Eating noodles in Chanthaburi
Noodles can be eaten anywhere in Thailand and that is also often done by the Thai, in addition to rice. In the Netherlands we mainly know noodles as mie and vermicelli (all Italian pastas can also be labeled as noodles) and in Thailand there are also several types of noodles, such as “ba mi” (wheat noodles), “sen lek” (fine rice noodles) and “sen yai” (wide, flat rice noodles).
Discover the riches of eastern Thailand through a trip to Chanthaburi and Rayong, where you immerse yourself in an abundance of fragrant tropical fruits and lush greenery. This region, rich in diversity, offers unique experiences: from exploring fruit orchards to studying ecology in mangrove forests, and from observing rare trees to feasting on fresh fruits. Unleash your adventurous spirit and satisfy your craving for exotic seasonal fruits.
Wat Khao Sukim at Chanthaburi
Thailand is such a beautiful country. In general, my preference is for the area in the Northeast, say west of Chang Rai, where the Mekong forms the border between Laos and Thailand in beautiful mountain areas.
A visit to the Wat Khao Khitchakut
Instructions on how to act in the temple: You can make all kinds of wishes, such as good health, profitable business, long life. One thing at a time, because if you do more then everything is invalid. Klaas Klunder wishes good health. "And now fingers crossed."
The cultural and ethnic landscape of Chanthaburi
Mention the name of Chanthaburi province and the first thing most people will think of is fruit. The province is the supplier of durian, mangosteen, rambutan and many other fruits. But Chanthaburi is more than that, this province in the southeastern part of Thailand has a rich history and an abundance of cultural diversity.
Woman killed by massive bee attack in Chanthaburi
A 43-year-old Thai woman, Ms. Nongnuch Tangman, was killed on Sunday by a massive bee attack when a large bee nest was accidentally disturbed.
Life in Thailand: The road to our village
Pratana, on leave in Thailand, tells about the journey from the airport to his village. The last 7 km is a road full of craters and puddles.
Chanthaburi police have charged the son of one of their colleagues with murder after he repeatedly hit a 25-year-old man with a billiard cue to death. The local court has ordered the Chanthaburi police to take into custody Chayut Phuphuak, the 36-year-old son of police officer Preecha Phuphuak.
We have been going to Thailand for years, lately also as winter visitors. This year we want to visit the east coast from Chanthaburi and then make a tour in Cambodia and then fly to Koh Samui to enjoy the country and climate for another 7 weeks.
New measure against nuisance wild elephants
In the village of Pana near Chanthaburi, residents have taken all kinds of measures to secure their crops. Electric fences, fireworks and even crop changes have not stopped the wild elephants. A new method has now been devised to stop the elephants: bees.
Major flooding in eastern Thailand (video)
The images are reminiscent of 2011, but they show the usual nuisance inherent in the rainy season. In the eastern provinces of Chanthaburi and Trat, where it has been raining since Monday, large parts are under water. The river Chanthaburi threatens to overflow.
This weekend 'The World Durian Festival' started in Chanthaburi, a hotel in Bangkok is also dedicated to the smelly fruit throughout the month of May. From May 1 to May 9, the Thai celebrate this special fruit known for its horrible pungent smell. The celebration takes place in Chanthaburi about 245 kilometers east of Bangkok. The smell will never get used to but the taste is exquisite. Lovers…