Lop Buri, formerly
known as “ Lawo”, was one of the important ancient towns
of the Khmers from the10th-13th century. Many Khmer ruins
are found in and around this town. During the Ayutthaya
period, King Narai the Great established Lop Buri as the
second capital with the help of French architects. Most
of the architecture of that time reflects the mixture
of Thai and Western styles.
Lop Buri is 153 kms. north of Bangkok.
It covers an area of 6,199 square kilometers and is
administratively divided into 11 districts (Amphoes):
Muang Lop Buri, Ban Mi, Chai Badan, Khok Charoen, Khok
Samrong, Phatthana Nikhom, Tha Luang, Tha Wung, Sa Bot,
Lam Sonthi, and Nong Muang.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang to
Other Districts :
Tha Wung 15 kilometres
Ban Mi 32 kilometres
Khok Samrong 35 kilometres
Phatthana Nikhom 51 kilometres
Nong Muang 54 kilometres
Sa Bot 65 kilometres
Khok Charoen 77 kilometres
Tha Luang 83 kilometres
Chai Badan 97 kilometres
Lam Sonthi 120 kilometres
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