Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The original has undergone four reconstructions between 1712 and 1906 and is now the
largest building of its kind in Thailand.
King Taksin Park
(Th Tha Chalaep; daylight hours)
The town's main oasis is filled with picnicking families and
joggers. It's a pleasant spot for an evening stroll.
PARK
Festivals
Fruit Festival
( May or Jun)
At the end of May, or beginning of June, Chanthaburi's annual fruit festival
is a great opportunity to sample the region's superb produce, especially rambutans, man-
gosteens and the ever-pungent durian.
FOOD
Sleeping
Accommodation can get busy at weekends when the gem traders are in town.
River Guest House
( 0 3932 8211; 3/5-8 Th Si Chan; r 190-490B; )
Lumpy beds, boxlike rooms and tiny bath-
rooms, but this is as good as it gets in the budget range. The relaxed outdoor terrace is a
plus. Try to score a room away from the highway.
HOTEL
$
Kasemsarn Hotel
( 0 3931 1100;
www.hotelkasemsarn.com
;
98/1 Th Benchamarachutit ; r 1300-4300B; )
Good
enough for visiting Bangkokians, Kasemsarn has modern rooms and friendly staff. Dis-
counts of 30% are standard during the week.
HOTEL
$$
Eating & Drinking
Seafood Noodle Shop
THAI
$
