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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Travel to Thailand
Thailand travel is convenient for visitors as there are many ways to get to Thailand by bus, air, or rail, whether your destination is Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, or the most remote provinces.
By plane
Flying is the most convenient mode of transportation for traveling to Thailand, as visitors can fly to Thailand on non-stop routes from many corners of the globe on both international and Thai airlines.
Furthermore, Thailand’s central location makes Thailand an ideal hub for exploring the rest of Asia. In addition to the primary international airport located in Bangkok, visitors from abroad can fly to Thailand on international flights destined for Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, and even Udon Thani and Hat Yai.
Domestic flights are also easy and convenient, cutting down on journey times and often costing less than travel by car or rail.
Charter flights to Thailand from Europe or Asia may arrange to land in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, or Hua Hin.
As the major hub for air travel in and around Asia, a number of low cost airlines now serve Thailand for both domestic and international routes, and now flying to Thailand is both convenient and inexpensive.
Domestic flights are also easy and convenient, cutting down on journey times and often costing less than travel by car or rail.
Charter flights to Thailand from Europe or Asia may arrange to land in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, or Hua Hin.
As the major hub for air travel in and around Asia, a number of low cost airlines now serve Thailand for both domestic and international routes, and now flying to Thailand is both convenient and inexpensive.
By Road
It is possible to travel by bus from most of Thailand’s neighbors
From Malaysia, one can cross north by bus to Thailand at various border checkpoints in Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces, although most busses will head to the hub of bus travel into, out of, and around southern Thailand, Hat Yai.
Busses from Laos originate in Vientiane and cross the Mekong River to the Thai border town of Nong Khai, where they continue for a two hour ride to Udon Thani, from which visitors can arrange other busses or air travel to other parts of Thailand.
The primary route an a Cambodian bus to Thailand is at the border at the towns of Poipet-Aranyaprathet. This is the border for those leaving Siem Reap or Battambang via land, though they must cross the border on foot and arrange onward travel from Aranyaprathet to other Thai destinations from the bus station on the Thailand side of the border.
Travel by bus from Myanmar to Thailand is not practical or convenient for visitors.
Busses from Laos originate in Vientiane and cross the Mekong River to the Thai border town of Nong Khai, where they continue for a two hour ride to Udon Thani, from which visitors can arrange other busses or air travel to other parts of Thailand.
The primary route an a Cambodian bus to Thailand is at the border at the towns of Poipet-Aranyaprathet. This is the border for those leaving Siem Reap or Battambang via land, though they must cross the border on foot and arrange onward travel from Aranyaprathet to other Thai destinations from the bus station on the Thailand side of the border.
Travel by bus from Myanmar to Thailand is not practical or convenient for visitors.
By Train
At present, the primary border crossing for visitors taking trains to Thailand is located near the Malaysian border town of Butterworth. Travelers from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur can travel by train to Thailand, but not without stopping to change trains. The journey from Singapore can last up to 48 hours as two changes of trains are required and there are numerous stops along the way to Bangkok.
First class sleeper cars can make a train trip to Thailand more enjoyable, though for a price; one can travel the Eastern & Oriental Express, a throw-back, colonial style luxury train that services Bangkok and Butterworth, Malaysia weekly.
From Laos, there is new service between Laos and Thailand as of 2009, a 3.5 km railway that runs from the Vientiane-Nong Khai Friendship Bridge to Vientiane’s Thanalaeng train station. Train service is available in Thailand once visitors cross from Cambodia, but not yet from within Cambodia. After crossing into Thailand from either Laos or Cambodia, both Nong Khai (from Vientiane) and Aranyaprathet (from Poipet) have train stations for domestic travel.
Plans are in the works to upgrade the Cambodian railway so that travel is possible from China, through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, and finally onto Singapore.
From Laos, there is new service between Laos and Thailand as of 2009, a 3.5 km railway that runs from the Vientiane-Nong Khai Friendship Bridge to Vientiane’s Thanalaeng train station. Train service is available in Thailand once visitors cross from Cambodia, but not yet from within Cambodia. After crossing into Thailand from either Laos or Cambodia, both Nong Khai (from Vientiane) and Aranyaprathet (from Poipet) have train stations for domestic travel.
Plans are in the works to upgrade the Cambodian railway so that travel is possible from China, through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, and finally onto Singapore.
From: tourismthailand.org
Monday, May 21, 2012
The Best of Thailand: Top 10 places to visit in 2011
1.Pattaya
Pattaya located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand about 165 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya's relaxing tropical ambience offers every ingredient for memorable holidays. Accommodation ranges from luxurious hotels with superb convention facilities to simple guesthouses. Pattaya is mostly famous for its go-go and beer bars, the most popular beach with its beautiful brown-red sandy beach, accommodations options and all types of facilities you can imagine.
2.Hua Hin
Hua Hin is a famous beach resort town in Thailand. The oldest and most traditional Thai resort combines the attractions of a modern holiday destination with the charm and fascination of a still active fishing port. Besides sun-filled days on the mile-long beach there are leisure activities for the whole family from watersports to golf. The area around the town let's you discover fabulous parks and peaks, caves and waterfalls.
3.Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai National Park is a national park in Thailand. The park is comprised of mixed forests and rainforests with some wide plains and grasslands interspersed with verdant forests. There are many valuable plants, including commercial plants, scented plants and herbs. Popular activities in the park include butterfly and bird watching, animal watching and trekking.
4.Koh Larn
Koh Larn is a wonderful little island in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Larn is located about 7km off the coast of Pattaya Beach of which is about two hours drive south of Bangkok.Koh Larn is a lush green tropical island which has an abundant amount of rain fall each year during monsoon. The terrain is mostly mountainous which is covered in most part with heavy vegetation, jungle if you will.
5.Amphawa
Amphawa is a district of Samut Songkhram Province, located slightly inland at the northwestern tip of the Bay of Bangkok. It is home to a quaint floating market which cuts through Khlong (canal) Amphawa and a small community of vintage cafés, restaurants and wooden shop-houses selling artsy souvenirs, books and Thai sweets.
6.Suan Phung
Suan Phung is a district of Ratchaburi Province. Accommodation will mainly focus on the nature And aesthetics. Includes activities for guests to enjoy. Whether it's the shepherd cooking or camping. Each of which would be beautiful. And activities vary. Night in winter. In a romantic atmosphere. Candlelight, music and mountain sheep pasture.
7.Chiang Khan
Chiang Khan is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Loei Province, northeastern Thailand.Traditional timber houses line the streets, old ladies sit nattering in their shadow and the Mekong drifts slowly by: if you had an image of a northern riverside town where nothing much happens and no one seems to care, Chiang Khan may just be it. Pretty and peaceful.
8.Pai
Pai is a small town in northern Thailand's Mae Hong Son Province, near the Myanmar border. It is well known for its natural beauty and for the cohabitation of both various hilltribes as well as travellers of all origins. A favourite among both local and expat residents communities for its cool climate and easy going lifestyle, Pai has become a must-see destination for any visitors to the North of the Kingdom.
9.Bang Saen
Bang Saen is a town that is famous throughout Thailand. It is the closest pleasant beach getaway spot from Bangkok as well as any provinces north of Chonburi. Bang Saen is a sleepy town during the weekdays. The town is a host to a major university, Burapha University. During the day, most of the people you will see are students from the university. On the weekends, travellers, families or groups of friends, come from surrounding areas or other provinces in Thailand to spend a day at the beach.
10.Koh Samet
Koh Samet is one of the Easten Seaboard Island of Thailand. It is located in the Gulf of Thailand off the coastline of the Thai province of Rayong, approximately 220 kilometres (140 mi) southeast of Bangkok. Koh Samet has beaches, beaches and beaches, and is also full of Hotels, Restaurants and Bars. And another interesting thing you find here are The Bungalows at the beach. With wide range of accommodation facilities, nature's beauty, variety of cuisines and a great standard of transport system makes Koh Samet one of the best places to visit on the planet. I think I forgot to mention about the night life what you cannot resist.
Pattaya located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand about 165 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya's relaxing tropical ambience offers every ingredient for memorable holidays. Accommodation ranges from luxurious hotels with superb convention facilities to simple guesthouses. Pattaya is mostly famous for its go-go and beer bars, the most popular beach with its beautiful brown-red sandy beach, accommodations options and all types of facilities you can imagine.
2.Hua Hin
Hua Hin is a famous beach resort town in Thailand. The oldest and most traditional Thai resort combines the attractions of a modern holiday destination with the charm and fascination of a still active fishing port. Besides sun-filled days on the mile-long beach there are leisure activities for the whole family from watersports to golf. The area around the town let's you discover fabulous parks and peaks, caves and waterfalls.
3.Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai National Park is a national park in Thailand. The park is comprised of mixed forests and rainforests with some wide plains and grasslands interspersed with verdant forests. There are many valuable plants, including commercial plants, scented plants and herbs. Popular activities in the park include butterfly and bird watching, animal watching and trekking.
4.Koh Larn
Koh Larn is a wonderful little island in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Larn is located about 7km off the coast of Pattaya Beach of which is about two hours drive south of Bangkok.Koh Larn is a lush green tropical island which has an abundant amount of rain fall each year during monsoon. The terrain is mostly mountainous which is covered in most part with heavy vegetation, jungle if you will.
5.Amphawa
Amphawa is a district of Samut Songkhram Province, located slightly inland at the northwestern tip of the Bay of Bangkok. It is home to a quaint floating market which cuts through Khlong (canal) Amphawa and a small community of vintage cafés, restaurants and wooden shop-houses selling artsy souvenirs, books and Thai sweets.
6.Suan Phung
Suan Phung is a district of Ratchaburi Province. Accommodation will mainly focus on the nature And aesthetics. Includes activities for guests to enjoy. Whether it's the shepherd cooking or camping. Each of which would be beautiful. And activities vary. Night in winter. In a romantic atmosphere. Candlelight, music and mountain sheep pasture.
7.Chiang Khan
Chiang Khan is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Loei Province, northeastern Thailand.Traditional timber houses line the streets, old ladies sit nattering in their shadow and the Mekong drifts slowly by: if you had an image of a northern riverside town where nothing much happens and no one seems to care, Chiang Khan may just be it. Pretty and peaceful.
8.Pai
Pai is a small town in northern Thailand's Mae Hong Son Province, near the Myanmar border. It is well known for its natural beauty and for the cohabitation of both various hilltribes as well as travellers of all origins. A favourite among both local and expat residents communities for its cool climate and easy going lifestyle, Pai has become a must-see destination for any visitors to the North of the Kingdom.
9.Bang Saen
10.Koh Samet
Koh Samet is one of the Easten Seaboard Island of Thailand. It is located in the Gulf of Thailand off the coastline of the Thai province of Rayong, approximately 220 kilometres (140 mi) southeast of Bangkok. Koh Samet has beaches, beaches and beaches, and is also full of Hotels, Restaurants and Bars. And another interesting thing you find here are The Bungalows at the beach. With wide range of accommodation facilities, nature's beauty, variety of cuisines and a great standard of transport system makes Koh Samet one of the best places to visit on the planet. I think I forgot to mention about the night life what you cannot resist.
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