Chanthaboon Waterfront Community is an old community more than 300 years old, dating back to the reign of King Narai the Great. With its suitable location and convenient transportation, many Thai–Chinese and Vietnamese people settled here, including government officials, merchants, and wealthy families, leading to a cultural blend of people of different ethnicities and religions.

The Ban Lum area covers the historical area of Chanthaburi Town, which includes the Taksin Military Camp, the old provincial hall, the Sala Wat Bot, and the banks of the Chanthaburi River. The western side stretches from Tha Sing, Tha Luang, Talat Lang, Soi Krachang, and Soi Srichan.

When roads replaced water transportation, the Chanthaboon Waterfront Community gradually declined in its commercial and transportation roles. Along with urban expansion, the great fire in 1990 (B.E. 2533), the major flood in 1999 (B.E. 2542), the downturn in the gemstone trade, and the movement of younger generations out of the area, the waterfront community became rather quiet. The residents of Chanthaboon Waterfront Community have cooperated to preserve cultural heritage and the traditional way of life in terms of religion, culture, customs, and traditions, especially architectural art. Architectural information of the community has been collected through the cooperation of Arsomsilp Institute and Chanthaburi Technical College for educational purposes.

• Private Car: Drive along Sukhumvit Road into Chanthaburi city center and head towards the area near the cathedral or the Chanthaboon market. Parking is limited nearby; private parking services may be available.

• Public Transport: Travel to the Chanthaburi Provincial Bus Terminal. From there, take a Songthaew (local shared taxi) or a Motorcycle Taxi and tell the driver "Chanthaboon Waterfront Community."

• Best Time to Visit: It is best to visit during the evening to night (especially Friday–Sunday) when shops and restaurants are bustling and the area is beautifully lit.

• Walking: The community streets are narrow and still used by motorcycles; please walk with caution.

• Accommodation: The community offers small hotels or homestays (like Baan Luang Rajamaitri) converted from old houses, providing a nostalgic experience.

Admission Fee:

• No admission fee

Opening Hours:

• The community can be accessed 24 hours a day.

• Shops/Restaurants: Most generally open from around 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM