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.
[ 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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