Chanthaburi
Chanthaburi, town, eastern Thailand. Chanthaburi is a commercial centre near the mouth of the Chanthaburi River, serving the region’s pepper, rubber, fruit, and coffee plantations. The Chanthaburi Range is to the north, and the Gulf of Thailand is about 15 miles (25 km) to the south. Pop. (2000 est.) 48,500.
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Article Title:
Chanthaburi
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
30 September 2010
Access Date:
November 14, 2026