Thursday, October 25, 2007

Phang Nga, Thailand

Phang Nga is a primarily agricultural province in the south of Thailand. Total distance is 788 kms. and travel time to Phang-Nga Town is approximately 12 hours. From Phuket, use route 402, pass the parallel spans of Sarasin and Thao Thep Krasatri Bridges. You are now in Phang-Nga province. Its large part is forest. One of the major tourist destination is Khao Lak.

Lopburi, Thailand

Lopburi In 1664, King Narai the Great, a King of Ayutthaya made Lop Buri the second capital with the help of French architects. Therefore , the architectural style of Lop Buri in the reign of King Narai was half Thai and half western. Today it is a modern garrison town and provincial capital 153 km, north of Bangkok.

Nakhonratchasima, Thailand

Nakhonratchasima the second largest city of the greatest history and background above any other town in the region due to its status as a first grade city controlling various subjected cities and towns, a place that houses Lord Buddha's relics which is the most important statutory place of the south, being the center of Buddhism during Sivichaya period, is located some 861 kms. by railroad and 780 kms. by highway from Bangkok.

Chiang Rai, Thailand

Chiang Rai Northern border of Thailand. Chiang Rai was founded in 1262 by King Meng Rai and was the first capital of Lanna Thai (Kingdom of a Million Rice fields). The province contains Thailand's northernmost point at Mae Sai, which is well known for its crisp mountain scenery, and hill tribes. North of Chiang Rai is known as the Golden Triangle, the area where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge.

Pattaya, Chonburi Thailand

Pattaya Highly reputed for its entertainment and beach activities, it is suitable for your exciting weekend. With the location of 147 km. southeast of Bangkok, Pattaya features a wonderful natural bay and to the south a long, sandy beach known as Jomtien, offshore are more than a dozen islands which have amusement park, offbeat museums and lush botanical gardens offer numerous forms of leisure activities and cultural entertainment for all family members. And after dark, Pattaya offers all the allure and magic of a truly vibrant nightlife with a spectacular variety of restaurants, nightclubs, bars, discotheques, cocktail lounges and cabarets.

Koh Chang, Trat Thailand

Koh Chang A "Virgin" island located at the Eastern Sea of Thailand where every leisure travelers longing to visit. The largest among the 52 islands of Trat province, is also the nation's second largest island, after Phuket. Covering an area of 429 sq. kms., it features fine beaches, coral reefs, and plentiful marine life. It is also rich in natural resources, teeming with hills, forests, waterfalls and streams, the latter being an important source of freshwater. Dotting the island are many fruit orchards. Most of the scenic beaches and bays are located on the western side, extending from the north to the south.

Koh Samui, Suratthani Thailand

Koh Samui The most popular island where the long shores and number of attractive resorts belong.Thailand’s 3rd is a palm-fringed paradise with coastal roads encircling the whole island. Aside from the lovely beaches and coral beds, it is plentiful in coconut plantations and forested hills. The more popular beaches are on the northern and eastern coasts, namely Chaweng Beach, known for its party scene and combination of luxury resort and Lamai Beach. Many international diving schools have been established an nearby Koh Tao because of its pristine beaches and abundant coral reefs whichcontribute to its reputation as the best scuba diving spot in the Gulf of Thailand.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai The capital of the Northern part is blessed with rich historical and cultural heritage. is not only a large and ancient city of northern Thailand, but also a famous tourist destination. Historical places from the Lanna era as well as natural beauty, which allows for climbing, elephant riding, trekking and bicycling await tourists. The people themselves are an unforgettable part of Chiang Mai. Handicrafts of silk, silver and wood are timeless souvenirs for visitors from all over the globe. Along with all this, a wide variety of accommodations, restaurants, and entertainment all help to make Chiang Mai one of Thailand's prime tourist attractions.

Krabi, Thailand

Krabi One of the most attractive destinations in Thailand covers an area of 4,709 sq kms. And is located 814 Kms. South of Bangkok. Krabi's major attractions are located largely along its extensive coastline with several well-known beaches and bays, and numerous offshore tropical island. Krabi's mountainous physical landscape is broken only by appearances of highlands and plain on the mainland. Natural firest cover is chiefly Mangrove and Cassia trees. The Krabi River flows 5 kms. Through the town and falls into the Andaman Sea at Tambon Pak Nam.

Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Kanchanaburi The mountainous province of Kanchanaburi, Thailand’s third largest, covers some 19,473 sq kms., and borders Myanmar (Burmar) to the west of Bangkok. The compact provincial capital, some 130 km or a comfortable two-hour drive from Bangkok, is both the site of the world-famous “Bridge Over the River Kwai”, immortalized in books and movies, as well as the gateway to a region of rugged natural beauty. Mountains characterize the countryside beyond the provicial capital and fertile river valleys where a labyrinth of damaged reservoirs provide further scenic elements to the province’s natural beauty.

Hua Hin, Thailand

Hua Hin The sandy beach at the central part of the country where is located about 200 kms south of Bangkok Hua Hin is the oldest beach resort in the Kingdom of Thailand and become popular as a rainy season retreat. The Thai Royal Family selected Hua Hin to build the Klai Kangwon Palace, or literally "haven Far From Worries" and remains in frequent use by the Thai Royal Family today, rends this town an atmosphere quite different from other beach areas in Thailand.