
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.
About 245 kilometres
from Bangkok and covering an area of 6,338
square kilometers, Chanthaburi as administratively
divided into the following districts:-
Muang 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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