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[ Wat Yai Inthraram
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 Located on Chetchamnong Road in town,
Wat Yai Inthraram is an old temple
built since the times of Ayutthaya with Ayutthaya-style architectural
influence. This is evident from the Ubosot (ordination hall) and Vihan
(image hall) with their distinctive Gunwale Curve base, are from the
carved wooden door panels at the Mondop (square building with a
pyramidal roof) over the Holy Footprints.
The Ubosot itself has been renovated during the reign of King Rama III
using glass-ware to adorn the gables and windows. Within the Ubosot are
murals covering the entire four walls which have been continuous
restored over the years. In front of the temple stands a statue of King
Taksin the Great. It is said that the king used to stop here on the way
to set up his base in Chanthaburi during the Fall of Ayutthaya in 1767.
[
Ho Phra Phutthasihing ]
Ho Phra Phutthasihing on Wachiraprakan Road about 500 metres from the
townhall houses a replica of the Phra Phutthasihing cast in pure silver.
An extremely beautiful icon, it is highly revered by townspeople.
[ Ang Sila
]
 A seaside fishing village, Ang Sila is about 5 kilometres from town.
Most villagers are skilled in making implements from granite. Items made
are mainly mortar and pestle widely used in Thai households in the olden
times and figurines of animals such as lion, elephant and horse as
decorative items.
[
The Marine Scientific Institute of the Burapha University
]
The Marine Scientific Institute of the Burapha University operates a
modern aquarium with realistic underwater environment. There is also a
marine science museum which is open daily, except Mondays, from 8.30
a.m. until 4.30 p.m. Admission fee is 20 baht for adults and 10 baht for
children. For more information, call 0-3839-1671-3.
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Khao Sam Muk ]
Khao Sam Muk is a low hillock situated between Ang Sila and Bang Saen
along the road facing the seashore. A habitat of scores of wild monkeys,
the hill-top affords a panoramic view of the Bang Saen beach. At the
foot of the hill are Thai and Chinese shrines highly respected by
visitors. Legend has it that the cliff-top was where two lovers jumped
to their death because of parental objection.
[ Bang Saen
]
A well-known holiday beach, Bang Saen is only 14 kilometres from the
provincial town. From Sukhumvit Road, take a right turn at Km. 104 and
proceed on for another 3 kilometres to get there.
 Bang Saen is widely
popular with Thai holiday-makers who happily romp along the long beach
and partake in the tasty food available. Weekends are particularly
crowded while it is relatively quiet during weekdays. Fronting the beach
are hotels, bungalows, food shops as well as recreational gears and
bicycles for rent.
Getting There: Bus services are available from Bangkok’s Ekkamai Bus
Terminal throughout the day. There are also local “Song Thaeo”
transports serving Chon Buri town-Nong Mon Market-Bang Saen.
[ Nong Mon
Market ]
 On Sukhumvit Road near the entrance road to Bang Saen is the widely
popular Nong Mon Market .It offers a vast range of local products but
mostly foodstuffs, both fresh and preserved. Among its well-known buys
are different types of dried seafoods, Khao Lam or gluttonous rice baked
in bamboo, Ho Mok or spicy steamed fish cakes, Hoi Cho or deep fried
shrimp cakes, sweetened banana and taro chips, sweetened fruit preserves
as well as rattan and bamboo basket ware from Phanat Nikhom. |
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Long known for its fine basketry products,
Phanat
Nikhom originally made them for daily use. The products were gradually
developed into more elaborate and marketable hand-crafted items. The
major market is at Talat Chaksan behind the Municipal Market I. To view
the production process and higher quality items, pay a visit to the
Promotion Centre for Bamboo Basketry Skills on Intha-asa Road near the
district office, which is a royally-initiated project of Her Majesty the
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[ Ko Loi ]
 Ko Loi is a small islet near the northern shore of
Si Racha. Connected to the mainland by a bridge, it is a popular
location for recreation by the local people. A flight of stairs leads up
to the breezy hill-top which offers a delightful view of the sea.
[ The Si Racha Tiger Zoo ]
The Si Racha Tiger Zoo , at Km. 20 on Highway No. 36 between Pattaya and
Bang Saen or 10 kilometres from Si Racha, keeps a large number of Bengal
tigers, as well as crocodiles and other animals. There are shows
involving trainers with tigers and crocodiles. Visitors will thrill to
see how friendship can be possible among tigers, pigs and dogs who live
together. The park is open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission fee is 250
baht for adults and 150 baht for children. Call 0-3829-6556-8 or
0-2530-7412-3 for more information.
[ The Khao Khieo Open Zoo ]
 The Khao Khieo Open Zoo covers a vast tract of forestland and is
operated by the Zoological Garden Organization. It is located 19
kilometres after a left turn at Bang Phra, about 20 kilometres south of
Chon Buri on Sukhumvit Road. There are more than 200 species of wildlife
living in their natural habitat. They include both domestic and imported
types. Open daily from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., the zoo is also put on shows
of well-trained animals and birds. Admission fee is 300 baht for adults
and 150 baht for children. A new feature is the Night Safari Tour by
auto-trams. Call 0-38 29-8188, 0-3829-8270 ext 19 for more information.
[ The Chan Ta Then Waterfall ]
 About 15 kilometres from Sukhumvit Road on the same route to the Khao
Khieo Open Zoo is the Chan Ta Then Waterfall . The section of the road
close to the fall is quite steep. With five secondary levels, it can be
reached on foot along the path running along side the stream. The best
time to visit is between August-October the water is clear and still
plentiful. |
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 Twelve kilometers off the shore of Si
Racha is the large island of Si Chang offering pleasant and quiet
mountain and sea views. It is the site of a summer palace built during
the reign of King Rama V. Named Phra Chuthathut Rachathan, the palace is
made up of several buildings including halls, villas and a temple, all
constructed in Thai-European architectural style. Although abandon for
over a century, several section have been restored.
 Another popular points for visitors is the Chao Pho Khao Yai Shrine
which attracts devotees all year round. Uphill from the shrine is a Holy
Footprint and a Chedi (pagoda) housing a Holy Relic. From the summit of
the hill spreads a panoramic view of the Si Chang Community and a
beautiful view of sunrise. Another viewing point is at Tham Chakkraphong
where a large Buddha statue is enshrined. If you opt for a sunset view,
go to Chong Khao Khat and Tham Khao Phang beach to west of the island.
Tham Khao Phang Beach is suitable for swimming.
There are hotels and bungalows on the island. For local transport,
motorised tricycles can be chartered to travel around the island.
Getting There: There are daily ferry services between Si Racha and Ko Si
Chang. Boats leave Si Racha’s Tha Charin every hour from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
It takes about 45 minutes for the journey. On return, boats leave Ko Si
Chang every hour from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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[ Wat Yansangwararam
]
 Built in 1975, Wat Yansangwararam
covers an extensive ground and surrounded by scenic hilly landscape. The
complex is made up of various religious buildings including an
International Pavilion on the pond-side. One kilometre from the temple
is a Chinese-style structure called Viharnra Sien built by Thais of
Chinese descendants. Within the beautiful structure are housed Chinese
antiquities and exhibition of Chinese religious belief. Another special
attraction is the Buddha Image cast on the Khao Chi Chan cliff by laser
beams . The temple is located south of Pattaya along Highway No. 3 where
at Km. 160 a left turn leads to the site.
 [ Suan Nong Nooch ]
About 18 kilometres south of Pattaya, with a left turn from Sukhumvit
Road at Km. 163, is Suan Nong Nooch a sprawling recreation park in
typical Thai settings. Groups of traditional Thai houses and gardens of
different flowering plants are dotted around the beautifully landscaped
site. There are daily cultural and elephant shows attracting crowds of
delighted visitors. Show times are 10.15 a.m. and 3.45 p.m. Admission
fee is 300 baht. Tel: 0-3842-9321, 0-3842-9958, 0-3870-9358-62 or
0-2252-1786
 [ Bang Sa-re or Bang Saray ]
Bang Sa-re or Bang Saray is a fishing village some 16 kilometres south
of Pattaya, with a right turn at Km. 164 South of Bang Saray is a deep
bay suitable for angling. To the north are accommodation and dining
facilities along the beach.
 [ Samae San ]
Another village offering good fishing opportunities is Samae San ,
located some 17 kilometres further from the Sattahip deep-water port.
There are bungalow-type accommodations and tourists can charter boats to
enjoy fishing around the nearby islands. All these small island are
under the jurisdiction of the navy. |
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 Pattaya is 147 kilometers southeast of
Bangkok, and faces the Thai Gulf. It is Asia's premier beach resort, and
caters with equal appeal to families, couples and single visitors.
Pattaya's relaxing tropical ambience is synonymous with every ingredient
for memorable holidays. Accommodation ranges from luxuriously appointed
backside hotels with superb convention facilities to simple guesthouses.
Sporting opportunities abound both on land and water, and include some
of the finest golfing, game fishing, and scuba-diving anywhere in Asia.
Theme and amusement parks, offbeat museums and lush botanical gardens
offer numerous forms of leisure activities and cultural entertainment
for all family members. And after dark, Pattaya offers all the allure
and magic of a truly vibrant nightlife with a spectacular variety of
restaurants, night clubs, bars, discotheques, cocktail lounges and
cabarets. Pattaya can be brash, bold, beautiful and bucolic, and offers
everything and authentic international beach resort can. |
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