Thanks to the many natural resources and long history, Chanthaburi is a place worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. In the past, Chanthaburi was a part of the great history of Thailand. When Ayutthaya was sacked by marauding Burmese, a group of patriots led by Phraya Tak (later King Taksin the Great) stayed at Chanthaburi to prepare the patriot forces were strong enough to repel the Burmese forces. Time goes on,  Chanthaburi is a peaceful city today. It is famous for the good taste of tropical fruits, good peppers or the biggest gem trade market. In particular, there are many interesting and attractive things or places. Fine beautiful beaches, waterfalls, a canal with full of rocks or the rain forest can also be found here, in addition to highest peak in the Eastern region of Thailand, Khao Soi Dao. In fact, there are not only various kinds of products, but also the unspoiled nature with many activities both adventure tourism and eco-tourism such as trekking, mountain biking , rafting or camping, offer to tourists. Chanthaburi is now ready to offer a new way of travelling. Come on, new experiences and impressive moments are waiting for you at Chanthaburi province.

GEOGRAPHY

Located at the southeast of Thailand, about 330 kilometres from Bangkok on Highway No. 3. The total area is 6,338 square kilometres. The north of the land is marked by series of mountain interspersed by a flat plain and by the coast and rivers on the south.

BOUNDARIES

North:      bordering with Chachoengsao and Sakaew Provinces

South:      bordering with the Gulf of Thailand

East:        bordering with Trat Province and Cambodia

West:       bordering with Chonburi and Rayong Provinces

CLIMATE

The climate is tropical, generally warm and humid with abundant rainfall. The average temperature is about 28.6° C, and the highest about 31°C in April. In the rainy season ( May- October ), there is abundant rainfall, especially in August. It is cool but not cold in the winter season ( November – January ).

ADMINISTRATION

Divided to 9 districts and 1 sub – district: Muang District, Tha Mai District, Khlung District, Laem Singh District, Pong Nam Ron District, Makham District, Soi Dao District, Na Yai Am District, Kaeng Hang Maew District, Khao Khitchakut Sub – district

POPULATION

The population of Chanthaburi is 488,397: Men – 245,536, Women – 242,861.

RELIGION

Approximately 83.6% of the people are Buddhist, 4.14% Christian, 0.33% Muslim and 11.93% follow other religions.

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