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Thailand > East > Chanthaburi  

THE NORTH     I     CENTRAL & EAST COAST     I     THE NORTHEAST     I     THE SOUTH

Ang Thong  I  Bangkok  I  Chachoengsao  I  Chai Nat  I  Kanchanaburi  I  Lop Buri  I  Trat

  Nakhon Pathom  I  Nonthaburi  I  Pathum Thani  I  Phetchaburi  I  Ayutthaya  I  Nayok

Prachin Buri  I  Prachuap Khiri Khan  I  Ratchaburi  I  Sa Kaeo  I  Samut Prakan   

Samun Sakhon  I  Samun Songkhram  I  Saraburi  Sing Buri  I  Suphan Buri     

Nakhon   I  Chanthaburi  I  Chon Buri  I  Rayong 

Famous for its abundance of tropical fruits and as a centre of gems, the eastern province of Chanthaburi is also blessed with rich, verdant forests with scenic waterfalls. The Chanthaburi River flows through the town which has been the home of ancient communities. Quiet fishing villages and peaceful beaches are not far from town.
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.
 
About 245 kilometres from Bangkok and covering an area of 6,338 square kilometers, Chanthaburi as administratively divided into the following districts:- Mueang Chanthaburi, Tha Mai, Khlung, Laem Sing, Pong Nam Ron, Makham, Soi Dao, Na Yai Am, Kang Hang Maeo and Khao Khitchakut sub-district.
 
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