Chanthaburi (Chanthaburi, Eastern Seaboard)
Chanthaburi (จันทบุรี · Chanthaburi) — Chanthaburi, Eastern Seaboard · Inwoners: 132,000 · 14 m.
Bereikbaarheid & Openbaar Vervoer
Trat Airport (TDX) · Laem Ngop & Ao Thammachat Ferry Pier (Trat / Koh Chang) (58 km). Compare SRT overnight sleeper berths from Krung Thep Aphiwat, domestic flights, and Lomprayah/Andaman ferries in our Thai Baht (฿ THB) calculators.
Top Sights & Landmarks
- Chanthaboon Waterfront Historic Thai-Vietnamese-Chinese Quarter
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception & Gem Market
- Namtok Phlio National Park & Noen Nang Phaya Coastal Road
Local Food & Regional Thai Specialties
In Chanthaburi (Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands flavors. Expect made-to-order street dishes for ฿50–฿120 and sit-down regional mains for ฿120–฿280; say 'Phed Noi' for mild spice or 'Mai Sai Phong Churot' for no MSG.
- Moo Chamuang — Chanthaburi Garcinia Leaf Pork Stew (หมูชะมวง) (฿150–฿250) — Eastern Thai heritage stew where tart Chamuang leaves tenderize pork belly into a sweet-savory glaze.
- Sen Chan Pad Pu — Chanthaburi Rice Noodles with Crab (เส้นจันท์ผัดปู) (฿140–฿260) — Chewy Chanthaburi rice noodles wok-fried with sweet-chili tamarind glaze and fresh Gulf crabmeat.
- Pla Kapong Tod Nam Pla — Crispy Sea Bass with Fish Sauce & Mango Salad (ปลากะพงทอดน้ำปลา) (฿320–฿480) — Whole Gulf sea bass flash-fried golden and drizzled with caramelized fish sauce alongside green mango salad.
Visit the morning Talad Sod and evening street-food night market in central Chanthaburi; carry ฿20–฿100 notes or scan PromptPay QR, and ask for 'Phed Noi' (mild spicy) or 'Waan Noi' (less sweet for iced tea).