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