Chanthaburi was established in front of the Sa Bab hill in the 18th century B.E. by Chong people or the Mon and Khmer race as the first aborigine that moved and settled down at east of forest along Chanthaburi, Rayong, Trad. Especially, boundaries between Chanthaburi and Trat where were rich in natural herbs and resources. At the past,
The Chong lived by picked up and sold forest products, but at the present, the forest is decrease as the result of it was cleared the path to garden, farm, preempted by Thi and Chainese as well as forest products collection is illegal goods. The bushmane like Chong changed their life style became labour in the city, part of them are farmer.
The Chong community also appear at Klongploo Village, Khao Kitchakoot Sub-District.