| Famous
for its abundance of tropical fruits and as a centre of gems, the eastern
province of Chanthaburi is also blessed with rich, verdant forests with
scenic waterfalls. The Chanthaburi River flows through the town which
has been the home of ancient communities. Quiet fishing villages and
peaceful beaches are not far from town. About 245 kilometres from Bangkok
and covering an area of 6,338 square kilometres.
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Chanthaburi
is administratively divided into the following districts: Muang
Chanthaburi, Tha Mai, Khlung, Laem Sing, Pong Nam Ron, Makham,
Soi Dao, Na Yai Am, Kang Maeo and Khao Khitchakut sub-district.
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Going across the Chanthaburi River from Si Chan Road and
taking a left turn 1 kilometres from the bridge, 800 meters
off the main road is Wat Phai Lom. The Ram lll-era
Ubosot features wall murals on all four sides portraying
the story of Lord Buddha with Chinese floral designs as
well as illustrations of foreigners which must have been
commissioned after the time of his reign. There is also
a ubosot of western architectural influence attesting to
Chanthaburi's artistic and cultural contact with the western
world.
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is the commercial area and centre of
the gem business. Even though actual gem-mining in the province
is not as extensive as it used to be, Chanthaburi remains
a major centre for gem dealings with stones from neighbouring
countries and abroad being bought and sold. The Gems Market
during the mornings of Friday, Saturday and Sunday attracts
a large crowd of gem dealers and visitors alike.
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Located in the public park near the town hall on Liap Noen
Road, is the Taksin Maharat Memorial. The equestrian
statue is guarded by statues of his four royal guards. The
expression on the king's face clearly shows the resoluteness
and determination to carry out the task of restoring the
national independence. The large pond in the park serves
as a popular recreation area and is stocked with a large
variety of fish.
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are locatad on Tha Luang Road in front of the
Taksin Military Barracks within town limits. Opposite stands
an old building erected during the reign of King Rama VI
which was formerly the town hall.
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