Attractions
February 20, 2009 by admin
Chumphon’s Attractions
Thung Wua Laen Beach
A popular tourist attraction, Thung Wua Laen beach can become crowded with local people who go there at holiday times. A long, wide stretch of sand, the beach is ideal for swimming and water sports. Outside of holiday periods, the beach is generally quiet although it is visited more than neighboring [...]
Resources
February 19, 2009 by admin
Related Web in Thailand
Tourism Authority of Thailand
This is the official website by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Established in 1960, TAT supplies information and data on tourist areas to the public.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
Thailand Consular in other countries.
The Royal Thai Embassy, Washington D.C.
How to get Visa [...]
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
February 19, 2009 by admin
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Chiang Mai
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, or locally called as Doi Suthep, is arguably a landmark of Chiang Mai. It is a Buddhist temple located on top of a 1676-meter high mountain with the same name. It is one of the most sacred sites in Thailand.
The temple has gone through several [...]
Wat Phra Kaew
February 19, 2009 by admin
The Temple of The Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
Wat Phra Kaew, home of the much revered Emerald Buddha, is the spirtual center of Thailand. It is one of the must-see places when visiting Bangkok. This royal temple showcases a masterpiece of Thai architecture in modern era.
Wat Phra Kaew or formally known the Temple of the [...]
The Thai Elephant Conservation Centre
February 19, 2009 by admin
The Thai Elephant Conservation Centre
Approximately an hour’s drive from Chiang Mai, the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre provides treatments for sick and maimed elephants. Under the Royal Patronage, the 500-hectare sanctuary is the only elephant hospital in the world. Captured wild and discarded out-of-work domesticated elephants are looked after here.
The center, whose main objective is to [...]
Sukhothai Historical Park
February 19, 2009 by admin
Sukhothai Historical Park
The Sukhothai Historical Park covers an area of the former capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom, an ancient city that thrived between the 13th and 14th centuries.
Founded in 1238 AD, Sukhothai is considered the first capital of Thailand. The kingdom had prospered for 200 years until it was takend over by Ayutthaya. Sukhothai Historical [...]
Phuket FantaSea
February 19, 2009 by admin
Phuket FantaSea
Phuket FantaSea is arguably the biggest entertainment complex in Phuket. Aimed to highlight Thailand’s history and culture, it conjures up spectacular shows that reflect many aspects of both modern and ancient Thailand.
Phuket FantaSea offers nighttime entertainment on the tropical resort island of Phuket. Built at the cost of over 3,500 million baht (approx 78 [...]
Phi Phi Island
February 19, 2009 by admin
Phi Phi Island
Regarded by travelers as one of the world’s most beautiful tropical islands, Phi Phi Islands is the most desired place of visit, besides Phuket, in the southwestern coast of Thailand. The islands have long been famous for their exotic appearance and gorgeous fine sandy bays.
The islands are part of a National Marine Park [...]
Thailand’s National Museum
February 19, 2009 by admin
National Museum
Thailand’s national museum is originally built on royal collections from the 19th century to cover many aspects of the country’s historical and cultural heritage. The museum stores gold treasure, mother-of-pearl inlay, musical instruments, wood carving, entertainment articles, textiles, ceramics, royal regalia, palanquins, old weapons and stone inscriptions.
The largest museum in Southeast Asia, it is [...]
Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park
February 19, 2009 by admin
Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park
Rai Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park was originally founded by the late Princess Mother as a part of the Hill Tribes Products Promotion Foundation. Is main objective is to look for ways to improve the livelihood of the hill-tribes. Here tribal peoples were taught how to modify [...]