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CENTRAL PART OF THAILAND
Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn), Bangkok The central and eastern region are famed for their mountain scenery, caves, waterfalls, sandy beaches, and seaside resorts on the gulf of Thailand, stretching from Rayong in the east to Prachuap Kiri Khan in the south. There are also many places of historical and religious interest, including the Grand Palace, the temple of the Emerald Buddha, the temple of Dawn, the Marble temple and many others in Bangkok and the ancient city of Ayutthaya. Bangkok is a fascinating, cosmopolitan city offering a variety of shopping and entertainment, for example the floating market, the weekend market, Pratunam market and shopping centers. Pattaya, just over an hour away, is Thailand’s premier seaside resort which combines the attractions of suns and sea with a dazzling nightlife scene. Local products of interest in this region include fruits, seafood and Thai sweets. |
