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The gateway to various coastal towns
in the East, Chon Buri is about 80 kilometres southeast of Bangkok.
Administratively, there are ten Amphoe (districts), namely, Muang Chon
Buri, Nong Yai, Phanat Nikhom, Ban Bung, Phan Thong, Bo Thong, Si Racha,
Bang Lamung, Sattahip and Ko Si Chang.
Distances from Amphoe Muang or Chon Buri Town to other districts
 » Ban Bung 14 km.
» Phanat Nikhom 22 km.
» Phan Thong 24 km.
» Si Racha 24 km.
» Ko Sichang 35 km.
» Bang Lamung (Pattaya) 45 km.
» Nong Yai 51 km.
» Bo Thong 56 km.
» Sattahip 86 km.
Distances from Chon Buri to neighbouring provinces
» Chachoengsao 43 km.
» Rayong 98 km.
» Samut Prakan 64 km.
» Rayong 98 km.
» Chanthaburi 164 km. |
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[ By Car ]
Chon Buri is a one-hour drive from Bangkok along Highway No.34 (Bang Na-Trat).
Alternatively, taking the Motor Way (new Bangkok-Chon Buri Route) will
reduce travel time.[
By Bus
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The 1.5-hour journey from Bangkok can be made on regular buses
originating from the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai). Air-conditioned
buses leave Ekkamai every 40 minutes from 5.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tel: 0
2391 9829. Non air-conditioned buses leave Ekkamai every 30 minutes from
5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tel: 0 2391 2504. There are also air-conditioned
buses leaving the Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus
Terminal) on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road from 6.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Call: 0
2936 2852-66 for more information. In addition, Si Racha Tour, Tel: 0
2936 4029 operates air-conditioned bus services to Chon Buri and Bang
Saen. |
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[ The Annual Chon Buri Red Cross Fair
]
The Annual Chon Buri Red Cross Fair
is held about mid-April. There is a Phra Phutthasihing Procession. Also
organized are cultural shows, exhibitions and stalls offering various
types of products.
[ The
Buffalo Race ]
 The Buffalo
Race is a long-established celebration of this most useful
animal of Thai farmers. A fun-filled event, it is held not only in Chon
Buri itself but also in Ban Bung and Nong Yai districts. The beasts of
burden are dressed outrageously or with admirable creativity by owners
depending on their imagination. Assembled in the courtyard in front of
the townhall, the buffaloes partake in racing, or take part in physical
fitness and “fashion” contests. |
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