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Chiang Rai
Chiang Mai
Ayutthaya
Bangkok
Pattaya
Cha-Am
Hua Hin
Samui Island
Phuket
Krabi
Phi Phi Island
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SAMUT SONGKHRAM
Thailand's
smallest province is very flat, known for the salt produced at numerous
artificial lakes. The town sits beside the Mae Klong River, at whose mouth
villagers scramble to collect hoi lot (worm shells) beloved by Thais.There
are three floating markets on the outskirts of town, including Tha Kha
Floating Market, set in an open area of traditional wooden houses. Ban
Bencharong is a small village producing traditional five coloured ceramics.
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Attractions
include Wat Phet Samut Worawihan, containing a large Buddha image known
as Luang Pho Wat Ban Laem, Wat Satthatham, whose main building is made of
teak, encrusted with mother of pearl depicting scenes from the life of Buddha;
and a delightful Memorial Park full of trees and plants, honouring the birthplace
of King Rama II.
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