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Ban Na Kluea
Nakluea, Mueang Pattaya,Banglamung,
Chonburi

Ban Na Kluea, or Village of Salt Many visitors start off their visit at the Mae Tup Tim Shrine,
Fields, used to focus on pumping in where fishermen and their families still give offerings to
sea water and watching it evaporate, ask for the goddess’ protection when out at sea.
leaving white fields of salt, which
they could trade to supplement their Close by is Trawk Rong Ya, or Smoking Alley, which in the
main income from fishing. Settled past boasted Chinese opium dens but today has become
about 100 years ago, Ban Na a gallery of street art murals.
Kluea has evolved into a fusion of a
bustling town supporting the nearby This old commercial district still has a number of rickety,
resort, Pattaya, and a restored old wooden shop houses and homes with their bi-folding
traditional market and fishing port. wooden doors and second-floor balconies hanging over
A big reason for this success is the the street. Inside, you can find all kinds of wares, fresh
sung chuek, or artificial seagrass seafood, curries, stir fried dishes and noodles as well as
project. traditional desserts.

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