Phetchabun

Phetchabun :

 A town (thesaban mueang) in Thailand, the capital of Phetchabun Province. It covers the tambon Nai Mueang of the Phetchabun District, along the Pa Sak River. As of 2005, it had a population of 23,823. Phetchabun lies 340 km (210 mi) north of Bangkok.

Etymology :

From historical evidence, it is believed that Phetchabun was established by two kingdoms, the Sukhothai Kingdom and the Ayutthaya Period of King Narai.[citation needed] Initially the province was called "Phe-cha-buth" as "Phuenchapura"[clarification needed], which means 'town that grows plenty of crops', as the province is very fertile.

Geography :

The Pa Sak River runs through the east side of Phetchabun from north to south. The town lies in a valley; the two ranges of the Phetchabun Mountains rise to both the east and west.