Chanthaburi

Province

Chanthaburi ( Thai: จันทบุรี, pronunciation: [ t͡ɕant ʰ Aburi ː ], usually only called by the inhabitants Mueang Chan ) is the capital of the province of Chanthaburi. The Chanthaburi province is located in the eastern part of the central region of Thailand. Chanthaburi is also the capital of the district ( Amphoe ) Mueang Chanthaburi.

Etymology

The name comes from Sanskrit चन्द्र ( candra, "moon " ) and पुर ( pura, " city "). The popular name เมือง จันทร์ ( Mueang Chan) also means " moon city ".

Geography

Chanthaburi is located in the south-eastern Thailand on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand in the middle of the fertile plain of the Maenam Chanthaburi. The distance to the capital Bangkok is about 245 kilometers.

Many Christian Vietnamese have settled here, their influence is felt. On the southern side are the old fortifications that should protect the sea.

Air table

Business, education and importance

Very Chanthaburi is known for growing fruit, especially oranges, pineapple, durian, rambutan and mango are a lot here harvested.

The rich gemstone mines in the area provide supplies for the numerous small gemstone cutters of the city. In particular rubies and Red Sapphire can be found. The most valuable to this day gem of the region dates back to 1983 and was " Bunsong Wong- Jampi " ( บุญส่ง วงษ์ จำปี ) named.

Training

  • Rajabhat University Rambhaibarni
  • Burapha University, Chanthaburi Campus -
  • Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan -ok, Chanthaburi Campus
  • Open University of Sukhothai Thammathirat, Chanthaburi Campus

History

Chanthaburi is a very old settlement of Khmer, probably from the 9th century. In the 14th century the city came to Ayutthaya and was used as a trading center and seaport. After the destruction of Ayutthaya, the local prince tried to become independent of Siam. The later King Taksin made ​​on his re- conquest in 1767 short work and had him executed.

See also: History of Thailand.

Attractions

  • Notre Dame Cathedral ( Thai: โบสถ์ คาทอลิก จันทบุรี, also: อาสน วิหาร พระนาง มา รี อา ปฏิสนธิ นิรมล ) - built in the style of French churches in 1880.
  • The 1893 unveiled equestrian statue of King Taksin is in a recreation park on Tha Luang Road opposite the Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi.
  • Probably the most famous gemstone street Thailand, Thanon Si Chan ( Thai: ถนน ศรีจันทร์, Sri Chan Road ) is located in the town of Chanthaburi.
  • The Lak Mueang ( City Pillar - ศาลหลักเมือง ) of Chanthaburi was built in 1981 directly opposite the town library.
  • Gemstone Mine Khao Phloi Waen - north of the town mine, which can be visited. Nearby are a Chedi ( Chedi Yot Khao Phloi Waen, เจดีย์ ยอด เขา พลอย แหวน ) and a Mondop with a footprint of the Buddha.
  • Fruit festival - a kind of harvest festival which is celebrated every year in May or June, to celebrate the regular good harvests in the province.
Mueang Chanthaburi District Kangaroo court Cetiya
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