Chanthaburi. Bridge over the Chanthaburi River

The city of Chanthaburi is located in the east of Thailand near the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. The climate in Chanthaburi is mostly tropical monsoon. The temperature does not change much during the year, but the amount of precipitation depends on the season. The rainy season lasts from the end of April to October.

One of the main attractions of Thailand, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, which is the highest church in the country, is situated in the city.

A lot of rivers flow through the province; you can see one of them on the screen. It has the same name as the province and the city of Chanthaburi. The total length of the river is about 120 kilometers.

Near the bridge you can see, is a big community center, Wat Chan Thanaram, and Wat Chan Thanaram School. Wat Bot Muang Temple, the steps of which are leading to the water, is situated on the western shore and you can see it on the lower left part of the screen.