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	Chanthaburi Hotels : Thailand Hotel Reservation @ thaihotels.com
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	Chanthaburi, Thailand
		Blessed with a mild climate the region is known as the "orchard of Thailand", oranges, pineapples, mangoes and the rather unpleasant smelling durian thriving on its vast plantations.
		Chanthaburi is also special from the point of view of the Thai jewelry trade, the surrounding area being dotted with mines yielding rubies, sapphires and other precious stones.
		Chanthaburi is thought to be very ancient, a belief confirmed by inscriptions dating back at least to the time of the Khmer (9th c.) for whom the town served as a port and trading post.
	www.planetware.com /thailand/chanthaburi-tha-cb-cbc.htm (459 words)

	Chanthaburi Province - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Chanthaburi (Thai จันทบุรี) is a province (changwat) of Thailand.
		A significant minority of Chanthaburi citizens are native Vietnamese, who came there in three waves - first in the 19th century during a anti-catholic persecution in Cochin China, a second wave cam in the 1920s to 1940s fleeing from French Indochina, and a third one after the communist victory in Vietnam in 1975.
		Together with the neighboring province Trat Chanthaburi is the center of gemstone mining, especially rubies and sapphires.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Chanthaburi_Province (364 words)

	Chanthaburi - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Chanthaburi
		Main town and port of Chanthaburi province in Thailand, 225 km/140 mi southeast of Bangkok, on the eastern side of the Gulf of Thailand; population (1990) 40,100.
		Chanthaburi has been a stronghold of Roman Catholic missionaries since the 17th century.
		Capitalizing on the changing political landscape in Cambodia, entrepreneurs in Trad and neighbouring Rayong and Chanthaburi hope to create a "common market" incorporating the Cambodian provinces of Koh Kong and Pailin to be linked to Phnom Penh by a new road along Cambodia's south coast.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Chanthaburi (187 words)

	Chanthaburi Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chanthaburi (Thai จันทบุรี) is a province (changwat) of Thailand.
		A significant minority of Chanthaburi citizens are native Vietnamese, who came there in three waves - first in the 19th century during an anti-Catholic persecution in Cochin China, a second wave came in the 1920s to 1940s fleeing from French Indochina, and a third one after the communist victory in Vietnam in 1975.
		Thus the town of Chanthaburi is the seat of a Bishop of Chanthaburi since 1944.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chanthaburi_Province (397 words)

	Chanthaburi Hotels - Discount Hotels in Chanthaburi, Thailand
		Jewelries, Chantabun mat and tropical fruits are among the must-bring-back-home souvenirs.
		Suanrimtarn Resort is a Swiss-style retreat in Chanthaburi
		KP Grand Hotel, at the Heart of gem town with convenient and facility.
	www.hotelthailand.com /chanthaburi (176 words)

	Chanthaburi travel guide for backpackers. Includes hotel and hostel reviews
		Chanthaburi -- the town of the moon -- is a melting pot of Asian cultures whose people have flocked here seeking to find their fortune in the lucrative gems and precious stones trade.
		The symbol of Chan, as it is called by the locals, is a rabbit in a full moon -- while westerners tend to spot a man in the moon, Thais see a rabbit.
		Chanthaburi is also famed for being the place King Taksin assembled his soldiers before retaking Ayutthaya from the invading Burmese in 1767.
	www.travelfish.org /location/thailand/eastern_thailand/chanthaburi/chanthaburi (379 words)

	Chanthaburi province, Eastern Thailand
		Chanthaburi is located some 330 km east of Bangkok and one needs about 4 hours to get there from the capital.
		Chanthaburi at present is famed for its gems trade and fairs.
		The occupation of Chanthaburi is related to the infamous Paknam incident, when French war ships somehow managed to navigate up the Chao Phraya river, reached Bangkok, close to the Royal Palace.
	www.thaiwebsites.com /chanthaburi.asp (896 words)

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		It is located in the east of Thailand, at the border to Battambang and Pailin of Cambodia and the shore to the Gulf of Thailand.
		A significant minority of Chanthaburi citizens are native Vietnamese, who came there in three waves - first in the 19th century during an anti-Catholic persecution in Cochin China, a second wave came in the 1920s to 1940s fleeing from French Indochina, and a third one after the communist victory in Vietnam in 1975.
		Thus the town of Chanthaburi is the seat of a Bishop of Chanthaburi since 1944.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Chanthaburi_Province (287 words)

	Discover Chanthaburi - Thailand
		Chanthaburi, ancient city of Thailand, which also gives its name to the major Eastern Seaside province has played an important role in history of the Thai Nation.
		The Chanthaburi province, rich in naturals parks with beautiful waterfalls, is reputed for its abundance intropical fruits and fresh sea food.
		Chanthaburi also boasts performing medical, communication and banking facilities, and it is an important educational center in the medical and technical fields.
	www.gemsbrokers.org /gemstone/buy_gemstones/thailand_tourism.htm (164 words)

	The Gem Scoop E-zine Featuring Chanthaburi Gemstones From Chanthaburi --- Discover More About Chanthaburi Gemstones!... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Chanthaburi had steered its way through the 1960's and 1970's by utilizing large quantities of Australian and Sri Lankan sapphires, and the global trade in turn accepted and profited from the increasingly diversified goods that were the result of the city's efforts.
		The Chanthaburi community, while highly experienced with all gems, was especially adept in quenching the purple and brownish tones in Madagascan rubies by using similar principles that they had employed for Trat-Cambodian rubies two decades previously.
		The couriers and businessmen that organize the rough gems for the Chanthaburi industry seem to have an innate instinct to survive and to diversify.
	www.thaigem.com /email/gemscoop/gemscoop118.html (1906 words)

	Travel guide / Thailand / East Coast, part 2
		Chanthaburi, about 291km (182mi) from Bangkok on Highway 3, or 245km (153mi) on Highway 36, is the capital of Chanthaburi Province.
		Among the structures in the park is a Stupa which was built by King Rama V in 1876 as well as a pyramid-type building housing the remains of Queen Sunantha who two years earlier had visited the Pliew waterfall.
		Khlung is a town in Chanthaburi Province, some 20km (13mi) east of the town of Chanthaburi.
	www.cockatoo.com /english/thailand/thailand_east3.htm (813 words)

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		It is located in the east of Thailand, at the border to Battambang, Pursat and Koh Kong of Cambodia, at the shore to the Gulf of Thailand.
		The neighboring province is Chanthaburi to the northeast.
		Trat served as a checkpoint and buffer city in 1767 and was responsible for providing provisions to King Taksin the Great before he moved his navy from Chanthaburi to Ayutthaya, where he expelled the Burmese and liberated the Kingdom from Burmese rule.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Trat_Province (406 words)

	Kingdom of Thailand : Chanthaburi, Eastern Region (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Chanthaburi is about 291 kilometers from Bangkok on Highway 3, or 245 kilometers on Highway 36, taking a right turn at km.
		Located on Tha Luang Road in Amphoe Muang, opposite to the old governors office, it was built in 1893 and houses a bronze statue of the King.
		On the Laem Sing hill are the remains of one of the two forts built during King Rama III's reign.
	www.kingdom-of-thailand.com /chanthaburi.htm (885 words)

	A Chanthaburi Travel Report - People, Gems & Smiles
		We arrived in Chanthaburi and proceeded to the River Guest House, which at 350 Baht for a clean AC room was a nice deal.
		One example was when we were at the open air market next to Robinson's in Chanthaburi, my lady wanted to see if a shirt top fit her, just for fun she pretended like she was just going to take her existing top, to try on the one in question.
		I think it is not fair to the legitimate vendors in Chanthaburi to tarnish their reputation based on some assholes in Bangkok running scams.
	www.stickmanbangkok.com /Reader/reader1920.htm (1360 words)

	Chanthaburi - Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		40,049), capital of Chanthaburi prov., SE Thailand, near the Gulf of Thailand.
		Chanthaburi, Thailand, industrialists seek state help for jewelry, gems.
		Chanthaburi murder case puts coalition unity under strain, NATION
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Chanthab.html (335 words)

	Gems City of Thailand
		Its historical importance lies in two major events: The first took place while King Tak Sin was still Governor of Kamphaeng Phet; Ayutthaya had fallen in 1767 and Tak Sin was marching along the east coast trying to rally his followers for a campaign to expel the Burmese invaders.
		The second event was the so called Incident of 1893, when Chanthaburi was almost lost to a foreign colonial power (France).
		Chanthaburi is about 291 kilometers from Bangkok on Highway 3, or 245 kilometers on Highway 36 and 344.
	www.interlap.com /aboutus/gemscity.htm (802 words)

	Thailand - Chanthaburi Province Hotel Restaurant Shopping Guesthouse Transport
		Chanthaburi is one of the important province of Thailand which has long story more than 1,000 years ago.
		The original people of chanthaburi is khom which established the village at Khao Sa Bap.
		Wat Phlup is one of the oldest temple in Chanthaburi as community during the Ayutthaya.
	www.thailandday.com /Easternthailand/Chanthaburi.htm (534 words)

	Care2 Connect - The Durian Palace
		There are so many fruits around, in fact, that the talented local people use them to not only to eat but to create astounding magnificent colorful beautiful works of community folk artistry every year in parade floats built on trucks, or this year, rafts in the water.
		Chanthaburi has a charming large lake right in the center of town, and sometime in the past year or two they've built a new beautiful wide sidewalk/promenade all the way around it.
		Chanthaburi province is the heart of Thailand orchard country, 240 km [145 miles] southeast of Bangkok, and the durian capital of the world in terms of production — Thailand produces approximately a million tons of durian per year, and over half comes from Chanthaburi province and another 25% from neighboring Rayong province.
	www.care2.com /c2c/share/detail/154932 (1295 words)

	Chanthaburi ,Eastern Thailand
		Commonly called Muang Chan, Chanthaburi is another Eastern province which has played an important role in the history of the nation both before and during the Rattanakosin Period.
		Chanthaburi is bout 291 kilometers from Bangkok on Highway 3, or 245 kilometers on Highway 36, taking a right turn at km.
		At present, some traces of wall and bulwark are still left to be seen at the camp site which is on the route to Ban Tha Chalap, 8 kms.
	www.travelthailand.com /east/chanthaburi/chanthaburi.html (487 words)

	Chanthaburi Town :: Chanthaburi :: Thailand , Travel/Tourism e-Marketplace/Mart for Air Ticket, Flight, Hotel, Car ...
		Located in the heart of the town of Chanthaburi Province with an area of approximately 300 Rais, it covers a park, pond and islet where the King Taksin the Great Monument places.
		Located at the hillock of Khao Soi Dao Tai, on the Chanthaburi – Sa Kaew Road, 46 kilometres from town, this is the most beautiful golf course ranking in standard level with 18 holes in the eastern re...
		Located near Stri Manda Phithak School, Tambon Chanthanimit, on the left side of the Chanthaburi River, this 275 years old historical church was renovated and rebuilt five times between 1711 to the pr...
	www.tourismmart.com /storefront/province_desc.asp?pvid=522&countryid=1 (2198 words)

	Press Releases: Southeast Asia: Typhoon Xangsane - Sep 2006, Thailand: HM Queen Sirikit grants 1,500 survival kits to ...
		Her Majesty Queen Sirikit granted survival kits to the Thai Red Cross Society Secretary-General, and the kits will then be distributed to flood victims in the province of Chanthaburi.
		Sunand Kaewlai revealed that Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, who is the President of the Thai Red Cross Society, has expressed her concern over the inundation in the province.
		Even though the overall situation has improved, the Red Cross officials in Chanthaburi are still helping the affected residents as there have been numerous factors that are tormenting them.
	www.reliefweb.int /rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/VBOL-6UMD9Q?OpenDocument (316 words)

	Destination Review : Chanthaburi : www.differentasia.com
		While the southern part of the province is located at the shore to the Gulf of Thailand and thus is mostly coastal alluvial plains, the hinterlands of the province are quite mountainously.
		The Chanthaburi mountain range in the north has the highest elevation of the province, the 1556 m high Soi Dao Nua Peak.
		Together with the neighboring province Trat, Chanthaburi is the center of gemstone mining, especially rubies and sapphires.
	www.differentasia.com /destinations/overview.php?id=614 (249 words)

	Destination Guide : General Information in Chanthaburi
		The Chanthaburi River flows through the town which has been the home of ancient communities.
		Chanthaburi was occupied by the French during the early part of the 20th century.
		Their influence can be seen in the architecture of many buildings including the largest Catholic cathedral in Thailand, catering to a sizeable Christian population.
	www.tourismthailand.org /destinationguide/list.aspx?provinceid=13 (147 words)

	Thaigem.com \| Information Center \| Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Some traders from Chanthaburi, who are the main practitioners of the art, were initially worried that they might not be able to carry on their craft if the process is patented.
		The Chanthaburi traders are optimistic that things will pick up as soon as the political situation in the Middle East stabilizes.
		The Thailand and Chanthaburi Gem Report is prepared by Thaigem.com on behalf of the Chanthaburi Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (CGA).
	www.thaigem.com /press_chanthaburi_gemreport.asp (1526 words)

	Chanthaburi (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Chanthaburi liegt im Südosten Thailands inmitten einer üppigen Ebene des Maenam Chanthaburi nur wenig von der Küste am Golf von Thailand.
		Sehr bekannt ist Chanthaburi für den Obstanbau, insbesondere Orangen, Ananas, Durian, Rambutan und Mango werden hier viel geerntet.
		Chanthaburi ist eine sehr alte Siedlung der Khmer, vermutlich aus dem 9.
	www.biologie.de /biowiki/Chanthaburi (254 words)

	Print
		As succulent fruits ripen on the trees and are ready for harvest, fruit orchards in many of the eastern provinces of Thailand such as Chanthaburi, Rayong and Trat are open to visitors, presenting wonderful opportunities for private tours of the orchards and plantations, and agrotourism.
		The eastern provinces of Chanthaburi, Rayong and Trat, are reputed to be the finest producers of such exotic tropical fruits as durian, pomelo, zalacca, mangosteen and rambutan.
		With a ready supply of freshly-picked fruits from the nearby orchards throughout the summer months from May to July, the annual Chanthaburi Fruits Festival on May 1-9, is the perfect place to savour the very best of a great variety of fresh Thai fruits, as well as locally processed fruit.
	www.tatnews.org /common/print.asp?id=2137 (715 words)

	Chanthaburi, Eastern Region of Thailand (Isaan)
		Chanthaburi is about 291 kilometers from Bangkok on Highway 3, or 245 kilometers on Highway 36, taking a right turn at km.
		Located on Tha Luang Road in Amphoe Muang, opposite to the old governors office, it was built in 1893 and houses a bronze statue of the King.
		It is a breeding and conservation station for dolphins from the waters of Chanthaburi.
	www.thaiwebsites.com /provinces/chanthaburi.htm (866 words)

	Chanthaburi Thailand - Chanthaburi - diamonds on the soles of her feet
		Chanthaburi Thailand - Chanthaburi - diamonds on the soles of her feet
		Chanthaburi - diamonds on the soles of her feet
		Beside that Chanthaburi is probably only a transit point, bit if you get stuck here the industry is worth a look.
	www.globosapiens.net /travel-information/Chanthaburi-956.html (363 words)

	Any Expats In Chanthaburi Area? - Thailand Forum
		There is little of interest in the town itself once you have seen all of the temples there and strolled the park to death.
		Most expats in Chanthaburi (and there aren't many apart from a few gem dealers and rest tend to be teachers at the Schools and Rajabhat) tend to swing by there at the weekends.
		Chanthaburi has some pretty nice little corners such as Chanthorn Pochana Restaurant near the Kasemsarn Hotel, and the River Guest House and all in all is a liveable [place.
	www.thaivisa.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=67108&view=getlastpost (1312 words)

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