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.
