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DESTINATION THAILAND THA MAI GUIDE
THA MAI PHOTOS | THA MAI MAP | THA MAI TOURS | THA MAI HOTELS  
 
ATRACTIONS IN CHANTHABURI
• Scenic Landscapes
• History . Culture Sites
• Cultural Travel
• Sport . Entertainment
• Ecological Travel
HIGHLIGHTS IN CHANTHABURI
• Chanthaburi Town
HOT PACKAGE TOURS
Chiang Mai Experience, 4 days Tropical Koh Samui Beach, 4 days
Sunrise Phuket Beach, 4 days Legend Of North, 8 days
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KHAI NOEN WONG IN THA MAI DISTRICT
 
The ancient site of Khai Noen Wong, also at Tambon Bang Kacha, was established as the town in circa 1834 during the reign of King Rama III. The town was moved from Ban Lum to this location because of its high grounds which were more suitable for defensive purposes against the invading Vietnamese. The laterite walls and bricks from the old town were also dismantled and moved to the new site. A serve drought during the reign of King Rama V forced its return to the original site at Ban Lum. The old town at Khai Noen Wong was square-shaped with extensive laterite walls mounted with large cannons. Each side had its own ramparts and defensive moats. It was regarded as a powerful military camp of the time. The town's principal temple was Wat Yothanimit. Soon to be established as a national maritime museum, the Underwater Archaeological Office is located within Khai Noen Wong specialising in exhibits on Thailands merchant marine and items discovered from underwater archaeological explorations from all over the country. There are also exhibits of ancient sailing routes and products. An exhibition chamber deals with the history and culture of the people of Chanthaburi.
 


COMMUNITY THAILAND TRAVEL GUIDES
Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai - Chaing Dao - Mae Ai , Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong - Chaing Saen , Lampang, Lamphun , Mae Hong Son - Pai , Nan , Phayao, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok , Phrae , Sukhothai - Sisatchanalai, Tak - Maesot, Buriram , Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nong Khai , Surin, Ubon Ratchathani , Udon Thani , Yasothon
Central Thailand
Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi - Sai Yok , Lop Buri, Nakhon Phathom, Nonthaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan - Hua Hin, Phetchaburi - Chaam, Ratchaburi, Chanthaburi , Chon Buri - Pattaya, Rayong - Ko Samet, Trat - Koh Chang , Lop Buri
Southern Thailand
Chumphon, Krabi - Ao Nang - Ko Phi Phi - Rai Leh , Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat,Pattani, Phang Nga - Ao Phang Nga - Khao Lak, Phatthalung, Phu ket - Karon Beach -Patong Beach , Ranong, Satun - Tarutao, Songkhla, Surat Thani - Ko Pha Ngan - Ko Samui , Trang, Yala