Located in a fertile basin where the main activity
is rice farming and the area is regarded as the rice bowl of our
country. Besides being the kingdom's most fertile land for rice growing,
the Central region is also famous for its tourist attractions which
focus on natural resources and ancient historic remains. Trips to thick
forests, high waterfalls, caves and beaches are easily combined with
visits to ancient ruined temples or palaces and historical places.
The Eastern part of the region annually attracts
hundreds of thousands tourists to the famous beach resorts of Pattaya
and Rayong. The eastern sea coast reaching from Chon Buri to Trat is
among the most attractive seaside destinations. Nature has endowed the
area with waterfalls and mountains, beaches and islands, and man has
added facilities and conveniences to make this a truly beautiful and
enjoyable destination. The Eastern coastal region is also rich in
archaeology and history.
Central
Thailand consists of 22 provinces (Changwats)