Family visit: Phetchaburi

Thailand The Centre: Heart of the Kingdom Phetchaburi

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18/03/2026

By Romain

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Some 70km after our departure from Hua Hin we were on the outskirts of Petchaburi when my parents asked to stop there, while we were at it, it was on the road and we might as well enjoy this last day in a different way than driving straight to Bangkok. There aren't even any temples in this city, if you have the opportunity.

The decorations are numerous and varied.

The temple is next to an old football field... in the background you can see the chedi of another temple located on the hill next door.

The upper part of this temple is all made of wood, impossible to say if it is recent or not because the rest of the complex seems more modern, or otherwise well renovated.

From the street next to the temple we see another one which we were heading towards immediately.

The city has a whole line of statues, all different.

Many of the houses here are still old wooden shacks.

When a brand new house is being built right next door.

The paintings in this temple are in need of renovation.

Very hot today, sitting in the shade is essential.

After this photo we got back in the car and got back on the road, before stopping even further away at the salt marshes.

This concludes this month-long trip across the country.

Roman

When I discovered Thailand in 2006, I certainly didn't expect to settle down there 2 years later! Since then, I've been based in Bangkok and regularly travel throughout the country (especially in the north!). I share my stories, photos, and tips to help plan your trip to Thailand and other Asian countries. This blog is for anyone who wants to discover the land of smiles, who's looking for a bit of adventure, and those who dream of Asia.

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