Historic wooden shophouses and a riverside walkway along the Chanthaburi River at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Chanthaburi Travel Guide: Riverside Heritage, Gems and Eastern Thailand

Editorial update: 18 October 2026. This practical destination guide replaces outdated details in the original article. Check local arrangements before travelling. Chanthaburi is one of eastern Thailand’s most rewarding towns for travellers who enjoy streets with history, local food and a place that is not built entirely around a beach resort. The old riverfront, gem-trading…