Adventure, Khao Yai

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National Park locates on 4 provinces are Nakhon Rachasima (na-korn rard-cha-see-mar), Nakhon Nayok (na-korn nar-yog), Saraburi (sa-ra-bu-ree), and Prachinburi (prar-jeen-bu-ree). This park was declared to be a first national park of Thailand on 18th September 1962 and presents, being a world heritage by United Nation.

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Khao Yai National Park covers an area of over 2000 square kilometers. The park encompasses a wide variety of habitats, including sub-montane evergreen forests and grasslands. There are also several mountains of around 1000 metres including Khao Khieo. Host to almost 2,500 plant spieces, 67 different kinds of mammals and over 300 species of birds. The abundant wildlife includes many endangered mammals such as elephants, gibbons, tigers, leopards and Malaysian sun bears. The entire area is criss-crossed by hiking trails, ranging in length from one and a half to eight kilometres. There are in addition many waterfalls, the tallest and most spectacular of which is Haew Narok at 80 metres. Another waterfall, Haeo Suwat, is located along te upper reaches of the Lam Takhong River

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This National Park has waterfalls more than 20 places around such as Heaw Suwat Waterfall, Heaw Sai Waterfall, Heaw Pratun Waterfall, Kongkaew Waterfall and Heaw Narok Waterfall. In addition, this National Park has camps and activities for tourist who loves adventures to choose, likes learning nature by walking in the forest. Tourist can ask for more information from local rangers or National Park Section, Royal Forest Department.

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Our goal is to offer you a variety of unique and authentic experiences far beyond the usual level of mass tourism. Because you are involved in selecting and planning your own activities’ itinerary, it will never be too demanding, but will be custom made to include as many excursions and events as you desire. At the end of your stay we will deliver you back to Bangkok with greater knowledge about the region’s animal and plant life, and a real sense of having had an authentic experience of the country and it’s people .... and save costs! We are always at your service as specialists, who have lived in Thailand for many years.

~ Sunday, June 18, 2006 0 comments

Muay Thai - never die -Thai boxing

You might have heard about it, or even seen it on TV—the furious punches, crushing elbow strikes, lethal kicks, powerful grappling and artful feints. But nothing compares to seeing them executed to loud cheers and heart-racing tune of an accompanying wind-and-percussion ensemble. Welcome to the exciting world of Muay Thai, a martial art like no others, and a proud heritage of a nation.
The history of Muay Thai is interwoven with the history of the Thai people. A gentle, peace-loving people, for centuries Thais had to defend themselves and their land from aggressive powers. They developed a form of close, hand-to-hand combat best suited for the kind of rough-terrain battle they were fighting. Over time it became a rite of passage for Thai men to take up training in this martial art. King Naresuan the Great (1555-1605), one of the country’s most celebrated warrior-heroes, is believed to have been an excellent boxer himself, and it was he who made Muay Thai a required part of military training. Another milestone in the history of Muay Thai was the triumph of Nai Khanom Tom over 10 Burmese boxers in 1774. Taken captive after the Thai capital fell in 1767, Nai Khanom Tom was picked to fight before the Burmese king. After defeating ten of them in a row, he was freed and returned home a hero.
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Lumpini Stadium

It is located to the east of Lumpini Park on Rama IV Road, is Bangkok's second major boxing stadium. Bouts at Lumpini are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6.00 pm, and twice on Saturdays at 5.00 pm and 8.30 pm.
It's easy to tell when a fight is in progress by the hundreds of motorcycles parked outside on the road. Ticket prices are similar to those at Ratchadamnoen Stadium and vary according to the seating. Outer circle seats are around 250 baht while a ringside seat can cost from 500 to 1,000 baht depending on the card.

The Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium on Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue

It is near the TAT office holds bouts on Mondays at 5.00 and 9.00 pm, Wednesdays at 6.00 pm, Thursdays at 6.00 pm, and Sundays at 5.00 pm. The practice bouts held at 2.00 pm on Sundays are pretty much for the tourists.
Don't get ripped off by touts selling tickets on the street. Only buy tickets from the authorized sellers in the ticket windows at the stadium. Tickets vary in price depending on the seating. Outer circle seats cost around 1000 baht. The Middle seats cost 1500 baht. Ringside tickets cost 2000 baht. A boxing match includes eight fights with a maximum of five rounds each. For more information, call +66 2 281-4205.
The area in the immediate vicinity of Ratchadamnoen Stadium has some of the city's best Isaan (northeastern) food, with popular dishes such as 'som tam' (spicy papaya salad) and 'kai yang' (grilled chicken). Experience the excitement of a Thai boxing match and then find out why Isaan cuisine is so popular all over the country.

Samrong stadium

It is the smallest one in Samut Prakan province, just east of Bangna District, Bangkok. Bouts are held on Sundays and Fridays at 8.30 pm. Strangely, tickets for men cost 220 baht, women just 100 baht.

The cards here are generally smaller than the main stadiums at Ratchadamnoen and Lumpini.

~ Saturday, June 17, 2006 0 comments

Rockey Hua Hin, Rockey Beach!

Sandy_Beach_Sight_at_HuahinHua Hin is famous beach resort town in Thailand, located in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula. It has a population of 73,177 over the area of 911 km², geographical location 12°34′N 99°57′E some 200 Km south of Bangkok, Thailand, and is one of 8 district (Amphoe) of the Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
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Hua Hin is unlike any other beach resort in Thailand. If you're looking for bright lights and the frantic all-night action of cabarets and discos, you may be disappointed here. However, if you enjoy walks through the quiet winding streets of a friendly coastal village, sampling delicious seafood in restaurants overlooking the brightly lit fishing boats on the Gulf of Thailand or a round of golf on one of the several international standard links, Hua Hin could very well be what you're looking for; Hua Hin has a special character all its own.
Hua Hin became popular as a rainy season retreat in the 1920's with the construction of the railway line from Bangkok. The beautiful, colonial style Railway Hotel was built near Hua Hin's famous rocks in 1923 by the State Railway Authority, which also built Thailand's first public golf course in Hua Hin in 1924. In 1926, King Rama VII built the Klai Kangwon (Far From Worries) Palace on the beach a few km north of the Railway Hotel and this palace is still frequently used by the Royal Family. This set the stage for Hua Hin's popularity and unique ambiance which remains to this day.

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The Ancient City, Thailand's Cultural Heritage

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Gateway to Thailand’s Cultural Heritage

The Ancient City, Muang Boran, is an excellent reflection of Thailand’s multi-faceted ancient culture presented in an authentic and visually exciting setting.

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Through symbolic architectural styles and fine arts, its various structures and natural surroundings are harmoniously unified, allowing visitors to witness the continuous flow of Thailand’s history, culture, religion and art, as well as past and present customs and traditions of its people, It is a place where Thais can perceive and recognize their roots and heritage, and overseas visitors can gain an insight into the Thai ways of life.

The Ancient City, Muang Boran, is like an open book of history and an open door to the real Thailand. Here you will find numerous reproductions of palace halls, temples, stupas, stone sanctuaries and traditional houses. You can also visit several reconstructed historical buildings, authenticated communities with their inhabitants doing their daily chores and sample villages from all regions of the country.
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What’s more, these awe inspiring historical and cultural symbols have been further enanced by their surroundings, specially created and subtly merged, to reflect a social and cultural atmosphere of the past. New creations such as the Sumeru Mountains, the statue of the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin, and the Garden of the Gods have also been incorporated to convey the cultural and religious beliefs of people in these ancient communities.

Certainly, the one thing you must not miss is a visit to the Ancient City, Muahng boran. It will offer you in a nutshell most of what Thailand is all about past, present and future. You ay consider a walk to explore all historical buildings, museums, monuments and the new creations full of amazing artistic details and of great beauty. Or, if you wish, you may join an organized tour. Even with a modern comfortable vehicle, it will take you hours to do justice to every one of the some 116 spots of interest.
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Located within a 30-minute drive from Bangkok on the old Sukhumvit Road, in the province of Samut Prakan, the Ancient City, Muang Boran, encompasses over 320 acres of land, with varied landscape comparable in shape and form to the whole country of Thailand.

~ Thursday, June 15, 2006 0 comments

The king - Thailand

60th Anniversary Celebrations

He is loved by us, by the most people in the world.

King_Bhumibol_Adulyadej King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Thai: ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช;(born December 5, 1927), also known as King Rama IX and the Ninth Rama, has been King of Thailand since 9 June 1946. He is currently the world's longest-serving Head of State.
While the King is nominally a constitutional monarch who serves as a figurehead, ceremonial leader, Thais nevertheless view him as an important figure within the national government. While the King normally refrains from getting involved in politics, he has on rare occasions intervened.

The King and the people

The popularity of the monarchy, at its lowest during the reign of Bhumibol's uncle, King Prajadhipok, improved when his brother, King Ananda Mahidol, acceded to the throne, and has reached an unprecedented level during King Bhumibol's reign. The King commands great respect among the Thai people, who view the monarchy in a semi-religious light and admire his hands-on approach in helping Thailand's rural poor. He managed this by extensively touring the various different corners of the country and by installing various medical aid and agricultural projects. His rare political interventions, generally viewed as being in favor of democracy, also added greatly to his already enormous prestige.
One of his avocations, unique to the Monarch of Thailand, is to preside over the commencement activities of the government universities. Formerly most graduates from the government universities in Thailand received their diplomas from his royal hand. In recent years, however, this tedious work has been delegated to the prince and princesses.
Having had the same monarch now for 60 years, few Thais can remember any other head of state. King Bhumibol's image is prominently displayed all over the country, including on every coin and banknote. Thais take any suggestion of disrespect for the King, by Thais or foreigners, very seriously.
It is also worth noting that in addition to the personality cult surrounding King Bhumibol, criticism of the king is illegal in Thailand (it is known as lese majeste), and has been usually enforced by arrest or deportation.

Events - Celebrations

Events got under way in April, with rehearsals for a procession of royal barges on the Chao Phraya River, involving 52 royal barges and 2,082 oarsmen. Several rehearsals are held, leading up to the actual ceremony on June 12 that will be attended by the King and Queen and monarchs from other countries.
There are also fireworks displays, banquets, art and photographic exhibitions, performances of dance and music as well as the production of Mahajanaka, a story written by the King and adapted into a musical theatre work. Virtually every event in the Kingdom at this time are somehow tied into the 60th anniversary celebration.
In addition, the wearing of yellow T-shirts to celebrate the occasion is de rigueur, and as the main celebration period of June 9-13 approached, sales of yellow T-shirts at markets was at an all-time high.

~ Friday, June 9, 2006 0 comments

Let's go shopping! - Bangkok - Thailand

Thailand and Bangkok have developed into one of the best and most popular shopping locations in Asia, and with good reason. Prices are low, quality generally high and the range and variety is pretty amazing - silks, gemstones, tailor-made clothes and traditional handicrafts are all highlights of Bangkok shopping. Most shops seem to be open 10.00am to 10.00pm everyday of the week, and nightmarkets carry on even after this time - all very convenient in being able to go shopping at basically any time you want.
BANGKOK is no slouch when it comes to shopping – or bargains. Whether you're looking for pricey brands or street-side kitsch, the Thai capital has it all. If you survive the smog and car exhaust – though things are decidedly improving – do remember that if it does not have a VAT tag (the tax), there will be no guarantee of quality. That's easy enough. If you don't care about this minor quibble, get your hands dirty and jump right in.

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MBK Shopping Mall [Mah Boon Krong]

This is a very popular shopping mall for locals. Located just across from Siam Square, it is most popular with the younger set, lots of trendy school girls here every evening.
Plenty of restaurants and all manner of goods from cars to furniture. If you are looking for electronic goods such as Mini-Disc and CD walkmen, this is the place. All the goods of this nature are smuggled in and do not have VAT and local tax making MBK by far the cheapest place for Panasonic, Sony, Aiwa, etc.
A good selection of copied video CDs, DVDs, and the premier place for PlayStation game copies from below 40 Baht each.

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The Siam Paragon

It is the largest development of its kind in Thailand, on a massive 21 acres of prime central Bangkok land.
The Paragon has moved the Emporium firmly into second place
The Paragon has car showrooms, an aquarium, high class food court (not the one on the ground floor!), fountains, in fact the whole concept has been designed to eclipse similar projects in neighbouring countries and make Thailand a shopping destination similar to Hong Kong or Singapore.
All the top name brands are there, along with a first class hotel, serviced apartments, cinemas, restaurants, aquarium, and a hall for grand events.

Weekend Market - Jattujak

A place you can bargain! Any serious Bangkok shopping binge, however, has to start at the sprawling and sweaty Jattujak (Kampaengpet Road) weekend market which hasn't slowed down at all. Wildly popular among locals and expats alike, the market is packed each weekend with everything you could possibly need (if you're patient enough). Jattujak is a riot and will assail the senses. Be prepared and bring along a bottle of water. You’ll need it.
Haggle your way through the warren of shops selling trinkets, funky lights, candles, lacquerware, statues, fake antiques, pillowcases, silk bedspreads, cushion-covers, chopsticks, dining plates and a lot more. Yes, you can buy roosters, cats, dogs and even pythons but this may raise eyebrows as cabin baggage. Set aside at least half a day, if not more, for this expedition. Fortunately, there are a few shops selling snacks, meals, ice-cream, soft drinks and mineral water.
Surprisingly, Jattujak’s “streets” are numbered, so note your route mentally and leave a breadcrumb trail as it’s easy to get lost in the press. The best time to drop in is 10-11am, on weekends. Take the BTS SkyTrain and hop off at the last station, Mochit. Or tube it underground by the new Metro. There’s a station for Jattujak. The exchange rate is roughly US$1=Bt40. On to more shops. Take a peek at the sexy but elegant G-strings (39 baht, US$0.9, per piece, or Bt100 for three) at No's Bra (Jattujak Section 24, Soi 1 tel: [66-1] 331-9823). Aspiring art collectors will find affordable acrylic paintings on canvas (Bt5,500, US$129) at Jakkrit Ridswaeng (Jattujak Section 2, tel: [66-2] 618-4080). This is a tiny gallery specializing in Buddha faces. Close by, in the same section, you'll spot an array of shops that sell everything from home decorations to hip ready-to-wear.

~ Thursday, June 8, 2006 0 comments

Welcome to the Full Moon Party, only here in Thailand

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As the sun goes down, DJs start up the techno and trance music, bonfires are lit and the experience is accentuated by the beautiful setting. By midnight several thousands ravers are on the beach, and the scene has taken on the appearance of Mardi Grasmeets Mad Max via Baywatch. By dawn things calm down, but stay to watch the sun come over the water - the ultimate Thai beach experience.

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What they said?


While in Thailand we had to go to the Full Moon party. It was by far the best Beach Party i have ever been to, I arrived back in the UK last week from being in Thailand for a month and i am already saving up as i would like to stay out there for 6 months.

ewan alexander, edinburgh 22/3/2006 My score: 10/10

When I first got on to the beach and saw all the candles and UV lights I got butterflies in my stomach. There are different types of music coming from all over the place and everything is lit up. The buckets of booze you can buy are designed to keep you up all night and well into next day - they work! I lost my mate after about an hour but everyone is your friend there - passing round drinks and helping you along. I tried to walk home at 9 in the morning but couldn't remember where I lived so fell asleep on the beach until 11. When I woke people were still dancing, a lot were just asleep on the beach. AMAZING.

benlo, Liverpool 11/1/2006 My score: 10/10

IT'S SO TRUE!! I had the best night of my life at the the full moon party and let me tell you I've had some BLOODY GOOD nights!! The buckets of vodka and Red Bull kicked me all over the beach till I finally collapsed in a heap from exhaustion only to have a bunch of strangers bring me to my feet again. I gave this a 9/10, however it would have been a 10 if not for the severe environmental problem these parties create. The beach transforms itself into a filthy sweaty stomping pit of madness and I loved evry second of it.

Camille, Whangarei NZ 20/12/2005 My score: 9/10


So what are you waiting for? Now, it's your turn! Welcome to thailand's The full moon party!


~ Wednesday, June 7, 2006 0 comments

Impressive Khaosarn - Bangkok - Thailand

Hanging out in Khaosarn Road Bangkok ThailandKhaosarn road is a short road in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is popular among budget tourists for its relatively cheap accommodations compared to other areas of central Bangkok.

There is a history for the name of “Khaosarn”(Rice which isn’t cooked).

In the past, this place was for selling rice but in the present, this place is one of the tourism places which are full of night clubs and cheap goods can be bargained on the street.

Eating in Khaosarn Road Bangkok ThailandThe night clubs here on Khaosarn Road are very famous for foreigners or even Thai people as the costs are not too high.

There are many kinds of clubs including opened bars both budget ones until luxurious ones are appeared here that you can take a rest to have some talks and share their travel experiences.

Foreigners can be found here the most in this place especially on the International music festival.

Talking with Tuktuk in Khaosarn Road Bangkok ThailandKhoasarn Road has so many services available to welcome all of the tourists. Here you can find so many different kinds of people with different cultures, different personalities.

However, how they are different, but still one thing they do the same here is enjoying sitting in the opened bars beside with beers, talking and looking around with the smiles on their faces for the circumstances around the Khaosarn Road.

Some love it, some hate it here but it's worth walking down even if you don't plan to stay here.

Calling for Tuktuk in Khaosarn Road Bangkok ThailandAn extensive market with a huge range of goods, from cheap clothes to Thai handicrafts, many inexpensive restaurants and all the different types of people that come here can make it a interesting experience.

Somewhat surprisingly, the nearby backstreets retain a genuinely Thai feeling, much more so than Bangkok's other main tourist accommodation areas, Sukhumvit and Silom.

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Siam Niramit, the miracle of Thailand

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Siam Niramit is a grandiose tour through Thai culture and history taking its audience back in time to mystical bygone eras. It is impressed by an amazing history of Thailand which is from the love. It keeps the culture of Thailand and it is full of the feeling of the magical and illusions in the shows. However, anywhere you impress in the world; Siam Niramit can make an impression not less than any others in the world as well. We are Thais proud of it which it can build reputation for the country to the world.
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The Siam Niramit is the world’s performance which is a new way of Thai style entertainment. The beautiful of the scene can call the smiles on your face for the new style shows of culture and tradition. You will feel the imagination in the reality with the modern scene. The show is extremely lavish and designed with both locals and visitors in mind. Nothing has been spared. The stage scenery is as ornate as you are going to find anywhere in the world; the costumes spectacular, and the set crammed with technology that makes this a state-of-the-art production. The show offers a live elephant, magical illusions, aerial performances, acrobatics, pyrotechnics, special effects, stunts, and literally a cast of thousands.

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The Siam Niramit is completed by the creative professional producer team and more than 150 actors/actresses who has been chosen and trained for this special event in order to be able to express the power at the same time they play on the stage. Siam Niramit is the modern shows of the historical of Thai culture and tradition; we take the “Siam Niramit” to support for the tourism of Thailand to impress the tourists from all over the world.

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The Siam Niramit complex is located on an enormous plot of land in central Bangkok (opposite the Thailand Cultural Centre) and cost 1.5 billion baht to build – an enormous investment for a culturally themed entertainment. It houses model villages from Thailand’s main regions and offers restaurants that seat up to 800 guests. The cuisine the restaurants offer is so traditional, there is a good chance local Thai’s visiting Siam Niramit might not have tasted it before.

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RCA, an amazing nightlife BKK

RCA_Bangkok_at_NightRoyal City Avenue (or just RCA as it is known by locals) is one of the biggest entertainment areas in Bangkok. RCA is a long road hosting a multitude of different types of bar and clubs. Very much a Thai scene, RCA is frequented by Bangkok’s young scene, mainly university students letting off steam. The foreigners are appeared mostly are a group of living in Bangkok. The variety of music depends on which place you visit. Multi-million watt sound systems blast out Thai disco, R&B, the usual American / Brit pop and deep house.

It is more often finding itself on the tourist map. Be warned, if you are over 30, you’ll feel old! Great place to visit if you are young and in Bangkok for an extended period, otherwise it’s probably not going to be a high priority agRAC_Opened_Air_BKKainst some of the more central entertainment areas.

Only a few of the clubs on RCA have entrance fees and they will have a special rate when there are special events or special guests. This area is a designated ‘Entertainment Zone’ but the 01:00 curfew applies here like everywhere else.

The quickest way to RCA is by MRT or BTS and a quick taxi ride the rest of the way. The nearest MRT is Pharam 9 station, and the nearest BTS Asok or Phrom Phong. From any of these stations the taxi fare should be no more than 50-60 Baht depending on traffic.

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~ Tuesday, June 6, 2006 0 comments

Paradise, Koh Samed

Samed_RayongKoh Samed is located in Rayong. Koh Samed is one of an amazing and wonderful Island which is always full of the tourists both Thais and Foreigners all of the year. Most imagine that it is not a pleasant time to make it here in the rainy season, but this Island is different than any others because the Island is about only 7 km far from the coast of Rayong. The best pleasant time to visit Koh Samed is between Novembers to June. It goes to the hottest in April. Koh Samed is the tourism place that is far from Bangkok only about 250 km only and there is choices of different amazing shoals to deserve your different point views and imaginations. 16 shoals are available to be chosen follows the way your emotions go and what you want.

Hard Saikeaw, is the longest shoal and is well known by the tourists. If you are a tourist who likes the variety, so Hard Saikeaw is one of choices you should try because of the facilities and activities are offered including seafood restaurants and bars are on the shores.
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Ao Pai, is next to the Hard Saikeaw separated only by hillocks. Most of the tourists here are foreigners who look for a normal price Bungalow with a party in the bars on the shoals.

Ao Thabthim, there are not many tourists visited here. There is the only one resort available, but clean and quiet. It can be reached by walking from the Hard Saikeaw as they are not very far from each other.

Ao Putra, is small and quiet. There are not many tourists to make noise here. This maybe because of Ao Putra is small which takes only a while to walk around so that is not attractive for Thais, but it is the real peacefulness for the foreigners.

Ao Noina, is one of the parts for the tourists who love to be peace and personal. There are many luxurious resorts available here and it’s a great time for the tourists go swimming, reading, sun burning, doing activities on the shoals.

Ao Lukyone, is one of the nice part to go swimming around the shoal and also one of the quiet part which can reach some group of the tourists.

Ao Shor or Ao Thantawan, the old one name was Ao shor and it was renamed to many different names to confuse the tourists. It is actually nearby connected by the curve. It is now called by names of the resorts within each part.

Ao Wongdeuan, is also well known by the tourists because most of the tourists are taken to get here by boats. It can say that this part is one of the lastest part of all parts. The activities here are kind of what the Hard Saikeaw has.

Ao Seangtien, the peaceful part with the only one resort available. There is no crowded here as some others.

Ao Whay, is kind of far and as far as the wonderful view is appeared and here is for the natural.

Ao Giu, is for the tourists who fall in love with the real natural. The sea is blue showing an amazing view with the sky and the beach. There are places can be captured or shot the photos. You can clearly see HinKhao Island for this part. Scuba Driving is suitable here with the feeling of the sea.

Ao Pakarung, is less tourists. There are nice parts to swim on the shoals and look at corals. Laemgud is a part for view that you shouldn’t miss.
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Ao Phrao, is the best part for looking the sun when it rises and sets. It doesn’t take too much time from the coast, so that we can see the Thais and Foreigners here. There are 5 stars resorts for whom who want a luxurious service.

~ Sunday, June 4, 2006 0 comments

The world's best food, Thailand

Thailand has the world’s best food!? What do Thais have for a main meal? The main food in Thailand is rice, but there are many dishes of food to go with it. Thailand has so many feature dishes which are very famous. For those who try will have to say that Thailand has the world’s best food!
There are different styles of Thai dishes follows the Thailand four regions which are Central Region, Northern Region, Southern Region, and North Eastern Region.
Thailand's central foodThe Thai in the central plain prefer food with smooth and lasting taste with a touch of sweetness. Rice is strictly food for every family in the central region. There are on the average three to five dishes to go with rice. Typical are soup, gang som (chili vegetable soup), gang phed (Thai red curry), tom yam (spiced soup) and so on. Chili fried meat dishes are for instances, pad phed, panaeng, masaman, fried ginger and green pepper, Thai salads or yam are yam tua pu, salad with sliced roasted beef. Dishes that regular feature fin a Thai meal of the central region are vegetable, namprik (chili sauce), platoo (local herring), and perhaps omelette (Thai style), fried beef of roasted pork.

Thailand's northern foodThai food of the north, in some way, is cooked with the sole thought for the taste for the northern people which is the recipe consists of vegetable and ingredients available in their immediate vicinity. The common meal includes steamed glutinous rice, chili sauces which come in a host of varieties, such as "namprik noom", "namprik dang", "namprik ong" and chili soups (gang) such as gang hangle, gang hoh, gang kae. In addition there are also, local sausages such as sai ua, and nham; steamed meat, roasted pork, pork resin, fried pork, fried chicken and vegetable to go with them.

Thailand's southern food Thai food of the south tends to be exceedingly chili hot compared with Thai food from other regions of Thailand. Specially favored dishes of the south are a whole variety of gang (spiced soup or curry) for examples, gang liang, gang tai pla, and budu sauce. Boiled rice mixed in budu sauce known as khao yam is a delicatessen of the southern people. Salty is taste, khao yam is taken with an assortment of vegetable. Considered special ties of the south are sataw, med riang and look niang.

Thailand's northerneast foodThai food of the northeast has steamed glutinous rice as a staple base to be taken with spiced ground meat with red pork blood, papaya salad or som tom, roasted fish, roasted chicken, jim-jaem, and rotted fish or pla rah. The northeast prefers to have their meat fried and the meat could be frog, lizard, snake, rice field rat, large red ants, insects etc. Pork, beef and chicken are preferred by well to do families.

The most three popular of Thai foods which can be observed are listed below.

Tom Yam Kung

(Spicy Shrimp soup) a subtle blends of hot and sour with citrus overtones, tom yam kung is the most famous of all Thai soups.

Phad Thai

(Stir-Fried Thai Noodles) one of Thailand's best known noodle dishes. It is eaten as a light meal at any time of the day or night, and is especially popular at the night markets throughout the country.

Phad Kraphao

(Spicy meat with basil) this is a quick and easy dish which is a favorite of the people of downtown Bangkok. Sometimes it is served over rice with a fried egg.

~ Thursday, June 1, 2006 0 comments

Koh Chang Island on Gulf of Thailand - Overview

Sunset in Koh Chang Island ThailandA stretch of long white sandy beach dotted with coconut tree orchards is a common sight on Ko Chang the largest and busiest island in Trat, the East of Thailand and the second largest island in the country after Phuket.

Covering an area of 429 square kilometers, Ko Chang, boasts several amazing natural wonders that blend magnificently with the traditional way of life such as 70 percent undisturbed island rainforest, steep hills, cliffs, waterfalls, and notable wildlife, fine beaches, coral reefs and an abundance of marine life. In addition, numerous fruit orchards dot the island.

Attractions of Ko Chang

Namtok Than Mayom (waterfall)
Bang Bao Fishing Village

Another ideal spot to learn more about the lifestyle of fishermen where residents build up their houses with poles pitched into the sea and the community is linked together via a bridge that reaches every house. In addition, Bang Bao is one of the zones rich in corals.

Hat Sai Khao (White Sand Beach)

View from Bhumiyama Hotel in Koh Chang Island ThailandOne of the longest beaches on Ko Chang, this beach provides the most magnificent seascape. The beach, which is 2 kilometers long, is dotted with reasonably priced bungalows and resorts.

Embracing the beach to the rear are orchards of coconut trees and forests.

Namtok Khlong Plu (Waterfall)

A large 3-tiered waterfall situated 3 kilometers or a walking distance of approximately 20 minutes away from Khlong Prao Bay that is a rewarding experience.

Hat Khlong Phrao and Laem Chat Chet

Laem Chai Chet is along the sea adjacent to Kai Bae Beach, which is rather steep but offers possibilities for swimming. Standard bungalows with facilities are available.

The northernmost area of Klong Phrao Beach is adjacent to Chai Chet Bay and Beach where visitors can take in the beautiful landscape while enjoying the superb relaxation and tranquil retreat.

Kai Bae Beach

This beach is close to Khlong Phrao Beach and is similar to Khlong Phrao in that the beach is steep but safe for swimming with quite a few inexpensively priced bungalows in the area.

Activities in Ko Chang

Koh Chang Island ThailandThe main thing to do when in Ko Chang is to relax. Other than that, there are numerous activities for visitors such as fishing, snorkeling and visiting nearby islands. In addition, many resorts rent out kayaks and arrange jungle treks as well as provide all day boat tours to the nearby islands.

Moreover, scooters can be rented in most places, which make the island easier to explore independently, however the driver should have some two-wheel experience as the roads have a tendency to fade away to nothing more than tracks.

A 3-tiered medium-sized waterfall located behind the parks office. There is a trail situated 500 meters from a durian orchard that leads to the site where King Rama V and VI had visited and signed their royal names on the highest cliff of the cascade.

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- Ko Chang Overview, East of Thailand (Part 2)

~ Wednesday, May 31, 2006 0 comments

Chaweng Beach - Most Beautiful Beach on Koh Samui Island in Thailand

View of Chaweng BeachChaweng Beach in Koh Samui , Thailand remains the most beautiful on the island. Wandering down from your coconut palm-shaded hut to the white-dust sand to the crystal clear water is an unforgettable experience. It's just a shame that today you have such a short window of opportunity to enjoy it - between sunrise and 7am, at the most. After that the deckchairs, vendors, masseurs, jet-skis and other noisy stuff begin their parade and within a few hours, it's a mess. Of course, if you like all that hustle and bustle, you'll love Chaweng beach.

Chaweng beach has something for everyone, but the bulk of accommodation is aimed at package tours and mid-range travellers looking to spend around 1,500 to 4,000B a night. A few places are priced at under 500B but they are few and far between, and grotty. It's also easy to spend more than 4,000B.

Be aware that theft is on the rise, especially at the cheaper places. When going out for the day, make sure that all your windows and doors are closed and locked.

Chaweng Beach - Koh Samui - ThailandAt night, if your windows are not screened -- rare now -- keep your bags under your bed as crafty thieves have been known to use hooked poles to drag items out while you sleep. Also beware if you check into a room with an open-air bathroom, which have become the latest rage.

Make sure that the bathroom door can be locked -- and keep it locked -- as it's easy for thieves to jump walls and get in. If at night you wake up while being robbed, stay where you are and do not make eye contact with the thief. Do not struggle, as robberies do turn violent.

Development at Chaweng continues on its merry way, with five-star hotels shooting up alongside western junk food outlets luring already-fat tourists inside and an array of international restaurants.Then of course there's the clubs, bars, girlie bars, massage parlours, CD and DVD shops, tailors, and the rest, all designed to peel those hundred baht notes out of your wallet. Fake shoe shops are the latest rage, with shopfront after shopfront selling ripoff Nikes and Adidas runners. Don't you go to the beach to buy shoes?

Bird's Eye View of Chaweng Beach Koh SamuiThe most obvious sign of Chaweng's unbridled development is that its main road still horribly floods after even the briefest of rain-storms. Due to the substantial loss of the island's trees, waves diluted red by topsoil wash down to fill the road -- Amazing Thailand, indeed.

Trivial matters like urban planning, aside Chaweng is a great place to lay on the beach to get that great tan you can't get at home, eat lots of mid-range priced food from your home country, and head to a club to meet strangers to have sex with. Well, that's what the bulk of Chaweng's visitors seem to be up for, and if that's why you're coming to Thailand, enjoy.

Source:travelfish.org

~ Sunday, May 21, 2006 0 comments

Touch Thai Lifestyle Market at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Thailand

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market ThailandDamnoen Saduak is the name of floating market at Ratchaburi province, central of Thailand, King Rama V.
gives the name Damnoen Saduak(Damnoen Saduak meaning convenient travel) for this canal.

In the past the canal length was about 32 kilometers, deep 3 meters and width 12 meters.

Damnoen Saduak’s used for transportation agricultural products such as pomelo, Coconut, Cashew Apple, Banana, Custard apple, Durian, Grapes, Mango, Papaya, Jackfruit and vegetable.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi ThailandFloating Market is the meeting places of people live both sides of canal at the morning to noon for exchange or buy and sell agricultural product and goods.

What to do in Damnoen Saduak - Floating Market?

Walking along the floating market, buying fruit and
Thai foods, Popular Thai foods as such noodle on boat,Thai dessert, ice black coffee and palm juice. And you can rent boat at 300 Baht per 1 boat per hour

Damnoen Saduak Floating MarketHow to go there?
Damnoen Saduak in Ratchaburi province about 109 kilometers south of Bangkok. You can go by Car from Bangkok Highway No.4 and turn left at Km. 80 for another 25 kms. along Bangpae-Damnoen Saduak Rd.

For tourist who wants to rent boat, oarsman will take you around floating market. So if you want to shop on boat, can tell oarsman for stop the boat. For car park fee: 20 Baht per day. Opening hours of floating market are 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

~ Thursday, May 18, 2006 0 comments

Wine Tasting in Thailand

Wine field Kao Yai

A Wine tasting trip to Kao Yai National Park

Inspired by the movie Sideways, Bangkokrecorder took a road trip to the wineries of Khao Yai to marvel at the mountainous countryside, knock back some wine, and crash our rental car.

As you probably noticed the first time you ordered wine in Thailand, a bottle is often more expensive than a bountiful dinner. Stupendously high taxes ensure that anything more than the house red or white usually stays down in the cellar. Unscrupulous importing methods and over-zealous domestic tax inspection have created an unlevel playing field for Thai wines. The kingdom’s general wine consumption had been rising steadily until the economic crash of ninety-seven turned everyone back onto whisky. However, in the last few years, Thailand has been rekindling its love of wine, and even making some decent vino itself.

Traditionally, grapes used for wine-making have only been grown between the 30th and 50th parallels in the northern and southern hemispheres. However, Thailand has managed to produce wine in a narrow band in the north between the 14th and 18th parallels. Years of research, testing and development have pushed the boundaries of viticulture, and given us ‘New Latitude Wines’.

To borrow a verdict from Sideways' Miles Raymond, the general consensus on Thai wine so far, has been: “quaffable, but uh... far from transcendent.” However, this view is definitely changing as Thai wine-making comes of age. The country's grape wine industry is still in the early stages: the first wine grape vines were only planted in Loei Province in 1991. However, Khao Yai followed two years later and is now expanding to become the home of Thai wine.

The region has always been a popular weekend getaway for Bangkokers, lying a neighbourly 150km away. We hopped in a rental from Lumpini Car Rent for 1000 THB-a-day and hit the open road. The drive to Khao Yai is surprisingly pleasant and straight-forward, taking less than two hours. Just don’t forget to bring a car adaptor for your iPod, unless you are uncommonly keen on ‘Country FM’.

The GranMonte Family Vineyard in Khao Yai’s Asoke Valley was first on our trail. Stepping out of the car into a serene vineyard flanked with mountains after several weeks trapped in Bangkok was quite a shock to the system. GranMonte’s home cooking style restaurant, Vin Cotto, acts as a great decompression chamber from the city. The food and warm service are better than most places in Bangkok, and you can take in the scenery of Khao Yai Park’s mountain range as you try the various wines.

The prevailing opinion is that GranMonte produces the best white wine in Thailand. It’s 2004 Kirimaya Chenin Blanc has a toasty, nutty scent and goes very well with Vin Cotto’s duck salad. It seems extraordinary that the vineyard began as an idea for GranMonte’s CEO, Khun Visooth Lohitnavy, just ten years ago. It’s all in the grapes, according to Khun Visooth: “The winemaker can only make good wine from good grapes. He can also make bad wine from good grapes if he is lousy.” The vineyard hosts a Wine Festival in October and a Harvest Festival in February, where you can join in picking the grapes before a judging of the best picks.


Wine cellar
source: BangkokRecorder.com

~ Saturday, May 13, 2006 0 comments

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