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Phitsanulok

Phitsanulok is a city municipality in northern Thailand and the capital of Phitsanulok province. It had a city population of 60,827 and an urban population of approximately 200,000 in 2024, making it Thailand's 19th-most populous city proper and one of the major urban centers in the northern region.

Type CityPopulation 60,827

Why go

  • City municipality in Thailand.
  • Served by Phetchabun Airport (PHY).

History

Phitsanulok is a city municipality in northern Thailand and the capital of Phitsanulok province. It had a city population of 60,827 and an urban population of approximately 200,000 in 2024, making it Thailand's 19th-most populous city proper and one of the major urban centers in the northern region. Located in the geographic center of the province, it occupies the fertile plains along the banks of the Nan River, which flows south to join the Chao Phraya River.

Restaurants & places to go

Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · kfc.co.th
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Noodle, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-16:30 · 150 5/4 Phutthabucha Rd, 65000 · facebook.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3/66 ถนนจ่านกร้อง, ในเมือง, 65000 · qr-official.line.me
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · starbuckscard.in.th
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Pizza, Coffee Shop, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mi - Mo 10:00 - 19:00 · 1319 34 ซอย 38, 65000 · facebook.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 · 777, 10 หมู่ที่ 5 Damri Phatthana, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok 65000 · facebook.com
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Airports

Phitsanulok Airport (PHS) 4.2 km to the centre
Phitsanulok, 65, TH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Zambia Skyways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Bangkok, Chiang Mai (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Nok Air DD (737-800) · 1 route: Bangkok
  • Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
  • Zambia Skyways K8 (CNC) · 1 route: Chiang Mai

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Phetchabun Airport (PHY) 100 km to the centre
67, TH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Phetchabun Airport (PHY); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PHS has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Bangkok, Chiang Mai).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Phitsanulok. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail