Chanthaburi Province Or Mueang Chan . Has several interesting attractions . As Mountain, Forestry, Waterfall, Beach, Historic site and Various antiques . And also a center gems business in Thailand .
Chanthaburi Province. Is a province located in eastern coastal areas. Located approximately 245 km. from Bangkok . Area 6,338 sq km. Population of 511,246 people. The city's rich to grow many fruits. Especially Durian, rambutan, mangosteen and other agricultural products.
Territory .
- North contact the Sa kaeo, Chachoengsao,and Chon buri Province .
- South contact the Gulf of Thailand .
- East contact the Trat Province and Cambodia Kingdom .
- West contact the Rayong Province .
Climate.
Chanthaburi Province. Located in the sultry air. The rain about six consecutive months per year.
Consists of three seasons.
- Summer seasonfrom mid February to mid May.
- Rainy season from mid-May to mid-October.
- Winter season from mid November to mid February .
The Government.
The province is subdivided in 10 districts,subdivided into 76 subdistricts and 690 villages .
1.Laem Sing
2.Soi Dao
3.Kaeng Hang Maeo
4.Na Yai Am
5.Khao Khitchakut
6.Mueang Chanthaburi
7.Khlung
8.Tha Mai
9.Pong Nam Ron
10.Makham
The Province Symbols.
The provincial seal shows the
moon surrounded by an aura. Inside the moon disc is a rabbit.
The provincial tree is
Diospyros decandra.
The provincial flower is an
orchid.
Travel to Chanthaburi .
Car.
The Highway No. 3 (old route). From Bangna -Bangkok, Through Chonburi - Bang Saen - Sriracha - Pattaya - Sattahip - Baan Chang - Rayong - Chanthaburi, Distance of 330 kilometers.
Bus.
Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses, From the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) every day from 04.00am - 24.00pm. leave every hour.