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AMPHOE ARANYAPRATHET
 Aranyaprathet
Victory Gate
Situated on the Thailand Cambodia border at Ban Khlong Luek, Tambon
Tha Kham, the gate was constructed in 1939. The shape of the gate
consists of two octagonal 15 metre towers, with the base used as
the guarding area. These towers were destroyed by war. In 1959,
the left tower was reconstructed in the same shape to commemorate
the dead and injured soldiers. The right tower was altered to a
huge marble heart-shaped boundary stone facing Cambodia, with the
Garuda (mythical bird-man) image on top, and the name Thailand below.
Ban Khlong Luek Border Market
Ban Khlong Luek Border Market or Talat Rong Kluea is in Ban Khlong
Luek, Tambon Tha Kham on Thailand Cambodia border, east to Aranyaprathet
town about 6 kilometres, on Highway No.33 (Sa Kaeo Aranyaprathet).
To get there from Aranyaprathet, a motored tricycle or tuk tuk can
be hired at 20 baht. This market is a major business centre in trading
goods from Cambodia and Vietnam such as clothes, brassware, ceramics,
Russian electrical appliances, dried fish, etc. The market is open
every day and it is crowded during weekend.
Traveling to Cambodia must apply for visa, which are divided into
2 categories:
Tourist Visa: US$ 20 per person for 30 days of staying, and can
be extended once for another 30 days.
Business Visa: US$ 25 per person for 30 days of staying, and can
be extended once for another 1 year.
The Aranyaprathet international immigration control is 500 metres
from Talat Rong Kluea. Passport bearers can pass and travel to the
third country with approved visa from the Cambodian Embassy or Consulate.
This is the shortest way to travel in Cambodia. There are vans,
pick-up trucks for rental service to Poipet, Siam Riap
Phra Siam Thewathirat
Located in front of Aranyaprathet Police Station, with the height
of 1.29 metres, this is the imitation of the real Phra Siam Thewathirat,
built by Phra Uthai Thammathari in 1975. The people of Aranyaprathet
constructed a throne with four posts to house the image on December
20, 1985. This sacred image has been worshipped by the people of
Aranyaprathet and nearby provinces.
 Prasat
Khao Noi
This site is situated in Wat Khao Noi Si Chomphu, Tambon Khlong
Nam Sai, which is 12 kilometres to the south of the city. This ancient
venue is on the 80 metre hill. With the stairs of 254 steps, this
site is composed of three towers (prang). However, only the central
one has been remained. It has been registered in year 1935 by the
Department of Fine Arts as the national ancient site. Some sandstone
lintels and statues were found, and they are now displayed at the
Prachin Buri National Museum.
 Wat
Anu Banphot
This temple is located in Moo 2, Tambon Ban Mai Nong Sai. It is
on Thana Withi Road (to Amphoe Ta Phraya) about 1 kilometre detour
from Suwannason Road. It was built in 1925 during the reign of King
Rama VI. The highlight of this temple is the beautiful chapel (ubosoth)
which houses the imitation of Lord Buddha's footprint made from
brass.
AMPHOE KHAO CHAKAN
Khao Chakan
This mountain is about 17 kilometres from the city, on highway no.317
(Sa Kaeo Chanthaburi) between 131st-132nd kilometres. The highest
point is about 240 metres. There are 72 interesting caves. On the
foot of the mount, is the location of Wat Khao Chakan and a botanical
garden. There are stairs to the top which is a good viewpoint.
AMPHOE MUEANG
Pang Sida National Park
Covering the area in Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Wattana Nakhon, Amphoe
Ta Phraya of Sa Kaeo and Amphoe Na Di of Prachin Buri, the Park
occupies an area of 844 square kilometres or 527,500 Rai. It has
been declared a national park on February 24. 1982. The topography
of the area consists of complex highlands with various and diversified
forests, and an abundant of wild and rare animals. The area is the
origin of many creeks which form the Bang Pakong River. The major
attractions in the park are:
Namtok Pang Sida (Pang Sida Waterfall) The waterfall is approximately
800 metres from the park office. With a large pond below the 10
metre waterfall, the surroundings are very shady, with much water
during the rainy season.
Namtok Pha Takhian About 3 kilometres from the park office, and
about 2.5 kilometres from Namtok Pang Sida, the 10 metre waterfall
can be reached by 2 trekking trails which are suitable for nature
study.
Tha Krabak Reservoir Built under H.M.the Kings project to improve
the irrigation, the reservoir is located in Moo 7 Tambon Tha Yaek,
about 32 kilometres from town. It is a dam that is 17.50 metres
high, and 720 metres long, surrounded by various kinds of forests.
Its spectacular views are most suitable for relaxation.
Tha Krabak Waterfall This waterfall is near the reservoir, with
3 levels which are 400-500 metres apart.Khwae Makha Waterfall Khwae
Makha Waterfall is about 6 kilometres from the 40th kilometre. It
is approximately 70 metres high. The trail is suitable for trekking.
Nearby, there are various waterfalls located at different distances
from Kwae Maka Waterfall. These waterfalls are Rak Sai Yoi Waterfall
(500 metres), Lan Hin Yai Waterfall (1.5 kilometres), Suan Man and
Suan Thong Waterfalls (3 kilometres), Man Thara Waterfall ( 4 kilometres
). To discover these waterfalls, you might need to spend 2-3 days
because they are located deep into the forest.
Tham Khang Khao Waterfall The waterfall can be reached by a walking
distance of about 10 kilometres from the 22th kilometre. There are
many bats living in this area.
View Point Situated in the huge valley at the 25th and 35th kilometres,
sunrise and sunset can be watched here at this view point.
Fresh Water Crocodile From the park office about 5 kilometres,
to Moo Ban Khlong Phak Khom- Thung Pho for about 50 kilometres,
this source in Huai Nam Yen Forest, has been surveyed since 1991.
Accommodation The National Park has house renting service at 500-600
Baht per night. Tent area is also available at the rate of 5 Baht/person/night.
For more details, contact Pang Sida National Park, P.O.Box 55, Tambon
Tha Yaek, Amphoe Muang, Sa Kaeo 27000, Tel: 0 1947 5948 or National
Park Div., Dept. of Forestry, Bangkhen, Bangkok at Tel: 0 2561 4292
ext. 724, 725, or 0 2579 5734, 0 2579 7223.
Traveling By Car: From town, heading north by using Highway No.3462
about 27 kilometres, the National Park is on the right. If tourists
need to travel by public transportation, they can use mini-cab route
Sa Kaeo Ban Khlong Nam Khiao for about 27 kilometres to the park
office. Another route is by train (Bangkok Aranyaprathet), getting
off at Sa Kaeo Station, then use mini-cab as mentioned above.
Sa Kaeo - Sa Khwan
These two ponds are located in Tambon Sa Kaeo on the western side
of town. Before approaching the city, turn right at 246th kilometre.
It is believed that these two ponds contain sacred water once used
for the coronation ceremony. The name of the province (Sa Kaeo)
had been derived from this venue, whereby Somdej Chaophraya Maha
Kasatsuk (King Rama I later) went to fight with the Cambodians,
and stopped at this site to use sacred water to swear for the fighting
courage.
AMPHOE TA PHRAYA
La-lu
Located at Ban Khlong Yang, Tambon Thap Rat, this venue is a large
area about 800 acres with many earth pillars in various shapes like
the ones in Phrae Province. They are indeed an amazingly beautiful
site of nature wonder. At Ban Khlong Yang, home-stay trip is available.
Prasat Khao Lon
This temple is on Khao lon in Ban Charoen Suk, Tambon Thappharat.
The architectural style of this site is similar to that of Prasat
Khao Noi. There were four towers (prang). However, only the central
one is still existed. To the northeastern part of the temple are
two large ponds which are connected to the temple by an ancient
roadway. Traveling to this temple is by using highway No.3068 (Ta
Phraya Buri Ram), and then turning left to Ban Charoen Suk. It is
about 28 kilometres from Ta Phraya.
 Ta
Phraya National Park
The Ta Phraya National Park was declared a National Park in 1996.
The park covers an area of 371,250 rai (equivalent to 594 sq.km.).
The area surrounding the park and the boundary of the park form
a straight line connecting Pangsida National Park from the west
to Cambodia in the east. In the north, the park is connected to
Tab Lan National Park and Burirum province. This is also where the
administrative offices of the park are located.
The general landscape of the park is a plain area surrounded by
hilly tracks. The major hill track of the park is the Bantad hill
track, which stretches eastward as a natural boundary line separating
Thailand and Cambodia. Hillside areas a botanical plain, with a
tropical forest in pristine condition made up of many tree varieties.
The park is a major water source, and numerous streams and rivers
have their origins here. It is also home to various kinds of animals
such as Gaur, deer, wild pig, Antelope, and more than 300 different
species of birds.
Ta Phraya National Park can be reached by driving along National
Highway No.33, passing through Sa Kaeo province and Wattana Nakhon
district. After reaching Aranyaprathet district, turn left onto
National Highway No.27. The road to the park is a 13-km-long non-surfaced
road. 4WD vehicles are recommended.
Those interested in studying nature, please contact the office
of Ta Phraya National Park directly at P.O. Box 20, Tambon Thaprat,
Amphoe Ta Phraya, Sa Kaeo Province, 27180. Tel 0 1470 5210 (please
contact the office 15 days in advance)
AMPHOE WATTHANA NAKHON
Chong Klam Bon Wildlife Breeding Station
Located at Tambon Nong Mak Fai, this site has the area of approximately
430 Rai. The accessibility to this area is by using the same route
to Pang Sida National Park, pass Tha Krabak Reservoir for about
500 metres, turn left for about 3 kilometres. Under Wildlife Sanctuary
Bureau of Forestry Department, this sanctuary has been established
in 1983, initiated by H.M.the Queen Sirikit to conserve rare and
wild animals, such as wild birds and mammals. This sanctuary also
conducts studies and researches on wild animals, and disseminates
information, and knowledge in wildlife.
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