Phetchaburi province
Phetchaburi
เพชรบุรี | |
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From left to right, top to bottom: Khao Phanoen Thung, viewpoint of Kaeng Krachan National Park; Wat Khao Bandai It; Kaeng Krachan Reservoir, the origin of the Phetchaburi River; Mrigadayavan Palace; Wat Tham Rong; Bryde's whale in Ao Bang Tabun | |
| Nickname: Mueang Phet (Thai: เมืองเพชร) | |
| Motto(s): เขาวังคู่บ้าน ขนมหวานเมืองพระ เลิศล้ำศิลปะ แดนธรรมะ ทะเลงาม ("Home of Khao Wang. Desserts of the Buddhist town. Excellent fine arts. Land of Dharma. Beautiful seas.") | |
Map of Thailand highlighting Phetchaburi province | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Capital | Phetchaburi |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Popchanok Chalanukro |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,172 km2 (2,383 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 36th |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 484,145 |
| • Rank | 56th |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 64th |
| Human Achievement Index | |
| • HAI (2022) | 0.6733 "high" Ranked 4th |
| GDP | |
| • Total | baht 68 billion (US$2.3 billion) (2019) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 76xxx |
| Calling code | 032 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-76 |
| Website | phetchaburi |
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Phetchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization
องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดเพชรบุรี | |
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| Government | |
| • Type | Local administrative divisions |
| • Body | Phetchaburi Provincial Administrative Organization |
| • President | Chaiya Angkinan |
| Website | phetchaburipao |
Phetchaburi (Thai: เพชรบุรี, pronounced [pʰét.tɕʰā.bū.rīː]) or Phet Buri (pronounced [pʰét bū.rīː]) is one of the western or central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, and Prachuap Khiri Khan. In the west it borders the Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar. Phetchaburi is home to Kaeng Krachan National Park.