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Angthong


Ang Thong, Central Thailand


Ang Thong is small province located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River having an area of 968 square kilometers. It is a low basin of sandy soil having much rain during the rainy season. Ang Thong is only 108 kilometers along the Asian Highway from Bangkok. It is administratively devided into seven Amphoes : Muang Ang Thong, Chaiyo, Pa Mok, Pho Thong, Sawaengha, Wiset Chai Chan and Samko.
Ang Thong is small province located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River having an area of 968 square kilometers. It is a low basin of sandy soil having much rain during the rainy season. Ang Thong is only 108 kilometers along the Asian Highway from Bangkok. It is administratively devided into seven Amphoes :Muang Ang Thong, Chaiyo, Pa Mok, Pho Thong, Sawaengha, Wiset Chai Chan and Samko.

Ang Thong Attractions:
Wat Chaiyo WorawihanThis monastery, located 18 kilometers from Amphoe Muang, houses Phra Maha Phuttha Phim which is in the attitude of meditation. It was built by Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrom Rangsi) of Wat Rakhang during the reign of King Rama IV. This Buddha image is highly respected by inhabitants of Ang Thong Province and the neighboring provinces especially for those who collect small Buddha images. They have the indepth knowledge that the amulets called "Somdet Wat Chaiyo" are very popular and very difficult to be located.

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