Chantaboon Waterfront Community or Chanthaburi Riverside Community It is an old community along the western side of the Chanthaburi River. It was originally known as “Ban Lum” which is a more than 100 year old community of Chinese and Vietnamese people. who have migrated since the early Rattanakosin period At present, the Chanthaboon riverfront is being promoted and developed to be an art and cultural conservation area and a cultural tourist attraction that still preserves and preserves its various identities very well. Both the style of old buildings and the way of life that is a unique charm.
Important tourist attractions within the Chantaboon Waterfront Community
1. Baan Luang Rajamaitri Historic Inn: A wooden house over 150 years old, housing historical artifacts and stories of Luang Ratchamaitri, a significant figure who contributed greatly to the local community.
2. Rocket Ice Cream Shop: This ice cream shop uses the province’s first ice cream-making machine, retaining its original architecture and charm.
3. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: It is a Christian church in the Roman Catholic Church. The largest in Thailand, which is more than 100 years old, located at the end of the Chantaboon Waterfront Community The church has the appearance of Western Gothic architecture. which is decorated with stainless steel stained glass images of saints around the church. Inside the church is a statue of the Virgin Mary decorated with precious stones. that arises from donations made with the faith of the people.
4. Chanthaboon Riverside Community Learning Center: Located in the Chanthaboon riverside community. Born from a group to preserve architecture in ancient communities. It began in 2010 with the name of the group. “Chanthaboon Riverside Community Development Committee” which was originally a half-timbered building, over 100 years old.
Inside, there is an exhibition of old photographs from the past of houses and the way of life of people in the Chanthaboon riverside community. It shows the atmosphere of the community in the past, Chinese shops, way of life, including rare old pictures from the reign of King Rama V, when the French occupied Chanthaburi. There is a picture of the Inspector General accompanying French soldiers. and interesting pictures of people’s lifestyles at that time
Travel from Bangkok to Chantaboon Waterfront Community
Traveling by car: Traveling from Bangkok takes over 3 hours. You can use Google Maps. To find a convenient and fast route
Traveling by public van: Starting at Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal (Bangkok), Building C, outbound, first bus from 05.30 – 18.00 hrs. and return trip from Chanthaburi – Mo Chit, first bus from 03.00 – 18.00 hrs.
Traveling by public bus:
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)
The bus departs at 7:30 a.m.
Bangkok (Chatuchak) – Trat (D)
259 baht M.1K (inform the service provider that you want to get off at Chanthaburi Bus Terminal)
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) – Chanthaburi Bus Terminal
The bus departs at 7:45 a.m.
Bangkok(Ekkamai) – Laem Ngop(Port)
196 baht M.1K (inform the service provider that you want to get off at Chanthaburi Bus Terminal)
Vans and buses will stop to drop off passengers at their destination at Chanthaburi Bus Station Located approximately 1.1 km from the old Chanthaboon riverside community, it takes only 13 minutes to walk.
In addition, Mo Chit 2 and Ekkamai Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) has other tour companies that provide services. You can choose to buy as per your convenience.
