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ANG THONG
Astride the Chao Phrava River, Ang Thong was long dominated by its
involvement with neighbouring Ayutthaya. There are many temples
of note. Wat Chaiyo Worawihan is home to a large seated Buddha image,
with a sizeable collection of sacred amulets popular amongst collectors.
Wat Phra Buddha Saiyat Pha Mok
has an old reclining Buddha where King
Naresuan paid homage prior to tackling
the invading Burmese. Wat Sa Kaeo is
also part orphanage and part royal
weaving project, displaying hand-made
textiles, clothes and household wares
Handicraft villages dot the province,
with the most notable being Bang Phae
for its famous drums, and Bang Sadet,
which makes miniature dolls under a
royal project set up by Her Majesty the
Queen.
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