Budget WorldClass DrivesPattaya and the Eastern Gulf of Siam

SELF DRIVE VACATIONSTourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

Bangkok InternationalAirport (Don Muang)

UttapaoInternational Airport

To Kabin Buri

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PATTAYA AND THE EASTERNGULF OF SIAM

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Pristine sandy beaches, idyllic islands, succulent seafood, exciting sea sports, inlandadventures — whether wild thrills on the waves, golf with the greats, or family fun under thesun, this tour along Thailand’s eastern seaboard on the Gulf of Siam has it all.

Welcome to your exclusive Budget WorldClass Drive.

PATTAYA AND THE EASTERNGULF OF SIAM

se your Budget car to visit the hostof attractions within day trips from

Pattaya, then head east along theSukhumwit Road (Highway 3), a fastdivided highway that passesthrough Rayong to thewealthy coastal provinces ofChantaburi and Trat.

The recommended routetakes you to the scenic islandof Ko Chang, but there are di-versions that include crossinginto Cambodia at Hat Lek togamble at the casino just acrossthe border (a visa must be ob-tained prior to leaving Bangkok).

Only the outward drive is di-vided into days with suggested sidetrips, so leave something for yourreturn journey. Distances are quiteshort, which allows plenty of time toenjoy yourself along the way, espe-cially as you enter the more relaxingatmosphere of the coast beyondRayong.

Your car allows you to choose. Youcan visit excellent seafood restaurants(sea maps), take country roads notsuggested as side trips, and even re-turn via Sa Kaeo province (shown onlyon the map) to explore inland Thai-land on your own.

ACCOMMODATION

The listings are necessarily limitedand places have been selected for qua-lity. The maps show additional placesto stay. Advanced booking is highlyrecommended, especially if visiting atweekends or national holidays.

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Full prices are listed as follows:(2000 plus)

(1000-2000 Baht) (500-1000 Baht)

(Less than 500 baht)

Visa and Master card are widelyaccepted except on the islands. Takecash for places without mainland pre-payment facilities. Dial country code66 and the area code without the 0 ifcalling from overseas.

WHEN TO GO

The high season and clear skieslast from late November till after theSongkran festival in mid-April. The lowkey atmosphere and tubulent condi-tions of the green season have a charmof their own.

MAPS AND KEYPOINTS

The maps in thisbooklet are intended tomake navigation as easy aspossible. Important roadjunctions are indicated asKey Points.

ENTRY FEES

These are usually in-expensive, but to save on

attractions near Pattaya inquire at ourlocal representative office beforemaking a journey.

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MAP 2 PATTAYA

Naklua MarketAo Wong Phra Chan

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Beach Rd

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Pattaya Land

Royal Cliff Beach

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Royal VarunaYacht Club

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TOURING AROUNDPATTAYA

KEY POINT ONE

The T junction of South Pattaya Rd.(Pattaya Tai) with Highway (H)3, theSukhumwit Rd. near KM.147

KEY POINT TWO

The traffic circle joining NorthPattaya (Pattaya Nua) Rd.,Beach Rd.,Pattaya Road 2, and the road to Naklua.

KEY POINT THREE

The junction of H36 to Rayong withH3 at KM.137

KEY POINT FOUR

The intersection of H3241 with H3in Si Racha at KM 118.

KEY POINT FIVE

The intersection of H3137 to HatBang Saen with H3 near KM.104.

KEY POINT SIX

The intersection of H3 and theCholburi bypass near KM.98

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Start from Key Point 2 and drive toBan Lamung, passing a fishing villagebefore joining Sukhumwit Road (H3)and heading north. Just before KeyPoint 4, turn left into Si Racha town(see map 5).

Passenger ferries depart hourlyfrom Soi 14 on a 45 minute trip to thepleasant historical island of Ko SiChang (last ferry from island 17:00).Motorcycle taxis tour the island via thefishing town, the San Jao Phaw KhaoYai Chinese temple and the site of aroyal palace abandoned when theFrench occupied the island in 1893.

From Si Racha drive inland fromKey Point 4 to Si Racha Tiger Zoo fora shorter trip. Otherwise continue northto Nong Mol Market, which is famousfor basketry from Phanat Nikhom anddried seafood delicacies. At Key Point

Map 3

KEY POINT SEVEN

The intersection of theCholburi bypass spur (H.3) withthe Rama 1X-Cholburi Motorway(H.7) between KM.78-79.

KEY POINT EIGHT

The intersection of H7 withH36.

ater sports,motor sports,exotic zoos and gardens,

inland adventures, 17 competitionclass golf courses within an hour’sdrive and a beat that pulsesthrough the night till dawn —Pattaya has something for every-one. So when the pace gets toohectic, laze sublime and let Pattayaput life in the pink.

The maps locate main attrac-tions within day trips from the cityand where

restaurants outof town serveseafood thatwill seduceyour palate.

DAYTRIPS

NORTH

(Round tripto Ang Sila andKhao KheowOpen Zoo. 120kms.)

This drivegoes north to SiRacha, whereyou may take aboat trip to KoSi Chang Island.From Si Rachafollow coastalroads to AngSila, or turn in-land to visitKhao KheowOpen Zoo andSi Racha TigerFarm. If visitingSi Chang Islandavoid planningtoo much foryour day lest

Khao Chi Chan Buddha Image

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Traffic lightstempleMillion Years Stone Park Tel: (038)249347World Dogs Centre Tel: (038)731275-6Panarak ParkPattaya Elephant Village

Pattaya Monkey Training Centre Tel: (038)756367Bull Fighting Stadium & Elephant Garden Tel: (038)756582Lakeland Water Cable Ski Tel: (038)232690-2International Snake Show Tel: (038)730608Pattaya Kart, Bungee Jump, PaintballMini SiamI

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Naklua Market

To Si Racha To Motorway & BangkokSi Racha Tiger ZooTel: (038)296556-8Khao Kheow Open ZooTel: (038)298188

Pattaya Nua (north)

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Wat Mai HatKrathung Thong

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SharkyJomtien Yacht Club Asian University of Science

and Technology

Ambassador City

Ocean Marina

PhoenixBan Amphoe (seafood)

Ban Sarae (seafood)

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5 turn west towards Bang Saen Beach,visiting the Institute of Marine Scienceaquarium at Burapha University (2 kmsfrom Key Point 5. 20 Bt. Entrance Hrs:08:30-16:30. Closed Mondays) andunusual Buddhist sculptures at WatSaen Suk.

Drive north to Khao Sam Muk,where monkeys roam the peak over-looking seafood restaurants on thenorth side of the point. Where the roadturns sharply inland at Ang Sila, con-tinue straight on a narrow (one-way)lane to enter the high street of thewooden village well-known for itsstone mortars.

Two zoos will delight families onthe return route inland. To avoiddangerous direct crossings of H7 govia Key Points 6&7 or 4. Khao KheowOpen Zoo has over 300 species in a2000 acre drive-through park (East turnat KM.14 on H7. Hrs: 07:30-18:00.Map available at zoo office). Si Racha

Tiger Zoo specialises in big cats andcrocodiles (East turn at KM.20 on H7.Hrs 08:30-18:00. Shows hourly).

MUANG BORAN &BANGKOK ROUTES

KEY POINT SEVEN

The junction of the Cholburi by-pass spur (H3) with the Bangkok-Cholburi motorway (H 7).

KEY POINT NINETEEN

The intersection of the SukhumwitRd. (H3) with the Bang Na-Trat High-way (H34) near KM.75 (approx. 25 kmsfrom Key Point 6. If going to MuangBoran from Pattaya, enter the front-age road prior to reaching the intersec-tion).

KEY POINT TWENTY

The intersection atthe start of the Bang Na-Trat Highway (H34), theexpressway to Din Daeng(for Bangkok Interna-tional Airport) and theSukhumwit Rd.

The Bangkok-Chon-buri Motorway (H7) is thebest way to and fromBangkok InternationalAirport, but the Sukhum-wit Road offers an alter-native coastal route thatpasses Muang Boran(ancient city).

Muang Boran (H3KM.33 4 kms west ofBang Po Industrial Estateapproximately 70 kms.from Key Point 6. En-trance 50 Bt: Hrs 08:00 -last entry 17:00, closes18:00) contains over 100monuments in a drive-through 320 acre park.Life-sized or reduced rep-licas and relocated origi-nals, all with bilingualexplanations, provide anunmatched view ofThailand’s historicalbuildings.

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GOLF COURSESThe golf country clubs welcome visitors, but callfirst to book your round and accommodation. Map(M) numbers indicate how to locate the courses

Bangpra International Golf Club (M4)Tel: (038) 341149-50 Fax: (038) 341151

Burapha Golf Club (M4)Tel: (038) 345151-2 Fax: (038) 345 153-8

Century Golf & Country Club Rayong (M1)Tel: (038) 602889 Fax: (038) 602889

Chonburi Century Country Club (M1)Tel: (01) 212 0825

Eastern Star Resort & Country Club (M1)Tel: (038) 630410-17 Fax: (038) 630418

Great Lake Golf & Country Club (M1)Tel: (01) 321 1913

Khao Kheow Country Club (M4)Tel: (01) 921 4928 Fax: (01) 353 2511

Laem Chabang International Country Club (M4)Tel: (01) 485 0639 Fax: (038) 338350-2

Natural Park Hill Resort Country Club (M4)Tel: (038) 393001-18 Fax: (038) 393019

Natural Park Resort Country Club (M4)Tel: (038) 349370-81 Fax: (038) 349365

Noble Place Golf Resort & Country Club (M1)Tel: (01) 484 9066 Fax: (01) 212 9327

Pattaya Country Club (M3)Tel: (01) 211 2491, 212 0278

Phoenix Golf & Country Club (M3)Tel: (038) 239391-8 Fax: (038) 239402

Phutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course (M1)Tel: (038) 431189

Rayong Green Valley Country Club (M1)Tel: (038) 603000-5 Fax: (038) 614916

Siam Country Club Golf Course (M3)Tel: (038) 249381-6 Fax: (038) 249387

Soi Dao Highland Golf Course, Chantaburi (M6)Tel: (039) 322131-2 Fax: (039) 321483

SriRacha International Golf Club (M4)Tel: (01) 211 4163 Fax: (038) 338379

Treasure Hill Golf & Country Club (M1)Tel: (02) 294 0218 ext 216 or 01 211 7156

Map 5Ko Loi

MAP 5 SI RACHA

Sea Side3241

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SA KAEOWATTHANA NAKHON

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SANAMCHAI KHET International Border Crossing & Border MarketARANYAPRATHET

broken suface—not recommended

SOI DAOLocal border crossing

Soi Dao Falls

Khao Chamao Falls

Gateway

Khao WongKrathing

Soi Dao Highland

PONG NAM RON Local border crossing

Ban NoenTak Daet

Khiritan Dam

Laem Mae PhimHat Khung Wiman

Hat Chao LaoTHA MAI

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BO RAITrok Nong Falls

Wat Khao Sukim

KHLUNG

Phliu Falls

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Ko Mai Si YaiKo Rang

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KEY POINT ONE

The T junction of SouthPattaya Rd. (Pattaya Tai) with H3,the Sukhumwit Rd., near KM.147

KEY POINT NINE

The T junction of H332 withH3 at KM.169

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The intersection of H331 andH332. Turn south here forUttapao International Airport

KEY POINT ELEVEN

The junction of H36 and H3at KM. 226

KEY POINT TWELVE

The T junction of 3140 with H3at KM.278

he first Day’s drive follows theSukhumwit Road divided high-

way (H3) past Rayong’s industrialarea to Key Point 12 and the pleas-ant coastline from Ban Phe to LaemMae Phim. Stay overnight on KoSamet or visit the island for a daytrip (ferry time approx. 45 minutes),returning to stay at a resort east ofBan Phe along H3145.

The inland route (H36) via KeyPoints 3, 8 and 11 is direct, but hasslow, heavy traffic. Places to visitalong H3, a divided highway, in-clude Sattahip (continue south atKey Point 9), a market town servingthe extensive naval facilities nearby,and Hat Phayun beach near the in-

dustrial area of Map Ta Phut (just before BanChang turn south near KM.192).

Go to Ban Phe on H3140 from Key Point 12(or go via Hat Mae Ram Phung, turning off H3after KM.229), passing a small museum beforereaching the bustling market in the old part oftown. The port has several piers which serveSamet island and provide parking with overnightsecurity.

Si Chang Fisherman

DAY 1 : SIDE TRIPS★ BAN AMPHOE — ST 1

Good seafood restaurants arelocated at Ban Amphoe (West turntowards beach off H3 at KM.158) andBan Sarae (Turn towards coast off H3at KM.165)

★ WAT YANG SANG WARARAM—ST 2

Wat Yang Sang Wararam (KM.160left turn. 5 kms.) A first class royaltemple, Wat Yang has large groundscontaining unusual structures that

include a Chinese-style vihara housingTang dynasty bronzes (Vihara Sien), ahill-top mondop with Buddha foot-prints (Khao Din), and a huge Buddhaimage fashioned on a cliff (Khao ChiChan).

★ LAEM CHAROEN — ST 3Go to Laem Charoen (KM. 220

south turn in middle of Rayong City.3 kms) to look at a modern fishingcommunity and to eat at Laem CharoenSeafood.

Map 7

DAY 1 : PATTAYA - BAN PHE, KO SAMET & HAT MAE PHIM 157 kms.

To Si Racha & Pattaya

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Wat Pu Pradu

Rayong Provincial Hall(Sala Klang)

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Rasadonbamrung Rd.

Laem Charoen Seafood

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ACCOMMODATION(Mainland)

The best places to stay are along the coast betweenBang Phe and Laem Mae Phim (H3145, especiallybetween KM.12 and 21)

Purimas Beach Hotel. . 3 Phayun NamrinRd., Ban Chang, Rayong. Tel: (038) 630 382-90;Fax: (038) 630380. Bangkok Res: (02) 392 6900-3;Fax: (02) 391 6829. Luxurious low-rise hotel on Phayunbeach; ideal for access to nearby industrial areas.

PMY Beach Resort. - . 147/394 Mu 2Liabchaifang Rd, Nemphra, Rayong 21000. Tel: (038)614855; Fax: (038) 614887. Bangkok Res. (02) 321 8875-6; Fax: (02) 321 8878. High-rise hotel on Hat SaengChan Beach near Rayong.

Rayong City Hotel . 11 Ratchabamrung Rd.,Rayong 21000. Tel: (038) 613887, 614827-3. Fax: (038)614872. Downtown Rayong hotel.

Star Hotel. . 109 Rayong Trade Centre Rd.4,Rayong 21000. Tel: (038) 614901-7; Fax: (038) 614608.Bangkok Res. (02) 279 6786-7; Fax: (02) 279 3336.Downtown Rayong hotel.

Rayong Resort 186 Mu 1, Laem Tan, BanPhe, Rayong 21160. Tel: (038) 651000 Fax: (038) 651007. Bangkok Res: Tel: (02) 255 2392 Fax: 255 2391.Luxury hotel with private beaches on Laem Ya.

Rayong Chalet. - . (3145 KM.13) 4/32Mu 3 Phe -Klaeng Rd., Klaeng, Rayong 21190. Tel: (038)648287-8. Bangkok Res: (02) 2603592-9 Fax: (02)2603590. Small hotel with bungalows in garden.

Rim Pae Resort, Rayong (Novotel). .(H3145KM.14) 4/5 Mu 3 Phe-Klaeng Rd, Klaeng, Rayong 21190.Tel: (038) 648008 Fax: (038) 648002 or Fax: 001 800611 3606 Thailand wide. Luxurious garden setting nextto sandy beach.

Vang Kaew AAAA-AAAAA(H3145 KM.16) Bangkok Res. only.Tel: (02) 259-4150-1, 259 9296 Fax:(02) 259 9297. Wide choice of self-catering cottages for 1-6 persons inwoodlands by the sea.

Hin Suai Nam Sai Resort Hotel.(H3145 KM.16) - . 250Mu 2, Sakpong, Klaeng, Rayong21190. Tel: (038) 638035-6 Fax: (038)638034. Bangkok Res: Tel: (66 2) 2430095-7, Fax: (66 2) 243 5188. Largehilltop hotel complex.

Pa lmera ieAAAAAA(H3145KM.21) Ban Phe-Mae Phim Rd., ChakPong, Klaeng, Rayong 21190.Tel: (038) 638071-2 Fax: (038) 638-073. Bangkok Res: (66 2) 213 1162Fax: (66 2) 213 1163. Pleasing low-key hotel.

Map 8

Soi Dao Highland Golf Course

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Nuanthip Pier Pines Beach $$$(Tel: 038-651636-40 Fax: 651641

Tourist Information Centre PierBan Talat Phe R e d u c t i o n 3 k m s.

Sri Ban Phe Pier

Ban Pak Khlong Phe

Laem Ya

To Hat Mae Ram Phung

Rayong Resort

Ao Phrao ResortAo PhraoKO SAMET

Hat Sai Kaeo

Ban Ko Samet

Coconut HouseDiamond Beach

Ao PhaiSamed VillaTubtim Resort

Ao Wong DuanMalibu

Ao Thian Candle Light BeachVong Duan Villa

Samed Ville Resort Ao Wai

Ao Kiu

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White Sands Beach, Ko Samet

KO SAMET

Hat Sai Kaew isthe finest of whitesand beaches withnumerous resorts.Like those of AoWong Duan Beach,these resorts getcrowded at week-ends. The sunsetbeach of Ao Phraoand the beachessouth of Ao WongDuan are moretranquil.

Resorts on Sa-met generate theirown electricity andimport water fromthe mainland. Localpick-ups ply theisland’s unsealedtracks.

Piers on BanPhe offer safe over-night parking andcan pre-book ac-commodation, ar-ranging boat trans-port directly to the beach you plan tostay (take what you need and lock pos-sessions out of sight). Pre-bookingshould not be necessary during theweek in the green season.

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Samed Villa.AAA-AAAAo PhaiBeach. Tel: (01) 2390223, (01) 4948090Fax: (01) 2390223 Resort on smallerbeach

Tubtim Resort, Tubtim Beach. AA-AAAA. Tel: (01) 2186425 Fax: (01)2187759 Resort on smaller beach.

Vong Deuan Resort AAA-AAAA.Wong Duan Beach. Tel: (01) 4461944, (01) 218 85731. Ban Phe OfficeTel: (038) 651777, (038) 652408Fax: 9038) 651819.

Candle Light Beach AAA. Tel: (01)2186934, (01) 940 2575 Ban PheOffice: (038) 651223. Basic bungalowson quieter beach.

Samed Ville Resort. AAAA. Ao WaiBeach. Tel: (01) 210 3580. Ban PheOffice (038) 651681-2, BangkokRes: (02) 2471090 Fax: 246 3196. Onlyresort on beach

Ao Phrao Resort AAAA-AAAAA.Ao Phrao Beach. Tel/Fax: (01) 2187742, (01) 213 3533, Ban Phe Office:(038) 651134-5 Fax: (038) 651962,Bangkok Res: (02) 438 9771-2 Fax:(02)439 0352. Slick resort with private ferryand pier.

ACCOMMODATIONKo Samet

Diamond Beach ResortAAA-AAAAASai Kaew Beach. Tel: (01)

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Hat Mae Ram Phung

Bay View $$(Tel:038-898678)

Sea Wind Resort $$$(Tel: 038-651562)

Laem YaRayong Resort

Ao PheBan Phe

Ban Phe Cabana $$$$ (Tel:038-648489)

Sin Siam Resort $$$ (Tel:038-638114-5)

Rayong ChaletCoral Resort $$$ (Tel:038-648412)Rungnapha Lodge $$$ (Tel:038-2770288) Novotel Rim Phe

Vang Kaew ResortHinsuai Namsai Resort Hotel

Silver BeachLaem Mae Phim

Ao Khao Seafood

Sunthorn Phu

Ko Man Nai

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Palmeriae Beach Hotel

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DAY 2 : HAT MAE PHIM - CHANTABURI 80 kms.

KEY POINT THIRTEEN

The junction of H344 fromCholburi to Klaeng with H3 nearKM.268

KEY POINT FOURTEEN

The intersection of H3249 with H3at KM.324. North turn to Krathing Falls,south turn to Chantaburi City.

KEY POINT FIFTEEN

The junction of H3 at KM.333 withH317 to Soi Dao District and Sa KaeoProvince.

rom Mae Phim Beach, H3161 goesto Klaeng, skirting a flat landscape

of villages, prawn farms and mangroveforests typical of the river estuaries onthis coast. The road passes a parkcelebrating Thailand’s classical 19thcentury poet, Sunthorn Phu, after 3kms. A side road next to the park givesaccess to the estuary east of Laem MaePhim.

From Klaeng, Highway 3 runsbetween the estuaries and increasinglyhigher mountains that peak at Soi Dao

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Nua (1605m) north of theprovincial capital of Chan-taburi.

Waterfalls tumble offthe high, jungle-cladmountains, whose proxi-mity to the sea has cre-ated a rainy climate idealfor fruit production. Chan-taburi is the centre for thepungent durian fruit,which is celebrated witha fruit festival in the har-vest season at the begin-ning of May.

Chantaburi lies closeto sapphire and rubymining regions and thegem trading area along SiChan Rd. throngs withtraders on Fridays andSaturdays. Nearby depos-its at Bo Rai are largelyexhausted, but stonescome from Phailin inCambodia and elsewhere.

Chantaburi was dominated by theKhmer from Angkor in the 14thcentury, and repeatedly invaded fromCambodia in the 16th. In 1767 PhrayaTaksin occupied the city after theBurmese destruction of the Siamesecapital of Ayutthaya. From Chantaburihe began the campaign that forced theBurmese out of Siam and secured thepolity that evolved into modernThailand.

From the 18th century Chantaburiprovided a haven for Christiansfleeing persecution in Vietnam andlater attracted many overseas Chinese.The Catholic cathedral was completedin 1909 and may be reached by foot-bridge across the river from Rim NamStreet, a charming narrow street forwalking and sampling the city’sChinese-Vietnamese rice-noodles.Chantaburi’s thriving night market isalso within close walking distance.

Noen Wong fortress was built in

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1843 to defend the wealthy area, but itcould not prevent the French fromoccupying Chantaburi and Trat in 1893as part of their colonial expansion westof the River Mekong in Cambodia andLaos. The French left in 1907, whenSiam finally ceded Battambang, SiemReap and Sisophon.

With the fall of France in 1940, Thaiforces retook the lost provinces, thoughthey suffered a naval defeat at KoChang. In 1947, the provinces wererestored to French Indochina.

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King Taksin Shrine, Chantaburi

The water falls in thenational parks are bestduring weekdays and at theend of the green season.Reaching the different levelsinvolves sweaty climbs upsometimes slippery pathsthrough lovely moist ever-green jungle. Take swimminggear to enjoy the cool pools.

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Taksin MemorialCity Pillar

Camp Taksin(Marines)

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Provincial Hall(Sala Klang)

Night market area

Wat Bot Muang

To H3 & Key Point15 H317 north toKhao Soi Dao

RC CathedralRim Nam Rd

Wat Phailom

Si Chan Rd.

Khun Daeng

Caribou

Taksin StatueKP Grand Hotel

Nai Thian

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Eastern HotelRobinson Department Store

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DAY 2 : SIDE TRIPS★ KHAO CHAMAO - KHAOWONG NATIONAL PARK — ST 4

(H3. KM.275 north turn ontoH3377. 16 kms.) The 8 levels of KhaoChamao falls are less impressive outof the green season, but there is a2 km. nature trail. Khao Wong (H3KM.286 12 kms. north on H3433) hasa succession of small caves inhabitedby bats. Khao Chamao and KhaoWong are linked directly by a dirtroad from Ban Sam Yaek round areservoir (no signs).

★ LAEM SADET, HAT KUNGWIMAN AND HAT CHAO LAO —ST 5

Laem Sadet, Hat Kung Wimanand Hat Chao Lao. (South turn off H3at KM.302 immediately after sign to BanLaem Sadet onto H3399, or fromChantaburi city via Tha Mai District -see maps). Hat Khung Wiman is set

amidst pleasant scenery,while Hat Chao Lao has nu-merous resorts and restau-rants, particularly at Hat SuaiChao Lao, serving local cli-entele in an area of rusticcoastal charm.

★ WAT KHAO SUKIM AND KRA-THING FALLS — ST 6

(Take H3322 north from H3 at eitherKM.306 or KM.318 - 25 kms round route.Krathing falls may be reached from H3322at KM.318 or 22 kms direct on H3249 fromH3 KM.324 at Key Point 14). Wat KhaoSukim is an active meditation centre (noaccess). The main attraction is a vast 4story building containing an extraordi-nary array of artefacts. From the templeyou can go to Krathing Falls in KhaoKhitchakut National Park, which has 13levels accessible from a steep 500 metrepath.

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★ NOEN WONG FORTRESS— ST 7

(H3146 approx. 4 kms fromthe city. Take H3147 at the T junc-tion by the fort to go to Thai MaiDistrict and Laem Sadet) Thebastion was built on a bluffsouth-west of Chantaburi city in1843 as a defence against theVietnamese. Ramparts for 39canons enclose 270 rai of landthat includes the Yotanimittaratemple and a small museum ofunderwater archaeologicalexploration.

ACCOMMODATION

To vary you itinerary, stay in the city on youroutward journey and stay on the beach or in themountains on your return.

In Chantaburi City

Chantaburi has good, modern hotels as well asa few inexpensive local hotels in the downtownarea.

Caribou Highland Hotel. AAAA 14 ChawanaUthit Soi 3, Chantaburi 22000. Tel: (039) 323431-55Fax: (039) 321584. Medium rise hotel includesRabieng Restaurant (Hrs. 10:00-23:00)

Eastern Hotel. AAA-AAAA 899 Tachalab Rd.Chantaburi 22000. Tel: 312218-20 Fax: 311985. Closeto nightlife area. Try the small Nai Thian Restaurant(Tel 322624 Hrs. 14:00-23:00) directly opposite.

KP Grand Hotel. AAAA-AAAAA. 35/200-201Trirat Rd., Chantaburi 22000 Tel: (039) 323201-13.Fax: (039) 33214-5. High-rise hotel near traditionaldowntown area. Try the Khun Daeng Restaurant(Hrs: 09:00-22:00) opposite.

Maneechan Resort & Sport Club AAAAA. 110Mu 11 Tambol Plubpa, Chantaburi 22000. Tel: (039)343777-8. Fax: (039) 344123. On outskirts of city.Modern sports facilities include tennis and golf.

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Chao Lao Beach ResortOcean Beach ResortLaem Sadet Resort

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On Chao Lao Beach

Numerous places to stay arelocated along the beach

Chao Lao Beach Resort. AAAA-AAAAA. 99 Mu 6 Tambol Khlong Khut,Thai Mai, Chantaburi 22120. Tel: (039)369123-5; Fax: (039) 369126. BangkokRes. (02) 2519008, 2529933 et. 369,371.Fax: 2549797 ext. 369. Hotel and beachbungalows with pool and tennis.

Had Saithong Resort (GoldenBeach) $$$. 57/5 Mu 5 Khlong Kut,Laem Sadet, Chantaburi 22120 Smallresort. Tel: 039 369080-1

Laem Sadet Resort. AAAA. HatChao Lao, Thai Mai, Chantaburi 22120.Tel; (039) 369194. Bangkok Res.Tel: (02) 277 4159, Tel & Fax: (02) 6917564. Cabins in traditional resort,

In the Mountains

Krathing Country Resort. AAAA-AAAAA. (H3249 KM.20) 21/7 Mu 2Tambol Phluang, Khao Khitchakut SubDistrict. Chantaburi 22210. Tel: (039)452453-5. Bangkok Res. Tel: (02) 2598121-4, Fax: (02) 259 0087. Modern

resort in leafy locationnear falls.

Eng Dao Hill Re-sort. AAAA-AAAAA 299Mu 1 Thapsai, PongNam Ron, Chantaburi22140. Tel: (039)360179, 360259, Fax:(039) 360258. (westturn by District officesby main T junction inPong Nam Ron.) Bun-galows on hill withviews over country-side.

Soi Dao HighlandHotel & Golf Club.AAAA. 153/1 Mu 2Tambol Tabsai, PongNam Ron, Chantaburi22140. Tel: (039) 322831-2. Fax: (039)321483. Comfortable rooms over-looking golf course.

KHAO SOI DAO ANDBACK-COUNTRYROUTES (H317)

H317 north from Key Point 15 takes

you to hill country close to theKampuchean [Cambodian] border. Forriver rafting in season take H3193 for18 kms. from Pong Nam Ron District(KM.36), but call first Tel: [039]3601790). Try the Sida Restaurant(10:00-22:00) or the Eng Dao Resortnear the District Office, or continue toSoi Dao Highland Hotel (KM.42). SoiDao Falls (West turn at KM.62. 6 kms.)are a 45 minute walk from the car park.

Back country routes connect H317to Krathing Falls and Wat Khao Sukim(West turns off H317 at KM.10 orKM.22), to Bo Rai District via theKhiritan Dam (East turn at KM.18 —4WD only during upgrading) and toKhlung District via Makham on H3277.The latter passes an access road to TrokNong Falls at KM.9. A 3 km. walk fromthe car park leads to the top level ofthe falls.

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DAY 3 : CHANTABURI - TRAT, LAEM NGOP AND KO CHANG 83 kms.

KEY POINT SIXTEEN

T junction of H3156 with H3 atapprox. KM.379 (2 km. east of largeconcrete pineapple).

KEY POINT SEVENTEEN

T junction of H318 to Khlong YaiDistrict and H3 at KM.399 near Trat.

KEY POINT EIGHTEEN

T junction of H3156 at KM.18 onH3148 from Trat to Laem Ngop

he drive goes to Laem Ngop, themainland port for passenger or car

ferries to the lovely island of Ko Chang.Laem Singh beach may be visited onthe way and Namtok Phliu Falls are ashort distance from the highway. Along side-trip may be made to Hat Lekand Cambodia.

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(25 kms return. H3 KM.345 turnonto H3348 and then left (south) at sharpbend after almost 3 kms. Follow fish signsto Oasis Sea World dolphinarium andbutterfly farm. One hour shows 09:00,11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00. Adults 90 Bt.From Oasis Sea World, the first sealedroad right (south) leads to inland roadsparallel to the beach and H3149, analternative route to H3 at KM.347)

Oasis Sea World offers family en-tertainment, after which you maydrive to Laem Singh where there is asandy beach with local restaurants.Nearby is a fishing port located at theend of the spit. Sights include TukDaeng, a former French officer’s quar-ters and Khuk Khi Kai (chicken excre-ment prison), where the French jailed

Thai prisoners beneath a chicken coopwith a grill floor (on parallel inlandroad approx 400 m. from fishing port).Both were built in 1893.

★ NAMTOK PHLIU FALLS —ST 9

(KM 346 left turn to Phliu Water-fall 1.7 kms) From the entrance the fallsare a 300 m walk. In 1876 King RamaV (Chulalongkorn) built the moss cov-ered chedi and the pyramid housingthe remains of his beloved QueenSunantha, who drowned in an accidenton the Chao Phraya two years aftertheir visit to the falls. A 1 km. naturetrail goes round and above the falls.Note the Chinese temple (WatMangkol Buppharam) by H3 betweenKM.345 and 346.

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Laem Ngop town for passenger ferries ordrive to the car-ferries to cross to the is-land. The National Park HQ and a me-morial commemorating when the Frenchsank two Thai ships in January 1941 areon the sea front road just west of town.

ACCOMMODATION

Cabin rooms may be found by thebeach at Ao Tang Ku (H3156 at KM.11)and at Laem Ngop.

Ban Pu Resort & Suan Pu Restaurant.AAA-AAAAA 199 Mu 1, Tambol Nong KhanSong, Trat 23120. Tel: (039) 542355,512400; Fax: 542359. (Take H3155 at KM.5on H3148 between Trat and Laem Ngop.Turn left at KM.6 on H3148. RestaurantHrs. 10:00-22:00) Unusual setting in man-grove forest for recommended restaurantand rooms in wooden lodges. Under samemanagement as Ban Pu Ko Chang Hotel.

Laem Ngop Resort. AAA 199/12

Sukhaphibal Rd, Laem Ngop, Trat.Tel: (039) 597085. Wooden cabinsclose to the main town and pier atLaem Ngop.

KO KUT SPECIAL

You can pre-book an inclusivepackage to the less visited islandof Ko Kut south of Ko Chang withKoh Kood Cabana. Bangkok Office(Nonthaburi) Tel: (02) 9232645-6Fax: (02) 9232974. Local office (Tel:039 522955-6) and restaurant is atTha Dan Kao, approx. 7 kms westof Trat Provincial Capital.

MU KO CHANGNATIONAL PARK

Ko Chang is the largest of40 islands in the national park. Ajungle clad ridge peaking at 743mruns the length of the island.Against this backdrop the westernside of the island has three veryfine sandy beaches providingample opportunity for idyllic mo-ments.

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FERRIES TO KO CHANG

Ferry Ko Chang (H3156 KM.10 southturn 4 kms. crossing 20 min. Tel: 039597143, 521661); Ko Chang Ferry (H3156KM.4 Centre Point Pier. crossing 45 min.Tel: (01) 318 9789). Both charge 400 bahtone-way per vehicle and driver plusextra for passengers. Arrive early to catchthe last ferry. Consult our representativeoffice in Pattaya before departure forup-to-the-minute ferry information. Fill upwith petrol before leaving mainland(small gas station by Key Point 18).

Ferry Ko Chang (11 vehicles)Outward Inward

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Ko Chang Ferry (18 vehicles)4 departures daily 07:30 to 17:00

depending on tides

beyond). Be careful on the very steep,tight turns south of Khlong Son village.Hat Sai Khao (White Sand Beach. 6kms) has resorts throughout its lengthand the liveliest nightlife. The longsandy beach of Khlong Phrao (12 kms.)offers the greatest isolation, but deepinlets must be forded/swum if walk-ing. Khlong Phlu falls at the back hasa natural pool 400 metres walk fromthe parking area. Kai Bae Beach (19kms.) has lower density developmentthan White Sands Beach.

On the east side of the island adirt road (4WD. 28 kms. from AoSapparot) goes to fishing villages onscenic Ao Salak Petch bay. Good sea-food restaurants are found at Ban RongThan. On the way Than Mayom fallsoffers isolated pools at the upper lev-els for those willing to scramble up.

ACCOMMODATIONON KO CHANG

The choice is considerable, andmany places offer a basic, cleanbungalow for 500 baht up (see mapfor more suggested places).

Ban Phu Ko Chang Hotel AAAAA.Hat Sai Khao. Tel. 01-219 3869, 01-9422964. Comfortable chalets in manicured

garden aroundpool.

K h l o n gPhrao ResortA A A - A A A A .Khlong PhraoBeach. Tel: (01)2193899. LaemNgop OfficeTel: (039) 597-216, 538236,Fax: (039) 597-106. Cabins andlodge rooms onattractive la-goon setting.

Sea ViewResort. AAAA.Kai Bae Beach.Tel: (01) 218-5055, (039)529022. LaemNgop Office.Ferry Ko Chang

Pier, ThammachatBay. Tel and Fax:(039) 597143. Cha-lets in mature gar-den overlookingsandy beach.

SPECIAL SIDE TRIP TOHAT LEK. 89 kms.

To gamble at the Grand Hotel Ca-

sino (Tel: 039 544383-5) just across theborder from Hat Lek, you will need avisa from the Cambodian Embassy inBangkok (185 Ratchadamri Rd. Tel: 2546630, Fax: 253 9859) together with are-entry permit/visa for Thailand. Youmust leave your Budget car on the Thaiside.

The drive on H318 from Key Point17 ends at the small, but interestingborder market at Hat Lek. It passes asmall museum exhibit at a former refu-gee camp at Khao Lan Ratchakarun(KM.48) and the long undevelopedbeach at Hat Chuen (KM.58). The oldstyle fishing town of Amphoe KhlongYai (74 kms.) and Muslim communi-ties established by Thai-Malays whocame by boat across the Gulf are notwithout interest, but accommodationis only basic beyond KM.41.

Hat Muk Kaew Resort. $ $$. H318KM.41. Pleasant isolated setting ingarden by beach. Tel: 039511777,01-2113358. Bangkok: 02 559 3247-8,Fax: 02 530 7226

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Khlong Phrao Resort Than MayomKhlong Phlu

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Sea View Resort

Ratcha Resort$-$$ (Tel:01-8620948)

White Sand Beach Resort$-$$ (Tel: 01-2187526)Ko Chang Lagoon Resort$-$$$ (Tel: 01-2193830)

Plaloma Cliff Resort$$ (Tel: 01-2193880)

Best Garden Beach Resort$-$$$ (Tel: 01-212 7493)

Coconut Beach Bungalows$ (Tel: 01-904-7971)

Ko Chang Grand View Resort$-$$$ (Tel: 01-219-1542)

Rooks Ko Chang Resort$$$ (Tel:039-538055)

Kai Bae Huts / Kai Bae Beach $$

Siam Bay Resort $-$$ (no road accessTel:039-530740, 511017)

Ban Salak Phet

Ban Rong Than

Ban Khlong Tian

Ao Salak Petch

Lao Ya Resort $$$ (Tel: 039 531838-40)

Salak Petch Seafood & Resort(boat tours Tel: 01-219-3043,01-219-8955)

Ko Lao YaKo Khlum

Ko Wai

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SAFE DRIVINGIN THAILAND

FALLING ROCKS(LAND SLIDE)

STEEP HILL

STOP (POLICE)CHECK

SLIPPERY ROAD

STOP NO PASSING

For reservations, please contact yourtravel consultant or call Budget:

In the U.K.: 01800-181-181In the U.S.: (800) 527-0700In Germany: 89 666-950

In Australia: 13-28-48In Singapore: 532-4442

In Thailand: 02 203-0250

ROADS IN THAILAND

All main and most minorroads are sealed. On mainhighways warning signs andreflective arrows mark sharpcorners, while temporarysigns mark hazards like land-slides and road works (thesecan be extensive whereupgrading is in process).Main intersections are illumi-nated with sodium lighting.There are no security prob-lems on Thai roads, exceptin some remote border areasin which case there is anadvisory. The police set uphighway check-points atnight, and the military checktraffic in border areas. Bothtreat foreigners with univer-sal politeness.

ROAD SIGNS ANDKILOMETRE STONES

Bilingual (Thai/English)road signs indicate destina-tions and route numbersbefore intersections andshow the road number anddistance to the next maindestination after the intersec-tion. Kilometre markers showthe road and kilometrenumber on the front face.Distances in the direction oftravel are found on the sideof the stone.

LOCAL DRIVERS

Most drivers in Thailandare reasonable but tend togive way little. Be careful ofoncoming vehicles thatovertake and force you to theleft, if not onto the hardshoulder. Be ready to go ontothe hard shoulder at a

DRIVERS LICENSE

All drivers must hold acurrent, non-probationarylicense. The license mayeither be Thai, or from therenter’s country of residence(with an English translation),or an international driver’spermit. Licenses and a validpassport must be carried atall times when driving.

IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT

If possible leave yourvehicle where it came to rest(for police to determineresponsibility), get injuredparties to a hospital and con-tact the police as soon aspossible. Dial 191 for a tollfree call to the local police.The tourist police may bereached at 1699 or (038)429371 (Pattaya area). Con-tact Budget and stay withyour vehicle, taking care ofyour valuables! Puttingbranches on the road warnsother drivers of an accidentor breakdown ahead.

DRIVING ON DIRT ROADS

Numerous small dirtroads across the countrysideare a maze, but main dirtroads are usually easy tofollow. Drive with caution toprevent sudden dips and rutsfrom causing mechanicalbreakdown. For driving ondirt roads in mountain areas,taking a guide is recom-mended. Before enteringremote back country makesure you have enough fueland drinking water.

Happy safe driving!

moment’s notice, especiallyon corners and hills! Becareful of vehicles enteringfrom side roads as they maynot stop.

AT NIGHT

Many vehicles do nothave lights, especially carts,motorcycles and bicycles.Driving just after dusk isparticularly dangerous aslocal traffic is returning tovillages. Be careful of oncom-ing vehicles with one light —they may not be motorcycles!Night driving is not recom-mended.

FUEL

24 hour service stationsare found on highways nearmajor intersections andtowns, but rural stations willclose in the evening. Pricesare around 13 baht per litrefor unleaded fuel, and gasstations will require cash.

ROAD RULES

Driving is on the left. Thespeed limit for cars is 60 kphin town, 90 kph on highwaysand 120 kph on motorways.Seat belts must be worn anddriving while drunk is illegal.

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