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TOUR SECTION: 2011-2022

Tours Section by Province
Name Ref. Description Era District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Chonburi Province
Anek Kuson Sala (Wihan Sian) 12I Museum 1987 Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District Google Map 27 Nov 2012 50 (Easy,Historically Important,1h).....Amazing Thailand
Ang Sila Fish Bridge 22A Seafoord Market ----- Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 3 October 2022 ----- (Easy,Amazing,1h).....Learn
Asdang Pier 12F Pier 1891 Phra Chudathut Ratchathan Palace, Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Excellent,15m).....this pier was built by H.M. King Chulalongkorn and opened 23rd August 1891.
Ban Phlu Ta Luang Railway Station 22F Railway Station 1989 Sattahip District Google Map 2 December 2022 n/a (Easy,Quiet).....Learn
Ban Samaesan 22F Fishing Village unkhown Sattahip District Google Map 2 December 2022 n/a large fishing village with dive centres (Easy,Busy)
Bang Lamung Railway Station 12I Station 1989 Bang Lamung, Bang Lamung District Google Map 29 Nov 2012 n/a (Easy,Affordable).....Wikipedia
Bang Saen Aquarium 22A Aquarium ---- Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 3 October 2022 220 (Easy,Interesting,1h).....Learn
Bang Saen Beach 22A Beach n/a Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 3 October 2022 n/a (Easy,Ideal).....Learn
Bang Saen Walking Street 22A Open Market n/a Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 3 October 2022 n/a night market site (Easy,Ideal)
Bang Saray Fishing Village 12I Village n/a Bang Saray, Sattahip District Google Map 27 Nov 2012 n/a (Easy,Eccellent).....Bang Saray
Chalerm Phrakiat Park (Chonburi FC) 22A Park Recent Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 2 October 2022 check (Easy,Amazing,>2h).....Learn
Chao Pho Khao Yai 12F Chinese Temple not stated Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 13 Feb 2012 donations welcome (Moderate,Locally Important,30m).....Lonely Planet
Che Bee Restaurant 23K Restaurant n/a Samaesan, Sattahip District Google Map 15 Oct 2023 n/a (Moderate - Pattaya 44 mins,Wonderful).....Amazing food and location looking out over the Gulf of Thailand
Cholmarkwithi Bridge 22A,23K Bridge Recent Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 2 Oct 2022,11 Oct 2023 n/a new Landmark in Chonburi, not far from Bangsaen Beach and Khao Sam Muk, a seaside bridge of several kilometres (Easy,Good Sea View)
Chonburi Grand Canyon 22A Disused Quarry ----- Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 3 October 2022 small fee (Moderate,Interesting,>1h).....Learn
Chonburi Railway Station 22A,23K Railway Station 1989 Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 3 Oct 2022,11 Oct 2023 n/a (Easy,Functional).....Wikipedia
Chonlathassathan Marine Research Facility 12F Marine Research Facility not stated Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 check (Moderate,Excellent,20m).....marine research facility for development of commercial shell fish farming.
H.M. King Chulalongkorn Memorial 12F Memorial not stated Phra Chudathut Ratchathan Palace, Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate).....memorial to H.M. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) constructed in the palace grounds.
Haad Tham Phong 12F Beach n/a Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Peaceful).....Haad Tham Phong, the only public beach on the island, is located in a bay on the western coast so is spared the view of commercial activity at Laem Chabang. Not the most popular beach in Chonburi but is sheltered pleasing nonetheless.
Jae Pu Restaurant 22F Restaurant unknown Samaesan, Sattahip District Google Map 1 December 2022 ----- amazing seafood restaurant with an atmosphere of vintage America (Easy,Fantastic,1h)
Jomptien Beach 12I Beach n/a Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District Google Map 28 Nov 2012 n/a (Easy,Amazing).....Wikipedia
Khao Kaya Sira 12F Hill n/a Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 13 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Pleasant).....this is a hill, the highest point on the island with amazing views from Mondrop Roi Phraputtabat Buddha.
Khao Khad Cape 12F Headland n/a Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 15 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Great).....this is a rocky headland on the seaward coast of Koh Si Chang opposite ferry pier.
Khao Sam Muk 22A Hill/Landmark n/a Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 3 October 2022 n/a (Easy,Good Views,<1h).....Learn
Ko Loi Pier 12F Ferry Pier n/a Si Racha, Si Racha District Google Map 15 Feb 2012 n/a (Easy,Good).....ceediz.com
Koh Kham Yai 12F Island n/a Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 15 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Great).....this is a small island off the northeast coast of Koh Si Chang measuring just 1 km long. It consists of national forest but does have a boat pier and some accommodation nearby.
Koh Khang Kao 12F Island n/a Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Great).....this is a small island off to the south of Koh Si Chang best viewed from Laem Ngoo. It's name means 'bat island' and it is just 1.3 km long.
Koh Samaesan 22F Island n/s Samaesan, Sattahip District Google Map 2 December 2022 ----- (Easy,Fantastic,1h).....Learn
Koh Sichang Harbour 12F Harbour n/a Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 13 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Good).....This harbour on the small island of Koh Sichang is connected by ferry to the mainland at Sriracha 5 km away.
Laem Chabang Railway Station 23K Railway Station not stated Leam Chabang District Google Map 16 Oct 2023 n/a (Moderate - Pattaya 27.6km,Limited Interest).....This station has no passenger service, it is the entrance point to the port area for freight traffic only
Laem Chabang Viewpoint 23K Viewpoint n/a Suttangrak, Leam Chabang District Google Map 16 Oct 2023 n/a (Moderate - Pattaya 29.4km,Limited Interest).....This headland has views of the Leam Chabang Port and has a resident monkey troop
Laem Chakkraphong 12F Headland n/a Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Great).....this is a headland north of Haad Tham Phong noted for its jagged cliffs and natural appearance.
Laem Tean 22A Promentory n/a Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 3 October 2022 n/a landmark in Chonburi, not far from Bangsaen Beach and Khao Sam Muk (Easy,Good Sea View)
Maharaj Building 22A Historic Site 19th Century Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 3 October 2022 n/a Royal residence at the time of King Rama V currently being restored (Easy,Locally Important)
Mondrop Roi Phraputtabat Buddha 12F Buddha Footprint not stated Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 13 Feb 2012 donations welcome (Moderate,Locally Important,30m).....this is a Buddhist shrine that houses Lord Buddha’s Footprint located on Khao Kaya Sira and overlooks the town. Access is via a long ascending staicase.
Nam Si Beach 22F Beach n/a Sattahip District Google Map 2 December 2022 free with ID small bay clean and tidy on government land with catering facilities (Moderate,Excellent,>1h)
Pattaya Beach 12I Beach n/a Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District Google Map 28 Nov 2012 n/a (Easy,Amazing).....This 2.5-mile (4-kilometer), crescent-shaped stretch of sandy beach is Pattaya’s most popular and liveliest. Divided into three areas, the beach tends to be busy day and night, thanks in part to the restaurants, bars, and hotels lining Pattaya Beach Road. Besides sunbathing, visitors often come for the parasailing, jet skiing, and other water sports.
Pattaya City 12I City 1960's Bang Lamung District Google Map 28 Nov 2012 n/a (Easy,Amazing).....Wikipedia
Pattaya Railway Station 12I Station 1989 Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District Google Map 29 Nov 2012 n/a (Easy,Affordable).....Wikipedia
Phra Chudathut Ratchathan Palace 12F Palace 1891 Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 check (Moderate,Excellent,1h).....Wikipedia
Phra Phat Chonlathan Well 12F Well c.1891 Phra Chudathut Ratchathan Palace, Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate).....a well constructed to meet palace needs.
Phra Phuttha Maha Wachira Uttamopat Satsada 12I Museum 1996 Khao Chee Chan, Na Chom Thian, Sattahip District Google Map 27 Nov 2012 none (Easy,Eccellent,15m).....Amazing Thailand
Ruen Abhirom 12F Residence c.1891 Phra Chudathut Ratchathan Palace, Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Excellent,10m).....originally built as lodging for westerners for convalescence Abhirom was used by the Royal family in 1892.
Ruen Mai Rim Talay 12F Residence c.1891 Phra Chudathut Ratchathan Palace, Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Excellent,10m).....originally built as lodging for westerners for convalescence Ruan Mai Rim Talay was used by the Royal family in 1892.
Ruen Pongsri 12F Residence c.1891 Phra Chudathut Ratchathan Palace, Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Excellent,10m).....originally built as lodging for westerners for convalescence Ruan Pongsri was used by the Royal family in 1892.
Samaesan Seafood Market 22F Market unknown Samaesan, Sattahip District Google Map 2 December 2022 ----- large seafood market selling fresh and cooked seafood including fish, crabs, squid, oysters, mussels, etc., dried food stalls and restaurants are also located here (Easy,Fantastic,1h)
Sattahip Royal Thai Naval Base 12I Naval Base n/a Sattahip, Sattahip District Google Map 27 Nov 2012 n/a (Easy,Eccellent).....Sattahip is the headquarters af the Royal Thai Navy and has a structure that includes the naval fleet, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Air and Coastal Defence Command.
Si Racha Junction Railway Station 22F,23K Railway Station 1989 Surasak,Si Racha District Google Map 2 Dec 2022,11&16 Oct 2023 n/a (Easy - Rwy Bangkok 130.6km,Functional).....Wikipedia
Space Ispirium 23K Space Museum recent Thung Sukhla, Si Racha District Google Map 16 Oct 2023 50 (Moderate - Pattaya 26.5km,Out of this World,1h).....Museum Thailand
Tha Wang Beach 12F Beach n/a Phra Chudathut Ratchathan Palace, Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Excellent,10m).....ideal for convalescence, this beach was used by westerners and by the Royal family in 1892.
Thai Island and Sea Natural History Museum 22F Museum unknown Samaesan, Sattahip District Google Map 2 December 2022 100 (Easy,Locally Important,1+h).....Learn
Tham Chakkraphong Sangha Monastery 12F Buddhist Monastery n/a Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 15 Feb 2012 donations welcome (Moderate,Local Attraction).....this monastery is located on a hill overklooking the village and ferry pier. The complex which includes caves has monks' quarters and a large, distinguished yellow Buddha image facing across to the mainland.
Wat Asdangdkhanimitr 12F Buddhist Temple 1892 Phra Chudathut Ratchathan Palace, Tha Thewawong, Ko Sichang District Google Map 14 Feb 2012 n/a (Moderate,Excellent,10m).....H.M. King Chulalongkorn give Royal command to build this chedi in 1892 as a place more suitable for monks to carry on their religious practice.
Wat Yai Intheram 22A Historic Site Ayutthaya 14th Century Mueang Chonburi District Google Map 3 October 2022 donations accepted (Easy,Historically Important,30m).....Learn
Wat Yanasangwararam Woramahawihan 12I Museum 1976 Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District Google Map 27 Nov 2012 donations welcome (Easy,Excellent,30m).....Amazing Thailand
Wihan Luang Pho Dam 22F Buddha Image unknown Samaesan, Sattahip District Google Map 2 December 2022 donations accepted Buddhist temple overlooking the sea, with intricate wall carvings, dragon sculptures & a stupa. (Easy,Locally Important,1h)