Guide to Phatthalung 2008-12-24 06:21:36 Phatthalung is an ancient city in southern Thailand. It is a land of mountains. In town is Khao Ok Thalu, which is clearly visible from afar. Phatthalung is regarded as the birthplace of the shadow play and the Nora dance. From ancient times to the present, Phatthalung has been closely linked to Songkhla Province, particularly in terms of geography, history and migratory settlements through m Read more:Guide
Guide to Lamphun 2008-12-24 06:15:42 Legend handed down for more than 1,400 years refer to this ancient town as Hariphunchai. Its first ruler was Queen Chamthewi who was of Mon extraction. In late 12th century, King Mengrai overran the town and subsequently integrated it into the Lanna Kingdom.Today, Lamphun still retain its enchanting ambience of a small but old community. It is some 670 kilometres from Bangkok and only 26 kilo Read more:Guide
Guide to Songkhla 2008-12-24 06:10:14 Songkhla, one of Thailand's important ports and coastal provinces, is located 950 kilometers from Bangkok. Occupying an area of 7,393 square kilometers on the eastern side of the Malaysian Peninsula, the province is bordered by the States of Kedah (Sai Buri) and Perlis of Malaysia to the south and the Gulf of Thailand to the east. In addition, Songkhla borders on Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phatt Read more:Guide
Guide to Satun 2008-12-24 06:08:18 Satun is a small province in the south of Thailand that borders Malaysia, facing the Andaman Sea. The province possesses renowned picturesque islands with verdant forests and mountainous land. The majority of the locals are Muslim. It is located 973 kilometres from Bangkok and occupies an area of 2,478 square kilometres with 80 kilometres of coastline.Most tourists head out to the pristine is Read more:Guide
Guide to Trang 2008-12-24 06:01:46 Located approximately 828 kilometers from Bangkok, Trang
Province covers an area of 4,941 square kilometers. The province borders on Nakhon Si Thammarat Province to the north, Satun Province and the Indian Ocean (Andaman Sea) to the south, Phatthalung Province to the east and the Indian Ocean and Krabi Province to the west.Trang is considered a magnificent coastal province as it long, beautiful co Read more:Guide
Guide to Chiang Rai 2008-12-24 05:57:16 Chiang
Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand is about 785 kilometers north of Bangkok. Situated on the Kok River basin, Chiang Rai
covers an area of approximately 11,678 square meters with an average elevation of 580 meters above sea level.The province, which is located within the renowned Golden Triangle area where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand converge, is also known as the gateway to Mya Read more:Guide
Guide to Ang Thong 2008-12-24 05:56:34 Ang Thong, a province, which is luxurious of native handicraft like, molded court dolls, firebrick, and wickerwork. It is also the origination of Li Ke, the native folk song, hometown of Nai Dok and Nai Thongkaeo, the two heroes during Bang Rachan Battle. Ang Thong is also abundant with more than 200 clean, magnificent, and interesting temples, most appropriate for Thai chronological study.An Read more:Guide
Guide to Chiangmai 2008-12-24 05:56:06 Experiencing the merging of the past into the present in Chiang Mai where locals are proud of the city’s 700-year history. Its rich traditional heritage and unique culture is a perfect foundation for the development of the city. Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to find in the heart of the city centuries-old chedis and temples next to modern convenience st Read more:Guide
Guide to Chumphon 2008-12-24 05:53:23 Chumphon is a sea coast city parallel to the Gulf of Thailand. It is the gateway to other southern provinces. Along more than 200 kilometres of Chumphons seashore, there are many beautiful and picturesque beaches. Still maintaining the natural beauty, the province is best for those who seek relaxation in the natural and uniquely quiet atmosphere.Historical documents state that Chumphon was co Read more:Guide
Phuket 2008-12-19 23:48:52 Located approximately 862 kilometers south of Bangkok is Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, which is often dubbed as the pearl of the Andaman, or the pearl of the south. Its natural resources- rocky peninsular, limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil broad bays and tropical in-land forests contribute to making it the South’s wealthiest, busiest, most visited and most popular
Wat Boromracha Kanchanapisek Anusorn 2008-12-19 23:10:49 by Richard Barrow Undoubtedly the most spectacular Chinese temple I have seen in Thailand is Wat Boromracha Kanchanapisek Anusorn in Nonthaburi Province just north-west of Bangkok. I would say it also rivals anything I saw even in China during my three month trip around the country. Parts of the temple reminded me of the Forbidden Palace. This temple, in Bang Bua Thong District, too
Festival at Tattoo Temple 2008-12-19 23:08:57 by Richard Barrow I think one of the most bizzare festivals I have ever attended in Thailand was the Tattoo Festival
this weekend. This took place at the renowned Wat Bang Phra temple in Nakhon Chaisi, about 50 kms west of Bangkok. This temple is famous for its magically charged tattoos and amulets which can protect its wearer against harm and even speeding bullets. The temple was ma Read more:Temple
Thailand Monkeys have a Party 2008-12-19 23:07:38 by Richard Barrow One of the more unique festivals in Thailand
is the annual Monkey Party
in Lopburi, about 150 kms north of Bangkok. It was started some twenty years ago by a local businessman called Yongyuth Kitwatananuson. He put on a buffet lunch for the monkeys as a way to say thank you to the animals for all the tourist money that they had brought to the city. This soon bec Read more:Monkeys
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 2008-12-19 23:06:09 by Richard Barrow Offering food to a monk early in the morning I have probably been to about half a dozen different floating markets around Thailand. Out of all of them, Damnoen Saduak is undoubtedly the largest and best known among Thai and foreign tourists. Some people also say it is the biggest tourist trap. However, this can work to your advantage. Genuine floating markets are fe Read more:Floating
, Market
Sanam Chan Palace 2008-12-19 23:04:07 by Richard Barrow I have visted Nakhon Pathom three or four times, and on every trip I usually just visit the giant Phra Pathom Chedi. It is true that it is impressive, but then so is the nearby Phra Ratchawang Sanam Chan Palace
with its unique mixture of Thai, English Tudor and French architectural styles. I suppose my only excuse for not visiting before is that it isn't in the Lon
Sunflower Festival in Thailand 2008-12-19 22:59:16 by Richard Barrow The SunflowerFestival
in Thailand
starts around November and goes on until about February. The best places to see sunflower fields are in Lopburi Province and Saraburi Province. It was Lopburi where we went last weekend to see the sunflowers. Thousands of people from Bangkok head this way at the weekends for a day trip to take pictures in the sunflower fields. For
Biking to Sisaket 2008-12-19 22:57:53 by Charlie No Here we are again……. and last weekend was a long one for all Thai nationals who were out celebrating the 5th of December; the date in Thailand which is both Father’s Day and the birthday of His Majesty the King. This time around, I planned a trip to the quiet and unexplored north-eastern province of Sisaket. Some research had told me that this province was home t Read more:Biking
Mu Ko Similan 2008-12-16 05:41:30 Location Amphur Kuraburi, Phang-Nga Province,78 km. from Tub La Mu PortSpecial Features Deep water coral reefs, beautiful beaches with clear water,Sailing Rock, Ao Keuak, Nicobar pigeons and Hairy LegMountain crabsTime to Go December-May (Not open in other period of the year)Getting There - From Bangkok to Tab La Mu, Phuket (12 hours),from Phuket to Tub La Mu (3 hours)- Boat to Mu K
Phang-Nga Marine National Park 2008-12-11 20:33:30 Location Amphur Muang Phang-Nga, Amphur Taguatung, Amphur Ko Yaow, Phang-Nga ProvinceSpecial Features Spectacular limestone massifs, Kao Ping Gun, Ko Panyee, Ancient Paintings, Sea Caves, and Sea ArchesTime to Go The whole year, but cool weather and nice blue sky during December and MarchGetting There- From Bangkok to Phang-Nga (11 hours), Song Taew to the Park Headquarters12 km. (20-minutes/1 Read more:Marine
, National
, National Park
Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall 2008-12-11 20:27:54 Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall
Kanchanaburi’s Mighty Thi Law SooThe 200 kilometer drive from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi province passes through Nakhom Pathom province.From the munici-pality of Kanchanaburi , continue further to Srisawasdi district.Then , take the one-hour ferry ride to the other side of the river before the five-hour journey begins in earnest. This will surely make a worthwhile trip give
Koh Chang 2008-12-09 01:15:10 Trad is Thailand's eastern-most province, located about 315 kilometers from Bangkok. This small province borders on Cambodia with the Khao Banthat mountain range forming a natural demarcation. With 52 large and small offshore islands, long white sandy beaches and unspoiled coral reefs, Trat offers delightful scenery and a tranquil hideout for nature-lovers. The province also serves as a major fru Read more:Chang
, Koh Chang
Recommend Site To A Friend
