Category Chanthaburi

Chanthaburi is a riverside town in eastern Thailand, about 245 km southeast of Bangkok, known for its historic shophouses, gem trade, and abundant tropical fruit. The province was once occupied by the French in the late 19th century, leaving a visible architectural legacy that includes the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Thailand’s largest Catholic church. It is also famous as a major center for colored gemstones and as the “Orchard of Thailand,” producing much of the country’s durian, rambutan, and mangosteen.