Chanthaburi is 245km from Bangkok, 332km from Ang Thong, 249km from Chachoengsao, 164km from Chonburi, 332km from Korat, 255km from Nakhon Nayok, 259km from Nonthaburi, 272km from Pathum Thani, 186km from Prachinburi, 110km from Rayong, 228km from Samut Prakan, 313km from Saraburi, 343km from Suphan Buri, 70km from Trat and 180km from Pattaya. Trat is where you would catch the ferry to Koh Chang, it can be got to by road, the nearest domestic airport is in Trat.
Chanthaburi is famous for its gem markets which can be found On Si Chan Road and Trok Krachang, fruit and also has some unspoilt beaches such as Ao Yang Beach, Laem Sadet Beach and
Chao Lao Bay.
If you visit during May you will find durian galore as this is when the annual World Durian Festival is held.
Other places worth visiting if you are in Chanthaburi are the Chamsom Crocodile Farm, Khuk Khi Khi, the French prison where chickens were kept on the upper level from which the birds dropped their excrements, and of course Chanthaburi has many Wats & Temples if your after something a bit cultural.
National Parks in and around Chanthaburi
Khao Khitchakut National Park
Khao Khitchakut National Park is a mountainous park and covers an area of about 59 square km. making it one of Thailand's smallest parks. The tallest mountain in the park is Khao Probad which is 1085 meters high. This park acts as a watershed area for the Chanthaburi province. The forest actually stretches over 5 provinces although only a small part of it is designated National Park.
Namtok Phlio National Park
Namtok Phlio National Park comprises an area of 134.5 square kilometer. The park covers areas in many districts of Chanthaburi province which are Mueang, Laemsing, Khlung and Makham districts. The area is rich with forest and filled with the dense of high mountains where are the headwater of strems and rivers.
Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park
Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park has an area of about 120 sq.km. The highlight is the evergreen forest in the plain area with the waterfall, beautiful scenery view point in high biodiversity.
Hotels in Chanthaburi
Ao Yang Resort
Ao Yang, 3/2 Tambon Bang Kra Chai, Amphoe Laem Sing, Chanthaburi
Telephone :0 3945 6032, 0 3945 6778 Caribou Highland
14 Chawana Uthit, Tambon Wat Mai, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 323 201-10
Room Rates from 990baht per night including breakfast.
Has the Sunflower Chinese Restaurant on the second floor serving set dishes for 150baht.
Also has a swimming pool. Chanthaburi Riverside Hotel & Resort
63 Moo 9 Tambon Chanthanimit, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 324 062 Chanthanimit
116-118 Moo 1, Rim Nam Road, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 312 388 Chez Vous Bungalow
1 Chanthakhamwithi Road, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 31 949 Eastern
899 Tha Chalaep Road, Tambon Talat, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 312 218-20 Faasai Resort and Spa
Kung Wiman Beach. 26/1 Mho 7, Sanamchai, Nayaiarm, Chanthaburi, 20000
Telephone: 039 417 404
Room Rates from 1,500baht per night.
They have a cafe that does barbecues, Isaan and Western dishes, a swimming pool, bikes, and kayaks. Hat Sai Khao Resort
17 Mu 5, Tambon Klongkhud , Amphoe Tha Mai, Chanthaburi
Telephone 039 369 051 Fax : 039 3690 59 Holiday Bungalow
20/36 Tha Chalaep Road, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 313 240 K.P. Grand Hotel Chanthaburi
35/200-201 Trirat Road, Tambon Chanthanimit, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 323 201-10
Room Rates from 1,800baht per night.
Has a coffee shop doing International food, The Mei San Chinese Restaurant, The Lobby Bar for drinks and snacks, The Sky Room on the 18th floor serving European Food, A Karaoke serving snacks and drinks, plus a swimming pool, Gym, Sauna and Thai massage. K.P. Inn
43/151-152 Trirat Road, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 311 756 Kiat Khachon
27/28 Tha Chalaep Road, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 311 212 Maneechan Resort and Sport Club
110 Moo 11, Tambon Plapphla, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 343 777-8 Maneechan Resort Videos New Travel Lodge Hotel
14/5 Moo 3, Raksakchamoon Road, Tha-Chang, Muang, Chantaburi 22000
Telephone: 039 301 888 Paris Inn
3/15 Thungdon Daeng Rd., Muang, Chanthaburi 22000
Telephone: 039 321 214 Rim Green Hotel
Rajabhat Institute 41 Moo 5. Raksak Chamun Road, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 312 295 Sriphairin Resort
44 Moo 9, Takadngao Sub-District, Thamai District, Chanthaburi 22120
Telephone: 039 455 543
Lovely wooden beach bungalows overlooking ther private beach.
Room Rates from 1,000baht per night. The River Guest House
3/5-8 Srichant Road. Tambon Wat Mai, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 328 211
Tha Mai Hotels
Ban Sud Khob Fa
Moo 6, Klongkhud., Tha Mai, Chanthaburi 22120
Telephone: 039 321 219 Chanthaburi Hotel
42 Tha Chalap Road, Tambon Wat Mai, Amphoe Mueang, Chanthaburi
Telephone :0 3931 1300, 0 3932 8077 Chao Lao Beach Resort
99 Moo 6, Klongkhud., Tha Mai, Chanthaburi 22120
Telephone: 039 321 630 Hat Suai Resort
Chao Lao Beach, 17/1 Moo 5 Tambon Khlong Khut, Amphoe Tha Mai, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 369 111 Hat Tun Khlun Suai Resort
52/1 Moo 5 Tambon Khlong Khut, Amphoe Tha Mai, Chanthaburi
Telephone: 039 369 262 Hill & Home
Huay sa Thorn., Tha Mai, Chanthaburi 22120
Telephone: 081 212 0417 Kung Kra Ben Resort
Moo 4, Klongkhud., Tha Mai, Chanthaburi 22120
Telephone: 039 321 428 Smile Beach Boutique Resort
A boutique resort on Chao Lao Beach
44/9 Mu 5 Hat Cho Lao, Tambon Khlong Khut, Amphoe Tha Mai, Chanthaburi 22120
Telephone 039 388 070-1, 083 804 9933 Maldives Beach Resort
Laem Sadet Beach, 33 Moo 4, Tambon Khlong Khut, Amphoe Tha Mai, Chanthaburi
Telephone 039 369 100-4
Golf in Chanthaburi
Ramphai Panee Golf Course
Ramphai Pannee College School Chanthaburi
Telephone (039) 335493 Soi Dao Highland Golf Club & Resort
153/1 Moo 2. Tambol Tubsai. Amphoe Pong Nam Ron. Chanthaburi 22140
Telephone (039) 320-174-6, (02) 231-5989-92
Soi Dao Highland Golf Club & Resort