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Chonburi is the nearest town to Bangkok, that boasts some seaside and beaches. (82km from Bangkok). It is the gateway to the Easter Coast of Thailand - The Eastern Seaboard Area. as it's name suggests, Chonburi is the administrative headquarters of Chonburi Province. There are many industrial estates in and around Chonburi, but these are balanced for the visitor, by some good visitor attractions, and of course, the long beach. |
Chonburi is overshadowed in the
tourism stakes by the nearness of Pattaya, but is
nonetheless a popular 'get-away-from-it-all' destination
for the people of Bangkok.
There are many natural areas and facilities in Chonburi Town, and of course fresh seafood restaurants are in evidence everywhere.
Pattaya is included in Chonburi Province , but is treated as a separate area for administration purposes.
How to get to Chonburi
Car journey - is roughly one hour from Bangkok - Highway 34 - Bang Na-Trat. The motorway is better, and will get you there quicker.
Bus - Air-con bus from Bangkok Eastern Terminal - Ekamai - normally leave every 40 minutes from early morning. Also, there are non- air-con buses, which leave every 30 mins. Ekamai phone 0239 12504.
From Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal - (Mochit - No 2 Terminal) Air-con buses also travel to Chonburi. 02936 285266.
