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Where Mountains Meet the Stars: A Stargazing Trip to Phitsanulok Province

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Where Mountains Meet the Stars: A Stargazing Trip to Phitsanulok Province

Phitsanulok province is a quiet gem defined by tranquil national parks, expansive rural landscapes, and a rich historical legacy. Its unhurried rhythm and open horizons invite visitors to engage deeply with the landscape, while the low levels of light pollution make it an exceptional setting for observing the night sky. Led by Mr Visanu Euarchukiati, Council Member of The Siam Society, Chairperson of the Siamese Heritage Trust and independent educator of astronomy, this excursion offers guided insight into celestial phenomena while encouraging an appreciation of the night sky as an integral part of the surrounding natural environment.

 

Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Nakhon Thai District

Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is renowned for its dramatic terrain shaped by volcanic activity, including spectacular rock formations such as Lan Hin Taek (a cracked rock plateau) and Lan Hin Pum. Visitors can also explore pine forests and historical sites linked to the area’s role as a former base of the Communist Party of Thailand. The park’s combination of natural beauty, geological formations, and political history makes it one of Thailand’s most distinctive national parks.

Noen Maprang District & Stargazing

Noen Maprang is beloved for its limestone karst mountains, peaceful rural atmosphere, and picturesque villages. The area is particularly stunning at dusk and nightfall, when the open sky and minimal light pollution create ideal conditions for stargazing. Visitors can enjoy observing the night sky from 19:00 – 21:00, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and tranquil countryside.

When

Wednesday, 21 to Friday, 23 January 2026

Leader

with Mr Visanu Euarchukiati

Council Member and Chairperson of the Siamese Heritage Trust

Booking

See information below

Or contact Khun Thun

studytrips@thesiamsociety.org

 

The tentative programme will be as follows:

Day 1: Wednesday, 21 January 2026:  Bangkok – Phitsanulok
– Meet at Don Mueang International Airport, AirAsia check-in counter.
07:00 Depart Bangkok for Phitsanulok by AirAsia flight FD3308.
08:00 Arrive at Phitsanulok Airport and proceed to visit Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park. Take a 3-kilometre hike to explore its volcanic rock formations, pine forests, and historical sites.
Noon: Lunch inside the national park.
Afternoon: Transfer to the hotel and leisurely at the hotel.
Evening: Dinner at Mrs Pikulkeaw Krairiksh’s Farm (Former President of The Siam Society), hosted by Mrs Pikulkeaw.
  Overnight at Holatel Phitsanulok.
   
Day 2: Thursday, 22 January 2026: Phitsanulok
– Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: Visit Chan Royal Palace and Chan Royal Palace Historical Centre and the surrounding area.
Noon: Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Proceed to Ban Rak Thai Community, visiting a farm in the vicinity and Art in Doi Home & Studio by artist Mana Kwangsue.
– Continue to Noen Maprang District, known for its stunning limestone scenery. Spend time in the picturesque town of Ban Mung, site of the natural spectacle of flights of bats, rice paddies and seasonal flower fields.
– Learn the foundations of astronomy before sunset.
Evening: Dinner at Ban Mung Camp and stargaze from 19:00 – 21:00, enjoying the peaceful rural landscape and clear night sky.

*You will be joined by secondary school students from Ban Noen Maprang School.
21:00 Depart back to the hotel.
  Overnight at Holatel Phitsanulok.
   
Day 3: Friday, 23 January 2026: Phitsanulok – Bangkok
– Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: Spend a free and relaxing morning at the hotel.
Noon: Check out of the hotel and proceed to the restaurant. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Transfer to the Phitsanulok Airport.
16:25 Depart Phitsanulok for Bangkok by AirAsia flight FD3303.
17:15 Arrive at Don Mueang International Airport.
 

The Siam Society reserves the right to change the programme as necessary.

Important notes:

– As the trip involves light hiking at certain sites, we kindly ask that you ensure you are in suitable physical condition and able to move comfortably.

– The Siam Society may utilise photos taken from study trips, lectures, performances, and other activities as part of its public relations and marketing campaign. These photos, which may sometimes contain image(s) of activity participants, can also be featured on The Society’s website and other online social media channels.

– As part of our effort to address the issue of global warming, The Siam Society strongly supports the reduction of plastic waste. We kindly recommend bringing your own water flask during the trip, if possible.

-Booking:

Contribution of THB 17,000 (THB 19,000 for non-members). Single room surcharge of THB 1,300, will cover transportation, air ticket, meals as mentioned in the programme, gratuities and other costs incurred to make this trip possible. In addition, basic travel insurance is included. A photocopy of the identification page on your passport/ ID card must accompany the booking. Your reservation will be confirmed as soon as the payment has been made. There is a 4% surcharge for credit/debit card payments to cover bank charges. Please pay by cash or cheque payable to “The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage”. Transfer can also be made to The Siam Society travel account at TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), saving account no. 053-2-18000-7, swift code: TMBKTHBK or by scanning the QR code on your right. Once payment has been made, please email the deposit or transfer the docket to us.

For further information and bookings, please contact Khun Thun at 02-661-6470-3 ext 205, or studytrips@thesiamsociety.org.The Society’s office is open from 09:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday.

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