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Central
consists of 22 provinces (Changwats) : Ang Thong,
Bangkok, Chachoengsao,Chai Nat,Kanchanaburi,Lopburi,Nakhon
Nayok,Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani,
Phetchaburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Prachin
Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Sa Kaeo,
Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi,
Sing Buri and Suphanburi located in a fertile
basin where the main activity is rice farming
and the area is regarded as the rice bowl of our
country.
Besides being the kingdom's most fertile land
for rice growing, the Central region is also famous
for its tourist attractions which focus on natural
resources and ancient historic remains.
Trips to thick forests, high waterfalls, caves
and beaches are easily combined with visits to
ancient ruined temples or palaces and historical
places.
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The Eastern part of the region annually attracts
hundreds of thousands tourists to the famous beach
resorts of Pattaya and Rayong.
The eastern sea coast reaching from Chon Buri
to Trat is among the most attractive seaside destinations.
Nature has endowed the area with waterfalls and
mountains, beaches and islands, and man has added
facilities and conveniences to make this a truly
beautiful and enjoyable destination. The Eastern
coastal region is also rich in archaeology and
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