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 Ang
Thong is small province on the
bank of the Chao Phraya River. The
former settlement is at Wiset Chai
Chan on the bank of the Noi River.
It was an essential frontier outpost
of Ayutthaya when fighting with
the Burmese. The majority of the
people was later moved to a new
site on the left bank of the Chao
Phraya River during the Thon Buri
period. Ang Tong is located 108
kms. north of Bangkok. It occupies
an area of 968 square kilometres
Ang Thong is administratively divided
into seven districts (Amphoes):
Muang Ang Tong, Chaiyo, Pa Mok,
Pho Tong, Sawaengha, Wiset Chai
Chan and Samko.
Wat Ton Son Located in the town
on the west bank of the Chao Phraya
River, this old temple enshrines
"Somdet Phra Si Muang",
a beautiful seated Buddha image.
Boat Races The major annual
regatta takes place in front of Wat
Chaiyo Worawihan on the Chao Phraya
River in October, together with the
Luang Pho To Worship Festival.
During October, boat races are
also held at other riverside temples
including Wat Pa Mok by the Chao
Phraya River and Wat Pho Kriap by
the Noi River in Amphoe Pho Thong.
Famous boats from all over the country
join the races.
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