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| Welcome to the East |
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| Welcome to the East |
Thailand's Eastern sea coast, from Chonburi on the way to Trat is among the most attractive and complete seaside destinations. Nature has endowed the area with waterfalls and mountains, beaches and island, and man has added some facilities and conveniences to make it a truly beautiful and enjoyable destination area. The Eastern coastal region is also rich in archaeological and historical terms.
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Less than one hundred kilometers from Bangkok on Bang Na-Trat Highway, Chonburi is not only a well-known seaside destination, it is also major agricultural and industrial producer, with extensive sugar-cane, tapioca and coconut plantations, shallow and deep water fishery, as well as manufacturing plants. There are several buses both air and non air-conditioned leaving from Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai), Sukhumvit Road. |
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Located 147 kilometers southeast of Bangkok or only about two-hour drive, Pattaya is Thailand's premier beach resort and annually attracts hundreds of thousands of pleasure-seeking tourist from allover the world. Visitors can windsurf, water ski, swim, sunbath, snorkel, sail, or take trips to offshore coral islands. they can rent water scooters to explore Pattaya bay, and motorcycles and jeeps to explore neighbouring-beaches such as the increasingly Hat Chom Thian just south of Pattaya, where accommodation is also available. Pattaya offers some of Thailand's choicest seafood in several specialty restaurants. Steak houses and fast-food outlets provide attractive alternatives and gourmets and gourmands alike find satisfaction in restaurants featuring French, Italian, Swiss, German, Hungarian, Scandinavian, English, Indian, Moslem, Japanese, Chinese and Thai Cuisines. |
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The province of Rayong is known for its fine beaches, tasty food and delectable durians. About 220 kilometers from Bangkok on Highway No. 3 or 179 kilometers from Bangkok on Highway No. 36 with its short-cut, Royong offers some interesting sight-seeing and pleasure. |
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Commonly called Muang Chan, Chanthaburi is another Eastern province which has played an important role in the history of the nation both before and during the Rattanakosin Period. It is wealthy and rich in natural resources, particularly gems in addition to the plentiful field of tropical fruits including rambutan, durian and mangosteen. Product from the seas are also extensive. It is also blessed with natural beauties and attraction equal to any sister province. Chanthaburi is about 291 kilometers from Bangkok on Highway 3, or 245 kilometers on 36, taking a right turn at km. 323. |
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Trat is Thailand's eastern-most province, about 400 kilometers from Bangkok. Hemmed in by mountains, the Khao Banthat range serves as the natural boundary with Cambodia. There are many island and islets with delightful natural sceneries. |
