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Eastern Thailand is blessed with
verdant natural resources. This is the paradise of sea-lovers.
Stretching to the border of the Cambodia, there are fertile
forests, mountains, waterfalls, idyllic beaches, islands, and
fruit orchards.
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Once, the eastern seaboard was a
frontier between the Sukhothai Empire and Khmer Empire. This
region is rich in archeological and historical terms. There
are traces of Banchiang civilization and Khmer Empire of the
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The enchantment of Eastern Thailand
attracted by both single tourists and families, with its facile
destinations of numerous delightful activities.
Several coasts and islands offer both beautiful quiet scenes and
the brashest area of great water sports. More over, fresh tasty
seafood is offered from the fishing villages around the area.
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famous local products of Eastern Thailand are glittery gemstones and
delicious Thai fruits. Since the early 15th century, this area became
the well-known gemstone market of the world. Nowadays, over 70 percent
of the world's rubies have come from Thailand. Focus in Chanthaburi,
the biggest gemstone market of Thailand, has mainly abundance in rubies
and sapphires. The skill and dexterity of Thai gemstone cutter have
earned a worldwide reputation. They elaborately used simple equipment
and judging angles by an eye.
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The
most famous agricultural products of Eastern area are luscious fruits
such as durian, rambutan, and mangosteen. Every year, local farmers
will
bring their luscious fruits to the May-time Fruit Festival. There
are high light
of luscious tropical fruit parades, excellent handicrafts, and cultural
shows. |
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