Cheap golf and nice layout, but there are many other deals around that won't throw off your game... Poor grounds maintenance, overgrown fairways which still have clumps of grass from the last cutting. The greens are dry, but overgrown, which may be what is saving them. The bunkers are hard, not loose, and have puddles. If you get off the fairways beware of the red ants. The course and grounds could be turned around fairly easily, but it would require some constant work and time.

Course has been closed since at least January 2021. Buildings around the course (hotel, apartments, Condos?) have been abandoned for much longer than that. Some, very little, maintenance was being done in mid-2021 but now looks like it may be permanently closed.

Great layout, ok greens, a bit untidy fairways, but a good golf experience considering the price. I paid 1400 Baht on a Sunday (september 2020) all-in including cart. As always in Thailand, beware of the odd 6-ball, as my photo shows

Nice little golf course. Greens ok. Fairways a little rough shape. Not many customers. Green fee caddy cart 1200 baht on a Sunday. Will definitely play again

The layout of the course is excellent. Poor maintenance, overgrown fairways/ tees, green speeds vairable, mostly slow. Caddies friendly. Baht 1,000 all in. Clubhouse/ restaurant/ outside toilets very shabby.

Good layout. Interesting course. Greens are wooly and not nice to putt on. Fairways are ok, but rough and areas surrounding the greens are in poor condition. It is practically impossible to run a ball onto the green from the rough. Locker rooms are in poor condition, but as it is a "cheap" golfing option in the vicinity of Pattaya, it is worth the occasional visit

Beautiful layout. Old fashion Thai golf course which is getting better for every month. Good value. Good and nice caddies. The course can be granat in a couple of months. They have made big efforts on the greens the last months.

120฿ Tickets for garden tour. You can got 50฿ coupons and can use to order coffee or drinks in coffee shop. Overall is good, to see the Thai fruit.

Durian Buffet! Only 799 THB per person for 4 hours of all-you-can-eat! Besides durians, there are also other tropical fruits and cooked food—take your time and enjoy. The package also includes a tour of the orchard, and there are great photo spots nearby. Definitely worth a visit!

Did the tour through the farm exploring fruits, sampled honey and cough syrup, ended with a great lunch by the waterfall and an interesting little zip line for kids. Nice day

Suphatraland, Rayong is a place every agriculturist, farmer, or any individual related to field of agriculture and crop cultivation. It has a all round cultivation of international quality fruits such as Mangosteen, Rambutan, Salak and King of fruits-- Durian. Also , it has naturally well kept and maintained hydroponics polyhouses and natural apiaries. 👍💯 Great and insightful experience, must visit

Recommend to book the tickets before enter, the park is very strict on number of visitors to the park. The park is massive and we were place on the park designated vehicle that takes us around the park with explanations of each plant. Towards the end of our tour, the driver drop us off at where the buffet food was. There we can have as much fruits (including durian). As a durable lover, I would say the quality of durian at the park is not as good as the durian that you could get from the market.

This place is 450rai garden with lots of fruit trees and herbal center. Fruit picking. 650 bhat entry fee. The carts could pickup to locations. Unlimited Buffett available inside with fruits, BBQ, mini donuts and papaya salad.

Interesting place to visit 🥭🍋🍇🥕🍒 Lot of fruit, big one with good taste Fruit buffet starts at the end of April (wait for durian) ok facilities, will need to be refurbished after COVID closure. Activity : garden tour, fruit-herb-honey shopping, coffee shop 💰 reasonable - 120 thb for touring & 50thb discount @ coffee shop or souvenir shop Staff - good & polite 😊

Not many, but not too little people around the beach Not a good place to swim since it is very deep Quality of sand is not that good Price of food around the beach is not cheap

Evenings are very pleasant at this beach. We can enjoy nice view of sunset.

Perfect for swiming

Nice beach and water, the wave breaks are wonderful which gave a piece of mind to watch our youngest daughter NOT get thrown around by waves.

Good place to visit evening time and plan for dinner... Small beach but can sit with family and kids with very calm...

Needs a clean up. Pleqse Fix the footpaths too!!!

Located in the city of Rayong, lots of good accommodation and restaurants, nice beach for morning and evening stroll.

Nice mall. They had several banks that were open until 18:00 or 19:00 on a Sunday. But bring your passport if you want to exchange currency. They had a food court on the upper floor and in the basement like lower level. The prices seemed really reasonable, but the food courts kinda seemed weirdly quiet. Many restaurants to pick from, but much more expensive than the food court.

I like this mall. On the bottom floor there is a food court. Level up shops and more dining area, and some shops. You can fine nice clothes and shoes here . There is Big C with big variety of products and nice prices. Bathrooms always very clean.

I really like The Passione Shopping Destination. It is not huge and grand like Central Plaza as an example but it is beautifully presented; but it still is big and it still is glamorous. I particularly liked the areas that had been designed to look like an up/market market. Shops flowed from one place to another often having areas rather than four walls. The decor was pleasing to the eye and there was a very large selection of different shops on offer. The food court or area, also meandered throughout half the ground floor but never giving you that ‘food court’ feeling. It probably housed the widest selection of international cuisine I have seen. At one end there is a Big C Supercentre, a worthwhile store in its own right. A shopping centre a little different but well worth the effort.

Nice mall. Big C anchors it. Lots of brand name stores with great pop ups throughout the mall. SF movie theater is on the top floor and a great theater.

I stay at Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong, which is connected with this shopping mall. Therefore, I go to this mall many times. I believe this mall is better than Terminal 21 or most of other shopping malls in Thailand. There are a lot of discounts ongoing throughout the whole year. The quality and price are pretty good for shopping. There is a cinema on the 3rd floor.

Passion mall is good one at Rayong. It has variety of shopping stores and restaurants and movie theater. It has kids playing stations, fitness, medical and IT stores. There are offices for water, electric Bill and national ID card. Most of the Banks and Mobil service providers available. Overall better than Central Rayong.

Medium-sized mall with BigC, a supermarket on Lvl 2. F&B & fast food outlets at the 1st Lvl and many mobile phone kiosks on Lvl 2. Sadly, Swensen's at this place does not serve fish n chips... 😥

This park has a wide range of facilities for recreational use. Many fitness workstations, football pitches, basketball courts, and running tracks. There are also several children's play areas and a skateboard zone. In parts of the park, trees provide ample shade, and there is plenty of seating. There is also a small shrine surrounded by a moat, although there was no water in the moat when I visited.

Local healthy garden with running course (500m per 1 round), and good environment

Pleasant and attractive, not for the gym nerd only; family friendly.

You can run or walk on a path along the river or can change it up and make your own trail. It's a little crowded with all the stalls along the walkway which used to be extra running space but if you don't mind that I'd say go check it out.

Lovely central city park with a picturesque canal embankment and variety of fitness equipment.

Good for exercise every afternoon or evening.. Lots of playground for the kids too and equipment for free exercise .. No entrance fee..

Nice park in rayong. Pretty and Nice to walk around

Stayed overnight at the hotel .. room is good but the bed is like a . Played the valley course. It is a good layout. But is in serious need of more maintenance . The greens are true but patchy. We were the only 2 Players on the course. A lot of peacocks around the area and Deer all around the course. Was a good experience but is expensive for the condition of the course.

Visit after 4 years, we played the Lake course for the first time and we really liked it, interesting holes, each one different, so they won't blend into one whole, but you'll remember each one nicely. Looking at the facilities, which are not used much by customers, everything is clean and the staff and caddies are pleasant. The interesting thing is the strong connection with nature, not every course has deer walking on the fairway, but you can't tell from the quality of the course. Almost all greens are difficult, it is played at an excellent price, I highly recommend it.

A fascinating place. 60 minutes from Pattaya. I played the valley course, and the people were very open about the conditions for ฿1100. All in, it's still a great round. Every single hole is different from the next, so listen to the caddies as a GPS isn’t the best at the course They have no bunkers on the course, which is better as most courses don’t look after the bunkers. Fairways are lift pick and place but have enough give to hit off. Greens are very slow, very, very big and not in the best condition. My caddie was excellent and very knowledgeable about the course and the layout. Have a game or two here; it’s worth it

Always fantastic course conditions. Somewhat challenging holes. Nice variety of water and trees.. lots of wildlife. Definitely an enjoyable experience

Beautiful course. On Valley Course, you will find lots of deers around hold 11-15.

The four 18-Golf courses are excellent. The Jungle Course and the Highland Course are hard and beautiful. The views are amazing. The restaurant at the club is good. The hotel is ok. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Highland course is very challenging with the slope and layout. Fairway condition is well maintained but some green is under repair due to bad grass condition.

Well well, another cattle herding facility: not recommended. Busses of big groups. Ticket counters and waiting areas. Factory-like processing of tourists. Mass feeding on fruit buffets. See a fruit orchard from the safe seat of your train. No need to walk or move. Buffet is decent - but you better eat a lot to make it worth the money. Specials like Durian are extra. The fruit itself is really delicious. Would I come back? Definitely NOT!

We booked an all-you-can-eat durian tour for 35 people, but the experience was extremely disappointing. Upon arrival, the staff made us wait in line for over an hour. When it was finally our turn, we were told that the durian had run out and were offered fried chicken instead. To make matters worse, they attempted to charge us half the price we originally paid for the durian tour. I strongly recommend staying away from this place—you could end up in the same situation.

Nice Place in a Valley surrounded with Hills and Trees. Fruit Farm, Sheep Farm, Restaurants, Coffe Shop, Caravan Park for Accommodation and many more. Waiting for enjoy the Fruit Buffet if the Season starts.

Come here to introduce your self Durian, Rambutan and some other exotic fruits in the fruit season. You get fruits, salads and chicken thighs buffet with ticket B, for 350 bahts. with ticket A, higher priced, you get durians as well. Tram Bus takes you to the buffet, that is first stop later, tour around the farm. You can take pictures with Durian trees. There is a sheep farm next to it also. Camping and caravanning you can do here, there is a small pond next to it. But I didn't find durian sold here cheap. It was 250 per kg. Normally 150 right in the centre of Pattaya where farmers sell direct to consumers.

Suan Lamai (sheep farm) is a very large garden and farm that grows a diverse range of fruits and flowers. One can easily spend most of a day exploring the area. You can purchase fresh produce, flowers or feed the sheep. There are several places to eat, indoors and outside. Dress comfortably and wear. Comfortable shoes or sandals. Be prepared to walk a lot. The terrain is hilly, but there are buses to take you to the higher areas. A beautiful and fun place to visit.

I have to admit we did not spend too much time to explore the gardens. But it is a nice place to shoot some pictures. We also did visit the coffee shop, but I did not like my coffee Americano wasn't delicious and the muffin was heated up too much. A little disappointing.

Campervan in Rayong area. If you want to get cheaper proce better to book during weekdays and prevent to go there during summer otherwise you will get severe sunburn. If you are concerning about halal food, you better prepare the raw materials by yourself.

Quite far from the city, the not too well aging resort has seen better days. Bungalows are somewhat run down and in bad shape but still can enjoy the quietness and the natural environment. The restaurant is decent and simple. The food's all right.

For the full review, please watch my video on YouTube (@Maryna.Thailand_walk ). It is a very beautiful and unique resort! Brookside Valley Resort looks like a fairytale European-style village set in nature. The grounds are spacious with a scenic lake, little bridges, and colorful houses — perfect for walking around and taking photos. When we arrived, there was no one at the reception desk, but there was a phone number provided. We called, and a staff member came quickly, handed us the key, and we checked in by ourselves. Everything went smoothly and without any issues. We stayed in a family room with a lake view, and it was spacious, clean, and cozy. The hotel has a restaurant where we had both dinner and breakfast. For breakfast, there were five set menu options to choose from: one was an American breakfast, and the others were Thai dishes. Everything was tasty and filling. It’s a great place to relax away from the city, especially if you’re looking for peace, nature, and beautiful surroundings. We would definitely love to come back again!

Beautiful European theme park that is free to visit. Too bad most shops were not open when we arrived. Still neat and worth a quick stop if you are in Rayong.

Perfect to stay.. Room is huge and nice.. The location is quite. If you want to relax and have a good family day this js the place. The land is huge and you can do some activity. The place looks like you are in other country or in the switzerland..

Good and quiet location with views of the mountain and a nice man-made lake. The accommodations are a bit old and dusty. Some areas in the resort need a facelift. But overall it's still good especially for camping activities.

A good place to stay to explore the nearby rayong attractions. The resort itself is nice to explore and we mostly covered all of it in half a day, with boating, zip line and treetop style strenuous adventure. The drive around the resort is also quite nice with un and down hills on a straight road. Would be nice to cycle on as well. It has great value as well!

The hotel room in the resort was okay. It was spacious. The bed didn't add any pains to my back when sleeping, so it's good enough. The bathroom was okay; the water heater took a minute before functioning properly. The only problem was that the room was located so far away from the lobby so it took ages ofvwalking to get things like hot water. The resort itself offers a great restaurant, photogenic European-style buildings, and adventurous sports. So, it's a perfect place for friends and family whose member might have different cups of tea.

This is a cool place to visit in Rayong. Lots of fish and underwater creatures on display. For 30 baht only, it’s fantastic. However I think they could increase the price and just maintain the place a bit better. But still for 30 baht you see quite a lot!

Beautiful small aquarium with lots of cool fish, jellyfish and sharks. Perfect for kids and adults! Great for a quick afternoon stop.

Second visit, good value cat just 30 baht entry fee for adults. Highlight is the perspex tunnel taking you through and below the huge saltwater tank displaying a variety of large sea fish. Further along sea turtles can be viewed from both underwater or from above outdoors. Interesting static displays about sea fishing and conservation, plus many smaller tanks containing sealife. We arrived on a Saturday morning for 10am opening there were already many people waiting but entry was fast and peopldxsoon love along through the exhibits. Recommended.

It's a compact aquarium with numerous types of fish. It can take a good 10-15 minutes to briefly go through the aquarium. The popular area to take pictures is the tunnel. You are lucky if you have a picture without the group in the background or forground

Nice place to visit with kids, the premises are well maintained and have a variety of aquatic animals. Entry fees are 30 THB for adults, 10 THB for kids up to 15 years old. Free entry for people below 120 cms and Thai nationals above 60 years. Parking is available in the vicinity.

Small local aquarium with dedicated sea turtle pool at the entrance. This is a unique aquarium in its own right due to most exhibits being commercial fishery stocks except the turtle pool. Giant garoupa tank is cool to stroll down the tunnel. Super cheap fee at ฿30/ adult, a mere ฿10/child.

A great place to take gkur children to when in town. Entrance fee is less than $1 and it aquarium has a decent amount of fish and underwater sea life to enjoy for a good 1 to 1:30hrs for you and your family when in Rayong.

On April 16th, I had the chance to visit Ao Phrao with my family. We traveled there by motorcycle. Although the sunlight around 10 a.m. was quite intense, the cool breeze made everything feel more refreshing. The atmosphere at Ao Phrao was peaceful and serene. The sea water was clear, allowing us to see the sandy bottom. The blue of the ocean contrasted beautifully with the green of the surrounding trees. We took a stroll along the beach for a while. This bay is perfect for relaxing or swimming in the sea. We also had time to capture some lovely shots of the sea and sky, which looked bright and vivid at that time of day. If you're planning to visit in the late morning or during the day, it’s best to bring a hat and sunscreen, as the sun can be quite strong. But if you prefer a more pleasant and cooler atmosphere, early morning or late afternoon would be more suitable. Since there aren't many shops around Ao Phrao, it's a good idea to bring your own drinking water or snacks.

The perfect beache to enjoy a beautiful sunset. The water was crystal clear and the beach clean. Less crowded than a few others I was at. Also, walk on the ramp to go a bit further into the sea for a better experience as well.

Went there for the sunset. Nice beach with many people but not too crowded. Clear sea and white sand but be careful when walking in the sea as there are many rocks and I got cut on my toes. But overall, it was great!

Very nice beach on the west side of Koh Samed where you can enjoy a nice sunset. Shame the high tide brings many plastic debris on the shore. As this is a natural park island I think they could keep it beeter. Maybe they could use part of the entrance fees (200 thb per tourist) to do some more regular beaches cleaning up. There's also some wild life around. A monitor lizard passed by whilst we were enjoying our time on the beach

Spent the day here, beach lovey and clean and water cycstal clear. All the sunbeds on the beach belong to hotels, so take a towel. We spent the day at the mid point restaurant, and they did not complain. If you are looking for somewhere quiet and romantic, this beach is ideal.

Lovely place to just relax with a drink. Oh coconut ice-cream with mango was to die forb

Fantastic little bay, restaurants and bars available , beach not taken over by resort only sun beds.

Just stunning, what a beautiful beach to visit. Clean sands, clear beautiful water. A very well kept private resort. Restaurants, live music, calm and polite staff to great at every facility. I went there just to enjoy some lunch and a walk on the beach. So so beautiful and very well priced for the outlook and feel. Highly recommend to explore the island when staying on Koh Samed as there some hidden treasures. A little hard to find but Google maps will get you there.

One of the most beautiful beaches on the island – peaceful, cosy, and truly paradise-like. Very few tourists, which makes it even more special. From here, you can spot amazing fish while snorkeling near the rocks, as there are endless corals. The coral beach is simply stunning!

Wow this beach is divine!!! Crystal clear water, white sand, like taken from a movie, getting there by a “Songram”, there is a “restaurant” in the beach - pricey then usual, going back is a bit hard since no timetable known for the songram.

Beautiful place, lovely to swim and relax. There were more facilities then I had expected including inviting Restaurants. I would love to come back here and spend more time.

Great beach - some of the cleanest water I’ve swum in in Thailand and that includes islands like Koh Tao and Koh Kood. Water was great temperature and sand buttery soft. There is a resort attached to the beach which knocks out a relatively decent meal and isn’t too badly priced.

Good beach but the stupidity of other tourists is amazing for example it's a 100m long beach and other tourist screaming when talking will park up 5m away from you

Very nice and quite beach. There is a resort on the beach and one restaurant managed by the resort. No sunbeds but enough shade under trees.

The beach is beautiful and perfect if you want to do nothing very much, you can walk about hundreds of yards and still just be up to your waist in warm water, and there''s nothing to see, dead coral, a few unexceptional fish and that''s it. There is paragliding and ski jets if that''s your thing, and a couple of decent restaurants

CHANGED A LOT!! We used to come here the last few years and now it changed. They built a speed boat terminal to bring more tourists like this. What a shame we came here for the beautiful quiet beach and now it’s noisy almost all day! They rent as well jet skis which make it even worse. Some speed boats don’t even stop at the terminal, they drive straight to the beach for the spoiled tourists. So you have the smell of gasoline and burned fuel while sitting on the beach or having dinner. Too bad, for us it was the last time here I will have to tell my friends as well.

In Koh Samed. Ao Wong Duean is the best place for me and I recommended for western Family. The Beach clean for kids, there are restaurants,drinks and nice music for parents, especially not so crowded.

Must be one of the top beaches on the island

Lovely and quiet place (when I went there).

The beach here was really nice and not crowded. A few resorts around but not many. You'd have to go further up the island for more of a night life scene.

Superb beach and resorts. Quieter than other areas which suited us. Great choice of restaurants at good prices. Recommended 😊

Beautiful island with a small village and incredible set of resorts on semi private beaches. Island has all amenities. I visited in March and it was moderately full (I heard it was more crowded in the past.) 200THB fee to enter the island as it's a national park. My only 2 complaints: There are no ATMs on the island but a couple of restaurants (incl Rice Soup Restaurant next to 7-11 will give you cash back on your card for 5%). Motorbiking on the island is not fun as the main road through the island has speed bumps every 100m.

If you ask me which beach is closest to Bangkok and the best, I would recommend this one. It's peaceful, the sea and sand are clean, the water is beautiful, and the food and accommodation prices are reasonable and not too expensive. If I have a short break from my work. This place is where I go. 🫶🏽✨️

Visited this beautiful island and it was absolutely amazing! Stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a peaceful vibe that makes it perfect for relaxing and exploring. I highly recommend visiting if you get the chance—you won’t be disappointed! 😍✨

Didn't know what to expect but it was fabulous. Not crowded no big hotels lots of boutique hotels. Food was great and inexpensive. Will be returning to this gem.

The most beautiful island I have seen till now. Small island, not so crowded. You can cover the island by walking if you are habituated in walking.

Koh Samet is a beautiful island, but the expenses here are higher than on the islands near Pattaya. They even charge an entrance fee of 200 baht per person for foreigners. Also, there are no streetlights along the sides of the roads at night, which feels a little bit creepy. Anyway it is still worth visiting.

No need to visit. Tourist trap. The island is dirty, beaches are not the best, a lot of oil and trash. Very inconvenient for tourists: 1) you need to pay 200 thb just for the entrance. (For thai person it's 5 times cheaper). Pretending to be a National Park they just take money. I feel it's more about corruption here. A lot of NP staff doing nothing, very rude, arrogant. After 18:00 many places are prohibited to visit. 2) most of the good beaches are private (entrance is prohibited) or hotel area (land is private, you need to have dinner at the restaurant to visit the beach). The main beach maybe is nice during some season, but in May is was not super good, full with small pieces of plastic trash, oil (the island still cannot recover), water is not transparent because of waves/sand. 3) Bike rent is super expensive, they charge 400 thb per day including petrol. (normal price in thailand 250 without petrol). But the island is so small, that you will not spend more than 20 thb for gasoline per day. 4) there is a local songthaew (bus). The price is 20-60 thb per person, every hour. That is good. But the drivers are tricky: they start from the pier 5 min before a boat comes, so tourists who just arrived need to take a taxi or wait for 1 hour till the next bus. So, one driver goes empty as a bus while his colleagues work as taxi. So, I have a strange feeling about the island, as a scam trap. I will not come back here again. I think local administration cannot manage it well, providing their relatives with easy "job" as National Park employees.

Beautiful white sand beach, the longest and most busy on Koh Samet. Many choices for restaurants and beach sports.

Nice resort connecting 2 beaches, one is famous long white sand beach 'Sai Keaw' and rocky beach (for sunrise).. Stayed at Deluxe Premier room (some will have ocean view.. mine is 207)

STOP WITH THE 5 STARS REVIEWS!!! Biggest let down of my life! I will never suggest the beach! Full of people! Small beach... Tourist trap

Beach hosted by army. Nice clean calm beautiful Beach. Must visit during your stay in pattaya. Family friendly. Restaurants & Toilets are available at Beach

White Sand Beach, beatiful and a lot of places to eat. You can take a boat from Rayong Pier.

Stunning white sand beach that lives up to its name. Plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants with the odd Papaya salad/grilled chicken seller setting up in the middle of the beach. The water is crystal clear and you can see fish when the tide isn't so rough. Perfect beach!

NICE BEACH, SUNBEDS 100 BAHT, SUNCHEERS 50 BAHT OR CONSUMATION DRINK AFTER FREE mostly on Beach!

Tired of a crowd beach and want to just enjoy nature with less of the a crowd? This is definitely the a place to put on your list. We came just to see the sunset and it was gorgeous!

The low tides give off very picturesque views. Beach is bordered by a large and tiled terrace, shaded and adorned in theThai manner. Everything about the place looks comfortable and easy going. But yes, no public transportation.

A very long stretch of beach with tiny local kiosk sized restaurants, mostly seafood. Despite the touristic commercial front it is not very crowded at all. No unsavory touters. Children friendly.

The beach is stunning. We were just passing by to get to our hotel but the place was so beautiful we had to stop for a walk.

Quiet beach. Very good if you want to get away to a beach without the hustle and bustle of places like Pattaya and Phuket.

This beach is incredibly clean with no trash in sight, and the peaceful atmosphere makes it a perfect spot to relax or take beautiful photos. While it may not be ideal for swimming due to safety concerns, it’s still a must-visit destination. The local food is delicious, accommodations are both affordable and clean, and the scenery is absolutely stunning. Photos taken here turn out amazing. It’s definitely a place you should visit at least once in your life.

Nice swimming and relaxing on beach with very few people on.

A monument for one of the greatest poets in Thai history that is sadly not in a great condition.

This park was a neat stop. It was interesting to learn about the "Thai Shakespeare" poet and it was a pleasant space to walk around. The relief was well done but it has some imperfections that should be repaired.

Nice Monument with some background information about Sunthorn Phu., the Famous Thai poet. Small temple to make merit on site. Some shops around for souvenirs and food/drinks. Expect to spent 30 minutes max.

A must visit place for the famous Thai Novel Writer.

Park with a big pool, statues and a monument for Sunthorn Phu, one of Thailand's most famous and honored poet. Nice to visit when in the area, to take some nice pictures.

Sonthorn Phu Monument is landmark in Klaeng Rayong. This place is clean and parking available. Normally traveller spend time around 30 minutes for take a photo around here. Earned Unesco1986. He is the symbol of Rayong and one of the greatest poets of Thailand. If you are in Rayong you must visit here.

Suntornpoo was honored by UNESCO to be the greatest poet of the world in 1986. This monument is to honored him with shows his biography and his famous poetry "The Story of Phra Abhai Mani" as statues around the monument.

A really interesting visit. It was unfortunate the museum was not open the day we visited however the major of information is available on line. Great local restaurants too.

Can have a lovely family outing. Ship can be visited (food not allowed inside the ship and must follow the visitors path). Park is recently refurbished and they are continuing improving the surrounding. Very clean area. Located in a mangrove area with a boardwalk that also its been refurbished to walk through.

HTMS Prasae Memorial: Honoring Thailand's Naval Heritage The HTMS Prasae Memorial, dedicated to the royal warship HTMS Prasae, stands as a testament to Thailand's rich naval heritage and history. This historic vessel played a crucial role in the defense of the nation and is now preserved as a symbol of pride and remembrance. HTMS Prasae was originally built during World War II and served the Royal Thai Navy with distinction. The ship's history is intertwined with significant events in Thailand's modern history, including its role in the Franco-Thai War and various peacekeeping missions. After its retirement, it was lovingly preserved and transformed into a museum to honor its legacy. Visiting the HTMS Prasae Memorial allows you to step back in time and explore the ship's various compartments, such as the engine room, living quarters, and weaponry. The well-preserved artifacts and exhibits provide a glimpse into the life of naval personnel and the challenges they faced during different eras. The memorial also offers insights into Thailand's maritime history, the evolution of its naval forces, and the importance of naval defense. It's a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts, naval enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding Thailand's contributions to regional security. Additionally, the scenic location of the memorial, often overlooking the sea, adds to the overall experience. It's a place where you can reflect on the significance of naval defense in Thailand's history while enjoying the picturesque surroundings. In conclusion, the HTMS Prasae Memorial is a remarkable tribute to the naval heritage of Thailand. It preserves the legacy of the HTMS Prasae and, by extension, the dedication and sacrifices of those who served on it. A visit to this memorial is not only educational but also a chance to pay homage to the nation's maritime history.

Very cool to see if the old war ship, super cool to walk around and see all the old machine guns and every thing!

Memorial park for the HTMS Prasae, which can be visit. I didn't go on deck, but if you want, it is possible. The park is still in development and the ship is under maintenance. There are many watersport facilities like Kite-surfing, and many seafood restaurants.when everything is ready will be a great place.

It’s good that you can go up to upperdeck of battleship. The battleship need maintenance ASAP. There are canvas roof on the ship upper deck but almost half of all canvas are deteriorate and gone. Some metal ladder are unstable to step on too. The gardan around battleship is great and can walk through the beach.

Very nice and big place. Beautiful sea and river view. Free entrance too both the old warship and the memorial park. Many small cafes where you can eat and drink and of course all the small sales wagons on the motorbikes.

This is the best experience happen to me here in rayong! Hike for about I dont know there was like 5-7 falls the last one is the best one! And dont forget to buy the national park passport!

Very adventures nature water fall. Treking in the mountain forest with some energy gained by seeing the exiting of nature world. Plastic, alcohol, smoke free area. But we have to be carefull ourself to protect from slipery dangerous way. If we got injury or wounds its difficult to return back or take time to the first aid medical facility.

A unique experience of swimming in the pool with wild fish. Entrance for foreigners is 200 baht, your Thai driver’s license won’t work. Two upper levels were closed due to the presence of wasps.

Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park Named after two mountains and designated as a national park in 1975, Khao Chamao - Khao Wong National Park is a very small national park covering an area of 84 km². The forest covering the national park is part of a much bigger forest complex including many other protected sites in Thailand and Cambodia. The park is situated mainly in Rayong Province and a smaller part in Chanthaburi Province. It is a popular destination for its waterfalls, viewpoint, caves, limestone mountains, cliffs and hiking possibilities. The mountains of the national park reach an elevation of about 1,000 meters asl, covered with broad-leaved evergreen forests on higher altitudes. The montane forests are the source of water that flows down to Prasae River, providing surrounding agricultural areas with water. The central south-east of Thailand where the park is located has rainy season from May till October, cold season November to February and hot season March to April. Wildlife Despite the small size, thanks to the extension of the mountain range and adjacent protected sites, the park has some exciting animals to offer. Animal sighting is very rare on low elevations near the villages and along the trails to the waterfalls due to high amount of daily visitors, but deeper inside the park and specially on higher altitudes animals like elephants, gaurs, Indochinese serows, bears, leopards, leopard cats, pileated gibbons, banded langurs and boars can be found. There are about 40 confirmed bird species in the park of which some are; blue pittas, brown wood owls, Van Hasselt's sunbirds, Siamese firebacks, great hornbills, common hill mynas, lineated barbets, Indochinese rollers and thick-billed green pigeons. Visiting The park is very popular among local tourists and can be extremely busy on holidays and week-ends during the high season. Even on normal days during the rainy seasons a lot of tourists may show up. The visitor center area is located around 70 km from both Rayong and Chanthaburi towns and nearly 125 km from Pattaya, only 1 km off from highway 3377. There is a spacious campsite, accommodations, various facilities, 2 restaurants and a few kiosks mainly selling beverages in the campsite from 8 am until 4:30 pm. There are few other restaurants outside the park towards the main road, these can be open up until 6 pm to 8 pm depending on day of the week or amount of seasonal tourist activity, busier times are normally week-ends. Getting there & stay There are no public services to the national park. It is possible to arrange a private transportation to the park from most hotels, hotel reception teams will gladly call and arrange a driver for you for various prices. There is no need for a guided tour as the trails are relatively short and well signposted. Drive from Pattaya, Rayong and Chanthaburi Take Sukhumvit road (east from Pattaya or Rayong and west from Chanthaburi) until Thung Khwai Kin and turn north to Khao Chamao (highway 3377) where you will see a signpost to Khao Chamao. Drive about 16 km until you see a signpost to Khao Chamao Waterfall. Turn right and drive another 1 km until you reach the checkpoint. Entrance fees & opening times As of June 2022, the entrance fees are 200 Baht for adults and 100 Baht for children 3-14 years old. Thai citizens pay 40 Baht for adults and 20 Baht for children. When staying inside the park in park accommodations or at the campsites, the same ticket can be used for 3 days/2 nights, otherwise, for multiple visits from outside, new tickets must be obtained on every entrance. Khao Chamao - Khao Wong National Park is open 8:30 am to 4 pm every day. Stay & eat There are 17 accommodation options in the visitor center area, from 600 Baht with fans only, 800 Baht with a/c for two people and 1,200 Baht with a/c for 4 people. There are only two large ones at Klong Pla Kang Waterfall area for 3,000 Baht per night, for 23 people. A significant discount will apply when booked for Mon-Thu.

Very clean and well maintained park, clearly renovated recently. Waterfalls are midsized, and trekking requires special attire, such as mountain shoes - it's not easy to walk up stepping on wet stones rather than on a track.

This place was suitable for relaxation. The water was beautiful. The water was so clear you can see the fish. It's a great place to set up a tent. There were houses available.

Nice National Park. Hike up to the mountains in a shady forest. You can see 7 levels of waterfall and enjoy swimming in refreshing water. Overall, it was a great experience and I will be happy to visit this place again.

I would rate this higher but the 2km boardwalk ends at about 600m due to maintenance. I hope they actually do complete the work and reopen. The small distance I walked was enjoyable with a number of viewing platforms.

Went around 11AM and it’s super hot. Highly recommend going in the evening instead. The vibe is nice, walking in the mangrove part, but be careful of the broken boardwalk. Going on a boat tour along the mangrove is so serene. The boat also takes you to the sea and it costs only 50 bht per person. The uncle giving the tour is friendly and provides interesting info of the animals in there.

This was now a big let down. We were here about 8 years ago and I comended this place as one of the best sustainable tourism projects in Thailand. It's a shame what it looks today and is a showcase of what is happening when no mainatenace is done. The beautiful wooden walkways are in broken condition and only about 200 meter of the overall more than 2km are still walkable. So sad!

Beautiful views and we had a great experience! A little neglected though. The bats made it worth it!

Nice place. But rundown, though. Needs some attention as the boardwalk are missing planks, and some sections are now closed off to the public.

Great natural setting and cheap kayak rental. One can spend hours roaming the mangrove swamps. Fantastic chance for the young and old to learn about mangrove conservation.

Great place, you can take a boat ride too only (50 bahts). Wooden walking boards all through out, some goes through swamp under trees, some green scenery, lots to walk to about 2 miles to go to ship, 20-40 minutes for the other side. Lots of photo opportunities. Recommended for peace of mind. Has protected trees I'm guessing as some trees has labels on them.

The place had a nice, open feel to it and wasn't too packed on a weekday. There were plenty of animals to keep you entertained, and it was a pretty chill vibe. Not the best I've seen, but still a good time.

Medium size of farm with, variety of animals like capybara, deer, sheep, turtule, birds, snake, scropian, etc. We could buy vegetables there to feed em or even go into their cage to feed em (a bit challenge if u go with food basket) Have parking spaces

Plenty of 'small animals'. Service personnel need to be trained and definitely improved, particularly the cashier at the entrance. Food price is partly acceptable. MVPs for us we're the owner and the lady at pony station. Served with service-mind and friendliness.

No dual pricing 😊 Adults 100 THB. Children 80 THB. A good selection of animals, some of which you can interact with. Animals appear to be well looked after 👍 Well laid out with plenty of shaded walkways. Nice air conditioned café. Plenty of parking. Highly recommended.

Lovely place to visit, mainly farm animals all in big enclosures, children love Viva Foresta as can hand-feed rabbits, goats, sheep etc, great photo options with colourful backgrounds, and a nice little café for meals and drinks afterwards. Good car park area, easy to get to from Sukhumvit road highway 3.

It's 100bt to get in, but if you buy food, you get a 10bt discount. Wow. I had spaghetti carbonara @160bt it was very nice but a small serving and Italians would probably hate it . The petting zoo itself had a lot of children school in attendance .I would definitely visit here. it's small, but i had a nice time looking at white peacock, alligator fish , parrots,monkeys,albino lizards and the biggest stick insects around 16 inches ,we also so a tiny baby stick insect on top out side the cage about 1 inch ,it climbed onto my thumb and i put it safely in to a bush for safety maybe one day it to will be 16 inches long .

Nice little zoo. Pony’s, sheep, deer, snakes and much more. No dual pricing. 100 Baht for adults. 80 Baht for kids. My kids enjoyed it.

The viewpoint is worth visiting when going to Chantaburi. It is breathtaking. You can see the ocean and the mountains. There are parking spaces, and the place is accessible and safe to get to. The road is not too steep. Going up to the viewpoint to take nice photos is free, but it’s nice to donate to help the locals maintain the area. There is also a "love lock" spot at the top where you can make a wish for your love. It’s a great place to take photos with the beautiful view — definitely worth it. A must-try! On the opposite side of the road, there is a market, restaurants, and toilets, making it very convenient. 👍👍👍

Come in evening and sunset!!! So dramatic, quiet and private. Good for take photos of sunset.

It's a tourist view point and beautiful spot to stop by and get some picture make a memorise with the landscape of chaloem of Burapha Chonlathit Rd, 2 lane rd inclining tiward the short hill paralleling with the sea along the side. There have some sort to park and clean private restroom with 5 THB service charge 😅

Public place for scenic view. I’ve seen a camp site near there too.

Absolutely stunning location. The view point name is Noen Nang Phaya that means similar to the Queen of Hills. It's a beautiful sunset view point. Have the concrete block walkway along side the beach. Refreshing site to spend time.

Scenic view point of the ocean and the mountains. This is where you the windy shape similar to the number three. This view point is great for the panorama view of the number three road and the ocean site. However, it is packed with tourists so there are queue for the best photo spot. During the hot day this view point is very hot in temperatures and humidity, so best bring something to cover and a small fan.

It’s free to access and the view is nice. Good to visit when the sunlight is soft but there are some shops and restaurants you can chill. The restrooms available 24 hours and cost 5 baht a time.

I was so excited to have an experience feeding a big shark! There are many species of sharks here, but I only see just one shark. Moreover, there are feeding fish activity along with a beautiful view around us. Lastly, the breeze makes me feel so fresh! 🦈💕

Fair amount of fish, sharks and turtles to see. Buckets of fish available to feed. More fish and sharks in the restaurant cove right next to it. Good activity in the local area, especially for kids. A little underwhelming for adults.

No turtles, just one shark which you cannot see. Other ponds half empty, half is with few fish but not worth visiting for that. Entry is free, parking is not free.

Some places are way too small for the big fish. But it's an old place. Still a good experience. Huge fish....

Recommend to visit during non-stormy season (like Oct to Mar) as we were told. The water will be clearer since the water now is very muddy from all the sediments. There are small sharks and other local fishes in each separated “tank”. Not much info if you come privately since the staffs are only cater to your groups. Need to pay for parking and feeds. Bring your own bread if you want.

Some big sharks live here! 🦈 Very cool to see, no entrance fee😊

Buy some fish and feed the sharks! Car parking is 20 Baht

Decent mini aquarium place with good variety of fish on display. Some species were quite intriguing. 🧐 Nice for kids to learn more. 👏 Some of the display glass needs cleaning as the view is not quite clear.

Visited during public holidays so it's free for entry. Hence this aquarium is picked with family taking out their young kids fir educational experience. This aquarium is relatively small compared to many other aquarium in Thailand. Many of the sea life here are usually smaller creatures such as smaller fish in a tank.

An aquarium for educated, an children made easier happy with learning a marine and sea-life from here,. They are visiting both of station place or surrounding beach on scenery road.

Small aquarium with lovely collection of fishes and shells, not of international standard though but enough for us to be entertained before going to the mangrove trail. Quite a distance from Chao Lao beach (we beach walked). Some aquariums need some scrubbing.

The best part is that there is no entry fee. The place is a bit old and basic. They need to renovate it. The aquariums are a bit small. Few beautiful fishes though especially the big one.

charming city run little aquarium that is free to the public. many salt water fish and other sea life exhibition. small walkway glass tunnel under the aquarium that is great for kids to enjoy. its right on the laem sadet beach which make it very easy and convenience to get to the aquarium. also like to point out that the kung krabaen bay royal development study is a few minutes of walking distant.

The best part is it’s free and good for small children since it has mostly small fishes. It got a glass tunnel with larger fishes but need a bit of cleaning. It’s a good quick stop for family.

A must to see, good walking trails and information in Thai and English. It's an amazing place and free, so much to see and learn.

Kayak hire available October to April, 50 baht per hour single, 100 for double, fee includes compulsory lifejackets. Marked kayak 'trails' through mangrove forest and open water of the estuary. Beautiful area, safe for kayaking, can paddle through the white egret nesting area, see Brahminy Kite sea Eagles.

Came here during rainy season (June). The atmosphere was good. However, the place was quite dry at this time and there was no kayak available. Overall, good short walk for mangroves lover.

A mangrove study center founded by our late King Bhumiphol. Fantastic place to learn about marine life in wetlands and ecosystem of mangrove forest. Very well organized. Serene and pleasant walk along the shady wooden path. Nice place to spend a couple of hours just to relax. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Free entrance. Parking is a little limited, though.

If you care about the environment and interested with its ecology, or just want to get out of the heat, this is a place for you. The place is amazing....thriving with mangrove trees, flora and fauna. The walking trail is well maintained and reliable, the viewdeck is high enough to see the canopies, the (short) hanging bridge is enough to give thrill. During the wèekdays if is fairly quiet, quiet like you can hear your own breathing. They said it can be overcrowded during the weekends. No entrance fee.

One of my favorite spots in chanthaburi. Very scenic and serene. The path is well laid and exhibits along the way. The english signs and explanation is decent for Thai national parks. The area where you see the entire bay is gorgeous. The wind is constantly blowing. The bird watchtower is also really nice. No entry fee.

Great place to spent some relaxing time in the middle of the mangroves. Beautifully made walkways, Bridges and view points. Enjoy some slow life. Good for kids as well, just make sure to keep an eye on them.

There is a restaurant and a coffee shop inside. You can feed deer and fish, and also have a Thai dolphin show at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm. The tickets are 130 for adults.

130 adult entry. Dolphin shows and animals in enclosures here. Carps, deer, etc. There are pink Chinese dolphins as well as the dark grey ones. We just missed the 1pm show but the ending seemed to suggest it would have been good. Another show at 3pm. Can pay 350thb to take a photo with the dolphin after the show. Can also pay extra to swim with dolphins if you pay in advance.

You can watch pink dolphins and Irrawaddy dolphins in one place with reasonable price. 130B for adult and 80B for child. Also can feed other animals like goldfish, giant grouper and deer.

There are many activities inside and the place needs some renovation! This place is not a sanctuary but more like a placement home. The dolphins have been bought from the fisheries since they were caught in a fish net. At this place you will pay for the entrance fee which covers the dolphin show, and the extra activities need to buy an additional ticket for, such as taking a photo with dolphins, swimming with dolphins(1 hour), and feeding animals. Nevertheless, you have free access to cafes and restaurants too. It is advised to check the show of the dolphin time, which they perform 3 times a day. The show is cute and I do not see any cruel practice. Yet, the swimming pool may be too small for the dolphins. Swimming with dolphins is a kinda unique experience. The children up to 3 years are welcome with one guardian. You will learn how to play some tricks with them and swim with them. It is such an inclusive time. There are 2 dolphins which we take like 30 minutes each. The feeding animals are a decent price here. You can feed fish, and dear. The restaurant is very good and so cheap. If you order a set menu, it is more than enough and the seafood is just so big and fresh.

Nice show.you can take photo or swim with dolphins with reasonable price

Old but Gold! Worth the Trip and very affordable price. Highly recommend

An under kept Sea World. Fixtures and settings are worn-out. The only attraction would be the dolphin 🐬 shows which is fairly enjoyable. Being a weekday.. thus there were merely 30 spectators or so..

One of my favorite waterfalls in Thailand... Just go all the way up 9th Tier and I guarantee you will never regret.. It is so much fun... If you go with family tier 7 will be the best to chill, bath and have some food... Never litter anywhere...

We were so impressed that we visited this place twice during one year period. The 3rd floor is easy to access from the parking place. We heard that the highest floor was the most spectacular but it was too tiring for us to go to the top. In fact, the way to go uphill is not overly difficult or steep. Healthy adults should reach there without difficulties. During this period, proof of Covid vaccination is required before entering the National Park

It was the best time we hike and drink tea every layer of fall .

On Mar the water level is very low. But I believe that after rain this place will be very beautiful.

This water fall is very quiet and has many levels, very very fresh here. A bit far from town but worth the trip if you don't mind hiking for solitude on higher levels.

worth walking up there, not too long distance

Bring your bathers and swim with the fish. Lovely and cool in the edge of jungle. Warning! Google maps directed me to private roads nearby, completely wrong. So take the corner on my photo. Oh,and if a westener... have your vacination certificate with you. How did they think i got in the country anyway??? Ha ha

Super greenery we enjoyed our stayed. Ranger are polite and friendly.unfortunately we couldn’t go to temple but still we enjoyed waterfall and hike.

Beautiful camping but very little water at waterfall and tracks to visit the 1-7 steps are all closed down by the park rangers so only the lowest is open. Better skip this waterfall until they open the tracks again. Lots of mosquitoes.

Planned to camp at the nice campsite by the lake. Found out that nice accommodation was available, with air conditioning, fridge, toilet etc. Plenty of toilets in the park. Waterfalls are minimal during the dry season. No food available at the park. There’s a 711 outside the park on the right leaving the park and another one in the town on the left

The park covers a rich, verdant forestland of some 58 square kilometers where many herbal plants and wildlife are found. On the top hill, there also Khitchakut Temple where people will flock there every year during February to April to worship the giant rocks on the summit where there is a trace of Buddha's footprint which believe will bring them prosperities.Opening hours: 9am-6pmAdmission: 200 baht for adult and 100 baht for childrenContact: 039-452-074

A unique experience that is well worth the climb during its brief annual opening period. Avoid weekends and school holidays, when it's mobbed.

Park is beautiful with ample camping spaces. Though the waterfall was dry during our visit, but entire park was really enjoyable. Some local restaurants are there. Great spot for picnic.

Best waterfall water park.. can relax here for hours.. no entry fees for Thai. Entry fees for foreigners is THB 200

The Shrine dedicated to the late King Taksin. This shrine offer the opportunity for Thais and foreigners to worship the late King and pray respects. This Shrine is very well maintain and beside the late King Taksin, there's also many other Buddhist duties for believer to come and worship. In the Shrine, there's a sword of the late King, a sword age more than 200 years old and it's open for public to take picture with the sword

Travel to Chanthaburi and pay respect to King Taksin the Great with reverence.

Good place to visit

A shrine visited regularly by locals

One of a must historical places to visit in Chantaburi. Very neat, clean, and well maintained

A beautiful and historical shrine landmark. If you have a chance to visit Chantaburi, I'd recommend you to come to this place.

Visit 11th March 2022. Popular Shrine.

A nicely preserved historic area. It's great to see some of the old buildings being well cared for. If you like architecture this is an interesting area to explore. There's also many cafes, food stalls and street art here. You can walk across the bridge to visit the Roman Catholic church too. The only problem is that it's very narrow and the road is still open to cars- it needs to be pedestrianised.

Community dates from 300 years ago when Chinese and Vietnamese merchants arrived. Buildings still bear their cultural imprint. Lots of eateries by the river and a good place to base yourself for exploring Chanthaburi. They should pedestrianize the main road though - pesky motorbikes!

I went in rainy season and many Shop are closed from Covid-19. This area was much quiet and nice place.

I was expecting to see unique architecture reflecting the different cultures here. But there were no such buildings. It just looks like any other Thai street with only a couple of traditional houses left. This street is very commercialised too, lined on both sides with all kinds of shops, cafes and restaurants. This place is catered to domestic tourism. Do NOT expect to see any English menus anywhere. It's pleasant to stroll in it and eat some street food here. But it's not worth a special trip just to see this place.

Its OK to visit if you're in the town but I wouldn't make a special journey. Quite a lot of shops are closed up. A few selling local-style snacks and food. A few coffee shops etc. Plenty of parking at the cathedral then just walk over the bridge..

A pity walking there from the hotel was so unpleasant, not because of the distance but on account of having to come across main thoroughfares (no pedestrian crossing of course, vehicles accelerating when they notice you want to cross). All shops are closed on Sundays so plan your trip accordingly!

Hugging the banks of Mae Nam Chanthaburi is this charismatic part of town, filled with restored houses and elderly residents sitting around reminiscing about their Chanthaburi tales with each other.

On the road from Koh Chang to Pattaya, I finally stopped in Chanthaburi — a town I’d passed many times before. In a Buddhist country, this Catholic cathedral feels both unexpected and reverent. Not as grand as Notre-Dame in Paris, nor as ornate as Sagrada Família in Barcelona, but quietly beautiful in its own way. There’s a quiet strength here — modest, solid, and sincere. A place to pause in the middle of a journey, to reflect on myself and the time I've been traveling through.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Chanthaburi is a very nice and peaceful place. It's next to a river, which makes it very tranquil. Outside, there's a big statue of the Virgin Mary where people pray and leave offerings. There are also other Catholic buildings and statues nearby. It's a perfect place to find peace and quiet.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Chanthaburi is a magnificent neo-Gothic church and one of the most significant in Thailand. Consecrated in 1909, it is renowned for its twin spires and stunning interior which features a statue of the Virgin Mary adorned with hundreds of thousands of local sapphires. A testament to the area's Vietnamese Catholic community and French missionary history, it remains a vital spiritual center and an essential stop for any visitor to Chanthaburi, perfectly paired with a visit to the nearby Chanthaboon Waterfront Community.

We visited The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Chanthaburi. It is a significant religious and historical landmark. It is the largest Catholic church in Thailand and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Chanthaburi. The cathedral was originally built in the late 19th century, with construction starting in 1909 and completed in 1911. It was established to serve the growing Catholic community in the region, which was largely influenced by French missionaries who arrived in the area during the 17th century. The cathedral features a neo-Gothic architectural style, characterized by its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. Its two prominent spires reach a height of about 24 meters, making it a recognizable landmark in Chanthaburi. The cathedral not only serves as a place of worship but also symbolizes the historical presence of Catholicism in Thailand. It reflects the cultural exchanges between Thai society and European colonizers, especially during the colonial era when French missionaries played a crucial role in evangelizing the region. During World War II, the cathedral was a refuge for many people fleeing from conflict, showcasing its role as a community center beyond just religious functions. Over the years, the cathedral has undergone various restorations and renovations to preserve its structure and accommodate the growing congregation. It remains an active parish church and a focal point for Catholic activities in Thailand. Today, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is not only a place o worship but also an important cultural and historical site that attracts both pilgrims and tourists. Its beautiful architecture and rich history make it a significant landmark in Chanthaburi.

We went there late in the afternoon and it was closed. We walked around the perimeter and the weather was great. The church was beautiful.

Beautiful Cathedal near Chantaburi waterfront market. Good view and huge paid car parking lots.

I was surprised to find a church in Thailand province and when I entered inside for a prayer a young lady asked me rudely that I can't stay. I found this strange in the house of God. The architecture itself isn't impressive and the interior is dull