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Chaiyaphum

ชัยภูมิ · Northeast Thailand

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About Chaiyaphum Province

Chaiyaphum sits on the western edge of the Khorat Plateau where Isaan meets the central plains, and much of its area is taken up by forested national parks rather than rice fields. Pa Hin Ngam National Park is famous for its weathered sandstone rock garden and, in the rainy season, fields of pink siamese tulips (krachiao) that bloom across Sai Thong National Park. Tat Tone National Park preserves wide tiered waterfalls that flow strongest from August to October.

Key facts

Population
1,124,924 (2020)
Area
12,778 km²
Density
88 / km²
Districts
16
Capital
Chaiyaphum
ISO code
TH-36

National parks (3)

Phu Laen Kha National Park, Sai Thong National Park, Tat Ton National Park

All 16 districts

Bamnet Narong · Ban Khwao · Ban Thaen · Chatturat · Kaeng Khro · Kaset Sombun · Khon San · Khon Sawan · Mueang Chaiyaphum · Noen Sa-nga · Nong Bua Daeng · Nong Bua Rawe · Phakdi Chumphon · Phu Khiao · Sap Yai · Thep Sathit

Top Highlights

  • Pa Hin Ngam National Park's wind-carved sandstone 'rock garden'

  • Sai Thong National Park, famous for fields of pink siamese tulips in the rainy season

  • Tat Tone National Park with broad tiered waterfalls

  • Statue and shrine of provincial founder Phraya Phakdi Chumphon

Getting There

Chaiyaphum lies about 340 km from Bangkok and is most easily reached by intercity bus from Mo Chit (around five hours) or by car via the Friendship Highway. The nearest airports with regular flights are Khon Kaen and Nakhon Ratchasima.

Inside Chaiyaphum

National parks (3)

  • Phu Laen Kha National Park
  • Sai Thong National Park
  • Tat Ton National Park

Districts (16)

Bamnet Narong ·Ban Khwao ·Ban Thaen ·Chatturat ·Kaeng Khro ·Kaset Sombun ·Khon San ·Khon Sawan ·Mueang Chaiyaphum ·Noen Sa-nga ·Nong Bua Daeng ·Nong Bua Rawe ·Phakdi Chumphon ·Phu Khiao ·Sap Yai ·Thep Sathit

Mapped in Chaiyaphum

108 places of interest recorded in OpenStreetMap. Coverage is contributed by volunteers and varies by area, so treat these as a guide to what is mapped rather than a complete inventory.

  • 66Temples
  • 13Viewpoints
  • 11Waterfalls
  • 9Attractions
  • 6Historic sites
  • 3Markets

Named examples

  • Mo Hin Khao
  • Chulabhorn Dam Viewpoint
  • Wat Khlong Pong Wana Ram
  • Wat Sap Charoen Wana Ram
  • Wat Na Raya Samakkhi Tham
  • Wat Ban Sap Saithong
  • Wat Ban Na Udom
  • Wat Ban Nong Mai Kaen

© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Harvested 2026-08-01.

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Sources

Facts on this page last checked 1 August 2026.

  1. 1.Q275377 — population, area, districts, coordinates — Wikidata (Wikidata), retrieved 1 August 2026
  2. 2.Background reading — Wikipedia (Wikipedia), retrieved 1 August 2026Linked for context; no text is reproduced from it.
  3. 3.Official provincial website — Provincial administration (Official source), retrieved 1 August 2026

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Chaiyaphum

ชัยภูมิ

Region

Northeast Thailand

Capital

Mueang Chaiyaphum

Best For

naturenational parksoff-the-beaten-path

Highlights

  • Pa Hin Ngam National Park's wind-carved sandstone 'rock garden'
  • Sai Thong National Park, famous for fields of pink siamese tulips in the rainy season
  • Tat Tone National Park with broad tiered waterfalls
  • Statue and shrine of provincial founder Phraya Phakdi Chumphon
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