Chanthaburi
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จันทบุรี Chanthaburi |
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| Coordinates | 12 ° 37 ′ N , 102 ° 6 ′ E | ||
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| Country | Thailand | ||
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| ISO 3166-2 | TH-22 | ||
| Residents | 47,243 | ||
| Website | chanmunic.go.th (Thai) | ||
 View of Chanthaburi
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Chanthaburi ( Thai : จันทบุรี , pronunciation: [ t͡ɕantʰábùriː ], mostly just called Mueang Chan by the inhabitants ) is the capital of the Chanthaburi province . 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 ( candrá , "moon") and पुर ( pura , "city"). The popular name เมือง จันทร์ (Mueang Chan) also means "moon city".
geography
Chanthaburi is located in the southeast of Thailand on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand in the middle of the fertile plain of Maenam Chanthaburi. The distance to the capital Bangkok is about 245 kilometers.
Many Christian Vietnamese have settled here and their influence can be felt. On the southern outskirts there are old fortifications that should protect the sea.
Climate table
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Average monthly temperatures and rainfall for Chanthaburi
Source: wetterkontor.de
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Economy, Education and Importance
Chanthaburi is well known for its fruit growing , in particular oranges , pineapples , durians , rambutans and mangoes are harvested a lot here.
The rich gem mines in the area provide supplies for the numerous small gemstone cutters in the city. In particular, rubies and the red sapphire can be found. The most valuable gemstone in the region to date dates back to 1983 and was named "Bunsong Wong-Jampi" ( บุญส่ง วงษ์ จำปี ).
education
- Rambhaibarni Rajabhat University
- Burapha University - Chanthaburi Campus
- Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok , Chanthaburi Campus
- Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University , Chanthaburi Campus
history
Chanthaburi is a very old Khmer settlement , 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 make himself independent from Siam. The future king Taksin made short work of his recapture campaign in 1767 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 church buildings in 1880.
- The equestrian statue of King Taksin, unveiled in 1893, stands in the Recreation Park on Tha Luang Road across from Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi .
- Probably the most famous gemstone street in Thailand, Thanon Si Chan (Thai: ถนน ศรีจันทร์ , Sri Chan Street ) is located in the middle of the city of Chanthaburi.
- The Lak Mueang ( city pillar - ศาลหลักเมือง ) of Chanthaburi was built in 1981 directly opposite the city library.
- Khao Phloi Waen Gem Mine - A mine north of the city that 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 that is celebrated annually in May or June to honor the regular good harvests in the province.
Personalities
- Tinnakorn Asurin (* 1990), football player
- Pichit Ketsro (* 1987), football player
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