"A quiet capital town with its own taste." Chanthaburi by dabuwan

Chanthaburi Travel Guide: 63 reviews and 107 photos

Pile dwellings on Chanthaburi river - Chanthaburi

Chanthaburi is the capital town of the homonymous province, about 270 kms east of Bangkok. It has an important history, because of the Thai patriotic war against the Burmese invaders and the French occupation at the end of the 19th century. The town center is amazingly french-vietnamese in style and taste.
River Chanthaburi crosses the town right through the center and it is the real heart of the urban life.
Chanthaburi is home to the largest catholic community in Thailand and there is a big Cathedral, built in french style, on the river banks.
The town is famous for tropical fruit production and for the active gem trade market.

Last visit to Chanthaburi: Dec 1996
Intro Updated May 8, 2003
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Theatre performance at the festival. - Chanthaburi

The festival Local Customs (2)

During national holidays there are always some festivals organized in the Taksin Park. Besides the usual funfair... more travel advice

A procession Local Customs (2)

Chanthaburi has a patriotic history, as it was the place from where the Thai forces started to repel the Burmese... more travel advice

A small strange temple Things to Do (6)

I could not retrieve any information about this small temple in Chanthaburi. It is quite different in style from other... more travel advice

A colourful chinese temple - Chanthaburi

A colourful chinese temple Things to Do (6)

There are some nice, bright coloured, chinese temples in Chanthaburi. They are not so old but they make an amazing... more travel advice

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lichinga Aug 27, 2003 at 4:22 AM

Molto carina anche questa.
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d_d May 12, 2003 at 3:53 AM

Great!!!! :-)
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zentrinko Apr 21, 2003 at 3:18 PM

I know its still under construction but I had to write and say I have really enjoyed the pics you posted so far....quite excellent