Saraburi, Province in central Thailand
Saraburi is a province in central Thailand that extends across the eastern portion of the Chao Phraya River valley, with highlands in the east and flat plains in the west. The landscape shifts between agricultural fields, forested hills, and scattered settlements along rivers and roads.
The area was founded in 1548 during the reign of King Maha Chakkraphat as a strategic center for recruiting soldiers between the northern and southern parts of the country. Later it served as a hub for trade routes and military movements connecting Bangkok with the northern provinces.
The many Buddhist buildings in the area draw pilgrims and local residents who gather in temple courtyards or pray at small shrines beneath trees. In some monasteries, monks teach the principles of Theravada Buddhism while visitors can join morning rituals and meditation sessions.
Several train stations enable arrivals and departures to different regions, including the main station and other junctions for local and regional connections. Roads and highways run through the province and offer access to the national parks and religious sites in the hills and valleys.
In the eastern hills lie some less visited caves with Buddhist shrines used by monks as retreats. Hikers who follow the narrow trails can occasionally meet hermits meditating there in silence.
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