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CHONBURI
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 Only
80 kilometres from Bangkok. Chon Buri is its nearest
seaside province on the eastern coast. The area
is rich in natural resources, complete with pretty
beaches and clean air. It is a popular resort
among local regulars who seek a brief recluse
form weekly strain and stress. A gateway ot the
East Coast, Chon Buri is also a centre of the
Eastern Seaboard Development Project, with its
industrial parks and fishing villages. Its local
colours, delicacies, and traditions are its addtional
charms.
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 Chon
Buri Red Cross Fair is held about mid-April.
There is a Phra Phutthasihing Procession. Also
organized are cultural shows, exhibitons and stalls
offering various types of products.
Chon
Buri Buffalo Race is a long-established
celebration of this most useful animal of Thai
farmers. A fun-filled event, it is held not
only in Chon Buri itself but also in Ban Bung
and Nong Yai districts. The beasts of burden
are dressed outragerously or with admirable
creativity by owners depending on their imagination.
Assembled in the courtyard in front of the townhall,
the buffaloes partake in racing, or take part
in physical fitness and “fashion” contests.
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