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Chanthaburi

จันทบุรี

Getting to Chanthaburi

Base yourself in: Chanthaburi town

Bus
From Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal at Ekamai.
Minivan
From Victory Monument in Bangkok, about 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Drive
About 330 km from Bangkok on Highway 3.

Source: Wikivoyage, November 2026. Schedules change, so check before you go.

Places in Chanthaburi

Weather by month

Regional guide for The East coast and islands. Best: Dec to Feb. How we rate months

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Best
  3. Mar Good
  4. Apr Good
  5. May Mixed
  6. Jun Avoid
  7. Jul Avoid
  8. Aug Avoid
  9. Sep Avoid
  10. Oct Mixed
  11. Nov Good
  12. Dec Best

Browse similar places across Thailand: historical sites, national parks, waterfalls.

Nearby provinces: Rayong, Trat, Sa Kaeo, Chonburi.

Common questions

What region is Chanthaburi in?

Chanthaburi (จันทบุรี) is in Eastern Thailand. Nearby provinces include Rayong, Trat, Sa Kaeo, Chonburi.

When is the best time to visit Chanthaburi?

Dec to Feb is usually best. Jun to Sep is the hardest time: Monsoon. Many island resorts and boats cut back or close.

What is there to see in Chanthaburi?

We cover 3 places here: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Khao Khitchakut National Park, Namtok Phlio National Park. Types of places: historical sites, national parks, waterfalls.

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