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Sara Buri

Thailand
Also known as: Saraburi
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Sara Buri, town, central Thailand, northeast of Bangkok. Sara Buri (locally called Pak Phrieo) is on the south bank of the Pa Sak River. Its economy is based on textile, metalworking, food-manufacturing, clothing, and woodworking industries. The Phra Buddha Bat shrine in the town contains a footprint of Buddha and is the scene of a yearly festival. Sara Buri is linked to Bangkok, 60 miles (100 km) south-southwest, by rail and highway. Sara Buri is situated in a densely settled rice-growing and cattle-ranching area. Pop. (2000) 67,763.

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