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Country | Thailand |
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Area | 91 798,64 km² |
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The Central plains are a region of Thailand.
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Areas of central Thailand |
| Chao Praya Valley The Chao Praya is the only river to flow entirely in the country. The Chao Praya Valley is a large rice producing region. |
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Cities
- 13.752100.4941 Bangkok – The capital of the country (last update Feb. 2018)
- 14.356100.5722 Ayutthaya – the historic capital (last update Feb. 2018)
- 12.568699.95783 Hua Hin – The oldest seaside resort in Thailand. (last update Feb. 2018)
- 14.02599.5344 Kanchanaburi – The city is located at the confluence of the River Kwai Noi with the River Kwai Yai, where the bridge over the River Kwai was built in 1942 by prisoners of war under the command of Japanese troops. The bridge is famous for the novel and the movie it inspired. (last update Feb. 2018)
- 14.804100.6455 Lopburi – City which was for a long time one of the centers of the culture of Dvaravati (6th - 11th century). From 1657 to 1688 it was the second capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. King Narai the Great built a large palace complex there which now houses a museum. (last update Feb. 2018)
- 13.82100.0586 Nakhon Pathom – city that houses the highest stupa in the world, the Phra Pathom Chedi (127 m) (last update Feb. 2018)
- 13.861100.5137 Nonthaburi – A booming city that has become the second most populous city in Thailand. Nonthaburi is part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Area or Greater Bangkok. (last update Feb. 2018)
- 13.199.9448 Phetchaburi – Phetchaburi, whose name means city of diamonds, is located at the northern end of the Malay Peninsula in a plain watered by the river of the same name. It is known for its traditional Thai desserts and the eight-day Phra Nakhon Khiri festival in early February, including a light and sound show and classical Thai dances. (last update Feb. 2018)
- 13.4091009 Samut Songkhram – Located at the mouth of the Mae Klong, the city is known for its floating markets which attract tourists. (last update Feb. 2018)
Other destinations
- 14.229100.5781 Bang pa-in – This place is home to a palace once used by the kings of Thailand and now open to the public. (last update Feb. 2018)
- 13.517599.9547222 Damnoen saduak – The city, whose name means "Travel at ease", is known for its floating markets. (last update Feb. 2018)
- 12.7599.63 Kaeng Krachan National Park – The largest national park in Thailand. It is located in the border area with Burma (last update Feb. 2018)
- 14.38333399.1166674 Erawan National Park – The park is notable for the Erawan waterfall which gives it its name in reference to the mythological elephant Erawan (last update Feb. 2018)
- 12.182599.9483335 Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park – marine park renowned for its caves. (last update Feb. 2018)
- Ko Kret (last update Feb. 2018)
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