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The Central Region of Thailand
Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Lopburi : |
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Kanchanaburi
is Thailand's third largest province. It covers an area of 19,486
square kilometers, most of which is forested mountains. There
are fertile plains around the meeting point of the Kwai Noi
and Kwai Yai Rivers where the town is located. To the west,
Kanchanaburi shares a border with Myanmar and has the Tanaowasi
Range as its borderline. Beyond the company provincial capital,
some 130 kilometers from Bangkok. Kanchanaburi unfolds in progressively
arresting scenic beauty in a landscape characterised by several
waterfalls, caves once inhabited by Neolithic man, national
parks, and tranquil riverside and reservoir setting. Many of
its major attractions are also connected with the Second World
War, and more specifically to years 1942 to 1945.
Interesting attractions: The
Bridge over the River Kwai; The Jeath War Museum, Kanchanaburi
Town Gate; Kanchanaburi War Cemetery; Domfrt Phra Nakarin Park;
Ban Kao National Museum; Sai Yok National Park & Waterfall;
Namtok Kroeng Krawia Waterfall. |
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Ancient city of Ayutthaya or Phra
Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was the Thai capital for 417 years.
This old capital was founded in 1350 by King U-Tong and was
sacked by the Burmese in 1767. Thirty three kings of different
dynasties ruled the kingdom. Ayutthaya is located 76 kilometers
north of Bangkok. It was one ofIndo-China's most prosperous
cities and is one of Thailand's major historical attractions.
The grandeur of Ayutthaya is reflected by numerous magnificent
structures and ruins concentrated in and around the city island
surrounded by the Chao Rharya. Pa Sak and Lop Buri Rivers. The
area, well conserved an a historical park, has been included
in UNESKO's list of World Heritage since 13 December 1991. Ayutthaya
covers and area of 2,556 square kilometers, and is administratively
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attractions: Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre; Chao Sam Phraya
National Museum; Ancient Forts and Fortress; Grand Palace (Ancient
Palace); Wat Phra Si Sanphet; Wat Phra Ram; Chankasem or Front
Palace; Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai; Portuguese Village; Elephant
Kraal Pavilion; Bang Pa-In Palace; Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts
and Crafts Center. Major events: Bang Sai Loi Kratong Festival
(beginning of November); Ayutthaya World Heritage Site (held
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Lop
Buri, formerly known as "Lawo".
was one of the important ancient towns of the Khmers from the
10th-13th century. Many Khmer ruins are found in and around
this town. During theAyutthaya period, King Narai the Great
established lop Buri as the second capital with the help of
French architects. Most for the architecture of that time reflects
the mixture of Thailand Western Styles. Lop Buri is 153 kilometers
north of Bangkok. It covers and area of 6,199 square kilometers
and is administrative divided into 11 districts.
Interesting attractions: Statue
of King Narai the Great; Phra Prang Sam Yot; San Phra Kan; Wat
Phra Si Maha That; Narai Ratchaniwet Palace; Phiman Mongkut
Pavilion; Nam Tok Wang Kan Luang Waterfall. |
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