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Places
Of Interest Phra
Samut Chedi
This pagoda is popularly called by the people 'Phra
Chedi Klang Nam' due to its original site on an
island in the river. It is currently located close
to the bank of the Chao Phraya River opposite the
Provincial Hall.
It
was constructed during the reign of King Rama II
in the year 1826 and completed in the reign of King
Rama III. There
is an annual fair celebrating the Pagoda for nine
days and nine nights, commencing the fifth full
moon day of the 11th lunar month.
Phra
Chulachomklao Fortress
This fortress was constructed during the reign of
King Rama V in 1893. The Royal Thai Navy sank a
French warship, invading Thai waters, by firing
from this fortress.
The
binoculars and the ancient cannons are still kept
in this fortress and a visit can be made with a
permit issued by the Public Relations Section, The
Royal Thai Navy.
The
Ancient City
This park, houses replicas of important places of
worship of various provinces. Some are miniaturized
and some are actual sizes. It is also a centre of
interesting folk arts and culture. Further details
can be obtained from the Ancient City Company (Tel:
(02) 226-1936-7).
Sawangkhaniwat
Used as a convalescent home by the Thai Red Cross
Society. There are beautiful decorative plants on
the landscape, a marine life aquarium and a restaurant
selling various kinds of local food.
Bang
Pu Seaside Resort
A popular rest and vacation place. A beautiful garden
and restaurant inside the landscape make it suitable
for dining and viewing the pleasant scenery.
Crocodile
Farm
Claimed to be the world's largest crocodile farm,
reproducing crocodiles whose skins will be utilized
for leatherware, while their flesh is exported to
the market.
Beside
crocodiles of all ages, the farm also raises elephants,
tigers and chimpanzees. Crocodile wrestling and
feeding are demonstrated everyday. Further details,
contact: Tel:387-1166 and 387-1168.
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