Koh Tao
February 19, 2009 by admin
Koh Tao Koh Tao or the Turtle Island when translated in Thai boasts the best diving spot in the Gulf of Thailand. Located northwest of Koh Pha Ngan, it has unspoiled coral reefs and a wealth of marine life that attract thousands of divers from around the world. Located around 120 kilometers from the Surat [...]
Koh Samui
February 19, 2009 by admin
Koh Samui One of Thailand’s favorite island destinations, Koh Samui is renowned for its beautiful stretches of white sandy beaches flanked by towering coconut trees. A beautiful island in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui has large green coconut plantations. It was once a haven of backpackers welcoming a flock of young adventurers who like [...]
Jim Thompson’s House
February 19, 2009 by admin
Jim Thompson’s House This is a fine example of authentic Thai traditional house, with an impressive collection of Southeast Asian art within. Located at the end of a small road overlooking Saen Saeb canal, the house once belonged to an American silk entrepreneur Jim Thompson, who triumphantly promoted Thai silk to the West. Jim Thompson [...]
Damnern Saduak Floating Market
February 19, 2009 by admin
Damnern Saduak Floating Market The colorful floating markets in Thailand are one of the must-see places in Thailand. The most popular one is the Damnoen Saduak floating market in Ratchaburi. Here you will be amazed with a labyrinth of narrow canals congested with small, wooden boats, paddled mainly by female vendors dressed in traditional indigo [...]
Bangsai Arts and Crafts Training Centre
February 19, 2009 by admin
Bangsai Arts and Crafts Training Centre On the bank of the Chao Phraya River in Ayuthaya province, north of Bangkok, the Bangsai Arts & Crafts Training Centre has more than 800 students from impoverished families, teaching traditional skills in arts and crafts in 30 schools. Patronized by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Centre’s main objectives [...]
Ayuthaya Historical Park
February 19, 2009 by admin
Ayuthaya Historical Park If you love ancient ruins and old Buddhist temples, you would love Ayutthaya. The city was built on an island surrounded by four rivers. Ancient ruins can be seen scattering all over the place, especially on the western half of the island. Indeed, there are hundreds of aged-old temples dotting in villages [...]
Ancient City
February 19, 2009 by admin
Ancient City in Thailand Ancient City is touted as the largest open-air museum in the world. More than 100 of Thailand’s most impressive monuments are erected across 80-hectare (200-acre) of flat land. Known among Thais as Muang Boran, this is a good place to learn about Thai history in one day. There are numerous reproductions [...]
Koh Tao
February 19, 2009 by admin
Koh Tao(Tao Island) With mountains and rocky cliffs accounting for 70% of its land area, the island has eight kilometers of coral reefs around its coast. The island’s half-moon-shaped western coast is where most of the beaches are found. Dotted in and around Koh Tao’s 11 bays and 10 rocky headlands are many, picturesque beaches: [...]
Beaches in Samui
February 19, 2009 by admin
Beaches in Samui Chaweng Beach: the longest and most beautiful beach Of all of Koh Samui’s beaches, Chaweng Beach gets top votes among tourists for its length and beauty, with many places to swim, sunbathe and enjoy various water sports, or stop by the shopping markets, bars and restaurants. Situated on the island’s east coast, [...]
Koh Samui
February 19, 2009 by admin
Koh Samui (Samui Island) Despite its popularity, Koh Samui remains one of the country’s most beautiful island destinations. Popular Resort Areas Originally settled by Hainanese from China in the mid-19th century, well-developed Koh Samui has a rather different culture to other parts of Thailand. The descendants of those pioneers now live mainly in the villages, [...]