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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