(17/08/2011)
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small province just 56 kilometers west of Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom has
set a vision to become a safe food and cultural tourism center.According to Nakhon Pathom Governor Chidpong Rithiprasat, Nakhon Pathom is one of Bangkok’s adjacent provinces being developed to accommodate the rapid growth of the capital. The province has set strategies to develop itself as a major source for agricultural production and agro-industry. There are currently more than 760,000 rai, or 274,000 acres, of farmland, accounting for 56 percent of the province’s total land area. Around 23 percent of local people are engaged in agriculture and husbandry. Major cash crops include rice, sugar cane, fruits, vegetables, and decorative plants. Since this province is well-known for pomelo, it is sometimes referred to as the “sweet pomelo town.” Nakhon Pathom boasts many historical and cultural sites. Since it lies on the outskirts of Bangkok, the province is often visited by both local and international tourists who seek a day trip or a break from the hubbub of the mega-city of Bangkok. It has set a target to increase tourist arrivals and tourism income. Nakhon Pathom is famous for Phra Pathom Chedi, the Great Pagoda, which is one of the tallest Buddhist monuments in the world. Standing 127 meters high and shimmering like gold in the sunshine, the huge pagoda attracts visitors from far and near. The Sanam Chan Palace is another interesting attraction, which consists of Thai-style houses made of teak. It was constructed at the command of King Vajiravudh, Rama VI, in 1907 when he was the Crown Prince. During his reign, Sanam Chan was used as a temporary residence on his travels. Valuable art objects are displayed in this old palace, which reflects the finesse of traditional Thai architecture. The Rose Garden is a famous place of interest, offering such activities as an elephant show and traditional Thai dancing. It covers a large area of beautifully landscaped gardens of roses and orchids. The site also includes accommodations, restaurants, and a golf course. The Thai Human Imagery Museum, often referred to as a “wax museum,” houses look-alike-and-alive sculptures. In fact, it is not an ordinary wax museum, as all sculptures there are made of fiber-glass. It is found that using wax for sculptures is not suitable for tropical climate like Thailand, because it is too costly to maintain wax works in a temperature-controlled room. Another interesting place is the Buddhamonthon, recognized as one of the centers of World Buddhism. It was built by the government and the people of Thailand to commemorate the 2500th year of the existence of the Buddha, and it has now become an important religious site in the country. |
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