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Chanthaburi Province

Chor Chamoung Tree ªèͪÐÁèǧ (The rainforest tree) at Pong Nam Ron district

Tourist Attractions
  • Tour Orchards in Chanthaburi
  • Chanthaburi Fruits Fairs, May
  • Nern Worng Fort
  • Leam Sing
  • The Tuk Daeng
  • Laem Sadet and Khung Kraben


    • Golden Durein Somtam Award from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn


    Luid Klouy Tree àÅ×Í´¤ÇÒ (The fast-grown rainforest tree) at Pong Nam Ron district

  • Namtok Phliu National Park
    The 42,000 acre park was established in 1975, with numerous species of wild plants and fruits in perfusion.
    Namtok Phliu (Phliu Waterfall) itself boast a stupa which was built by King Rama V in 1876, as well as a pyramid-type structure housing the remains of Queen Sunantha who 2 year earlier had visited Namtok Phliu. Accommodation is available by contacting National Park Division Tel. 5790529, 5794842.
    Namtok Phliu is a famous tourist spot. There are minibuses from the municipal market leaving for the waterfall daily.
    Phliu Waterfall, its 42,000 acre National Park is covered with numerous species of wild plants and fruits. The waterfall boasts a noble stupa built by King Rama V in 1876. The stupa, in its pyramid tye structure, houses the remains of Queen Sunantha. A mini bus to the park is available daily at the municipal market in Chanthaburi.
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  • King Taskin the Greats Monument, located on Tha Luang Road opposite the old Governor's Office was built in 1893. The building houses a bronze statue of the King. ;

  • King Taskin the Greats Park on Gems Street and Unyamanee Road is the largest gem stone market place in Thailand. It is the newest marketing place for gemstones in Chanthaburi.
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  • Nern Worng Fort, about six km. from the Lab Road, is a deserted fortress town built in Rama III's time with the old cannons still in position on the battlements.
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  • A Leam Sing or Lion Peninsula, 31 km. from Chanthaburi Town, you can view the remains of the fascinating forts built during the reign of King Rama IIIl.
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  • The Tuk Daeng (or Red House) located near the Laem Sing Pier was built at the same time as Khuk Khi Kai. It was originally the headquarters of the Phikat Patchamit Fort, but the French adapted it to living quarters for its office.
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  • Khao Khichakut National Park at Tambon Phluang of Amphure Makkham is some 30 km. from Chanthaburi. At its high point is revealed a print of the Lord Buddha's foot and there is a very beautiful cave called Tham Reusi or Hermit's Cave. Soil of a yellow colour, believed to cure diseases, is in the Bo Ya (or medicine well) in the cave.
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  • Laem Sadet and Khung Kraben, in Tambon Klong Kut of Amphure Tha Mai is an ideal combination of the natural beauty of beach, cave, mountain and bay.
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  • The Oasis Sea World just 25 km. from Chanthaburi Town and 15 km. from Laem Sing covers more than 68 rai. It is a breeding and conservation station for dolphins from waters off Chanthaburi. Shows are performed at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.


    Information
    		: Tourism Authority of Thailand, 4 Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND.
    Tel. : (66 2) 281-0422 (20 Lines), E-mail : tat@cs.ait.ac.th
    : Tourism Authority of Thailand Tourist Service Center
    : TAT Central Office : Region 4
    153/4 Sukhumvit Rd., Amphoe Muang, Rayong 21000
    Tel.: (66 38) 655-420-1, 664-585; Fax: (66 38) 655-422
    E-mail : tatry@infonews.co.th
    Area of Responsibility : Rayong and Chanthaburi