Chanthaburi province
Chanthaburi
จันทบุรี | |
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From top: Noen Nang Phaya, viewpoint of Chaloem Burapha Chonlathit Road, Na Yai Am; Taksin Maharat Bridge crosses the Chanthaburi River at Laem Sing; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Christmas Eve; Sacred balancing rock and Buddha footprint on the top of Mount Khitchakut; Phlio Waterfall; Monument of King Taksin at Thung Na Choei Public Park | |
| Nickname(s): Mueang Chan (Thai: เมืองจันท์) Chanthabun (Thai: จันทบูร) | |
| Motto(s): "น้ำตกลือเลื่อง เมืองผลไม้ พริกไทยพันธุ์ดี อัญมณีมากเหลือ เสื่อจันทบูร สมบูรณ์ธรรมชาติ สมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสินมหาราช รวมญาติกู้ชาติที่จันทบุรี" ("Renowned waterfalls. Town of fruit. Good pepper. Bountiful jewels. Chanthaboon Mats. Rich in nature. King Taksin the Great reunited the people and reclaimed our independence at Chanthaburi.") | |
Map of Thailand highlighting Chanthaburi province | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Capital | Chanthaburi |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Monsit Paisarntanawat |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,415 km2 (2,477 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 33rd |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 536,388 |
| • Rank | 48th |
| • Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 58th |
| Human Achievement Index | |
| • HAI (2022) | 0.6323 "somewhat low" Ranked 49th |
| GDP | |
| • Total | baht 138 billion (US$4.0 billion) (2019) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 22xxx |
| Calling code | 039 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-22 |
| Website | chanthaburi |
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Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization
องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดจันทบุรี | |
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| Government | |
| • Type | Local administrative divisions |
| • Body | Chanthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization |
| • President | Thanaphon Kitkarn |
| Website | chan-pao |
Chanthaburi (Thai: จันทบุรี, pronounced [tɕān.tʰá(ʔ).bū.rīː]; Chong: จันกะบูย chankabui, lit. 'Lady Chan, who wears a pan on her head') is one of seven provinces (changwat) in eastern Thailand, on the border with Battambang and Pailin of Cambodia, on the shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are Trat in the east and Rayong, Chonburi, Chachoengsao, and Sa Kaeo to the west and north.