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41-454: This Lopburi Province location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in Thailand is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Lopburi Province Lopburi ( Thai : ลพบุรี , RTGS :  Lop Buri , pronounced [lóp bū.rīː] ) is a province in the central region of Thailand . The province

82-423: A new Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is further established, which is divided into 16 regions with 5 branches for the conservation, promotion and restoration of natural resources, wildlife and plant species in forest areas. The name changed to "Protected Areas Regional Office 11 (Phitsanulok), PARO 11. DNP regulation no.1241/2547 dated 27 July 2004, determined that management office 11

123-466: A total of 120,000 visitors (40%). The last three national parks, with 9,000 to 11,000 visitors, have a total of 30,000 visitors (10%) The total number of visitors to 7 national parks in 2019 is 605,000. Phu Chi Fa National Park has the largest number of visitors with 290,000 (48%). The next two national parks, with 105,000 and 111,000 visitors, have a total of 216,000 visitors (35%). The next two national parks, with 35,000 and 41,000 visitors, have

164-474: A total of 134,000 visitors (25%). The last two national parks, with 2,000 and 31,000 visitors, only have a total of 33,000 visitors (5%). The total number of visitors to 7 national parks in 2019 is 59,000. Phu Langka national park has the largest number of visitors with 24,000 (41%). The next two national parks, with 8,000 and 12,000 visitors, have a total of 20,000 visitors (34%). The last four national parks, with 5,000 to 1,000 visitors, only have

205-725: A total of 15,000 visitors (25%). As of 2022 the north of Thailand is divided into eight regions with 65 national parks: The Protected Areas Regional Office 11 (Phitsanulok) is a Thai government unit under the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation , one of the Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand . Since the beginning one hundred years ago, forest management of office 11 (Phitsanulok) has undergone many changes, in form of reclassifications, name changes and management changes. In 1901, an agency called "Forest Region Phitsanulok"

246-430: A total of 154,000 visitors (44%). The last three national parks, with 6,000 to 10,000 visitors, only have a total of 26,000 visitors (7%). The total number of visitors to 6 national parks in 2019 is 550,000. Khao Phra Wihan national park has the largest number of visitors with 203,000 (37%). Pha Taem national park has 180,000 visitors (33%). The next two national parks, with 48,000 and 86,000 visitors, have

287-464: A total of 332,000 visitors (17%). The next four national parks, with 62,000 to 91,000 visitors, have a total of 315,000 visitors (16%). The last seven national parks, with 1,000 to 45,000 visitors, have a total of 159,000 visitors (7%). The total number of visitors to 5 national parks in 2019 is 102,000. Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea has the largest number of visitors with 89,000 (87%). The next two national parks, with 5,000 and 6,000 visitors, have

328-472: A total of 493,000 visitors (13%). The last six national parks with 7,000 to 24,000 individually, have a total of 98,000 visitors (2%). The total number of visitors to 3 national parks in 2019 is 177,000. Khao Pu–Khao Ya national park has the largest number of visitors with 167,000 (94%). San Kala Khiri national park has 8,000 visitors (5%). Khao Nam Khang national park has 2,000 visitors (1%). The total number of visitors to 5 national parks in 2019

369-401: A total of 61,000 visitors (12%). The total number of visitors to 3 national parks in 2019 is 291,000. Khlong Lan National Park has the largest number of visitors with 206,000 (71%). Mae Wong National Park has 52,000 visitors (18%). Khlong Wang Chao National Park has 33,000 visitors (11%). The total number of visitors to 10 national parks in 2019 is 273,000. Si Nan National Park has

410-426: A total of 76,000 visitors (13%). The last two national parks, with 11,000 and 12,000 visitors, have a total of 23,000 visitors (4%). The total number of visitors to 15 national parks in 2019 is 2,009,000. Doi Inthanon National Park has the largest number of visitors with 874,000 (44%). Doi Suthep–Pui National Park has 329,000 visitors (16%) The next two national parks, with 164,000 and 168,000 visitors, have

451-510: A typical Thai government building was inaugurated on 2 October 2017. The total number of visitors to 10 national parks in 2019 is 496,000. Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park has the largest number of visitors with 289,000 (58%). The next four national parks, with 28,000 to 52,000 visitors individually, have a total of 146,000 visitors (30%). The last five national parks, with 4,000 to 20,000 visitors individually, only have

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492-696: Is King Narai Hospital , operated by the Ministry of Public Health . Since 2003, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand has tracked progress on human development at sub-national level using the Human achievement index (HAI), a composite index covering all the eight key areas of human development. National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has taken over this task since 2017. 14°48′2″N 100°39′5″E  /  14.80056°N 100.65139°E  / 14.80056; 100.65139 Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand Since

533-481: Is 1,211,000. Erawan national park has the largest number of visitors with 651,000 (54%). The next three national parks with 112,000 to 145,000 individually, have a total of 374,000 visitors (31%). The next two national parks with 66,000 and 75,000 individually, have a total of 141,000 visitors (11%). The last three national parks with 4,000 to 32,000 individually, have a total of just 45,000 visitors (4%). The total number of visitors to 6 national parks in 2019

574-492: Is 1,669,000. Khao Yai has the largest number of visitors with 1,551,000 (93%). The next two national parks, with resp 58,000 and 57,000 visitors, have a total of 115,000 visitors (7%). Ta Phraya only has 3,000 visitors (0.2%). The total number of visitors to 2 national parks in 2019 is 435,000. Namtok Chat Sao Noi has the largest number of visitors with 389,000 (90%). Namtok Sam Lan has 46,000 visitors (10%). The total number of visitors to 7 national parks in 2019

615-608: Is 203.4 millimeters in October. The provincial seal shows Vishnu in front of the Khmer temple Phra Prang Sam Yod . The escutcheon of Lopburi shows Phra Narai and in the background Phra Prang Sam Yod, the "Sanctuary with the Three Towers". It refers to King Narai who in 1664 fortified the city to be used as an alternative capital when Ayutthaya was threatened by a Dutch naval blockade. The provincial tree as well as

656-475: Is 274,000. Namtok Sai Khao national park has the largest number of visitors with 105,000 (38%). Ao Manao-Khao Ranyong national park has 96,000 visitors (35%). The next two national parks with 26,000 and 36,000 visitors individually, total 62,000 visitors (23%). Bang Lang national park has 11,000 visitors (4%). As of 2022 the northeast of Thailand is divided into four regions with 23 national parks: The total number of visitors to 4 national parks in 2019

697-468: Is 3,975,000. Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet has the largest number of visitors with 1,620,000 (41%). Khao Khitchakut has 1,180,000 visitors (30%). Namtok Phlio has 671,000 visitors (17%). The next two national parks with 218,000 to 250,000 individually, have a total of 468,000 visitors (11%). The last two national parks with 10,000 to 26,000 individually, have a total of just 36,000 visitors (1%). The total number of visitors to 9 national parks in 2019

738-424: Is 379,000. Khao Sam Roi Yot national park has the largest number of visitors with 165,000 (44%). Kaen Krachan national park has 104,000 visitors (27%). The last four national parks with 19,000 to 43,000 visitors individually, have a total of 110,000 visitors (29%). As of 2022 the south of Thailand is divided into four regions with 39 national parks: The total number of visitors to 11 national parks in 2019

779-419: Is 4,177,000. Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi national park has the largest number of visitors with 1,142,000 (27%). Ao Phang Nga national park has 999,000 visitors (24%). Mu Ko Similan national park has 677,000 visitors (16%). The next four national parks with 130,000 to 238,000 individually, have a total of 768,000 visitors (18%). The next seven national parks with 50,000 to 98,000 individually, have

820-442: Is 640,000. Tat Ton has the largest number of visitors with 389,000 (61%). The next two national parks, with 94,000 and 106,000 visitors, have a total of 200,000 visitors (31%). Sai Thong has a total of 51,000 visitors (8%). The total number of visitors to 6 national parks in 2019 is 350,000. Phu Ruea has the largest number of visitors with 170,000 (49%). The next two national parks, with 68,000 and 86,000 visitors, have

861-481: Is 953,000. Khao Sok national park has the largest number of visitors with 419,000 (44%). The next three national parks with 126,000 to 158,000 individually, have a total of 418,000 visitors (44%). The next four national parks with 14,000 and 53,000 individually, have a total of 113,000 visitors (12%). The last three national parks with 500 to 2,000 individually, have a total of just 3,000 visitors (0.3%). The total number of visitors to 20 national parks in 2019

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902-546: Is Highway 1 ( Phahonyothin Road ), which starts in Bangkok , and continues through Lopburi, Chai Nat , Nakhon Sawan , Kamphaeng Phet , Tak , Lampang , Chiang Rai , and the border with Burma at Mae Sai . Highway 311 leads west to Sing Buri , and Highway 3196 leads south-west to Ang Thong . Khok Kathiam Air Force Base is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of the town. It has no commercial flights. Lopburi's main hospital

943-507: Is divided into 11 administrative districts, and Mueang Lopburi district is the capital. With over 750,000 people, the province is Thailand's 36th largest area and 32nd most populous. There are eight neighboring provinces, Phetchabun , Chaiyaphum , Nakhon Ratchasima , Saraburi , Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya , Ang Thong , Sing Buri , and Nakhon Sawan . Lopburi is a significant province historically, where many historical structures, artifacts, and prehistoric settlements have been discovered. In

984-717: Is mixed plains and hills, with the Phetchabun Mountains forming the eastern boundary of the province towards the Khorat Plateau . The total forest area is 962 km (371 sq mi) or 14.8 percent of provincial area. There is one wildlife sanctuary in region 1 (Saraburi branch) of Thailand's protected areas. Lopburi province has a tropical savanna climate ( Köppen climate classification category Aw). Winters are dry and warm. Temperatures rise until May. Monsoon season runs from May through October, with heavy rain and somewhat cooler temperatures during

1025-484: Is responsible for 4 provinces: Nan, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok and Uttaradit. DNP regulation no.1808/2547 dated 15 November 2004, restricted the main areas to 3 provinces: Phetchabun, Phitsanulok and Uttaradit. Its management is divided into 3 entities: National Parks and Forest Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Non-hunting Areas, Botanical Garden and Arboreta. Since the Fine Arts Department has renovated

1066-544: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment , Royal Forest Department remains responsible for economic forestry work and a new Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is further established, which is divided into 16 regions with 5 branches for the conservation, promotion and restoration of natural resources, wildlife and plant species in forest areas. As of 2022 the central and east of Thailand are divided into five regions with 28 national parks: The total number of visitors to 4 national parks in 2019

1107-683: The Chan Palace as a historical monument, PARO 11 (Phitsanulok) has to find a new place. On 23 June 2013, the foundation stone was laid for the new building in Tha Thong subdistrict, Mueang district, Phitsanulok province. Later on 25 January 2015 the Chan Palace area was abandoned and handed over to the Fine Arts Department. In Somdet Phra Naresuan the Great Army Camp, 4th Infantry Division, was the temporary office. The new,

1148-671: The Great ordered a new palace built on the east bank of the Lopburi River and made Lopburi the second capital of the country, as Ayutthaya was threatened by the Dutch . After King Narai died, the city was almost abandoned and fell into ruin. In 1856 King Mongkut of the Chakri dynasty ordered King Narai's palace to be renovated. The city finally regained its importance in 1937, when Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram chose Lopburi to be

1189-562: The North with 65 national parks. Royal Forest Department was reclassified from the Ministry of Interior to the Ministry of Kasettrathikarn in 1921. A 1932 revision by Royal Forest Department divided the forests in Thailand into 17 regions. An improvement in 1940 divided the forests in Thailand into 11 regions. A further improvement in 1952 was intended to establish 21 districts across the country, called "Forest Districts". A Royal Decree, no.119, issue 99kor, dated 2 October 2002 stated: Under

1230-575: The beginning a century ago, forest management in Thailand has undergone many changes, in form of reclassifications, name changes and management changes. All this has resulted in a division of 16 regions with 5 branches in 2002. Five regions in Central-East with 28 national parks, four regions in the South with 39 national parks, four regions in the Northeast with 23 national parks and eight regions in

1271-627: The city during its rule. Lopburi may even have liberated itself for a time, as it sent independent embassies to China in 1115 and 1155. In 1289 it sent another embassy to China, but soon became part of the Thai kingdom of Sukhothai and later Ayutthaya . During the Ayutthaya period, King Ramathibodi I sent Phra Ramesuan (later King Ramesuan) as the Uparaja to reign in Lopburi. In 1666 King Narai

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1312-601: The day, although nights remain warm. Climatic statistics: Its maximum temperature is 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in April and the lowest temperature is 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) in December. The highest average temperature is 36.8 °C (98.2 °F) and the minimum average temperature is 20.6 °C (69.1 °F). Annual average rainfall is 1,125 millimeters with mean rainy days is 17.6 in September. Maximum daily rainfall

1353-580: The forests in Thailand into 17 regions, "Forest Region Phitsanulok" has 5 provinces to administer: Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai and Uttaradit. An improvement in 1940 divided the forests in Thailand into 11 regions, "Forest Region Phitsanulok" was responsible for 7 provinces: Kamphaeng Phet, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Tak and Uttaradit. Further improvement in 1941 renamed "Forest Region Phitsanulok" to "Forest District Phitsanulok", responsible for 4 provinces: Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Uttaradit. A further improvement in 1952

1394-510: The largest military base in Thailand and once was decide to be new capital city of Thailand after the end of World War II . Lopburi is on the east side of the Chao Phraya River valley, between the Lopburi River and Pa Sak Rivers. Thirty percent of the area of the province, including most of Tha Wung district , the southwestern parts of Mueang Lopburi and Ban Mi districts are a very low alluvial plain . The other 70 percent

1435-410: The largest number of visitors with 115,000 (42%). Doi Phu Kha National Park has 63,000 visitors (23%). The next two national parks, with 22,000 and 32,000 visitors, have a total of 54,000 visitors (20%). The last six national parks, with 3,000 to 12,000 visitors, have a total of 41,000 visitors (15%) The total number of visitors to 6 national parks in 2019 is 315,000. Chae Son National Park has

1476-486: The largest number of visitors with 248,000 (80%). The next two national parks, with 16,000 and 34,000 visitors, have a total of 50,000 visitors (15%). The last three national parks, with 2,000 to 9,000 visitors, have a total of 17,000 visitors (5%) The total number of visitors to 8 national parks in 2019 is 302,000. Namtok Pha Charoen National Park has the largest number of visitors with 152,000 (50%). The next four national parks, with 23,000 and 39,000 visitors, have

1517-531: The past, Lopburi was called by the name Lavo , after the Lavapuri , (present day Lahore ) city named after the second son of Ram .The kingdom had been ruled by an absolute monarch . Known as Lavo during much of its history, Lopburi probably dates to prehistoric times. The name Lavo originated from the capital city of Lavo kingdom , an ancient Mon kingdom of Dvaravati period (6th–11th century CE). The conquering Khmer would build many impressive temples in

1558-506: The province. Lopburi, Khao Sam Yot and Ban Mi have town ( thesaban mueang ) status. Further 20 subdistrict municipalities ( thesaban tambon ). The non-municipal areas are administered by 102 Subdistrict Administrative Organizations - SAO ( ongkan borihan suan tambon ). Lopburi railway station is a station of the State Railway of Thailand 's Northern Line , the end of Bangkok 's suburban service. The main road through Lobpuri

1599-786: The provincial flower is the bullet wood . The provincial aquatic life is the Java barb ( Barbonymus gonionotus ). The slogan of the province is National treasures of King Narai's palace and Phra Kan Shrine, famous Prang Sam Yot, city of Din So Phong Marl, well-known Pa Sak Cholasit Dam and golden land of King Narai the Great. The province is subdivided into 11 districts ( amphoe ). The districts are further subdivided into 122 sub-districts ( tambon ) and 1,126 villages ( muban ). As of 26 November 2019 there are: one Lopburi Provincial Administrative Organization ( ongkan borihan suan changwat ) and 23 municipal ( thesaban ) areas in

1640-521: Was established under the Royal Forest Department , Ministry of Interior , responsible for the following 7 provinces: Kamphaeng Phet, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Tak and Uttaradit. Royal Forest Department was reclassified from the Ministry of Interior to the Ministry of Kasettrathikarn in 1921. "Office Forest Region Phitsanulok" was built near Chan Palace in 1924. A 1932 revision by Royal Forest Department divided

1681-467: Was intended to establish 21 districts across the country, called "Forest Districts", "Forest District Phitsanulok" was still responsible for the 4 original provinces in 1952. In 1975, "Forest District Phitsanulok" was renamed "Forest District Office Phitsanulok". A Royal Decree, no.119, issue 99kor, dated 2 October 2002 stated: Under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment , Royal Forest Department remains responsible for economic forestry work and

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