Four Treasures Reference Database
Record No. 3040
Moontown: A history of Chanthaburi
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Hughes, R.W. (2011) Moontown: A history of Chanthaburi. RWH Publishing, <https://lotusgemology.com/resources/articles/276-history-of-chanthaburi-pailin-moontown-lotus-gemology>
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corundum, Thailand.12, Cambodia.12, gems
The Thai city of Chanthaburi (จันทบุรี) may be small, but it has played an important role in both the history of Thailand and the history of the gem trade. Taking its name from the Thai word for moon ('chan'), this petite town is among the most charming in the Land of Smiles. Richard W. Hughes takes a look at Thailand's No. 1 gem town.