Sara Buri

Sara Buri

also spelled  Saraburi,  

      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. (1985 est.) 53,467.

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