Chonburi Province History

Chonburi province Known simply as "Muang Chon". is a city with an important seaport. For a long time, hundreds of years. The current location is still a deep-sea port at Laem Chabang Port Bangkok is of secondary importance. What is the most important economic crops. As well as the Laem Chabang Industrial Estate. A pivotal role in commerce and the national economy in the seaside city of Chonburi has gotten much better.Used as a sanatorium and resort of kings. Including many high royalty him.The presence among the magnificent palace of King Rama V and King Rama 5 on the shrine. And became a popular tourist destination located in the current location is not far from Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi International Airport.There are many famous sights. Chonburi increasingly became famous. As the provincial tourism and resort destinations.Until it became a province where the provincial tourism industry growth in the region. And bring income to the country huge amounts every year at present.

Chonburi Province, an area of approximately 4,363 square kilometers or 2,726,875 acres, is the province with the largest of the 51 countries.Indented coastline with beautiful crooked. A rock cliffs, sandy beaches, mangrove forests, beaches and a total length of 160 kilometers.The topography of the province's diversity. Since undulating plains and hills to the east. The coastal plain from the river mouth to Sattahip.Fertile river plains with sediment. Suitable for agriculture and steep and mountainous areas in the central and eastern provinces.There are many large and small islands, reaching more than 46 islands that serve as natural barriers. Prevents wind Chonburi rarely make big waves.Chonburi's coast is filled with fishing marina. And is ideal for building large commercial marina.