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Phichit in Thailand THAILANDE thailand. phichit Informations and links Phichit116000 Map Phichit Photos Phichit Population on 01-Apr-00 : 33282 ------------------------------- Phichit is situated in the lower Northern Region of Thailand. The name " Phichit " means " The Beautiful Town " It was probably founded by Phraya Khot Thabong in 1056. During the Sukhothai period (1238-1350), the community was named " Sa Luang " which was one of the important town of Sukhothai. Phichit was named again in Ayutthaya period (1350-1767) as " Okhaburi" (Town in the Swamp) and it was the place where King Sanphet VIII or "Phrachao Sua" of Ayutthaya was born. Phichit was designated as a province during Rattanakosin (Bangkok) period, in the reign of King Rama V (1868-1910) This 4,800 acre swamp locate 1 km. West of Phichit Market is a fish breeding source surrounded by lotur, grown by locals for the use of its flower and leaves. An auditorium constructed in the shape of a huge crocodile, since Phichit was once full of crocodiles. The main functional part is the 'stomach' which is an air-conditioned meeting room and can accommodate about 30 persons. Its other dimensions are as follow: 38 meters long, 3 meters high and 4.5 meters long for the part of the mouth. There is also a fish aquarium which is open daily from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.. A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. Thailand is currently facing armed violence in its five Muslim-majority southern provinces..
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