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| | Central Thailand |
 | | Thailand's Central Region consists of 22 provinces: Ang Thong, Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chai Nat, Kanchanaburi, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Phetchaburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (Ayutthaya), Prachin Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Sa Kaeo, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi, Sing Buri and Suphan Buri. |
 | | In the 15th century, the focus of Thai history moved to the Central Plains when the Ayutthaya Kingdom was established and expanded its power over most of the northern and central Thai states. |
 | | By road - All provinces and major districts in the Central Region are linked by highways while the distant districts and villages are accessible by rural roads. |
| www.thaistudents.com /guidebook/provinces/i_central.html (882 words) |
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