The East Coast is today one of the most popular destinations. Holiday-makers flock to the region, particularly over weekends and long holidays, which offers an immense variety of marine and other natural attractions. The choice of facilities and conveniences is extensive and fully caters to the different preferences of various segments of the traveling public. Conveniently close to Bangkok by road, it is virtually a year-round destination and famous for its abundance of culinary choices, from fresh seafood to spicy local dishes. In addition, it offers a vast range of seafood products to take home. Tropical fruits grown here are among the tastiest in the country. CHONBURI The gateway to various coastal towns in the East. Chon Buri is about 80 kilometres southeast of Bangkok Attraction PATTAYA An internationally well-known seaside resort. Pattaya is a vibrant city night and day. Its population is a colorful potpourri of mixed nationalities from near and far. A vast range of tourism-related activities await the pleasure of visitors, from relaxing on the beach, actively taking part in land and sea-based sports to vesting the scores of attractions in and around Pattaya. Attraction RAYONG Another delightful resort on the eastern coast. Rayong is just beginning to gain wider popularity. With a 100 kilometres-long coastline, it boasts several beautiful beaches and scenic waterfalls amid natural surroundings. Rayong is also rich in sea-life resources and considered a major agricultural and industrial province. Attraction CHANTHABURI Famous for its abundance of tropical fruits and as a center of gems, the eastern province of Chanthaburi is also blessed with rich, verdant forests with scenic waterfalls. The Chanthaburi River flows through the town which has been the home of ancient communities. Quiet fishing villages and peaceful beaches are not far from town. Attraction TRAT A small province at the eastern most frontier bordering on Cambodia with the Khao Banthat mountain range forming a natural demarcation, Trat is a resort town with over fifty large and small off-shore islands, long white sandy beaches and unspoiled coral ranges. It is also a major fruit-growing and fishing area. Attraction |