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Chanthaburi province

Tourist attraction in Chanthaburi province Chanthaburi is located some 330 km east of Bangkok and one needs about 4 hours to get there from the capital. This is a long stretch for a one…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Beaches in Tha Mai

Hat Ao Yang This is a small beach some 2 kilometres before the park. Cool and shady, it offers accommodation facilities for visitors. Hat…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Taksin Maharat Memorial

Located in the public park near the town hall on Liap Noen Road, is the Taksin Maharat Memorial. The equestrian statue is guarded by…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Underwater Archaeological Office

Soon to be established as a national maritime museum, the Underwater Archaeological Office is located within Khai Noen Wong specialising in exhibits on Thailands…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Wat Khao Sukim

Situated on a hill covering an area of some 1,320 acres, Wat Khao Sukim was built in 1966 by devout Buddhists who had faith…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Wat Phai Lom

Going across the Chanthaburi River from Si Chan Road and taking a left turn 1 kilometre from the bridge, 800 meters off the main…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Wat Thong Thua

Wat Thong Thua, 4 kilometres from town on Sukhumvit Highway, is the site of an ancient Bot which was built over a Khmer-style temple.…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Khai Noen Wong

The ancient site of Khai Noen Wong, also at Tambon Bang Kacha, was established as the town in circa 1834 during the reign of…

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11 April, 2013Thailand

Wat Khao Sukim

Wat Khao Sukim is about 20 kilometres north of town. Built in 1966, it houses a large collection of religious items and valuable antiques…

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