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Bangkok is
one of the most vibrant capitals
of South-East Asia. Also known
as Krung Thep which means the
City Of Angels, the city is
considered one of the biggest
cities in the world. For a city
of this size, Bangkok is
surprisingly full of quiet
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Cha-am is
located at the east coast in
southern Thailand and 200 km
away from Bangkok. There are
plenty of attractions in the
area to keep you busy. Take a
break from lazing on Cha-am
beach to visit Royal Palaces,
amazing Temples or go for a walk
in the surrounding hills. |
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Chiang Mai
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. |
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Chiang Rai
is a travelers paradise endowed
with abundant natural tourist
attractions and antiquities; the
province itself is evidence of
past civilization. Attractions
range from magnificent mountain
scenery, ruins of ancient
settlements, historic sites,
Buddhist shrines and ethnic
villages as the province is also
home to several hill tribes who
maintain fascinating lifestyles. |
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Hua Hin
is a tourist city and famous
beach resort in Thailand. Hua
Hin is the oldest beach resort
of Thailand.If you enjoy walks
through the quiet winding
streets of a friendly coastal
village, sampling delicious
seafood in restaurants
overlooking the brightly lit
fishing boats on the Gulf of
Thailand or a round of golf on
one of the several international
standard links. |
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Kanchanaburi province boasts
some of the finest natural
scenery in the whole of
Thailand, and yet is only 129
kilometres west of Bangkok.
Topographically the province is
defined by forested and wooded
valleys of the Kwai Noi and Kwai
Yai, twin rivers that meet at
Kanchanaburi town to form the
Mae-Klong river. |
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Khao
Yai National Park is
Thailand’s oldest nature park
and reserve. It is located
northeast of Saraburi, and is
around 200 km from Bangkok. The
park is at an elevation of 800
meters. The park is one of the
last remaining areas in Thailand
where one can see continuous
areas of evergreen forest. |
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Khaolak-Phangnga
Khao Lak is a relatively new
resort an easy hour's drive
north of Phuket island. It's
been popular for some time as a
transit point for divers on
their way to the Similan
islands, 64 kms off the coast.
phang-nga Though the town is
quiet, it is surrounded by
natural parkland, featuring
caves, uninhabited islands,
coral reefs and archaeological
sites. |
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Koh
Chang the largest among the
52 islands of Trat, 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. |
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Koh
Kood is very wild with a lot
of coconut and rubber tree
plantations located in the
plains.Despite being a beautiful
mountainous island with white
sandy beaches and crystal blue
water, for the independent
traveller, Koh Kood is a
difficult destination to
explore. |
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Koh
Lanta Yai ,the largest of
the islands and long beach. The
island is a favourite spot for
those seeking peace and
solitude, and is the home of the
District and National Park
offices. Mountainous and rugged
in some spots, especially near
the southern tip; |
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Koh Lipe is a
small island that is part of the
Tarutao National Marine Park
located in Satun Province.Most
tourists head out to the
pristine islands of Tarutao
National Marine Park. Its
landscape is full of underwater
peaks, excellent beaches, calm
and peaceful coves, jungle and
mangrove swamps. Snorkeling can
be found at Koh Lipe (Lipe
Island). |
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Koh Mak
is one of Thailand's secret
treasures, situated in the
Marine National Park in eastern
Thailand . Besides, Koh Mak is
the biggest private island in
Thailand. The island is 16
square kilometers and is located
in the Gulf of Thailand, between
Koh Chang and Koh Kood. |
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Koh
Ngai or koh Hai is under
responsibility of Mu Koh Lanta
National but is condidered the
tourist attraction from Trang is
more atmosphere full of fertile
shallow water coral white clean
sand with the rang of caral reef
lying ahead of the shore where
many resorts are situated. |
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Koh Pha-ngan
National Park, with its famous
"James Bond Island" from the 007
film The Man with the Golden
Gun, has hundreds of rocks and
cliffs with picturesque coves
and mangrove forests. The waters
of Ao Phang-Nga support several
species of sea snake, and giant
two-banded monitors (some longer
than two meters) live in the
mangroves. |
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Koh Phi Phi
,The Phi Phi islands are some of
the most scenic in Southeast
Asia. A 45 minute boat trip from
Phuket will take you to the
infamous Phi Phi islands, the
ultimate tropical escape. The
island is littered with endless
beaches, breathtaking rock
formations, crystal clear waters
and staggering marine life. |
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Koh Samet
Sundhorn Phu, Thailand's
Shakespeare, described Koh Kaew
Pitsadan (the magical crystal
island), which is believed to be
the present Koh Samet, in his
famous Thai literature Phra
Aphaimanee as a beautiful
island. Koh Samet was named
after the Samet Tree or the
cajuput tree that grows
everywhere on the island. |
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Koh Samui
Hat Chaweng and Hat Lamai are
Samui's most beautiful and most
popular beaches. Both have a
huge selection of places to
stay, and prices rise from
December to July. The nightlife
of each is different: Chaweng is
better for couples, women and
families, while single men
predominate amidst the beer bar
culture of Lamai. |
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Koh Tao
Despite being part of Surat
Thani Province, it's more
convenient and faster to go to
Koh Tao from Chumphon Province.
The island is only one hour ride
on a high-speed catamaran from
Ao Makham Noi Pier in Chumphon -
a speed boat from Koh Samui
takes you around 3 hours to get
to Koh Tao. Nowadays, more
travelers choose Chumphon as
their starting-off point. |
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Krabi has
a nice seaside atmosphere with
cheap accommodation, tasty
Thai/Moslem food and friendly
people. Its striking rock
formation islands and beautiful
beaches made the area a pirate
haven in bygone days. Now mainly
a stopover for tourists going to
outlying islands, the town
itself is nice for short visits. |
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MAE HONG SON
is nestled in a deep valley
hemmed in by high mountain
ranges, Mae Hong Son has long
been isolated from the outside
world. Virtually covered with
mist throughout the year, the
name refers to the fact that is
terrain is highly suitable for
the training of elephants. |
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Pattaya
is a city in Thailand, located
on the east coast of the Gulf of
Thailand about 165 km southeast
of Bangkok located within but
not part of Amphoe Bang Lamung
in the province of Chon Buri.An
internationally well-known
seaside resort, Pattaya is a
vibrant city night and day.
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Phuket
Phuket's limestone cliffs and
palm-fringed tropical beaches
are its biggest attractions.
Sunseekers flock to its blue
waters, with many enjoying the
shopping and nightlife of
vibrant Patong. A few quieter
beaches to investigate are Karon,
Kata, Rawai and Surin. |
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Other Destination
,Thailand, formerly called
"Siam", is a country rich in
culture and natural beauty. It
has been blessed with expansive
natural parks, fertile plains,
remote jungles, beaches washed
by turquoise waters, and
tropical islands bathed in
endless sunshine. The country
has more visible historical
evidence of its past cultures
than any other country in
Southeast Asia. |
