Kamphaeng Phet was an ancient outpost town during the Sukhothai period, as evidenced by the city walls and fortifications that remain today.

[2] Chakangrao was built on the east bank of the Ping River while Nakhon Chum was built on the west bank of the Ping River.

[2] Kamphaeng Phet received municipality status on March 11, 1936.

[3] When the municipality was established, it had an operation area of 4.5 square kilometers.

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