Central Thailand is made up of the provimces Ang Thong, Ayudhaya, Chai Nat, Kanchanaburi, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Sawan, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Petchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi, Singburi, Suphanburi, and Uthai Thani.
Central Thailand contains an amazing variety of geographical and economic features. The classic rice paddy scenery of Ang Thong, Ayudhaya and Lop Buri, the beautiful mountains bordering Myanmar in Kanchanaburi, the industrial and port provinces of Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram, and the palm fringed beaches of Prachuap Khiri Khan, all within close proximity to Bangkok, make central Thailand quite popular for those expatriates who wish to live the quieter life away from the cities whilst being close to the facilities that the capital has to offer. Abundant natural resources and a mature industrial infrastructure combine to make the central Thailand provinces some of the wealthiest in the Kingdom, yet outside of the tourist oriented resorts of Hua Hin and Cha Am, living costs can be very low. Popular spots for expatriates in central Thailand are Kanchanaburi, site of the Bridge on the River Kwai made famous by the film, and the twin beach resorts of Hua Hin and Cha Am....
