Community

Community places to visit in the eastern region Has improved the quality of life of people in the community to have a better life. by bringing the local cultural heritage to present to tourists have come to learn Experience the way of life, tradition, culture and wisdom in each locality. EEC recognizes the importance of culture. and tourism in the Eastern Special Development Area (EEC), which is an area with significant and diverse tourism potential To accommodate Thai and foreign tourists under the project organized by the EEC, in Chachoengsao, there are interesting community sources such as Ban Mai Market, a market that is more than 100 years old.

It is one of the old communities in Chachoengsao Province that has a distinctive original way of life that is different from other communities, namely unique old houses since the reign of King Rama V as a filming location. and period dramas of the Chinese community, such as with Kong Nang Nak, Chao Sua Siam, a variety of shops and restaurants. It is a collection of delicious food of Paet Riew, including Chinese food, Thai food, and an ancient coffee shop with intense and sweet taste. It is a collection of souvenirs that must be bought as souvenirs to take home. and another place that is an interesting point, the hundred-year-old Klong Suan Market In the past, it was the center of communication, trading, and exchange of villagers in nearby areas. over a hundred years ago by using the boat as the main vehicle for traveling and making trade to be sold and exchanged

Until now, more land routes have been added. causing the water path to stagnate When local governments have played a role in the development since 2001 with the aim of bringing the market back to life. with cultural assets and local wisdom combined with the cooperation of organizations, stakeholders and people in the community in driving the development of social, economic and environmental integration to be prosperous in every aspect As a result, people have a better quality of life. which can be seen when standing on the bridge over the canal between the two provinces where visitors will see the ceremonial establishments of three cultures: shrines, mosques and temples.

In Chonburi province, the community is diverse and both cultural and operational. such as “Baan Talat Lang, Bang Phra Subdistrict, Sriracha District, Experience the Sea, Bang Saray Way of Life at the Old Community, Baan Bang Saray, Bang Saray Sub-district, Sattahip District, and the Cultural Road Project. “Hom Ai Din, Local Ways Ban Nong Plub” Takhian Tia Subdistrict Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. Ban Talat Lang, Bang Phra Subdistrict, Si Racha District

Ban Talat Lang, Bang Phra Subdistrict, Si Racha District is a community next to the sea. The villagers are mainly engaged in fishing according to the original way of life that has been done for more than 200 years along the beach of Ban Talat Lang area. There is still a picture of the way of life of the local villagers. They are building small fishing boats, weaving nets, fixing nets, making fishing tools. sea crabs or agree to trade fresh from the sea and continues to welcome visitors in a traditional way and experience together with a boat to surround the squid fishing nets find shellfish on the beach or sleep in a homestay Eat fresh seafood and food according to villagers’ recipes such as salted mackerel

Project “Hom Ai Din, Local Ways Ban Nong Plub” is at Takhian Tia Subdistrict. Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. It is an area with diverse tourism potential. both seaside tourism ecotourism Cultural tourism and community tourism It is an area that supports tourism in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) for tourists in the area. and different areas have come to touch the charm Another corner of Chonburi Province which is the development of the community economy to build stability and sustainable culture.

Takhian Tia Community, a small community in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, where the world is turning into a technology era. But the way of life of the villagers here also provides a living through agriculture. using local wisdom combined with nature and fresh air Therefore, here there is still a peaceful existence. Simple as Thai people in the past.

In the province of Rayong There is a prominent community, lifestyle and culture blended perfectly. OTOP products are famous for coming from various community sources in the province, such as agro-tourism community and Ban Wang Wa culture. It is an agricultural and cultural tourism community. Ban Wang Wa is a gathering of people in the community. to conserve the way of life of the community Ban Wang Wa community has many activities for tourists to do, such as tasting the ancient local food “Karang” that tastes like peanut butter. It is made from boiled chickpeas and then roasted on fire. before pounding thoroughly Mix sugar and salt. can eat with hundreds of steamed rice or with bread Weaving mats, new products of the community Made from saplings, which are forest trees that grow in the community. Bring basketry as household items such as mats, coasters and rafting activities in the mangrove forests in the canal Krapi. the ancient canal of the village Take a look at the hundred-year-old Krabok tree, etc.

There are still many communities with interesting lifestyles. The EEC sees the importance of developing communities that are outstanding to remain and develop more than the past. Just ask different agencies and people in the community to work together to develop our community to be a good place to live. can also generate income from people who travel as well

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