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The province of Chonburi
General information about the province of Chonburi
If foreign tourists are very numerous in Pattaya, particularly attracted by its nightlife and, let's say it, the facilities for finding priced relationships, Thais also go there but many choose Bang Saen beach instead. In the province of Chonburi, there are also interesting islands, such as the superb Koh Larn, with much more beautiful beaches than opposite South Pattaya but very busy during the day, or Koh Sichang, less known to foreign tourists. We will also note the majestic Sanctuary of Truth and the Big Buddha of Pattaya among the most visited places.
Destinations to visit in Chonburi province
Koh Larn
The island of Koh Larn is located 8 km off Pattaya. It is a very popular destination among tourists who are mostly Thai on weekends. Many come from Bangkok, only 2 hours away to spend the end of the week or holidays. Koh Larn means the Coral Island. It has the sandy beaches and the turquoise sea the nearest from the…
Koh Sichang
Small lovely island, Koh Sichang is off Si Racha 120 km southeast from Bangkok and 20 km north from Pattaya. This is an unspoiled. Every weekend and holidays many Thai come to relax and eat seafood there. Stony, surrounded by a turquoise sea, Ko Sichang offers splendid landscapes and small lovely beaches uncrowded on…
Pattaya
Pattaya's reputation as the epicenter of sex tourism in Thailand is well established. While efforts have been made to attract more family-oriented tourism, it is clear that gogo bars and other establishments promoting encounters or offering, let's say, rather suggestive services, are ubiquitous—not only on the famous…
Other provinces in the same region
