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Introduction
Chonburi Province is approximately 81 kms from Bangkok on the Bang Na-Trat route. Asid from being a place long famous as a seaside tourist destination. Chonburi is also one of the most important
agricultural and industrial centers of
Thailand. Chonburi has rice farming, sugar cane, tapioca, coconut plantations, deepsea and shallowwater fishing, and industrial
factories.
Chonburi's administration is divided into 9 Amphoe (districts) and 1 King Amphoe
(sub - district). They are Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Ban Bung, Amphoe
Sriracha, Amphoe Bang Lamung,
Amphoe Sattahip, Amphoe Nong Yai, Amphoe Bo Thong, and King Amphoe Ko Sichang.
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Geographical Feature of Chonburi
Chonburi has an area of 4,363 sq.km. A long
mountain range runs straight through the centre of the province from northwest to southeast. The northern
part of the province is flat and suitable for
agriculture. The western and southern parts uses to
be forested and hilly but at present mainly consist of clearings. They are used for farming
such as tapioca and sugar can but many people are
turning to growing rubber. All these
economic plants bring substantial income to the
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Chonburi is situated on
the eastern coast of the gulf of Thailand, Thus, the western
part of the province borders the gulf from north to
south for a total of 156 km. As a result, the average
temperature is moderate, not tot hot and not to cold. |
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Chonburi's coastline has many beautiful beaches highly
conductive to tourism such as Bang Saen Beach,
Pattaya Beach and Na Jomtien Beach, including the
islands of Ko Lan and Ko Sichang. Most of these
beaches are in the southern part of the province.
The north coast ling is mainly marchland all the way down to Ang Sila. Some beaches in the south
such as Sriracha and Bang Sare are muddy and rocky. |
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The province is void of any
river passing through it, only some small streams which flow
down from the mountains to the gulf. There is only 1 large, natural lake, which is Nong Takhian in Amphoe Sattahip.
The lack of a water source has been partly solved by the
construction of a reservoir at Tambon Bang Phra, Amphoe Sriracha, Which was the first in the
province, followed by one each at Nong Kho, Map Prachan
and Bang Bung. Nonetheless, the province still lacks a
fresh water source for use and consumption. The government
is seriously tackling the problem to find a quick solution.
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Border |
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South :
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Chachoengsao
and Samutprakarn
Rayong
Chanthaburi
The Gulf of Thailand |
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| There is evidence that Chonburi has existed ever since the Ayutthaya period. The
province was originally composed of 3 small towns which
were Bang Sai, Bang Pla soi and Bang Pra. They were
subsequently formed in to the province of Chonburi during
the reign of King Rama V. |
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By Bus
-Non air-conditioned buses leave every 15
minutes, starting from 05.30-20.00 hrs. Fare is 22 Baht.
(Tel. 66-2-3912504)
-Air conditioned buses leave every 30 minutes from
6.00-21.00 hrs. Fare is 40 Baht.
(Tel. 66-2-3919829)
By Car.
1. Bangna-Trat (Highway No.34)
2. Bangkok-Meanburi (Highway No.304)
3. Sukhumwit Road (Highway No.3) |
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