40 places to discover
Ao Krathing is a small, secluded bay and beach in Bang Kachai Subdistrict, Laem Sing District, Chanthaburi Province on Thailand's eastern Gulf coast. Known for its curved sandy shoreline, clear water, and rocky headlands, it offers a quiet alternative to busier beaches. The beach is valued for its natural scenery, calm atmosphere, and views of the coastline near Laem Sing.
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wat Mai, Mueang Chanthaburi, is the largest Catholic church in Thailand. Located on the east bank of the Chanthaburi River, this Gothic-style cathedral is known for its twin spires, stained-glass windows, and French-Vietnamese heritage. The current structure, completed in 1909, is the fifth church built on the site since 1711 and remains the center of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chanthaburi.
Chantaboon Waterfront Community is a historic riverside neighbourhood along the Chanthaburi River in Wat Mai Subdistrict, Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi City. Established over 300 years ago as a trading settlement, it is notable for its well-preserved row of old shophouses blending Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and French colonial architecture, its continuous riverside street, and its role as the cultural heart of Chanthaburi's old town near the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Chanthaburi Gem Market is a historic gemstone trading center located on Si Chan Road in Talat Subdistrict, Mueang Chanthaburi, Chanthaburi Province, Thailand. Established as the country's primary hub for rubies, sapphires and other precious stones, it has operated for over a century. The market is known for its street-side gem dealers, small shops and weekend trading activity, reflecting Chanthaburi's long heritage as Thailand's gem capital and attracting traders, jewelers and visitors.
The Chanthaburi National Museum is a national museum in Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand, located near King Taksin Park. Operated by the Fine Arts Department, it preserves and displays archaeology, history and culture of Chanthaburi and eastern Thailand from prehistory through the Rattanakosin period. Notable for collections related to ancient settlements, Khmer influence, gem mining heritage and King Taksin's association with the province.
Chao Lao Beach is a long sandy beach in Khlong Khut Subdistrict, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province on the eastern Gulf of Thailand. Known for its gently curving shoreline, shallow calm water and casuarina-lined coast, it is one of Chanthaburi's most popular coastal destinations. The beach is lined with resorts and seafood restaurants and is noted for family-friendly swimming, sunset views and proximity to Kung Krabaen Bay and Laem Sadet.
Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary is a large protected lowland forest spanning five provinces in eastern Thailand, with its eastern section in Kaeng Hang Maeo District, Chanthaburi. Established in 1977, it covers about 1,078 sq km and is Thailand's largest remaining lowland evergreen forest. It is notable as a critical watershed and habitat for wild Asian elephants, gaur, and diverse birdlife, and is managed by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Khao Banchop Waterfall is a forest waterfall located in Makham District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Situated in a forested area near the Khao Soi Dao mountain range, it is known for its natural setting and seasonal water flow. The waterfall is surrounded by tropical forest and rocky streams, offering a quiet nature attraction away from urban areas. It is visited for sightseeing, nature walks and seasonal swimming during the rainy season.
Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park is a protected forest area straddling Chanthaburi and Rayong provinces in eastern Thailand, with its main entrance in Kaeng Hang Maeo District. Established in 1975, it covers about 83 square kilometres of evergreen forest on the Chamao and Wong mountain ranges. It is best known for the eight-tiered Khao Chamao Waterfall, extensive limestone caves at Khao Wong, and rich biodiversity including diverse birds and mammals.
Khao Khitchakut Balancing Rock is a famous natural rock formation inside Khao Khitchakut National Park in Chanthaburi Province. Located near the summit at about 1,050 meters elevation, a large boulder balanced on the cliff edge sits beside the revered Buddha footprint (Phra Bat Phluang). It is notable as both a geological curiosity and a major Buddhist pilgrimage site visited annually between January and March.
Khao Khitchakut National Park is a 59 sq km protected area in Khao Khitchakut District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand, part of the Cardamom Mountains. Established on 4 May 1977 as Thailand's 14th national park, it is notable for its evergreen forest, 13-tier Krathing Waterfall, and the sacred Khao Phra Bat peak (1,085 m) with the revered Phra Bat Phluang Buddha footprint, a major annual pilgrimage site.
Khao Laem Sing Viewpoint is a coastal hilltop viewpoint in Pak Nam Laem Sing Subdistrict, Laem Sing District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Located on Khao Laem Sing hill near the mouth of the Chanthaburi River, it overlooks the Gulf of Thailand, Laem Sing Beach and the Taksin Maharat Bridge. The viewpoint is known for panoramic sea views, sunset vistas and its proximity to historic sites such as Phairi Phinat Fort and Khuk Khi Kai.
Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park is a protected forest park in Kaeng Hang Maeo District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Covering about 118 square kilometres, it centres on the 15-tiered Khao Sip Ha Chan mountain and surrounding lowland evergreen and deciduous forests. Notable for waterfalls, reservoirs, diverse wildlife and birdlife, and camping and hiking trails, it was declared Thailand's 83rd national park in 2000 and is managed by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Khao Soi Dao Tai is the highest peak in eastern Thailand at 1,675 meters, located within the Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Soi Dao District, Chanthaburi Province near the Cambodia border. The forested mountain is known for its challenging multi-day trek, rich biodiversity, and panoramic views. Access is restricted to the cool dry season with mandatory guides and advance permits, making it a protected natural attraction for experienced hikers.
Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary is a large protected forest area in Soi Dao District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand near the Cambodian border. Established in 1972, it covers approximately 745 square kilometres of evergreen and deciduous forest centered on Khao Soi Dao Nuea and Khao Soi Dao Tai, the highest peaks in eastern Thailand. It is notable for its biodiversity, including Asian elephants, and for the 16-tier Khao Soi Dao Waterfall located within its boundaries.
Khlong Kruea Wai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area in Kaeng Hang Maeo District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Established to conserve lowland and hill evergreen forest and wildlife of the Cardamom Mountains foothills, it forms part of the Eastern Forest Complex. The sanctuary protects diverse flora and fauna including mammals, birds and reptiles. Access is restricted and managed by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation for conservation and research purposes.
Khlong Narai Waterfall is a small forest waterfall located in Khlong Narai Subdistrict, Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand, about 6 kilometres from Chanthaburi city centre. Set within a shaded woodland area, it features a series of low cascades flowing over rocks into shallow pools. Popular with local visitors for picnics and swimming during the rainy season, it offers a quiet natural retreat close to town with easy access.
Khung Wiman Beach is a long, crescent-shaped sandy beach in Song Phi Nong Subdistrict, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Located along the Gulf of Thailand, it is known for its clean sand, calm clear water, pine-lined shoreline and dolphin sculptures near the viewpoint. Part of the continuous Chanthaburi coastline with Chao Lao Beach, it offers a tranquil setting for swimming, walking and sunset viewing.
The King Taksin the Great Shrine is a revered memorial in Wat Mai Subdistrict, Mueang Chanthaburi, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Located near the Chanthaburi River and the city centre, it honors King Taksin the Great, who used Chanthaburi as a strategic base in 1767 to restore Siamese independence after the fall of Ayutthaya. The shrine features an equestrian statue and is an important historical and cultural landmark for visitors and locals.
The Kung Krabaen Bay Royal Development Study Center is a royally initiated environmental research and conservation center on Kung Krabaen Bay in Khlong Khut, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province. Established in 1981 by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), it studies mangrove ecology, sustainable coastal aquaculture and rehabilitation of degraded coastal resources. The center features a mangrove boardwalk trail, aquarium, exhibition buildings and demonstration ponds for education and ecotourism.
Laem Sadet Beach is a long sandy beach on the Gulf of Thailand in Khlong Khut Subdistrict, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province. Located near Kung Krabaen Bay and Chao Lao Beach, it is known for its quiet atmosphere, calm shallow waters, pine-lined shoreline and views of small offshore islands. The beach is popular for leisurely walks, swimming and photography and is adjacent to fishing villages and aquaculture areas.
Laem Sing Beach is a sandy coastal beach located at the mouth of the Chanthaburi River in Pak Nam Laem Sing, Laem Sing District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Situated near the Taksin Maharat Bridge, it is known for its long stretch of sand, calm atmosphere, views of the estuary and fishing boats, and proximity to local seafood restaurants and fishing villages. The beach is a quiet, local-oriented destination rather than a major resort area.
Mueang Phaniet Archaeological Site is an ancient moated city located in Tambon Khlong Narai, Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. The rectangular earthen ramparts and moats enclose an area dating to the Dvaravati period, around the 7th to 12th centuries, with later Khmer influence. Managed by the Fine Arts Department, the site preserves laterite foundations, scattered artifacts and an open landscape that illustrates early urban settlement in the region.
Namtok Phlio National Park is a 134.5 sq km protected area in Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand, about 14 km southeast of Chanthaburi town. Centered on the perennial Phlio Waterfall with clear pools inhabited by soro brook carp, the park combines evergreen forest, historic royal memorials including Alongkorn Chedi, and nature trails. Established in 1975, it is notable for its accessible waterfall, cultural history linked to King Rama V, and biodiversity.
Noen Nang Phaya Viewpoint is a coastal hill viewpoint on Chalerm Burapha Chonlathit Road in Na Yai Am District, Chanthaburi Province. Situated above a winding seaside road, it offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand, Kung Wiman Beach and surrounding coastline. It is notable as one of the most photographed viewpoints on Thailand's eastern scenic coastal route and a popular stop for sunset viewing.
Oasis Sea World is a marine park and dolphinarium located in Pak Nam Laem Sing, Laem Sing District, Chanthaburi Province, near the mouth of the Chanthaburi River. Established in 1991 as Thailand's first dolphinarium, it is known for trained Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin and Irrawaddy dolphin shows, educational presentations, and opportunities to swim with dolphins in a coastal setting.
Phlio Waterfall is a perennial waterfall inside Namtok Phlio National Park, about 14 km southeast of Chanthaburi town in Chanthaburi Province. Fed by streams from the Khao Sabap mountains, it flows year-round into a clear natural pool inhabited by large soro brook carp. The site is notable for its accessible forest setting, historic royal chedis, and its status as the main attraction of the 134 sq km national park.
Phra Phutthabat Khao Khitchakut is a revered Buddha footprint shrine atop Khao Khitchakut mountain inside Khao Khitchakut National Park in Phluang, Khao Khitchakut District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. At about 1,050 meters elevation, it centers on a natural rock impression venerated as the Buddha's footprint. Accessible only during an annual 2-month pilgrimage festival, it combines religious devotion with forested mountain scenery and panoramic viewpoints.
Pom Phairi Phinat is a restored 19th-century coastal fort located at the mouth of the Chanthaburi River in Pak Nam Laem Sing, Laem Sing District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Built in 1834 during the reign of King Rama III as part of Thailand's coastal defense system, it features laterite walls, historic cannons and a seaside viewpoint. Today it is a preserved historic site offering sea views and insight into early Rattanakosin military architecture.
Pong Nam Ron Hot Spring is a natural geothermal hot spring located in Pong Nam Ron District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Situated about 60 km north of Chanthaburi town near the Cambodian border, it is known for its clear mineral water with temperatures around 40-46°C. Developed as a public wellness attraction, it offers communal foot-soak pools and private bath facilities in a shaded, park-like setting.
Soi Dao Waterfall is a 16-tier waterfall inside Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary in Soi Dao District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Situated at the foot of Khao Soi Dao Tai mountain, it is regarded as one of the most scenic waterfalls in eastern Thailand. The falls cascade over moss-covered rocks through evergreen forest with clear pools at lower tiers, notable for its height, forest setting and seasonal butterfly congregations.
Taksin Maharat Bridge is a long estuarine bridge spanning the mouth of the Chanthaburi River at Pak Nam Laem Sing in Laem Sing District, Chanthaburi Province. Named in honor of King Taksin the Great, it connects the two sides of the estuary near the Gulf of Thailand. The bridge is notable for its panoramic views of the river mouth, mangrove forests, fishing villages and coastline, and serves as a scenic viewpoint and transport link.
Thung Na Choei Public Park is the main public park of Chanthaburi town in Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Province. Centered around a large lake with a jogging and cycling track, it serves as the city's primary recreation area for exercise, leisure and community events. The park features landscaped gardens, pavilions, fitness areas and a playground, and is notable as a popular morning and evening gathering place for local residents.
Trok Nong Waterfall is a forested waterfall located inside Khao Khitchakut National Park in Takhian Thong Subdistrict, Khlung District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. It is a multi-tiered cascade flowing through evergreen forest and rocky pools. The waterfall is notable for its natural setting within the national park, seasonal water flow, and as a local nature attraction for swimming, photography and forest walks near Chanthaburi town.
Tuek Daeng, or the Red Building, is a historic single-storey building in Pak Nam Laem Sing, Laem Sing District, Chanthaburi Province, Thailand. Built in 1893 during the French occupation of Chanthaburi, it served as a French administrative building. Located near the Chanthaburi River estuary and Laem Sing Beach, it is notable for its distinctive red color, colonial architecture, and exhibition on local history.
Wat Khao Sukim is a prominent Theravada Buddhist temple located on Khao Sukim hill in Khao Baimai Subdistrict, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province. Founded in 1966 by Luang Pu Somchai Thitawiriyo, a disciple of Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta, it serves as a meditation center and pilgrimage site. The temple is notable for its hilltop setting, extensive landscaped gardens, museum collection, and panoramic views over Chanthaburi's fruit orchards and mountains.
Wat Mangkon Buppharam, also known as Wat Leng Hua Yi, is a Chinese Mahayana Buddhist temple in Bang Kachai Subdistrict, Laem Sing District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Established as a branch of Bangkok's Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, it is notable for its traditional Chinese architecture, ornate dragon pillars, colorful ceramic decorations, and serene courtyard. The temple serves the local Thai-Chinese community and is a cultural landmark near the Chanthaburi coastline.
Wat Pak Nam Khaem Nu is a Buddhist temple located at the estuary of Khlong Khaem Nu in Takat Ngao Subdistrict, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province, near Khlung. It is notable for its ubosot entirely decorated with blue and white ceramic tiles. Rebuilt to replace a deteriorated seaside ubosot, the temple is recognized for its distinctive ceramic patterns, community-led restoration, and coastal fishing village setting.
Wat Phai Lom is a Buddhist temple located in Chanthanimit Subdistrict, Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi town, eastern Thailand. Situated near the Chanthaburi River within the old town area, it serves as an active place of worship for the local community. The temple features traditional Thai Buddhist architecture including an ubosot, viharn and chedi, and is notable for its peaceful grounds, religious art and role in local merit-making traditions.
Wat Thong Thua is a Theravada Buddhist temple located in Khlong Narai Subdistrict, Mueang Chanthaburi District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Situated south of Chanthaburi town near the Chanthaburi River plain, it serves as a local community temple. The temple is notable for its traditional Thai Buddhist architecture, ordination hall, and role as a center for religious ceremonies and merit-making for residents of the surrounding area.