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NORTHEASTERN PART OF THAILAND
Ban Chiang Pottery The northeast was a center of culture dating from prehistoric times through the Khmer period in the 12th and 13th centuries. The majority of tourist attractions in this region are historical sites, while about 20 percent come in the natural and scenic category. The first group includes the Khmer sanctuaries at Phanom Ruang and Phimai, the Phra That Phanom Shrine, and Ban Chiang, site of a bronze-age culture dating back more than 5,000 years. Northeasterners celebrate their own festivals such as the Bun Bang Fai, or rocket festival, the Khao Phansa candle festival, and the Wax Castle Festival. Local products of interest to tourist include hand-woven cotton cloth, mud mee silk, wickerwares and pottery. |
