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| The Origin of the Chao Phraya River |
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The Origin of the Chao Phraya River is the point where the Ping and Nan rivers converge at Tambon Pak Nam Pho in front of the dam in the city. Here, one can clearly distinguish the difference between the two rivers.
The Nan River is reddish in color while the Ping Rive is somewhat green. They flow in the Chao Phraya River, the most important waterway in the country. The Chao Phraya flows past several provinces before going through Bangkok and flowing into the
Gulf of Thailand in Samut Phakan. It is about 370 kilometers long. The best place to view its origin is at the Chao Pho Thepharak – Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine |
| Bueng Boraphet |
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Bueng Boraphet is the largest freshwater swamp in Thailand. It has an area of around 212 square kilometers. It covers parts of Amphur Mueang, Amphur Tha Tako and Amphur Chum Saeng. In the past Bueng Boraphet was called “the Northern Sea ” or “Chom Bueng” as there was an abundance of animal life and 44 species of plants here. Rare animals include the white – eyed river – martin and the tiger perch. During November to March a large number of waterfowls migrate here. Some parts of swamp have been declared the Bueng Boraphet Non – Hunting Area under the care |
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