LOCAL PRODUCTS
Freshwater meat varying from tiger shrimp,
Nua On fish and Yi Sok , fresh or cooked in local food
shops.
Khanom Keson Lamchiak and Khanom Kong ,
made from flour and coconut, are among famous souvenirs
of this province.
Preserved foods are such as dried or smoked
fish, Pounded-beef and salted eggs from Chaiyo district.
HANDICRAFT VILLAGES
Ban Bang Sadet This village of Amphoe Pa
Mok is noted for producing the so-called Court Dolls.
Encouraged by Her Majesty the Queen, the villagers turn
out delicate and beautiful dolls from clay. The small
and unglazed dolls feature ways of life, Thai customs
and traditions as well as folk plays. They are on sale
at Wat Tha Suthawat and at the Chitrlada shops.
Ban Bang Phae This is a village which specializes
in drum-making. It is located at Tambon Ekkarat behind
Pa Mok Market near the Chao Phraya River. The traditional
drums, made of cow hide and softwood with exquisite craftmanship,
were originally used in performances. The small sizes
are also available for tourists, who like to buy them
as souvenirs.
Ban Bang Chao Cha This village is located
in Amphoe Pho Thong, 14 kilometres from the town. The
villagers have retained the art of traditional basketry
and make old patterns as well as create modern designs.
The bamboo baskets are made in various shapes and sizes,
and can be used in many ways.
Along the Ayutthaya-Pa Mok route, there
is a cottage industry of Thai-Style house prefabricated
parts . The exquisite workmanship has been handed down
from generation to generation.