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Chanthaburi - Coastal areas | Thai language

Kung Wiman beach Ao Kung Wiman
It is located in Nayai Arm district, 50 km west of Chanthaburi town. This golden sandy beach is very famous and known as one of the most attractive scenic places of Chanthaburi province. Resorts, hotels and restaurants are available.

Laem Sadet Beach - Ao Khung Kraben
Located 25 km to the south-west of Thai Mai town. These two connecting white sand beaches are peaceful and suitable for relaxing and overnight camping. Restaurants and rest rooms have been set up there. There are no resort or hotel style accommodation there.

Ao Kung Kraben Development Center
This is the center for study and research on the coastal ecosystem and its development. The 1100 rai (1.76 square kilometers) forest covers the bay area. Visitors are offered wonderful scenes as well as knowledge of marine lifes.

Nature trail at Ao Kung Kraben Development Center Opposite the center is a nature trail board walk. 850 meters long wooden bridge lying through Ao Kung Kraben's mangrove forest offers a walk into the nature of combination land and sea. Information boards have been set up along the bridge.

Khao Laem Singh Forest Park
The park is at 25 km to the south-east of Tha Mai town. Drive Tha Mai to Ban Kra Chai village, and continue further to the park close to the sea. The hill-top headquarters is at 172 meters above the sea level.

There is an old fortress called Pairee Pinat located on the same hill. This fortress was built in the reign of King Rama III as a safeguard against the invaders by the sea. The cannons of the fort face the sea. Nearby is the stupa of liberty declaration, built in 1903.

Had Laem Singh
It is located to the the east of Chanthaburi river estuary, in Tambon Paknam Laem Singh, 30 km to the south of Chanthaburi town. The shady beach is covered by pine trees. Many restaurants and accommodations are available.

Khuk Khi Kai
Khuk Khi Kai is an rectangular building made of red bricks, with the perforated roof at the top used as chicken coop. The height is 7 meters, and the floor size is 4.4 x 4.4 meters. Built by the French in 1893, Khuk Khi Kai is used to detain Thai people who resisted French occupation. Chicken dropped their excrement on the prisoners. It is located in Tambon Paknam Laem Singh, 1 km from Laem Singh pier.

Tuek Dang Nearby is an old French military headquarters called Tuek Daeng.

Originally, it was Thai forces headquarters named "Phikat Patchamit Fort", built in the reign of King Rama III. In 1893 it was rebuilt by French to become living quarters and military command post.

Oasis Sea World
It is located in Tambon Paknam Laem Singh, a few kilometers from the above red buildings, close to the sea. Dolphin shows are popular among visitors. There is also a butterfly farm. Accommoation is available for visitors.

Namtok Phliu
Located in Laem Singh district, 17 km to the south of Chanthaburi town, it is a famous recreation spot for nature lovers. The 3 tiered waterfall features a basin of cool and clear water at its foot. There are plenty of fish in the water.

On the trail from the headquarters (of Phliu national park) to the waterfall there are a laterite chedi and a stupa. The Alongkorn Chedi was built in 1876 to commemorate the visit of King Rama V and Queen Sunantha. The pyramid-shape stupa was built in 1881 by the order of King Rama V. The structure is dedicated to the Queen Sunantha who died in a boat accident.