Plee fishing pier Market - Chonburi, Thailand

    Plee fishing pier Market Fresh Seafood Market at Plee fishing pier, was firstly opened on 24 July 2010 and open every Saturday from 16.00H – 22.00H, by the restoration of the fisheries policy of the Chonburi district to promote the trade of seafood, the occupation of fishing, the strengthening of the economic community, and increase the income for the fishermen community covering the area of ​​Bang Pla Soi, Ma Kham Yong, Baan Khod, Bang Sai and Baan Suan. Most of people living along the coast are fishermen of fishery conservation by using small boats and tools from local wisdom catching shrimps, shells, craps, fishes, so that they become the unique product of Chonburi province. By providing the fresh seafood market at Plee fishing pier, the tourists of eco-tourism can buy fresh seafood from fishing boats with cheap price while they can sit and dine seafood with the atmosphere above the sea or mud sea at low tide while enjoying the spectacular view of sunset and fishermen’ home and living hood. This is an interesting tourist attraction in Chonburi Province. It was found that this place is responding very well by tourists, there are a lot of tourist attentions. Consequently, they provided a point of view of the landscape of evening even more to meet the needs of the more tourists.

    How to get there

    The trip to Fresh seafood market at Plee fishing pier is not that difficult, just drive to Chonburi city then drive ahead to the bridge across the sea, driving along the bridge and you will notice the umbrellas of a large number of shops spreading along the route into the community.

    For tourists who are not familiar with the route in the City of Chonburi, drive along Sukhumvit road (Old road) or Bangna – Trad then straight into Chonburi City. If you find a sign that says it’s bypass, just ignore it and drive straight to the junction with traffic lights, and on the left is the way turn to bus terminal station of Chonburi Province but do not turn into there, just go straight and you will find the gate of Sukabot school and Wat Khao Phra Bang Sai, go straight for about 600-800 meters, trying to find a U-turn, keep left to look for the sign of Bang Sai 16, if you find the sign for Bang Sai 18 or 20, you can turn into that road because it will turn to each other through the end, then from the junction, turn left to the road along the beach, drive straight for a little and keep looking on the right side, you will see the sign for Fresh seafood market at Plee fishing pier, at soi Bang Sai 37, the end of this street will be connected with the bridge across to the market right there.

    If you come by motorway or expressway between the cities (No.7) or you come from Sukhumvit road, which way you can drive to this market? When you drive to the intersection of highway 344, you cut off from the bypass or motorway and turn right to highway 344, then go straight to Chonburi city, when you are in the city already, just go ahead to the west, just be aware on one-way road that may make you lose the way but it’s not difficult, when you arrive to Sukhumvit road in Chonbuti city, just turn left and turn right on the junction of old hospital then go straight, this road is forced you turn right to the bridge across the sea to the fresh seafood market as well.

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Options in Chonburi, Thailand
     As a province along one of the most traveled Bangkok weekend getaway routes, Chonburi is easily reached via train, private car, and public bus, including direct services from the airport to Pattaya. It is even possible to fly to nearby U-Tapao from Samui and Phuket on Bangkok Airways. Once in one of Chonburi’s coastal towns, it may be easier to get around with your own car, but there are standard forms of local transport available for visitors: i.e. songtaews, motorbike taxis, tuk tuks, and public busses. It’s easy to arrange transportation in and around Pattaya.

    Getting to and from Chon Buri

    By Train:
    The State Railway of Thailand offers a daily train service departing Bangkok's Hua Lumphong Station at 06.55 a.m., tel: 0 2621 8701. It takes about 5 hours to reach a station located near the Siam Country Club.

    By Car:
    It is a relatively short drive from Bangkok to Chonburi or Pattaya that is easily navigable by visitors in a rental car. It is also possible to hire a taxi to take you to or from Chonburi/Pattaya and Bangkok. These prices are negotiable and highly variable, but you should not pay more than 1200 for the taxi ride in either direction (inclusive of tolls) and can arguably get a cheaper fare back to Bangkok if you can find a Bangkok taxi that needs to return to the capital after dropping someone off at the coast and hanging around for the weekend looking for a return fare.

    To Chonburi:
    Chonburi is a one-hour drive from Bangkok along Highway No. 34 (Bang Na-Trat). Alternatively, you can take the Motorway (new Bangkok-Chonburi Route), which may even be a faster route.

    To Pattaya:
    Pattaya can be reached in about 2.5-hours along Bangna-Trat Highway via Bang Pakong, Chonburi and Si Racha. However, visitors can avoid Chonburi by opting for Highway 36, the new Chonburi - Pattaya - Rayong route or taking the Motorway from Rama 9 Road.

    By Bus:

    To Chonburi:
    The 1.5-hour journey from Bangkok can be made on regular busses originating from the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai). Air-conditioned busses leave Ekkamai every 40 minutes from 5.30 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Tel: 0 2391 9829. Non air-conditioned busses leave Ekkamai every 30 minutes from 5.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Tel: 0 2391 2504.

    There are also air-conditioned busses leaving Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road from 6.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Call: 0 2936 2852 for more information. In addition, Si Racha Tour, Tel: 0 2936 4029 operates air-conditioned bus services to Chonburi and Bang Saen.

    To Pattaya:
    Air-conditioned and regular busses depart from the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) and Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) on Kamphaengphet Road daily. Busses (air-con) depart the Eastern Bus Terminal every 30 minutes from 5.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and from Mo Chit 2 (Northern Bus Terminal) from 5.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Departure times and fares may be obtained from the Eastern Bus Terminal, tel: 0 2391 2504, 0 2391 8097 or the Northern Bus Terminal, tel: 0 2936 2852-66.

    There are also minibuses that travel directly from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya at 9.00 a.m., 12.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. daily. For more information, contact the Bangkok International Airport, tel: 0 2535 1111. In addition, most hotels in Bangkok provide bus services to Pattaya. Contact the tour desk at your hotel for details.

    By Air:
    Bangkok Airways provides daily flights connecting U-Tapao Airport (Approximately 30 kilometers south of Pattaya) to Koh Samui and Phuket (www.Bangkokair.com).

    Getting Around Chon Buri

    As in most Thai provinces there are typically songtaews that follow established routes around the Chonburi beaches and between towns within the province. Songtaews, motorbike taxis, and some form of tuk tuk are usually available for private charter as well. If you want to travel further afield ask your hotel if they can arrange a car and driver for the day or direct you to the local bus services