The coastal strip between Bangkok and Chumphon includes nice areas including Prachuap Khiri Khan and Bang Saphan.
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Tongchai hill (เขาธงชัย) offers great panorama over Bang Saphan
beaches and features a huge Buddha image and stupa.
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Phra Phu Takitti Siri Chai (พระพุทธกิติสิริชัย) is a Buddha
image in a meditating pose.
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Phra Phu Takitti Siri Chai is 12 meters wide and 10 meters high. It is located
on the top of Tongchai hill.
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The Buddha image is facing the sea and was built for the Thai Queen Sirikit's 60th birthday.
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Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi Prakat or พระมหาธาตุเจดีย์ภักดีประกาศ is
a big beautiful stupa on the same hill as Pra Phu Takitti Siri Chai Buddha image.
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Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi Prakat was built for Rama IX golden jubilee to
celebrate the 50th birthday of Rama IX being King of Thailand.
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This big Buddha image and impressive "Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi Prakat" stupa are part
of Unseen Thailand tourist treasures.
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Kromluang Chumpon Ket-Udomsak or ตำนักกรมหลวงชุมพร เขตอุดมมศักติ์ pavillion is
also located on Thongchai hill.
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Kromluang Chumpon Ket-Udomsak was son of Rama V and father of Thai navy.
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Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi Prakat features beautiful and colorful
stained glass windows.
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From the top of Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi Prakat, gorgeous views over
Baan Krut beaches can be enjoyed.
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Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi Prakat features big and small Buddha statues
on the first floor.
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Under a blue sky and strong sun, Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi Prakat
is glittering in all directions.
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Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdi Prakat is a stunning and impressive place
to visit in Bang Saphan area.
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Kromluang Chumpon Ket-Udomsak or ตำนักกรมหลวงชุมพร เขตอุดมมศักติ์ pavillion is
also located on Thongchai hill.
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