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Sakaeo is a newly established
province upgraded from Amphoe Sakaeo of Prachinburi Province in 1993.
Sakaeo is an eastern boundary province, located 220 kilometers from
Bangkok. It is administratively divided into 7 amphoes: Muang , Watthana
Nakhon, Aranyaprathet, Ta Phraya, Wang Nam Yen, Khao Chagun and Khlong
Hat. |
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Borders |
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North : Amphoe Khon Buri of Nakhon Ratchasima,
and Amphoe Lahan Sai of Buri Ram
South : Amphoe Soi Dao of Chanthaburi
East : The Kingdom of Cambodia
West : Amhoe Kabin Buri, Na Di of Prachin Buri, and Amphoe Sanam Chai
Khet of Chachoengsao. |
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Festival & Event |
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Cantaloupe Festival
(April / May ) |
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Held in April / May at the time that cantaloupe
products are released in the market. In this festival, there is a
procession, competitions of cantaloupes and other various agricultural
products, as well as cultural performance. |
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Sakaeo Eastern Cultural Festival
(December) |
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Held at the beginning of December. In this
festival, there is a celebratory procession, agricultural products
and Thai sweet competitions, as well as contests that include sports
and other various activities. |
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Sakaew 's Attractions |
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Sakaew, Sa Khwan
These two ponds are located 1.5 kilometers from town. The
water in both ponds is regarded as sacred water as it has been used
as a part of the water for the coronation ceremony. |
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Pang Sida National Park
It was established through the announcement in the Government
Gazette as a National Park on February 24,1982 occupying an approximate
area of 844 square kilometers or 527,500 rai. To access the park,
one can travel from Sakaew Market through a branch road for a distance
of 27 kilometers. Tourist attractions within the national park include
two beautiful waterfalls; Nam Tok Pang Sida and Nam Tok Khwae Makha,
700 meters and 3 kilometers away from the park office respectively.
Accommodation in the national park is available. Contact the National
Park Division, Bangkok, Tel. 579 0529, 579 4842. |
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Aranya Prathet
A district on the Thai-Cambodian border, 70 kilometers away
from Sakaew, this border town is a marketplace where products from
Cambodia are put on sale at Ban Khlong Luk, a village 6 kilometers
away from the district. |
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