Thailand
Travel and Visit Beautiful Thailand Today!


Welcome to Thailand - Land of Smiles!

Capital: Bangkok

Climate: Mainly monsoon weather with three main seasons: cold, wet, and hot.

What Thailand is known for:  spectacular temples of Buddha, superb beaches in Phuket, Phi-Phi and Krabi, warm, friendly people, historic sites, laid back life style.

Don't Miss:  Hanging out at Khao San Road, Muay Thai boxing, touring Suan Pakkad Palace, Golfing tours, Elephant Rides, Bridge on River Kwai at Konchanaburi, Jungle Treks, Traditional Thai Massages, swimming at Thailand's beaches, etc.

Where to set up base in Thailand:
 

1.  Bangkok - the city's capital and location for gorgeous canals, good food, muay thai boxing at the stadium,  and great shopping.

2. Ayutthaya - hosts atmosphere filled ruins of its heyday as the nation's capital

3. Sukhothai - take a trip in history in the ancient ruins and the serene lakes and woods surrounding the area.

4.  Chiang Mai - a lively, modern city with beautiful temples and shrines.  Tourists may also visit the night martkets or use the city as a base for travels up north.

5.  Phuket- leading area for gorgeous beaches and jumping point to more natural marine and island attraction...that is if you ever do want to leave the place.

Must Do Activities:

Canal travel: Around Bangkok waterways on noisy but unique long-tail boats..
Shopping: Bangkok, Chiang Mai.
Trekking: into the mountains in north Thailand to visit hill tribes. The best bases are Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son.
Driving: either bike or car hire easily available, good value and safe, with great sights and guest houses en route - especially of cultural interest is the area west of Chang Mai, towards Burma.
                                          

                                        Dawn Temple  

Island excursions: Ang Thong National Marine Park from Na Thon port in Ko Samui, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley island from Phuket.
Scuba & Snorkelling: all around the south.
Elephant rides: Mostly from Chiang Mai.
Motor Bike travel: trail bike hire available all over, as is gravel rash!

Visit Thailand Today, Where the Sky, Oceans and the City Merge...