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Central Region
consists of 22 provinces (Changwats): Ang Thong, Bangkok,
Chachoengsao, Chai Nat, Kanchanaburi, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok,
Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Phetchaburi, Phra
Nakhon Sri Ayutthya, Prachin Buri, Prachuab Khiri Khan,
Ratchaburi, Sa Kaeo, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakorn, Samut Songkram,
Saraburi, Sing Buri, and Suphan Buri, which are located
in a fertile basin having most rice farming and regard as
a rice bowl of the country
Central Region is a island of civilization originating from
the pre-historic era and had been developing continuously
till Ayutthaya and Ratanakosin periods. Besides being the
country's most fertile land on rice growing, the central
region is also famous for its tourist attraction places
which are lied prominently on natural resources and the
historic ancient remains. The prior mentioned is thick forests,
high falls, caves and sea beaches, while the later is ancient
ruin temples or palaces, historical places etc.
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of Central Region
Thailand's
Eastern Sea Coast from Chonburi (Pattaya) on the
way to Trat is among the most attractive and complete seaside
destinations Nature has endowed the area with waterfall
and mountains, beaches and islands, and man has added some
facilities and conveniences to make it a truly beautiful
and enjoyable destination area The Eastern coastal region
is also rich in archaeological and historical terms
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of Eastern Region
Thailand
Northern Region comprises
17 Changwats (provinces); they are: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai,
Kamphaeng Phet, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nakhon Sawan,
Nan, Phayao, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phrae, Sukhothai,
Tak, Uthai Thani and Uttaradit. It occupies an approximate
area of 170,000 square kilometers or the equivalent of 106
millions rai, bordering on the territories of Laos and Myanmar.
The north is the home of Thailand's earliest civilization
and is famous for its beautiful women, and hospitable and
courteous people, as well as many sites of archaeological
and cultural interest such as the Ancient City of Sukhothai
which used to be the first capital of Thailand some 700
years ago; Buddha's Relics at Wat Doi Suthep of Chiang Mai,
a highly revered place for northerners; Phra Buddha Chinarat,
which is said to be the most beautiful Buddha image of Thailand,
at Wat Phra Si Ratana-Mahathat in Phitsanulok. The largest
dam of Thailand, and the world's seventh largest is also
here Bhumibol Dam in Tak. In addition, the northern region
is the home of Thailand's many colorful hill tribal people
such as the Lahu of Tak and the Yao, Akha, Karen, Hmong,
and Lisu tribes of the Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai mountain
regions. The North is also noted for its rich cultural traditions,
and many tourists from the surrounding provinces flock to
Chiang Mai for the annual Songkran Festival, and to Sukothai
for Loi Krathong. The North is accessible by the good network
of highways in the region itself and inter-region highways.
Trains run from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and there are flights
operated by the Thai Airways International Ltd. (Domestic)
from Bangkok to Phitsanulok, Phrae, Nan, Lampang, Chiang
Mai, Chiang Rai, Tak, Mae Sot and Mae Hong Son.
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of Northern Region
Southern
Thailand consists
of 14 provinces (Changwats): Chumphol, Ranong, Surat Thani,
Phangnga, Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phattalung, Songkhla,
Satun, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, The region is located
on the peninsula between the Andaman Sea of the Indian Ocean
to the east and the South China Sea of the Pacific Ocean
to the East. Southern region has a richly varied topography,
including basin areas for cultivation of paddy and vegetables,
wild jungles, mountains, beaches, seaside resorts, waterfalls,
caves, parks, lake and many islands of all sizes, offering
spectacular scenery throughout.
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of Southern Region
The
Northeast of Thailand,
commonly referred to as I-San (pronounced E-Sarn), is made
up of nineteen provinces: Amnat Charoen, Buri Ram, Chaiyaphum,
Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Loei, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan, Nakhon
Ratchasima (Khorat), Nakhon Phanom, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nong
Khai, Roi Et, Sakon Nathon, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Ubon Ratchani,
Udon Thani and Yasothorn.
The word I-San denotes prosperity and vastness, which is
appropriate considering that the Northeast covers a total
area of more than 170,000 sq.kms., or roughly one-third
of the entire country. It borders on Laos and Cambodia to
the east.
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of North-Eastern Region
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