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| 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. |
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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 |
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| 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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