Phitsanulok is an important and historic city in lower northern Thailand and is the capital of Phitsanulok Province, which stretches all the way to the Laotian border. Phitsanulok is one of the oldest cities in Thailand, founded over 600 years ago. It is probably best known as the birthplace of King Naresuan, who freed the country from Burmese domination in the late 16th Century, and his brother and successor King Ekathosarot (Sanpet III). As the cross-road between the northern and central regions of the country, it has long been important both for political and strategic reasons, and was fought over many times in centuries past. Phitsanulok was the capital of Thailand for 25 years during the reign of King Borommatrailokanat of Ayutthaya. Located on the banks of the Nan River, the city was originally a small Khmer outpost known as Song Kwae, before the Kwae Noi River changed its course in the 11th Century A.D.

Phitsanulok is also a transportation hub, providing easy access to anywhere in north, central, northeast and east Thailand. The city is 377 km north of Bangkok and its population is around 85,000.

Bus : The bus services depart from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal) to Phitsanulok. Contact Transport Co. Ltd., Phitsanulok Yan Yon Tour , Choet Chai Tour and Win Tour .

*Rail : The daily regular trains depart daily from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Station. The trains leave Bangkok for Phitsanulok daily from 7.05 a.m. to 11.30 p.m., 14 times a day. There are express trains (Sprinters) from Bangkok to Phitsanulok departing daily from 8.25 a.m. to 11.10 p.m., 5 times a day.

*Plane :Thai Airways International operates several direct flights daily from Bangkok to Phitsanulok. The trip takes 40-45 minutes.