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Amphoe Laem Sing
Chantaburi Horticultural Research Centre
Located at Tambon Phliu, about 15 kilometres from the city.
In its large area are various plantations such as durian, mango
steen, rambutan and a variety of herbs and spices. The centre is
opened for group visitors (more than 10 people). Advanced contact
is necessary at Tel: 0 3939 7030.
Hat Laem Sing
Laem Sing is about 30 kilometres from town and can be reached
via Sukhumvit Road on the way to Trat with a right turn at Km. 347,
a further distance of 16 kilometres to the beach. The beach itself
is shaded with pine trees lining the entire shore and cooled by
constant gentle breezes. There are food shops and boats for rent
to visit two nearby isles, Ko Chula and Ko Nom Sao. The trip takes
30 minutes and one hour respectively.
Khuk Khi Kai
The notorious Khuk Khi Kai, just before Laem Sing beach,
was built to hold Thais who were against the French occupation of
Chanthaburi in 1893. A 7-metre high, square-shaped prison, it was
built in bricks with each side measuring 4.40 metres. The walls
were holed for ventilation. The porous roof is said to have been
used as chicken coop through which the birds dropped their excrements.
Namtok Phliu National Park
A left turn at Km. 346 on Highway No. 3 is the Namtok Phliu
National Park, covering an area of 134.5 square kilometres along
forestland at Khao Sa Bap mountain range. The 3-level Phliu waterfall
features a basin of cool, clear water for splashing around and plenty
of fish make the flowing streams their home. Nearby are a small
Chedi and a pyramid built by King Rama V as a loving memorial to
Phra Nang Chao Sunanthakumarirat, his first consort, who died in
a boat accident.
There are two other waterfalls in the park. The Khlong Narai waterfal,
about 6 kilometres from town via Highway No. 3 at a right turn at
Km. 338-339 and two kilometres further away on foot. The Trok Nong
waterfal is off Highway No. 3277 (Khlung-Makham route) with a left
turn at Trok Nong market and a further 2 kilometres on foot.
Oasis Sea World
Just before Laem Sing beach is the Oasis Sea World, which
attracts visitors who delight in watching the exciting dolphin shows.
Also on hand are butterfly farm and other animals. The dolphins
are mainly those accidentally caught in fisherman’s nets in
the Gulf of Thailand. Trained by Thai experts, they are now capable
of showing off their high degree of ability. There are five shows
daily. Tel: (039) 363238-9.
Tuek Daeng
“Tuek Daeng” or “Red Building” near
Khuk Khi Kai is the site of the Phikhat Patchamit Fort built in
the reign of King Rama III. It was subsequently turned into living
quarters and military command post by the French. A single storey,
red-tiled roof building, today it serves as the Laem Sing district
public library.
Wat Mangkon Buppharam
Wat Mangkon Buppharam, or Leng Hua Yi, is a temple in Chinese
architectural style. Located on Sukhumvit Highway, it is at Km.
345 some 12 kilometres from town.
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