Chanthaburi, Province in eastern Thailand.
Description
Chanthaburi is a province in the eastern part of Thailand that extends from the shores of the Gulf of Thailand to forested mountain ranges inland. The landscape shifts between flat plains, fruit orchards, and hill chains that rise to over 1,600 meters in elevation.
History
The province stood under French administration from 1893 to 1905, when France controlled territories along the Cambodian border. After the withdrawal of French troops, the region returned to the Thai state.
Culture
The stilted house along the Chanthaburi River stands as a symbol of the centuries-old connection between people and water in this area. Fishermen and traders still use the waterways today to bring their goods to the markets.
Practical
Highway 3 runs through the province from north to south and connects the main towns with each other. The nearest airport is located in the neighboring province of Trat, about an hour's drive away.
Did you know?
The provincial seal shows a moon with a rabbit inside, a motif from Thai folklore. According to old tradition, the rabbit is said to live on the moon and stand for peace.
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