The border town of Klong Yai is home to Thai nationalsof different ethnic origins: Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese andCambodian. The people and their different cultures coexistand collaborate in harmony. The Chinese Shrine of ChaoMae Thab Thim is respected by the town’s residents of alldescents. It is also a major venue for community activities,which reflect the locals’ diverse heritages in various forms,from faith and architecture to music and dances, costumesand food. Klong Yai is one of a number of communitiesin the East that receives support from the DesignatedAreas for Sustainable Tourism Administration and the ThaiEcotourism and Adventure Travel Association.