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	[ Pang Sida National Park ] The park has many places of interest: [ Pang Sida Waterfall ] is located about 800 meters from the office of the park. It falls from a height of 10 meters. There is a shallow lake as well as other small shallow pools among the clusters of rock formations. The area is surrounded by a variety of trees which give this place a nice, shady, tranquil atmosphere. It is very popular for picnicking. During the wet season, there is a lot to water. [ Pa-Takien Waterfall ] is located in the vicinity of Pang Sida Waterfall. There is a nice shady pathway from Pang Sida Waterfall to these falls; a distance of approximately 2.5 kms. [ Kwae Maka Waterfall ] Follow the route from the office to Km 40 then walk for approximately 6 Kilometers to the falls. The water flows down from a height of 70 meters. From these falls, there is a pathway going to another 4 waterfalls - Rak Sainoi, Lan Hin Yai, Suan Mun Suan Tong, and Marntara. [ Chong Klambon Wildlife Breeding Center ] Is located at Tambon Nong Mahkfai, Amphoe Wattana Nakhon. Follow the road Pass Ta Krabak Reservoir for 500 meters, then turn left and follow the road for 3 kilometers. [ Prasat Khao Noi ] This Prasat is located at Wat Khao Noi See Chompoo, Tambon Khlong Namsai, Aranyaprathet.From Aran, follow the road in a southerly direction for approximately 12 kilometers. This ancient place is located on top of a small mountain approximately 80 meters high. [ Thai / Khmer Border Market, Ban Khlong Leuk ] From Aranyaprathet follow the road in an easterly direction for 6 kilometers to the Thai / Cambodian border. This is an important trading point between the 2 countries. The shops within the market have been erected similar to divided sheltered rooms. Most of the merchandise comes from Cambodia; for example, gold, kitchenware, clothing and dried food. Not far from the market is the actual border crossing.

	[ Prasat Sadok Kok Thom ] This ancient place is located at Moo 3 Ban Nong Samet,Tambon Kok Song, King Amphoe Kok Soong. Follow Route 348 from Aranyaprathet to Ta Phraya then take any one of the routes off Route 348 to the prasat. Due to the border situation, it is advisable to enquire which route is suitable. This ancient place consists of 3 prasats facing an easterly direction. There are a couple of water pools as well as an outer wall which surrounds the perimeter and an interior wall, which are made of sandstone. There is an archway to enter the main compound area of the prasat. In the interior, there are many original ancient designs. These can be seen in 2 places the front and the back of the prasat, The prasat is in ruins and is partially covered with undergrowth. Archaeologists believe that this prasat was erected during the 15th century of the Buddhist Era, and was a shrine of respect as well as used for religious ceremonies in accordance with the Hindu religion. Presently, this place is maintained by the National Library and the Fine Arts Department.

	[ Chong Klambon Wildlife Breeding Center ] Is located at Tambon Nong Mahkfai, Amphoe Wattana Nakhon. Follow the road Pass Ta Krabak Reservoir for 500 meters, then turn left and follow the road for 3 kilometers. In accordance with the wishes of Her Majesty the Queen, this is a place for researching, studying and breeding wildlife in order to help people understand the importance of wildlife. There are a variety of different species; for example, hornbills, myna, duck, peafowl, deer monkey and bears. There is also an information center which has displays of wildlife and places of interest within the area.