Lopburi (Thai: ลพบุรี, RTGS: Lop Buri,[5] pronounced [lóp bū.rīː]) is a province in the central region of Thailand.

The other 70 percent is mixed plains and hills, with the Phetchabun Mountains forming the eastern boundary of the province towards the Khorat Plateau.

Monsoon season runs from May through October, with heavy rain and somewhat cooler temperatures during the day, although nights remain warm.

[11] The provincial seal shows Vishnu in front of the Khmer temple Phra Prang Sam Yod.

It refers to King Narai who in 1664 fortified the city to be used as an alternative capital when Ayutthaya was threatened by a Dutch naval blockade.

The slogan of the province is National treasures of King Narai's palace and Phra Kan Shrine, famous Prang Sam Yot, city of Din So Phong Marl, well-known Pa Sak Cholasit Dam and golden land of King Narai the Great.

As of 26 November 2019 there are:[15] one Lopburi Provincial Administrative Organization (ongkan borihan suan changwat) and 23 municipal (thesaban) areas in the province.

Lopburi, Khao Sam Yot and Ban Mi have town (thesaban mueang) status.

The non-municipal areas are administered by 102 Subdistrict Administrative Organizations - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon).

[citation needed] Khok Kathiam Air Force Base is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of the town.