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Chaiyaphum
Chaiyaphum is a mountain-and-plateau province of northeastern Thailand, celebrated for national parks, waterfalls, rock formations and seasonal Dok Krachiao fields.
Northeastern Thailand
Area 12,778.3 km²
Population 1,106,404
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Bamnet Narong District
DistrictBamnet Narong District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand.
Ban Khwao District
DistrictBan Khwao District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand.
Ban Thaen District
DistrictBan Thaen District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand.
Chatturat District
DistrictChatturat District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand.
Kaeng Khro District
DistrictKaeng Khro District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand.
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Sap Yai District
Sap Yai District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand.
Noen Sa-Nga District
Noen Sa-Nga District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand.
Phakdi Chumphon District
Phakdi Chumphon District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand.
Khon San District
Khon San District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand.
Kaeng Khro District
Kaeng Khro District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand.
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Bamnet Narong DistrictDistrict
Ban Khwao DistrictDistrict
Ban Thaen DistrictDistrict
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Kaeng Khro DistrictDistrict
Kaset Sombun DistrictDistrict
Khon San DistrictDistrict
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Seasonal informationJuly for the TAT-highlighted Dok Krachiao season; November to February for generally cooler hiking and road travel. Check park conditions before visiting.View seasonal guide
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Understand Chaiyaphum
Chaiyaphum lies along the western edge of the Khorat Plateau, where forested mountains, uplands and central plains meet. Mueang Chaiyaphum is the main service base, while the province's 16 districts spread across a large landscape that rewards planning by area rather than trying to cover everything in one day.
Nature is the main reason to visit. Tat Ton National Park is convenient from the provincial capital; Phu Laen Kha National Park includes the striking Mo Hin Khao rock formations; and Pa Hin Ngam and Sai Thong national parks are associated with seasonal Dok Krachiao blooms, waterfalls, viewpoints and walking routes. Conditions and access vary with weather, conservation work and the flowering season.
Chaiyaphum at a glance
- Official name
- Chaiyaphum Province
- Thai name
- ชัยภูมิ
- Region
- Northeastern Thailand
- Population
- 1,106,404 (2024)
- Area
- 12,778.3 km²
- Type
- Province
Weather and when to visit
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Tue29°C / 23°C
Wed30°C / 23°C
Thu31°C / 22°C
Fri31°C / 23°C
Sat29°C / 24°C
Sun30°C / 24°C
Mon31°C / 24°C
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- 20 September 2026
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