Surin Archipelago
February 19, 2009 by admin
Surin Archipelago This is a rich national maritime park on Thailand’s southern west coast. A quiet and beautiful spot in the Andaman Sea, it edges the Thai-Myanmar nautical border and is under the administration of Khuraburi District, Phang-Nga Province. Lying about 60 km offshore, it covers an area of 135 square kilometers, 76% of which [...]
Beaches around Hua Hin
February 19, 2009 by admin
Beaches around Hua Hin Hua Hin Beach The name Hua Hin – ‘rocky head’ in Thai – is derived from the rocks that can be seen on the beach in front of the Sofitel Central Hotel. It has a 5-kilometer beach lined with a variety of private beach houses and 5 star resorts. The beach [...]
Do & Don’t
February 18, 2009 by admin
Do & Don’t in Thailand The Monarchy : Thai people have a deep, traditional reverence for the Royal Family, and a visitor should be careful to show respect for the King, the Queen and the Royal Children. Religion : Visitors should dress neatly in all religious shrines. They should never go topless, or in shorts, [...]
Children & Travel
February 18, 2009 by admin
Children & Travel in Thailand Traveling with children need not be difficult. Thais adore infants, and those with blond hair receive special attention – this is sometimes overwhelming, but remember that people are just being friendly. Despite the language barrier, Thai children quickly make friends with their foreign peers. Footpaths (especially Bangkok) are not pedestrian [...]