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Places
Of Interest Chao
Phraya Dam
A large dam having a total length of 238 meters
and a height of 14 meters. It was completed in the
year 1956.
Wat
Karuna
Located near the Chao Phraya Dam, it houses a revered
Buddha image highly respected by Chai Nat locals.
The name of the image is Phra Phuttha Maha Sila
or Luang Phaw Hin Yai. This temple is regarded as
the monastery of the dam.
Wat
Thanmamun
This monastery, located at the foot hill area of
Thanmamun Hill on the bank of the Chao Phraya River.
It has been established since the Ayutthaya period.
The
main attraction is a standing Buddha in the attitude
of peace named 'Luang Pho Thammachak' which is highly
respected by the people. There is an annual celebration
fair.
Chai
Nat Muni National Museum
This is located within the precincts of Wat Phra
Boromma That. The museum puts on display several
kinds of artifacts discovered within Chai Nat Province
including Buddha images of different gestures.
Chai
Nat Bird Park
This is located 2 km outside Chai Nat near Phlong
Hill. The park is located on an area of 375 rai
with huge bird cages, swimming pool, scenery hall,
gardens, suspension bridge, and souvenir shops.
Straw
Bird Fair
This annual fair is organized by making good use
of straw, a byproduct in rice farming. Various species
of huge straw birds will come perching on elaborately
decorated floats during the straw bird procession
slated for early February of each year.
After
the competition, all straw birds will be displayed
in front of the Chai Nat City Hall. Local products
and agricultural crops will also be available in
the fair.
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