CHANTHABURI

Location : Eastern, Thailand
Area : 6,338.0 sq. km
Population : 502,389
Distance from Bangkok : 245 Kilometers

Transportation

Car

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 34 (Bang Na-Trat) or Motorway to Chonburi, then use Highway No. 344 (Ban Bung-Klaeng) and proceed to Chanthaburi along Highway No. 3.

Bus

Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses depart from Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) to Chanthaburi every hour from 4 a.m.-midnight. For more information, contact Transport Co. Ltd
www.transport.co.th

More information : www.tourismthailand.org

About Chanthaburi

Chanthaburi was occupied by the French during the early part of the 20th century. Their influence can be seen in the architecture of many buildings including the largest Catholic cathedral in Thailand, catering to a sizeable Christian population.

Place attraction

Amphoe Laem Sing

Hat Laem Sing
Laem Sing is about 30 kilometres from town and can be reached via Sukhumvit Road on the way to Trat with a right turn at Km. 347, a further distance of 16 kilometres to the beach. The beach itself is shaded with pine trees lining the entire shore and cooled by constant gentle breezes. There are food shops and boats for rent to visit two nearby isles, Ko Chula and Ko Nom Sao. The trip takes 30 minutes and one hour respectively.

Amphoe Soi Dao

Namtok Khao Soi Dao
At Km. 62 on Highway No. 317, about 70 kilometres from Chanthaburi, is a left turn to Namtok Khao Soi Dao. The trail to the 15-level waterfall is amid unspoiled forests with a large variety of butterfly and bird. As it is a waterfall within a wildlife sanctuary, visitors are permitted only daytime only.

Map Of Chanthaburi provinces

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