Chonburi

Chonburi, Central Thailand

Less than one hundred kilometres from Bangkok on Bang Na-Trat Highway, Chonburi is not only a well-known seaside destination, it is also major agricultural and industrial producer, with extensive sugar-cane, tapioca and coconut plantations, shallow and deep water fishery, as well as manufacturing plants.

How to get thereThere are several buses both air and non air-conditioned leaving from the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai), Sukhumvit Road.Non air-conditioned buses leave every 15 minutes, starting from 05.30-20.00 hrs. Fare is 22 Baht. (Tel. 66-2-3912504).

Chonburi Attractions:

Ang Sila Ang Sila a small fishing village about five kilometers from Chonburi Town, has been one of the oldest seaside vacation spots noted for its products in stone mortars.
Sam Muk Hill Sam Muk Hill is situated mid-way between Ang Sila and the Bangsaen Beach. The Chao Mae Sam Muk Shrine atop the hill is widely revered by the local people.

Hat Bangsaen Hat Bangsaen is a well-known beach only 10 kilometers from Chonburi on a right-turn at km. 104. Highly popular with local tourists, a part of the beach front area is set aside for vendors of local foods and snacks. Canvas chairs and inner tire tubes are available for rent, as well as shower room facilities. Eminently suitable for a one-day outing from Bangkok. Accommodation can be reserved at Bangsaen Beach Resort Tel: 66-2-(038) 381675-7, Bangsaen Villa Tel: 66-2-(038) 382088, Saensuk Resort Tel: 66-2-(038) 381009, Seaside Palace Tel: 66-2-(038) 381117, S:S. Bangsaen Beach Tel: 66-2-(038) 381670.

Nong MonNong Mon is the central market one kilometer further on from the entrance to Bangsaen. Here can be found all types of fresh and dried sea food, local sweets and fruits (both fresh and preserved) as well as fine rattan wares from nearby Amphoe Phanatnikhom.

Marine Science Institute Marine Science Institute located on the campus of Burapha University at the entrance to the Bangsaen Beach, is divided into three components: Marine Aquarium, Marine Science Museum and Marine Science Laboratories. The Aquarium has a large selection of fish and other marine animals which are to be found in the waters around Thailand. The museum is devoted to fish and fishing in Thailand. Open daily from 8.30-16.00 hrs. on weekdays, 8.30-17.30 hrs. on public holidays and closed on Monday. Admission fee is 20 baht per person.