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Chanthaburiจันทบุรี
Spend a half‑day in Chanthaburi, see the cathedral and gem market, then head to Ko Chang; one night is enough.
Chanthaburi is a small eastern Thai town, a transport hub for Ko Chang and Ko Kut and a centre for gems and tropical fruit. Its historic centre is walkable; a full day covers the main sights, and an overnight lets you catch a ferry to the islands.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- U‑Tapao Rayong‑Pattaya (UTP)
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chanthaburi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyChanthaburi is generally safe; watch for pickpockets in crowded markets and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1155 tourist police (english) · 1669 ambulance and rescue (not 911, 999 or 000)Thailand-wide
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportUTP U‑Tapao Rayong‑Pattaya Airport (≈ 100 km (62 mi) north, 1½ h by bus).UTP U‑Tapao Rayong‑Pattaya Airport (≈ 62 mi (100 km) north, 1½ h by bus).
- Getting aroundSongthaews run from the bus terminal to the market and riverside; rent a motorbike for trips to beaches or the national park (≈ 30 km (19 mi)).Songthaews run from the bus terminal to the market and riverside; rent a motorbike for trips to beaches or the national park (≈ 19 mi (30 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealPork noodle soup (kuai tiao mu lieng)฿50–80 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person฿300 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room฿1,200 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room฿2,000 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿500 (≈ US$16) · Mid ฿900 (≈ US$30) · High ฿1,500 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- UTP U‑Tapao Rayong‑Pattaya Airport (≈ 100 km (62 mi) north, 1½ h by bus)UTP U‑Tapao Rayong‑Pattaya Airport (≈ 62 mi (100 km) north, 1½ h by bus)
Map of Chanthaburi
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Best: Feb–Apr, Nov. Mixed: Oct. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Weather and climate
Chanthaburi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Songthaews run from the bus terminal to the market and riverside; rent a motorbike for trips to beaches or the national park (≈ 30 km). Walkable historic centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ko Chang
goDoor to door: ≈ 3 h total
Bus to Ban Phe (≈ 2 h) then ferry (≈ 30 min)
Ferry runs every hour; buy ticket in advance during high season.
Khao Chamao‑Khao Wong National Park
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 30 min
Minibus or taxi 40 km (25 mi) westMinibus or taxi 25 mi (40 km) west
Best cave exploring Feb–Apr; may be flooded later.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Chatrium Golf Resort Soi Dao
Golf resort north of town, 2,100 baht/night
Muang Chan Hotel
Budget rooms in Old Town, 250–600 baht/night
The River Guest House
River‑front guesthouse, 150–500 baht/night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿500–800 (≈ US$16–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ฿1,200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ฿1,200 | ฿1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿900 | ฿1,800 |
| Bus Bangkok → Chanthaburi (air‑conditioned)2 × ฿300 · check | ฿600 |
| Motorbike rental (per day)2 × ฿150 · check | ฿300 |
| Ferry Ban Phe → Ko Chang (round‑trip)2 × ฿250 · check | ฿500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿440 |
| Trip total≈ ฿2,420 per person per day, bed included | ฿4,840≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in THB; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ฿30–50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Durian slice (seasonal) | ฿30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Pork noodle soup (kuai tiao mu lieng) | ฿50–80 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Songthaew ride (short intra‑town) | ฿20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last songthaew runs around 20:00; plan return early.Last songthaew runs around 8:00 PM; plan return early.
- Roads can be busy during holiday periods; allow extra travel time.
- Some attractions (e.g., cathedral) have limited opening hours; check locally.
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Chanthaburiจันทบุรี
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ที่อยู่นี้ค่ะTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangkok → Chanthaburi bus: ≈ ฿300, 4 h (check)
- Songthaew town centre: ≈ ฿20–30 per short ride
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (k̄hx̌ th̀x)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (kh̀xb khun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (thâo rài)
- สถานีรถบัสอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bus station? (sathanii rot bass yù thîi năi)
- ขอเมนูหน่อย — Can I have the menu? (khǒo menu ǹai)
Check opening hours of cathedral and gem market before arrival.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chanthaburi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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