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Chon Buri
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CHON BURI
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| QUICK GUIDANCE |
| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Thailand an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Chon Buri - Thailand, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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CHON BURI PROVINCE OVERVIEW |
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Demographics |
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Capital: Chonburi
Location: Central
Area: 4,363.0 km2
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Population: 1,040,865
Density: 239 /km2
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| Mueang Chon Buri ,Ban Bueng ,Nong Yai, Bang Lamung ,Phan Thong , Phanat Nikhom ,Si Racha ,Ko Sichang, Sattahip ,Bo Thong, Ko Chan, |
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| General Information
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The province of Chon Buri is on Thailand’s eastern coast and shares borders with Chachoengsao Province, Chanthaburi Province, Rayong Province and the Gulf of Thailand. There is a mountain range stretching from the north-west to the south-east of the province, while the fertile plains of the north were long used for farming. In Laem Chabang in the south of the province is one of the few deep-water harbours of Thailand.
This province is also the nearest beach destination to Bangkok, one of the main weekend getaways for city dwellers. The province features excellent beaches and is also the gate to world's famous Pattaya
- Thailand's most famous beach destinations. Pattaya is a significant draw for foreign tourists keen to sample its nightlife, golf courses, water sports and diving around Jomtien and Naklua beaches. The area also boasts numerous restaurants, cabaret, shows, zoos- everything in fact you could possibly wish for on a holiday. A little over two hours from Bangkok, Chonburi and Pattaya can be approached as a day trip or an extended stay.
The area boasts abundant natural resources, which are highlighted by delightful beaches, local colours, delicacies and fresh seafood. In addition, Chon Buri is the Centre of the Eastern Seaboard Development Project, with its industrial parks and fishing villages.
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CHON BURI PROVINCE PEOPLE |
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GETTING IN - OUT
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*Car : Chon Buri is a one-hour drive from Bangkok along Highway No. 34 (Bangna -Trat Highway). Thanks to an alternative route, taking the Motor Way (new Bangkok - Chon Buri Expressway) make it reduce the travel time.
*Bus : The 1.5 hour journey from Bangkok can be made on regular buses originating from the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai). Air-conditioned buses leave Ekkamai every 40 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tel: 02- 3919829. Non air-conditioned buses leave Ekkamai every 30 minutes from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tel: 02-3912504. There are also air-conditioned buses leaving the Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal) on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road from 6.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Call: 02-9362852 - 66 for more information. In addition, Si Racha Tour, Tel: 02-9364029 operates air-conditioned bus services to Chon Buri and Bang Saen. |
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GETTING AROUND
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CHON BURI PROVINCE RESOURCES |
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TRAVEL TIPS |
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CHON BURI PROVINCE ECONOMY |
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| Northern Thailand |
| Chiang Mai - Chaing Dao - Mae Ai , Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong - Chaing Saen , Lampang, Lamphun , Mae Hong Son - Pai ,
Nan ,
Phayao, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok , Phrae , Sukhothai - Sisatchanalai, Tak - Maesot, Buriram , Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom,
Nakhon Ratchasima,
Nong Khai , Surin, Ubon Ratchathani , Udon Thani , Yasothon |
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| Central Thailand |
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Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi - Sai Yok , Lop Buri, Nakhon Phathom, Nonthaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan - Hua Hin,
Phetchaburi - Chaam ,
Ratchaburi, Chanthaburi , Chon Buri - Pattaya, Rayong - Ko Samet, Trat - Koh Chang , Lop Buri |
| Southern Thailand |
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Chumphon, Krabi - Ao Nang - Ko Phi Phi - Rai Leh , Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat,Pattani,
Phang Nga - Ao Phang Nga - Khao Lak, Phatthalung, Phu ket - Karon Beach -Patong Beach , Ranong, Satun - Tarutao,
Songkhla,
Surat Thani - Ko Pha Ngan - Ko Samui , Trang, Yala |
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