About:-
Thailand is a wondrous
kingdom, featuring Buddhist temples, exotic wildlife, and spectacular islands.
Along with a fascinating history and a unique culture that includes delectable
Thai food and massage, Thailand features a modern capital city, and friendly
people who epitomize Thailand’s “land of smiles” reputation.
BANGKOK CITY
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital,
is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The
boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the
Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat
Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha
and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and
Khmer-style spire.
Wat Phra Kaew
Architecturally fantastic,
this temple complex is also the spiritual core of Thai Buddhism and the
monarchy, symbolically united in what is the country’s most holy image, the
Emerald Buddha. Attached to the temple complex is the Grand Palace, the former
royal residence, once a sealed city of intricate ritual and social
stratification.
Grand Palace
Part of the greater complex
that also encompasses Wat Phra Kaew, the Grand Palace (Phra Borom
Maharatchawang) is a former royal residence that is today only used on
ceremonial occasions. Visitors are allowed to survey the Grand Palace grounds
and four of the remaining palace buildings, which are interesting for their royal
bombast.
Wat Phra Kaew & Grand Palace
Also known as the Temple of
the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew is the colloquial name of the vast,
fairy-tale compound that also includes the former residence of the Thai
monarch, the Grand Palace.
This ground was consecrated
in 1782, the first year of Bangkok rule, and is today Bangkok's biggest tourist
attraction and a pilgrimage destination for devout Buddhists and nationalists.
The 94.5-hectare grounds encompass more than 100 buildings that represent 200
years of royal history and architectural experimentation.
Wat Pho
Wat Pho is our fave among
Bangkok's biggest sights. In fact, the compound incorporates a host of
superlatives: the city's largest reclining Buddha, the largest collection of
Buddha images in Thailand and the country's earliest centre for public
education.
Almost too big for its
shelter is Wat Pho's highlight, the genuinely impressive Reclining Buddha.
HUA HIN THAILAND
The seaside town of Hua Hin,
meaning “Stone Head”, was named after the rocks at the north end of the powdery
sand beach. Hua Hin became Thailand's first beach resort after a train line was
laid in the 1920’s to provide access from Bangkok and King Rama VII established
his summer retreat in the area. With a 5 kilometer-long beach that features
numerous activities, the laid back and hospitable town of Hua Hin continues to
draw both tourists and Thais. In addition to beach fun and games, outstanding
seafood restaurants, and a vibrant night market, Hua Hin is well known for
having some of the finest golf courses in Thailand, as well as some of the most
renowned resorts and destination spas in the world.
KO SAMUI ISLAND
Ko Samui is the premier island destination in the Gulf of Thailand.
Samui is easily accessible, features beautiful beaches and a variety of
activities, and caters to visitors on any budget.
Ko Samui, Thailand’s second most popular island destination, is located
in the Gulf of Thailand roughly 700 km. south of Bangkok and 80 km. from
Thailand’s southern coast. Samui is the third largest island in Thailand and
the largest in an archipelago of more than 80 islands that includes the Ang
Thong National Marine Park, a kayaking paradise and day trip from Ko Samui.
Activities around Ko Samui include cooking courses, yoga instruction,
Muay Thai training, scuba diving, and even golf. While there are a few quieter
beaches that are ideal for relaxation, particularly those that feature some of
the finest 5-star resorts in the world, and some that exude old world charm,
such as Bo Phut, which features converted, old Chinese shop houses, Samui is a
lively, exciting place than it was a few decades ago. Ko Samui has developed
into its own style of island paradise, retaining much of its natural beauty
while offering nearly every imaginable activity or service for the ultimate
beach holiday.
KANCHANABURI THAILAND
Kanchanaburi city, the
capital of Kanchanaburi Province, is a popular resort town; picturesque and
worthy of a visit in its own right, it is frequently visited as base of
operations for exploring the many cultural, natural, and historical attractions
in the surrounding countryside. Located at the confluence of the Kwai Noi and
Kwai Yai Rivers, Kanchanaburi lies at the source of the Mae Klong River, and
these majestic bodies of water are defining characteristics of the town.
The town itself is a place
to relax, watching the water from the banks of the river, inside a raft house,
or from a riverside restaurant. Many visitors like to rest along the river with
a cold drink and a good book. Many of them come here just for a couple days but
stay for weeks in order to explore all of the attractions in the surrounding
countryside. Along with visiting spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, and
three of Thailand’s largest reservoirs, white water rafting, elephant trekking,
and golfing are popular activities for visitors. Kanchanaburi is an excellent
tourist destination for nature lovers.
PHETCHABURI THAILAND
With its strategic location
at the top of the Malay Peninsula, on the Gulf of Thailand, and protected from
Myanmar (Burma) by the Bilauktuang Range, Petchaburi has long been an important
region. The area has thus been continuously inhabited for well over 1,000 years
and there are many historic buildings, temples, and palaces to attest to its
importance. As the location is conveniently located for visitors heading south
either by road or rail, Petchaburi is now a major stop for sightseeing along
the way to Hua Hin or beach towns in Southern Thailand. In addition to a
splendid historical park and many historical temples, Petchaburi features
wonderful beaches and caves, as well as a great variety of local food.
CHIANG MAI CITY
Thailand’s “Rose of the
North” is a cultural and natural wonderland with ethnic diversity, a multitude
of attractions and welcoming hospitality.
SATUN PROVINCE
Satun is a quiet southern
province known primarily by travelers for its spectacular if infrequently
visited islands, particularly Koh Lipe and Koh Tarutao.
PATTAYA CITY THAILAND
One of the hottest
beach-resort destinations in Thailand, Pattaya may not be idyllic but it
certainly makes up for it with a wide variety of activities, accommodation and
nightlife venues.
KO CHANG ISLAND
Ko Chang, one of the largest
Thai islands in the Gulf of Thailand, contains dense, steep jungle. Mu Ko Chang
National Park, a preserve with hiking trails and waterfalls such as tiered
Klong Plu, covers the interior and extends to offshore coral reefs. The coast
is dotted with beaches and villages including Bang Bao, built on piers. Hat Tha
Nam (aka Lonely Beach) has a waterfront party scene that attracts backpackers.
KRABI THAILAND
Krabi Province, which lies
along the coast of the Andaman sea in Southern Thailand, is a top tourist
destination as a result of its plentiful natural attractions including, white
sandy beaches, crystal clear water, extensive coral reefs, numerous caves and
waterfalls, and over 130 islands, including Koh Lanta and the jewels of the
Andaman coast, the six islands of Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park.
While not the top destination
in and of itself, Krabi Town is a charming provincial capital located along the
banks of a river that leads to the nearby Andaman Sea. Consequently, Krabi is
an important port city for both local fisherman as well as boats ferrying
visitors to the nearby attractions, including Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, and
Railey Beach, one of the premier rock climbing destinations in the world.
HOW TO RICH BANGKOK
BY AIR
Bangkok is well connected by
air to the rest of the world and there are two airports in the city. The
Suvarnabhumi Airport is located 25 kilometres east of Bangkok and the Don
Mueang Airport located 24 kilometres to the north. Most international and
domestic airlines operate at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, which is linked to the
city by buses, taxis, and Airport Rail Link, a high-speed train service into
downtown Bangkok.
BY ROAD
Buses to and from other
parts of Thailand including Pattaya, Krabi, Phuket and Ko Samui and also to
neighbouring countries operate in Bangkok. There are three major bus terminals
in Bangkok; the Northern Bus Terminal, also known as Mo Chit, the Eastern Bus
Terminal, also known as Ekkamai and the Southern Bus Terminal, also known as
Sai Tai. Book your bus tickets directly at one of the three public bus
terminals.
BY TRAIN
Bangkok is well connected by
rail to the rest of Thailand and to neighbouring countries like Malaysia,
Cambodia and Laos. The main railway station of Bangkok is the Hua Lamphong
Railway Station where trains from neighbouring countries and other parts of Thailand
operate.
