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One Day Trip Chanthaburi

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Ao Khung Wiman

Ao Khung Wiman is a large bay characterized by a long, curving sandy beach stretching along the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. This area has been developed as a tourist and relaxation destination with good facilities. The Chaloem Burapha Chonlathit Road runs along this bay, making it easy to access. The atmosphere at Ao Khung Wiman is peaceful and not overly crowded compared to other famous beache... read more

King Taksin the Great Shrine Ban Samet Ngam

King Taksin the Great Shrine, Ban Samet Ngam is located in the area believed to have been the site of a major shipyard and naval base used by King Taksin the Great. This was where he gathered manpower and provisions in Chanthaburi around 1767 CE, shortly after the second fall of Ayutthaya. He utilized this area as a strategic point to prepare his naval forces before marching out of Chanthabur... read more

King Taksin Shrine

Located on Tha Luang Road, in front of the Taksin Military Fort, the helmet shape of the shrine is beautiful and also attractive. Inside, there is the King Taksin Statue which is revered by many Thai people. An annual celebration is held every December 28, to commemorate his kindness as the great king who established the country. ... read more

Chanthaburi City Pillar Shrine

Chanthaburi City Pillar Shrine is regarded as a sacred landmark of Chanthaburi Province, standing alongside the Shrine of King Taksin the Great. It is an important historical and spiritual site of the province. The shrine is located in front of the Taksin Military Camp (now the headquarters of the Royal Thai Marine Corps). It houses the city pillar, which symbolizes the founding of the city and se... read more

Wat Khetnaboonyaram

History of Wat Khet Na Bunyaram During the period when Ayutthaya fell to the Burmese, King Taksin the Great, then Phraya Wachiraprakarn, led approximately 500 soldiers to break through the Burmese encirclement eastwards and captured Chanthaburi for five months as a supply and troop base. Then he led a combined Thai-Chinese force of 5,000 back to reclaim Ayutthaya in 1767.
Later, during the re... read more

The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Chanthaburi

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception has a long history dating back to the Ayutthaya period, originally built by Vietnamese immigrants. However, the current structure is the fifth iteration, significantly influenced and renovated by the French during their regional presence. This influence gave the cathedral its striking Gothic Style architecture, which is rare to find in Southeast Asia. The... read more

Wat Phat Lom

Wat Phai Lom is an old temple in Chanthaburi. The remaining structures within the temple, such as the monks' quarters and the sermon hall, are beautifully decorated with carved wood in a gingerbread style, all of which are nearly a hundred years old and should not be missed. The highlight is the ordination hall, which was built at least during the late Ayutthaya period. This can be seen from the c... read more

Wat Phlapphla Chaiyaram

Wat Plub Plachaiyaram is a temple of significant historical importance and has been revered by the people of Chanthaburi for a long time. It is presumed to have been built in the late Ayutthaya or early Rattanakosin period and is situated close to the Khai Noen Wong Historical Site, which was a crucial fortress in the past. The temple offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, suitable for meditation... read more

Wat Thong Thua

Wat Thong Thua is located near the ancient site of Mueang Peniat, which is associated with ancient Khmer civilization, as evidenced by the archaeological artifacts discovered. There is also “Wat Peniat,” an old temple located about 400 meters south of Wat Thong Thua. Later, the temple’s location was moved to the present Wat Thong Thua. Wat Thong Thua is situated within the area o... read more