Bueng
Boraphet (บึงบอระเพ็ด)
The largest lake in Thailand,
occupies an area of 140,000 rai of Amphoe Muang,Amphoe Tha
Tako and Amphoe Chumsaeng. In the past it was called water
plants. From the record there are 148 kinds of fresh water
fishes and 44 kinds of water plants including many kinds of
birds and rare fishes such as Princess Sirinthorn Bird and
Sur Tor Fish. From the month of November to March there wil
be many teals that migrated and settle down at this lake.
Because of these facts, parts of Bueng Boraphet areas were
announced to be the prohibited place from hunting.
Festivals
Chao
Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Procession Festival
Chao
Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Procession Festival is a festival
of Thais of Chinese ancestry who live in Nakhon Sawan. The
festival has been continued since ancient times. It is held
during Chinese New Year (around February every year) to bring
good fortune. The festival features various processions such
as lion parade, dragon parade, angel procession, the goddess
Kuan Im procession, and others going along main roads in the
municipality. The festival is famous among Thais and foreigners.
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