'''Si Racha''' is in Eastern Thailand, between Bangkok and Pattaya, and is the gateway city to the island of Ko Si Chang.

Understand

Si Racha, (Siracha, Si Racha or Siracha), Chonburi, Thailand. Si Racha district is in Chonburi province of Thailand about one hour's drive from Bangkok. Si Racha's port and nearby Laem Chabang, the largest port in the country serve the eastern seaboard industrial provinces. Pattaya is 30km south. 10 km north of Si Racha is Bang Saen, a seaside resort popular with locals. Chonburi province is one of the more industrialised provinces of Thailand. Most of the province however is hilly agricultural plantations.

Many Japanese and Korean expat workers live in the area and work on the nearby industrial estates. The town itself has a newly redone waterfront but doesn't have much in terms of sandy beaches.

Get in

Most buses between Bangkok and Pattaya that run along Sukhumvit stop at Robinsons or at Tukcom.

Get around

See

Do

Buy

The town has a Robinson's department store and movie theatre.

Eat

Si Racha is famous in Thailand for its seafood, served with a fiery chili sauce known as ''nam phrik si racha'' ("Si Racha spicy sauce").

Drink

Sleep

There are a few guesthouses for 200 baht/night on the stinky waterfront.

Get out