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| Northeastern
Thailand borders on Laos and Cambodia, the region covers an
area of one-third of the entire country, which more than 170,000
km2. Its local name is 'E-san', which denotes its prosperity
and vastness. This area is noted for being a center of historical
cities and centuries-long cultures, offer a scenic historical
towns and ruins of age-old civilization and customs.
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There are traces of Thai ancestors,
who settled down in the region since pre-historic time. The remains
of skeletons, elaborate pots, tools and bronze works serve as the
most concrete evidence of a Bronze Age civilization, flourishing
5,000 to 7,000 years ago. The most famous discovery is in Ban Chiang
area.
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| On both banks of Mun,
the major river that flowing for E-sarn lives, the relics and monuments
still stand and attesting to the splendors and majesty of the ancient
era. They are the most important and interesting historical structures
in the area, including the sacred Phra That Phanom, Prasat Hin Khao
Phanom Rung, Prasat Hin Phimai, etc. Arts and cultures in the area
are influenced by Khom culture. |
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| Northern
Thailand and is famous for hospitable and courteous people, as well
as many sites of archaeological and cultural interest. Such as the
Ancient City of Sukhothai, which used to be the first capital of Thailand
some 700 years ago, that offers attractive natural scenes, the mountains,
and villages of hill tribes. The focal point for visitors is Chiang
Mai, the old Lanna capitals, which now is the brashest area.
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The charms
of Northeastern Area are in its distinctive ancient traditions and
customs that are still reflected in fairs and festivals. These include
the colorful Bun Bung Fai (Fire rocket festival), the Candle Procession
and the Wax Castle Festival.
Folk performances of the region are both delightful and symbolic,
including the Pong Lang, Khan, Soeng Kratip, Rabam Fat Khao.
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world-famous Matmee silk, wickerwares and earthenwares are the well-known
local products of the Northeast, which are manufactured in most provinces.
The most famous foods of E-sarn are Som Tam (Spicy green papaya salad),
Larb (Spicy meat salads), grilled and fried pork products, etc.
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