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Chonburi
ℹ️Practical info — Chonburi
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Skip the industrial center and head to nearby Bang Saen for a relaxed beach vibe.
- Songthaews (shared pick-up trucks) are the cheapest way to travel between districts.
- Visit Nong Mon Market early in the day for the best selection of local snacks.
- Traffic can be heavy on weekends as locals from Bangkok visit the coast.
🍽 Food
Sweet sticky rice baked in bamboo tubes, a specialty at Nong Mon Market.
Head to the Ang Sila area for excellent seafood restaurants by the water.
Deep-fried crab meat rolls, a popular local snack found in most markets.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Ang Sila is famous throughout Thailand for its hand-carved granite mortars.
Stock up on dried squid and shrimp at the bustling local markets.
A hill offering panoramic ocean views, but watch out for the cheeky monkeys.
A pleasant spot for a stroll during the cooler evening hours.
Water temperature…
Chonburi is located on the eastern coast of Thailand, about 80 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, and is the capital of the province of the same name. The city has a long history dating back to the Ayutthaya period, when it served as an important agricultural and maritime center. Today, Chonburi is an integral part of the Eastern Seaboard development program, hosting significant industrial zones and the nearby Laem Chabang port. Culturally, the city is known for its annual buffalo races, a tradition that can be traced back to the reign of King Rama V. Geographically, the region is characterized by its coastal location on the Gulf of Thailand, with Khao Sam Muk being a well-known viewpoint. The city combines modern economic significance with deep-rooted local traditions and religious sites such as Wat Phra Phutthabat Bang Sai.
- Location: Thailand
- Nearby: Si Racha (7 km)
- Population: ~219.164 (2026)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Nov, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Rain mm | 20 | 20 | 56 | 86 | 170 | 189 | 203 | 210 | 299 | 206 | 41 | 8 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded in the Ayutthaya period.
- 80 km from Bangkok.
- Center of the Eastern Seaboard.
- Famous buffalo races (Wing Khwai).
- Located on the Gulf of Thailand.
- Industrial and logistics hub.
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