Chonburi is located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, only 80 kilometers from the capital. The area boasts abundant natural resources, which are highlighted by delightful beaches, local traditions, regional delicacies, and fresh seafood. The provincial tree and flower is the "New Guinea Rosewood" or “Mai Pradu” ( in Thai)
The motto of Chonburi is "Beautiful beaches, delicious khao lam, sweet sugar cane, delicate basketry products, and buffalo racing."
“Beautiful beaches” Chonburi's most famous beaches are Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach, and Bang Saen Beach. If you are looking for peace and quiet, or raucous entertainment they are should suffice to meet your needs.
“Delicious khao lam” When we talking about the best of Chonburi. Be reminded “Khao Lam Nongmon” It’s on the way to Pattaya and Bang Saen because it's sweet taste. It’s made with sticky rice, sugar and coconut cream cooked in bamboo stalks. When opening above to see a waxy texture luscious with coconut milk.
“Sweet sugar cane” Chonburi has many sugar cane at Ban Bueng district. It’s one of the most important of the province.
“Delicate basketry products” It’s long known for its fine basketry products, Amphoe Phanat Nikhom originally made them for daily use.
“Buffalo racing” In Ban Bueng and Nong Yai districts. The animals are dressed outrageously or with creatively by owners. Assembled in the courtyard in front of the town hall, the buffaloes partake in racing, or take part in physical fitness and fashion contests. Usually, the races will be complemented with booths selling locally made items, stage performances, games and beauty contests.
In addition to tourism, Chonburi is the center of the Eastern Seaboard Development Project, with its industrial parks and fishing villages.