Kamphaeng Phet Province จังหวัดกำแพงเพชร 
is a province in the Northern Region of Thailand. The Ping River, one of the sources of the Chao Phraya River, flows through the province which is mostly flat except for its western reaches, which are mountainoous.
Kamphaeng Phet Province covers 8,607 sq km (3,323 sq mi) and has a population of 726,000 people (2012 estimate). It ranks 22nd in size and 35th in population. It is bordered by Sukhothai Province to the north, Phitsanulok Province to the northeast, Phichit Province to the east, Nakhon Sawan Province to the south, and Tak Province to the west.
Kamphaeng Phet Province comprises 11 districts, or amphoe, including the provincial capital Kamphaeng Phet Town, as well as the districts of Sai Ngam, Khlong Lan, Khanu Woralaksaburi, Khlong Khlung, Phran Kratai, Lan Krabue, Sai Thong Watthana, Pang Sila Thong, Bueng Samakkhi and Kosamphi Nakhon. These are subdivided to 78 subdistricts, called tambon, and 823 villages, or muban.
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is a province in the Northern Region of Thailand. The Ping River, one of the sources of the Chao Phraya River, flows through the province which is mostly flat except for its western reaches, which are mountainoous.Kamphaeng Phet Province covers 8,607 sq km (3,323 sq mi) and has a population of 726,000 people (2012 estimate). It ranks 22nd in size and 35th in population. It is bordered by Sukhothai Province to the north, Phitsanulok Province to the northeast, Phichit Province to the east, Nakhon Sawan Province to the south, and Tak Province to the west.
Kamphaeng Phet Province comprises 11 districts, or amphoe, including the provincial capital Kamphaeng Phet Town, as well as the districts of Sai Ngam, Khlong Lan, Khanu Woralaksaburi, Khlong Khlung, Phran Kratai, Lan Krabue, Sai Thong Watthana, Pang Sila Thong, Bueng Samakkhi and Kosamphi Nakhon. These are subdivided to 78 subdistricts, called tambon, and 823 villages, or muban.
Places of Interest in Kamphaeng Phet Province
- Kamphaeng Phet National Museum: Museum showcasing various local artifacts such as Buddha images, ancient objects and sculptures.
- Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Museum: Museum interpreting the history of the provincial capital with replicas.
- Mueang Nakhon Chum: Remains of ancient town on the west bank of the Ping River. Its earthen walls running along the waterway is still visible today.
- Wat Phra Borom That: Buddhist temple in the heart of Mueang Nakhon Chum.
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