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the Chao Phraya River, Ang Thong was long
dominated by its involvement with neighbouring Ayutthaya. There
are many temples of note. Wat Chaiyo Worawihan is home to a large
seated Buddha image, with a sizeable collection of sacred amulets
popular amongst collectors.
Wat Phra Buddha Saiyat Pha Mok has an old reclining Buddha where
King Naresuan paid homage prior to tackling the invading Burmese.
Wat Sa Kaeo is also part orphanage and part royal weaving project,
displaying hand-made textiles, clothes and household wares.
Handicraft villages dot the province, with the most notable being
Bang Phae for its famous drums, and Bang Sadet, which makes miniature
dolls under a royal project set up by Her Majesty the Queen.
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