Phichai, Administrative district in Uttaradit, Thailand
Phichai is an administrative district in Uttaradit province in northern Thailand, spanning a large area with diverse geographical features. It comprises eleven sub-districts including Nai Mueang, Ban Dara, and Tha Sak, which together encompass around ninety-seven villages.
Phichai originated in the 15th century when King Trailokanat established a fortified frontier settlement in this region. The settlement later relocated to a new location in the 19th century, though remnants of its earlier position remain in local monuments.
The district follows traditional Thai administrative patterns where daily life centers around local governance in each of the eleven sub-districts. Visitors can observe this distributed structure in how villages connect through shared markets, gathering places, and local institutions.
The area sits at a low elevation and connects to neighboring districts like Tron, Thong Saen Khan, and Wat Bot through various routes. Visitors should note that infrastructure varies across sub-districts, which affects how easily one can reach different parts of the area.
The district preserves remains of an ancient chedi at Wat Nah Phrathat that connects to the original 15th-century settlement. These archaeological traces offer insight into the earlier religious importance of the place before modern reorganization.
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