Major city · Thailand
Chonburi
Spend a day in Chonburi to see the waterfront market, Ang Sila stone‑carvers and a temple; add a quick 45‑min bus ride to Pattaya if you have extra time.
Chonburi is a small coastal city about 83 km (≈2 h) east of Bangkok. Its main draws are the fishing‑village market at Ang Sila, the hill Khao Sam Muk with sea‑view, and several historic shrines. With limited train service and a single daily bus from Bangkok, a single day is enough for the highlights; longer stays are for industry tours or beach trips further south.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cool)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy, hot)
- Airports
- BKK · UTP
- Nights
- 1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chonburi191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chonburi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic near the port and keep valuables secure on beaches.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 191 fire · 1669 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBKK Suvarnabhumi Airport (Main international gateway, about 80 km (50 mi) north of Chonburi).BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport (Main international gateway, about 50 mi (80 km) north of Chonburi).
- Getting aroundOne daily train (06:55 → 09:48) and frequent buses from Bangkok (≈1 h 10 min).One daily train (6:55 AM → 9:48 AM) and frequent buses from Bangkok (≈1 h 10 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food plate (e.g., boat noodles)30 baht (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))150 baht (≈ US$5)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Bangkok–Chonburi150 baht (≈ US$5)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room฿1,200 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room฿1,800 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per room฿3,000 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) · High ฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport (Main international gateway, about 80 km (50 mi) north of Chonburi) · UTP U‑Tapao Airport (Domestic and some international flights, ~70 km (43 mi) south)BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport (Main international gateway, about 50 mi (80 km) north of Chonburi) · UTP U‑Tapao Airport (Domestic and some international flights, ~43 mi (70 km) south)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chonburi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
One daily train (06:55 → 09:48) and frequent buses from Bangkok (≈1 h 10 min). Taxis and motorbike rentals are common locally.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pattaya
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Chonburi bus terminal, about 45 min
Popular beach city with nightlife; good for an evening if you have extra time.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City‑centre hotels
Close to railway station and bus terminal; suitable for a night‑stop.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- ฿2,000 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room1 × 1 night × ฿1,200 | ฿1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ฿800 | ฿800 |
| Train round‑trip Bangkok–Chonburi1 × ฿250 · check | ฿250 |
| Bus round‑trip Bangkok–Chonburi1 × ฿150 · check | ฿150 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × ฿300 · check | ฿300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿270 |
| Trip total≈ ฿2,970 per person per day, bed included | ฿2,970≈ US$95 |
2026 estimate in Thai baht; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Street food plate (e.g., boat noodles) | 30 baht (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | 10 baht (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (5 km) | 150 baht (≈ US$5) |
| Bus ticket Bangkok–Chonburi | 150 baht (≈ US$5) |
| Train ticket Bangkok–Chonburi | 250 baht (≈ US$8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Only one passenger train each way on weekdays; extra weekend service may be cancelled (check schedule).
- Heavy industry and the Laem Chabang port mean the immediate waterfront is not a beach destination.
- Summer heat can be intense; stay hydrated.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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- Fire191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chonburi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, cool) · avoid May–Oct (rainy, hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Pattaya for beach and nightlife.
- Visit Ko Samet via a short ferry from Bang Saen (check ferry schedule).
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