September 2006 ~ Travel In Home

Wat Rong Khun Chiang Rai in Thailand

Wat Rong Khun is very different to any of temple you are likely to see in Thailand. A lifetime project of artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, the temple has a fine blend of traditional Buddhist art with contemporary themes.The temple is almost entirely whiteno other colours are used at all.[...]

by Jour ~ Thursday, September 28, 2006 0 comments

Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand

Khao Kheow is a magnificent blend of forests, wild animals, bird aviary and responsible animal management. Sponsored by HM Queen Sirikit, the zoo has grown in size, scope and importance.Internationally recognized for its animal management and operations, the zoo has features that make[...]

by Jour ~ Tuesday, September 26, 2006 0 comments

Bangkok Airways E-Ticket Sales Soars

Paperless tickets account for 80 Percent of sales and should top Bt1 billion on the year, with the UK as its top market.Bangkok Airways expects its revenue from internet bookings to reach Bt1.2 billion by the end of this year.Bangkok AirwaysBangkok Airways vice president, accounting,[...]

by Jour ~ Monday, September 25, 2006 0 comments

Patpong a Red-Light District in Bangkok Thailand

At night, the streets of Patpong, a red-light district in Bangkok Thailand, teemed with Thai men attempting to hustle customers into bars. As I turned the corner on toPatpong 2one fell into step beside me. My being a female did not discourage him. He noted only the blond hair and blue[...]

by Jour ~ Friday, September 22, 2006 0 comments

A walk along the Thames Path

September 18th was our second wedding anniversary! How time flies. A few days before that was our one-year anniversary of living in the UK, which is also hard to believe. We celebrated both occasions on Sunday the 17th, with a three-hour afternoon walk along the Thames Path followed by an excellent pub dinner in Oxford. It was so[...]

by Jour ~ Thursday, September 21, 2006 0 comments

Thi Lo Su Waterfall Travel in Thailand

If you have ever dreamed about taking an elephant safari with all the luxuries of the great hunters in Africa, then you'll have an experience of a lifetime on this adventure. Umphang, a region of outstanding and largely unspoiled natural beauty in northwestern Thailand, contains one of[...]

by Jour ~ Wednesday, September 20, 2006 0 comments

AOT Temporarily Freezes Fees at Suvarnabhumi in Thailand

Airports of Thailand uses fee exemptions to lure airlines into early landing at the new airport early, while not giving the date for increasing rates.Airports of Thailand has officially announced Suvarnabhumi Airport’s charges for landing, take off, aircraft parking and passenger fees will remain at the same rate as at Don Muang[...]

by Jour ~ Tuesday, September 19, 2006 0 comments

Phu Soi Dao National Park Uttaradit in Thailand

General InformationPhu Soi-dao National Park Thailand is situated in an approximately area of 78.34 square kilometers or 48,962.5 rai, covering the areas of Pa Nam-pad National Conserved Forest, Tambol Muang-jedton, Tambol Na-khum, Tambol Ban Koak, Ban Koak District, Huai Moon District,[...]

by Jour ~ Sunday, September 17, 2006 0 comments

TAT Joins Hotel Website Booking Market

Juthamas: "27 countries that lead the global ranks in online travel booking will be exclusively targeted"The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT launched its new e-marketing campaign which includes phase two of Thailand's biggest online travel portal, www.ThailandHotDeal.com that has cost more than Bt60 million to develop.TAT Joins[...]

by Jour ~ Friday, September 15, 2006 0 comments

Phi Phi Le Island in Thailand

The Phi Phi Islands are located in Thailand, between the larger island of Phuket and the mainland. They are politically part of Krabi province, most of which is on the mainland. Phi Phi DonKo Phi Phi Don ("ko" meaning "island" in the Thai language) is the largest island of the group,[...]

by Jour ~ Wednesday, September 13, 2006 0 comments

Tourists Enjoy Koh Tao's Beaches Instead

Koh Tao, little more than 21 km, is located about 70 km east of the coastline between Suratthani and Chumphon, in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Tao translates as Turtle Island, because in the past the waters teemed with sea turtles. Nowadays they have moved on to new breeding grounds since[...]

by Jour ~ Wednesday, September 13, 2006 0 comments

Hin Ta - Hin Yai in Koh Samui

Hin Ta - Hin Yai koh samui Thailand These unusual formations are known as the Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks. The site is a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike because of their close resemblance to male and female genitals.Their formation and shape have been personified[...]

by Jour ~ Monday, September 11, 2006 0 comments

Phitsanulok Boat Races

Venue: Nan River in front of Phra Si Mahathat Woramahawihan Temple, Phitsanulok Thailand Province (377 km north of Bangkok)When: 16 - 17 Sep 2006 (annual)Where: Nan RiverOpening Hours: Races 10amPhitsanulok Boat Races are held on the Nan River Thailand following an important religious[...]

by Jour ~ Sunday, September 10, 2006 0 comments

Full Moon Party in Thailand at Koh Phangan Suratthani

Full Moon Party in Thailand: There are about 10,000 to 20,000 people attending every month at this Koh Phangan beach party. It is of course known as the Full Moon Party.International and Thai DJ's are entertaining the party until the crowd go wild. Paint yourself in UV colours and let[...]

by Jour ~ Thursday, September 7, 2006 0 comments

A Travel guide to Koh Samet, Rayong Province of Thailand

Location Koh Samet, located in the Phe District of Rayong, is known as an Island Paradise of Thailand. The island offers a tranquil atmosphere combining with the white sandy beaches and crystalline clear sea-water.History of Koh SametSundhorn Phu, Thailand's Shakespeare, described Koh[...]

by Jour ~ Wednesday, September 6, 2006 0 comments

Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok - Thailand

Though there are many markets throughout Bangkok, Chatuchak Weekend Market is still pretty much the undisputed king of them all. The scale of it is pretty unbelievable - it covers an area of 70 rai (35 acres), contains more than 15 000 shops and stalls, has over 200 000 visitors each[...]

by Jour ~ Tuesday, September 5, 2006 0 comments

Huai Nam Dang National Park - Chiang Mai

It was formerly know as an area of Doi Sam Muen highland development project which was initited by His Majesty the King to solve the problem of forest encroachment and poaching, as well as to enhance the lives of the local hilltribe people. As this area is filled with attractive natural[...]

by Jour ~ Monday, September 4, 2006 0 comments

The Bridge over the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi - Thailand

Internationally famous, thanks the several motion pictures and books, the black iron bridge was brought from Java by the Japanese supervision by Allied prisoner-of-war labour as part of the Death Railway linking Thailand with Burma.Still in use today, the bridge was the target of frequent[...]

by Jour ~ Friday, September 1, 2006 0 comments