About Uttaradit Province
Uttaradit is a quiet, unhurried northern province that few foreign visitors reach, which is much of its appeal. The province is famous as the birthplace of King Taksin — the general who reunified Thailand after the fall of Ayutthaya and founded the Thonburi Kingdom — and produces Thailand's most prized Langsat fruit (Langsad Uttaradit), which ripens in August and September to an enthusiasm comparable to Nonthaburi durian. The Sirikit Reservoir — the largest in northern Thailand — sits within the province, offering scenic boat trips through flooded forest and limestone ridges. Wat Phra That Thong is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Top Highlights
Sirikit Reservoir
northern Thailand's largest reservoir with boat trips through flooded forest
Langsat fruit season
Uttaradit's prized Langsad variety (August to September) draws Thai food tourists
King Taksin Shrine
commemorating the founder of the Thonburi Kingdom, born in Uttaradit
Laplae waterfall and forest
accessible cascades and quiet forest trails
Getting There
Uttaradit is on the main northern rail line from Bangkok — trains take 7–8 hours. Buses from Bangkok's Northern Terminal take 6–7 hours. The city is 90 km from Phitsanulok (1.5 hours by bus) and 170 km south of Chiang Mai.
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James has lived in Bangkok since 2014 and has visited all 77 Thai provinces. He specialises in destination guides, itinerary planning, and transport logistics. Before moving to Thailand, he worked as a travel journalist in Hong Kong and Singapore. He speaks conversational Thai and is a certified PADI divemaster.
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