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THE
NORTH I CENTRAL
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EAST
COAST I THE
NORTHEAST I THE
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Ang
Thong
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Bangkok
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Chachoengsao
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Chai
Nat
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Kanchanaburi
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Lop
Buri
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Nakhon
Pathom
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Nonthaburi
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Pathum
Thani
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Phetchaburi
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Ayutthaya
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Nayok |
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Prachin
Buri
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Prachuap
Khiri
Khan
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Ratchaburi
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Sa
Kaeo
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Samut
Prakan
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Samun
Sakhon
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Samun
Songkhram
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Saraburi
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Sing
Buri
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Suphan
Buri
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Nakhon
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Chanthaburi
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Chon
Buri
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Rayong
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 According
to
most
historians,
the
ancient
town
of
Kanchanaburi
was
located
near
Ban
Lat
Ya,
a
small
village
situated
approximately
16
kilometers
north
of
the
present
town.
The
site
was
repeatedly
recorded
in
Thai
history
as
an
invasion
route
which
the
Burmese
used
to
enter
Thai
Kingdoms. |
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Kanchanaburi,
which
has
mostly
mountainous
terrain,
covers
an
area
of
approximately
19,473
square
kilometers
and
is
the
third
largest
province
in
Thailand
after
Chiang
Mai
and
Nakhon
Ratchasima.
Situated
approximately
129
kilometres
west
of
Bangkok,
Kanchanaburi
shares
a
border
with
Myanmar
to
the
west,
Tak
and
Uthai
Thani
Provinces
to
the
north,
Suphan
Buri
and
Nakhon
Pathom
Provinces
to
the
east,
and
Ratchaburi
Province
to
the
south. |
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In
north
and
west
Kanchanaburi,
the
terrain
is
comprised
mainly
of
mountains
and
high
plains,
with
the
Thanon
Thongchai
Range
acting
as a
natural
border
between
Thailand
and
Myanmar.
The
range
is
the
source
of
Kanchanaburi's
two
most
important
rivers
Maenam
Khwae
Noi
and
Maenam
Khwae
Yai,
which
form
the
famous
Maenam
Mae
Klong.
As a
result,
several
of
Thailand's
largest
Namtok
(waterfalls)
and
most
extensive
wildlife
sanctuaries
are
found
in
this
area. |
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The
magnificent
landscape
and
charming
beauty
of
Kanchanaburi
have
resulted
in
major
tourist
attractions
including
several
well-known
waterfalls,
caves
which
were
once
inhabited
by
Neolithic
man,
pristine
national
parks,
tranquil
rivers,
virgin
forests,
and
reservoir.
Together,
they
offer
an
intriguing
experience
for
first-time
or
repeat
visitors.
Whether
its
fishing,
rafting,
canoeing,
mountain
biking,
bird-watching,
star-gazing,
golfing,
elephant
and
jungle
trekking,
or
even
living
in
bamboo
rafts,
Kanchanaburi
takes
pride
in
offering
them
all. |
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The
city
of
Kanchanaburi
is
located
at
the
point
where
two
tributaries,
the
Khwae
Noi
and
Khwae
Yai
meet
and
form
the
Maenam
Mae
Klong.
This
is
the
location
of
the
notorious
Death
Railway
and
the
Bridge
on
the
River
Khwae
one
of
the
worlds
famous
World
War
II
sites
which
have
been
immortalized
in
print
and
film. |
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In
economic
terms,
Kanchanaburi
has
been
doing
well
on a
national
scale,
with
over
10
per
cent
growth
annually.
Important
industries
include
sugar,
agricultural
products
and
jewelry.
Tourism
is
also
a
main
source
of
income
for
the
locals
as
the
provinces
high
tourism
potential
has
made
Kanchanaburi
number
one
among
the
west
provinces
in
having
the
highest
number
of
visitors
each
year. |
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Residents
of
Kanchanaburi
are
engaged
in
agricultural
activities.
Most
of
the
locals
are
of
Thai
ancestry
with
notable
Mon
and
Karen
minorities.
Rural
dwellers
enjoy
living
simply
and
respecting
nature.
Moreover
folk
music
and
dances
dating
back
at
least
500
years
are
still
performed
today. |
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