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Central Thailand
245 km from Bangkok
Province of Chanthaburi
Population : 30 000
Central Thailand
245 km from Bangkok
Province of Chanthaburi
Population : 30 000
Budget
Recomm. stay
1 à 3 jours
Visits
General Information about Chanthaburi
Chanthaburi is known throughout Thailand for its of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Catholic building in the country and known around the world for its gem stones market which takes place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. The city located 245 kilometers from Bangkok is not very popular with foreign tourists but its riverfront, the historic quarter with houses of different colonial styles and the bridge leading to the cathedral beautifully lit at night make it a place with charm where you can easily enjoy spending a day or two.Outside the city you will find some interesting temples such as Wat Khao Sukim, lush nature and waterfalls or little known and rather deserted during week days beautiful beaches. The most famous beach in the area is probably Hat Chao Lao Beach.
Accommodations in Chanthaburi
Accommodation are not very numerous in Chanthaburi and quite scattered. There are some great hotels to accommodate all gem traders coming on weekends. For the rest near the river front, Chantahburi's nicest quarter, besides the friendly River Guesthouse and its very good prices and the Muangchan Hotel, the possibilities are quite limited. The prices for rooms in Chanthaburi are among the most interesting in the country.Find accommodation in Chanthaburi
My recommandations
People often ask me what accommodations I recommaend in Thailand, here are my recommandations in Chanthaburi.
Weather & climate in Chanthaburi
Chanthaburi has a tropical monsoon climate with little variation in temperature throughout the year. Precipitation, on the other hand, varies considerably from season to season. Initially infrequent during the short dry season (December to January), they become rapidly torrential during the monsoon (from May to the end of October). February, March and November are months of transition during which, depending on the year, it can rain more or less.The best time to come to Chanthaburi is from December to March, with the driest months being December, January and February. From May to the end of October, it is better to choose another destination. Precipitations flirt with the 500 mm from June to September.
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Practical information about Chanthaburi
A big night market where you can buy food for cheap is held on weekends near Pra Somdej Chao Tak Sin Maharat Public Park. It starts around 6 pm.How to ask in Thai to go to Chanthaburi ?
I want to go to Chanthaburi / Yak paï ti Chanthaburi.Where is Chanthaburi ? / Chanthaburi you ti naï ?
Must-visits in Chanthaburi
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
โรงแรมใกล้ มหาวิหารมารีปฏิสนธินิรมล
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Chanthaboon Waterfront
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