Ayutthaya was the capital, Chaiyaphum appeared on a map
during the reign of King Narai the Great as a city under the
administration of Nakhon Ratchasima. However, people later moved
out to find new homes and left the city deserted. Chaiyaphum
then reappeared during the time of king Rama ll. in the
Rattanakosin Era.
In 1817. Lae, a nobleman in Chao Anuwong’s ( Lord of Vientiane)
court. took his family and friends across the Makhong River to
settle at Ban Nong Nam Khun ( Nong E Chan) which is in the area
of Amphoe Sung Noen in Nakhon Ratchasima now. in 1819, when too
many people has migrated there, Lae moved everyone to a new
location at Non Nam Om, Ban Chi Long . All through that time,
Lae continued to provide offerings to Chao Anuwong to show his
loyalty. At first it was rice but was later given gold when it
was dug up at Khao Phraya Fo. as a result, Lae was promoted to
Khun Phakdi Chumphon.
Lae moved his settlement once again in 1822 because of drought
to Nong Pla thao and Nong Lot, which combined was called Ban
Luang, and turned to display loyalty Nakhon Ratchasima Province
and provided offerings to King Rama lll instead, and proclaimed
the city free from Chao Anuwong forever. King Rama lll rewarded
Khun Phakdi Chumphon by making Ban Luang Chaiyaphum City and
promoting him to Phraya Phakdi Chumphon and made him the city’s
first lord.
Chao Anuwong organized a rebellion against King Rama lll and
formed troops to attack Bangkok. He lied to cities along his
route that he was rounding up military support to help Bangkok
fight the British. Nakhon Ratchasima was subsequently overtaken
in 1826. When the secret was out that Chao Anuwong and his
troops were rebels, he gathered all the people of Nakhon
Ratchasima to take them back to Vientiane.
While at Thung Samrit, the captives under the leadership of
Khunying Mo, the wife of Nakhon Ratchasima’s lord, fought back
with the support of Phiraya Phakdi Chumpon and lords of nearby
cities until they defeated Chao Anuwong.
Nonetheless, A remnant of Chao Anuwongs forces retreated from
Nakhon Ratchasima and captured Chaiyaphum. After failing to
persuade Phraya Phakdi Chumphon to join the rebellion, the
invaders killed him under a big tamarind tree at Nong Pla thao.
A shrine built by the city’s citizens is a tribute to this man
is 3 km. from the provincial hall. The shrine is in the shape of
a Thai pavilion and has a statue of Phraya Phakdi Chumphon which
is highly revered.
Attractions :
Phraya Phakdi Chumphol Statue located at the circle
leading into town center, honors the founder of Chaiyaphum
and was built by voluntary donations from the local people.
Not too far
from the town center is the site said to be where Phraya
Phakdi was killed by invaders from Vientiane. Here was
erected a shrine in his memory called San Chao Pho Phraya
lae, the title his people bestowed upon him, with a statue
of his likeness inside. Every year, beginning on the first
Wednesday of May, a week long festival in his honor is held.
Prang
Ku one of the oldest religious structures in
Chaiyaphum is about two kilometers from the town hall. Built
of sandstone, it enshrines a Dhveravati Period Buddha image
which is highly revered by the local inhabitants. Bathing
rites are held each year on the day of Full Moon in April.
Ban
Khwao renowned for its quality and elaborately
patterned hand-woven silk, the village is located 13
kilometers from the provincial city on Highway 225.
Tat
Ton National Park only 20 kilometers from town
along the Chaiyaphum-Kaset Sombun highway, is a highly
scenic spot excellent for rest or picnic.
Nam
Tok Sai Thong National Pank about 60 kms. from town
along the Chaiyaphum-Nakhon Sawan route with another 7 km.
after turning right to the Park's Headquarters. Main
attraction is Nam Tok Sai Thong or Sai Thong Waterfall,
about 1km. away from the headquarters. Another interesting
spot is the field of the pink "Kra Chieo'' flowers which
will require trekking and 1 night stay in the forest.
Pha
Koeng a high cliff on top of the Landa Mountain, is
about 47 kilometers from Chaiyaphum proper. Here is a
7-meter tall Buddha image built within a religious park.
Phu
Faek another restful and scenic spot, can be
reached by following the Chaiyaphum-Phu Kieo Highway twelve
kilometers and turning to a side by way for six kilometers.
Phu Faek is a low sloping area with tall trees providing
cool shade. The Phu Faek Holy Footprint is located nearby.
Wua
Dang Cave Although getting there is still
inconvenient, the cave more than makes up for it by its
beauty and the surrounding areas. Sixty kilometers from the
district seat of Nong Bua Dang, the Wua Dang mount has a
number of caves to be explored.
Wat
Phra That Nong Sam Mun eighteen kilometers from
Amphoe Phu Kieo, is an old place of worship believed to have
been constructed in the 17th century. It had been restored
and renovated, with a large reclining Buddha and plaster
sculptures depicting the legend of heaven and hell, as
described in the popular literature of Sang Thong.
Chulabhorn Dam in Amphoe Khon San is popular with
both one-day and over-night tourists. Its lake-like
reservoir provides beautiful scenery and surrounding.
Accommodation, bungalow-style, may be booked at the Bangkok
office of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand.
Pa
Hin Ngam National Park is a forested area in Amphoe
Thep Sathit situated 140 kilometers away from Chaiyaphum.
Huge rocks of curious shapes are scattered throughout the
area. In early season during May to July, Pa Hin Ngam is
carpeted with pink flowers growing wild wild.
In the cool season around December to January in the rock
crevices grow yellow orchids and a variety of wild flowers
throughout the forest. Camping sites and accommodation are
available.
Ban
Khai and Chaiyaphum Elephant Round-Up located 12
kilometers from the provincial city, Ban Khai or Ban Khai
Mun Phaeo is Chaiyaphum's elephant village. The main
occupation of the villagers is to tame captured wild
elephants. Being home of as numerous elephants as Surin,
Charyaphum has had their elephant round-up revived and it
has become an annual evant which takes place in January.
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