Chonburi is located on Thailand’s eastern coast and is considered a great get-away place for city dwellers. Being only two hours away from Bangkok it is the nearest beach destination and a popular location for weekend trips. Pattaya is Thailand’s most famous beach destination and also close to Chonburi in the Chonburi province. The province borders with the Chachoengsao province, the chanthaburi and Rayong provinces and the beaches are on the Gulf of Thailand.
Chonburi is famous for its nightlife, golf courses, water sports and scuba diving. The numerous restaurants, shows, zoos and wildlife are also sure to keep any visitor occupied.
Jomtien Beach is one of the most well known beaches in Chonburi and is considered a family friendly environment, compared to the Parraya Beach, which caters more to visitors seeking to drink in the nightlife. Jomtien is popular for water sports and swimming. It has a calm sea and countless restaurants that offer a variety of ethnic foods.
Aside from its rich flora and fauna, Chonburi is also a very well developed region. It is a major agricultural and industry producer and a location for deep water fishery. The economy is stable and interest in the area is continuously growing. International investors are looking towards Chonburi for good value and growth potential and thanks to Thailand’s fantastic climate buy-to-let options offer great opportunities for capital growth. Once you take a stroll along one of the many fine-grained, white beaches and have a bite at one of Chonburi’s great restaurants, you will understand why Chonburi is so popular with national and international visitors and investors. |