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Things to Do  

Khao Kheow open zoo

Khao Kheow open zoo, Chon Buri

 pattayaraj Says:  Located on the foothill of Khiew mountain. An open zoo with 300 kinds of animals in natural style. A big bird cage covered the forest style garden where you can see a lot of birds.Admission fee : Adult 20 B /Child 5 BService : riding ostrich for 30BShow : Markaw bird and... 

Golden Colours

Golden Colours, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  The photo is me sitting down with that Chinese styled architecture which the color in real is gold! Yap, it is really colour gold but then my camera am using is nah...never mind and it's going to rain that time too so, here it is as you can see! You can take pictures in any... 

Bad things about Tiger zoo

Bad things about Tiger zoo, Chon Buri

 Sirinta Says:  I read some review of this zoo on here. It sounds too good compared to what I saw. I'm Thai, living in England for few years. I'd been to this zoo 3-4 times, fist time when I was 8. I went there last year 2006. I was boring compare to Open Zoo (in Sriracha). There are not... 

Khao Khiao Open Zoo, Sriracha

Khao Khiao Open Zoo, Sriracha, Chon Buri

 Sirinta Says:  I'd been to this zoo many times already and it was always fun. It is the best place for family with young children. It is quite far from Pattaya and it’s quite hard to get to. You may need to have your own vehicle to get to and you don’t need to park at the car park. You can... 

Million Years stones park

Million Years stones park, Chon Buri

 Sirinta Says:  If you manage to get out of bed after a late night in Pattaya, this is the place to be. There is not a lot to do, that's why it's perfect. It is a relaxing little place, with mini zoo. It was a bit boring till I saw the giant fish in their pond. Oh, my god! This thing’s... 

Sing a Song Girls

Sing a Song Girls, Chon Buri

 gaolei Says:  At the Rattana hotel, one block from the Mercure hotel, they have a bar with sing-a-song girls. This is the only entertainment I found in the city. This is an interesting way to hear some of the music of Thailand. A side benefit is the beer in this bar is the coldest beer I... 

Hotels  

City Sriracha Hotel

 1 Review and 5 Opinions  Actually, we were supposed to be in this hotel but there were some misunderstanding...so, I weren't... 

Sriracha Lodge Hotel

 1 Review and 3 Opinions  Well, I like this place as this is along the seaside and each rooms has a pretty view..It really is... 

Restaurants  

Sriracha Lodge Restaurant: A restaurant with a view

Sriracha Lodge Restaurant: A restaurant with a view, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  Everytime we had lunch and dinner..I can see many different views from this restaurant! I won't wonder there are many locals go visit this place..aside from the view, they serve great and delicious foods and another one is that, it's very affordable! They have also a English... 

Robison's Food Court: Local Dessert

Robison's Food Court: Local Dessert, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  Robinson in Sriracha is a newly finished one! Still very clean, don't have much people compare to MBK and the food court in there is clean and the fork and spoons as I've noticed are cleaner compare to any other Food courts in Bangkok! The foods too are more cheaper than in... 

Nightlife  

Pool: Gazing night lights..

Pool: Gazing night lights.., Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  Actually, this isn't a bar or something but a very nice spot just to gaze out stars...lol..Anyway, I'm not really a nightlife gal and would probably stay in the room or in the pool to see some nightlights in the neighbooring place...Like this one here, the hotel has a pool... 

Transportation  

Bus

Bus, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  There are alot of travel agencies that caters good and sometimes not good price for a tour going to Pattaya or Sriracha but mostly in Pattaya as its a whole lot of a hub in everything...From where you are they have a day tour to go aome sightseeings in around Chonburi. But... 

Van or Car

Van or Car, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  Sriracha, Chonburi is about 1 1/2 hour from Bangkok by van or car! They have a great skyway that makes your travel more faster than before. There are alot of local agencies that caters transporatation to any destinations around Thailand. So you can hire a van or you can rent... 

Shopping  

Robinson's Department Store: The only department Store

Robinson's Department Store: The only department Store, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  A deparment store in the middle of the small city! I didn't believed hubby at first but geeezz, they really have! I guess, it's a newly opened store for a year or 2 yet..It's a bigger Robinson's compare the ones in Bangkok and there are alot of small shops inside. Either... 

Local Customs  

They are more friendly

They are more friendly, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  I've noticed that some provinces in Thailand is rather more friendly than the other people in Bangkok! They are more preserved and more smiling...They have a simple living but I don't know maybe years to come, this place will be full of huge apartments and hotels.. 

What to Pack  

Shorts and Sandals

Shorts and Sandals, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  Bring a small luggage with you as you will quite like the first stop which is Bangkok, I guess.. Bring some lighter clothes to feel you comfy as Thailand is a humid place if you're from western and european countries! It's advisable to bring along your own toiletress as... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Bang-Saen Bay view

Bang-Saen Bay view, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  I've never thought that the driver knew some very peaceful place to just sit around and if you have alot of time specialy during the early Saturday morning, you can jog around the bay area. It shouldn't be missed if you will be staying in Chonburi for awhile! 

Flowers

Flowers, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  Sorry...but, donot forget to take some flowers in around the Tiger Zoo as they have a very rich and colorful ones..in every side of the street they have a different colours of orchids and you should take one then... 

Sports & Outdoors  

You can go fishing!

You can go fishing!, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  Actually, I've asked a man if can I go with them fishing? then they just smile...maybe tey understand me or not? Well, I don't know if it's possible but I got this fishing boat in the bay while waiting for the sun to come down and I saw this...Do you have any idea what is... 

With the Stick

With the Stick, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  I've seen old ladies and young ones used a stick and with a pair of yellow t-shirts of them all. They were just exercising but with a step to perform. I find it very hard as you have the stick with you with all the steps that you're gonna be performing. It's kind of hard... 

Favorites  

To be with hubby..

To be with hubby.., Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  It's nice to be with hubby of course and take pictures like this!heheh..I took this one in my left hand...hubby don't know how to do it! So, I did... This one is in the Bang Saen bayside that stretches very long until the other side..There were alot of the locals strolling... 

A HE not a SHE!

A HE not a SHE!, Chon Buri

 yen_2 Says:  When we went to the park they have a small festival as they have a program in the side of the park facing the road. Then, I saw a couple of dance groups waiting and some already finished dancing but when another started to dance, I know that this one(see the pic) is not a... 

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 This fountain is in the center of the temple which dominates the beauty in it. The golden little kid statues are pretty enough to have it in there. With the... 

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Along the Bay...

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 ..and here it goes... Chonburi is in the East of Bangkok and merely 2 hours drive. It is s province situated near the bay and the famous Pattaya is one of the towns. You can find pretty parks along... 

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Few Days in Chonburi

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  The province is located in eastern Thailand, only 80 Kms from Bangkok. We traveled there all the way through expressway so it’s so convenience from Bangkok. Some famous places of the province... 

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A City with No Redeeming Qualities

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 There is a beach in this town somewhere, but who cares. When I look our the Mercure Hotel window, I can see the sea, and all of the dirty, nondescript buildings between me and the sea. This town is... 

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Chonburi

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 I used to studied in dormitory school in Sriracha District .Just only 3 years for secondary there, but I 've been to many areas around. Sriracha is still in my memory , unluckily , I cannot keep... 

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My Home town

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 Chon buri on it own is very different from Pattaya. When Thai people talk about Chon buri, they often meant the main town itself not the whole of Chon buri. I went there a few times, never like it... 

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