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The Best Experience of Bamboo Rafting in Thailand

The Best Experience of Bamboo Rafting in Thailand It’s nine o’clock on a sunny morning and here comes the minivan to take us bamboo rafting at Khao Lak, some 100kms north of Phuket. We’ve been looking forward to this trip and its entertaining stops along the way and it’s not long before we’re crossing the Sarasin Bridge and barreling along the highway in Phang Nga Province. Apart from the bamboo rafting today is all about animals. Hawksbill and Ridley Turtles, crocodiles, lots of fish, gibbons and of course, Thailand’s wonderful birdlife. Turtles in Thai Muang After a 30-minute drive we pull into a seaside government fishery center devoted to the breeding and releasing of turtles. From a distance it looks like any other fishery; big concrete tanks, lots of bright-blue water pipes and piles of fish food sacks everywhere. But up close we discover a whole ocean-full of aquatic life. In the first tank absolutely huge black giant groupers silently regard us then swish off after deciding we are not going to feed them. There are all sorts of fish species here in these tanks: sea bass, red snappers, clown anemone fish, big nose unicorn fish, small nose boxfish saddle-backed anemone fish and many more. A mean-looking Indian threadfin trevally slices the water surface looking a lot more dangerous than it really is; it’s the fin that does it – turning a humble-looking fish into a Jaws character. Waterfall Just a short ride away is the Wang Khiang Koo River and the Ton Pling Waterfall. “God’s Jacuzzi” says Lek, but no one’s in the mood today for a refreshing dip in cool water. We just sit there in silence, contemplating the beauty of the scene and marvelling at the power of the water as it crashes and splashes down the granite boulders and past us down the hillside. Rafting A little later we’re clambering into bamboo rafts that look like over sized pan flutes. They’re quite simply designed: several large bamboo poles tied together with two cross sections for people to sit on. The boatman uses one as a punting pole and off we shoot downstream Lek was right, it’s not too dangerous but once in a while the raft’s aft end collides with a boulder or a tree trunk as we sweep past. The boatman doesn’t look that strong but he must be, considering the manoeuvres he is conducting and the weight of three adults and the raft. We go through rough water to smooth to rough again for 20 minutes as we pass through shady glades, a palm oil plantation, past huge felled trees, under makeshift bamboo bridges, and past fisherman baiting lines and trapping eels and fish. The boatman slows the raft and points up above us to a tree branch. There’s a green snake coiled up and fast asleep. Does it like to eat farangs? No, the boatman says it’s harmless and shoves us off again. Minutes later Lek is helping us out of our raft and we’re sipping on a cool drink and drying off at the restaurant where we had lunch. Actually the only part of our anatomy that got wet was the seat of our pants. We’re back in Phuket at five o’clock and at the hotel at five-thirty. All in all, as there’s practically no one who doesn’t love animals this is a tour for pretty much everyone. It’s not too top-heavy, and keeps moving in an engaging way. The tempo is relaxed and easy and the activities are genuinely interesting, neither is it too physically demanding. It’s well thought-out and well executed. Click Here : – The Best Experience of Bamboo Rafting in Thailand

Must Visit Cave Exploration in Thailand

Must Visit Cave Exploration in Thailand Thailand is one of the world’s most celebrated tropical destinations. The Asian country enjoys a warm climate, is home to gorgeous clear water beaches and boasts some of the most amazing caves ever to be explored. Phuket is Thailand’s largest island making it a popular trading post for the Asian country. The Andaman Sea borders the gorgeous island and serves as home to underwater wonders that have drawn in a huge tourist following. Adventurers who enjoy water sports or are beginners will revel in the opportunity to dive in Phuket and explore the vast array of underwater caves surrounded by marine life and gorgeous sea creatures. On land, explorers will find that caves densely populate the jungle region of Thailand. Northern Thailand’s Mae Hong Son Province is home to Pang Mapha District, a historic region whose caves once housed hunter gatherers. Today expert guides are available to take adventurers into the complex labyrinth of caves and caverns. cave lodge has become a trusted resource for tourists seeking more information on caving and looking to book their excursion. According to the Cave Lodge website the “longest and most spectacular cave systems” are in the Pang Mapha District. Travelers will regain their sense of wonder as they experience nature first hand. One of the caves serves as the nesting place for 300,000 swifts (aerial birds, similar to swallows) who return home each evening and present a stunning spectacle against the Thailand evening skyline. Other caves are thousands of years old; wind, fire and the elements have laid an impression on the stunning caverns creating massive and elaborate rock formations. Cave exploration offers the unique experience of allowing people to step back in time; uncover past civilizations, traverse complex formations of earth and see a celebrated part of Thailand. The Cave Lodge and caving enthusiasts treat caving with a great amount of respect and care. The dark, moist nature of the cave lays hosts to vast wildlife including bats and fish who are surviving off a delicate ecosystem. Additionally, the rock formations have stood the test of time but will not respond well to any amount of tampering. Click Here : – Must Visit Cave Exploration in Thailand

The Best Experience of Snorkelling in Thailand Tour

The Best Experience of Snorkelling in Thailand With over 3 000 kilometers of coastline and several hundred large and small islands, Thailand is a special destination for snorkeling. The south of the country opens onto two distinct maritime areas: to the east, the Gulf of Thailand and the south China Sea, and to the west, the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean. The result is a wide variety of snorkeling spots, and access to extraordinary underwater biodiversity. On the Gulf of Thailand side, many islands are ideal for snorkeling. Ko Chang, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan, but above all Ko Tao (a real Mecca for diving) are all great options. For truly exceptional sessions, however, you should head for the Angthong National Marine Park and its 42 island paradises, bathed in turquoise waters. In the Andaman Sea, the famous Phi Phi islands or the Taruato National Marine Park are top-class destinations. But the real snorkeling must in Thailand is the Similan Islands, with its nine islands that have been listed as a natural reserve since 1982. About 60 miles (100km) to the north-east of Phuket, they can boast world-class snorkeling spots. The observation possibilities are varied in Thailand, both in the Gulf of Thailand and in the Andaman Sea, although the latter is richer in coral reefs. Over 900 species of reef fish inhabit the Thai seas, and the shallow waters provide an opportunity to see clown fish in their anemones, butter fly fish, giant clams and small black tip reef sharks. Depending on the spot, you might experience a wonderful encounter with a whale-shark or a manta ray, with unforgettable memories guaranteed. Thailand is one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Human impact on the marine environment is very high and the coral reefs are deteriorating rapidly (breakage and bleaching of coral), despite the existence of 26 National Marine Parks. The situation is such that many diving sites have temporarily been closed by the authorities over the past few years. When to go to Thailand? It can rain for several days at a time and boats cannot sail due to the poor conditions at sea. Temperatures get up to 104°F/40°C between April and June. Tourist numbers peak in December and January, when a flow of holidaymakers pour onto the beaches. Due to the overcrowding in certain spots, snorkeling sessions can prove to be less satisfying. In Thailand, the water temperature is on average 82°F/28°C, and snorkeling is possible all the year round in ideal conditions when the climatic conditions allow it. Click Here : – The Best Experience of Snorkelling in Thailand Tour

Best Experience of Rocket Ball in Pattaya

Best Experience of Rocket Ball in Pattaya Ride on the 2SKY Pattaya Rocket Ball, an adrenaline-fueled activity in Pattaya. Board the caged steel vehicle, suspended between 2 towers, and launch into the sky for a breathtaking ride. The vertical launch is 165 feet (50 meters) at speeds of 60 mph (100 kph) in one second. 2Sky Pattaya is fully supervised by an on-site technical engineer/master. Highlights Ride on the 2SKY Pattaya Rocket Ball Board the caged steel vehicle, suspended between 2 towers, and launch into the sky for a breathtaking ride Enjoy spectacular aerial views of the surrounding area The vertical launch is 165 feet (50 meters) at speeds of 60 mph (100 kph) in one second.What You Can Expect The Rocket Ball ride consists of two steel towers with a special cord connected to each tower. Both ends of the cord are attached to a caged steel vehicle in which 2 riders are seated. The vehicle is pulled to the ground, where riders board. When the vehicle is released from the loading station, the cords engage, sending riders on a high-speed vertical launch 50 meters into the air at speeds of 100 KPH in one second and 5G force power. Rocket Ball to the sky! To call the Rocket Ball the most thrilling, exciting, amazing experience is no understatement. Two towers and one gondole allows to be catapulted into the air, going from 0 to 100 KPH in one second. No doubt about it, it’s the ultimate rush. Who operates behind the scenes of 2Sky Pattaya – Rocket Ball? Our team here at 2Sky Pattaya, are trained and qualified to the fullest extent by Technical Park. 2Sky Pattaya is also fully supervised by an on-site European technical engineer/master. Click Here : – Best Experience of Rocket Ball in Pattaya

The Best Experience of Human Slingshot at Pattaya

The Best Experience of Human Slingshot at Pattaya The Human Slingshot is really like no other experience and indeed this is the first and currently only slingshot experience in Asia. The easiest way to describe the human slingshot is to think of Angry Birds. You will wear a full body harness, with neck restraint to keep you safe and securely attached to two specially designed silicon bungy cords which are fixed to the top of the towers. Then, once safe an secure you will be prepared for launch.The Human Slingshot, is without doubt one of the most incredible experiences you could have. You are pulled back horizontally 40 meters to the starting location, then with a force of up to 4G, you will accelerate to 150kph in under a second. Enjoy as you fly back and forth only a few meters above the ground. Your minivan picks you up from your Pattaya Hotel at the designated time and transfers you the short distance to the Human Slingshot site. After completing your paperwork, the staff assists you to get geared up for your slingshot experience. Wear a fully body harness that has a neck restraint to keep you safe. The staff makes sure that you are securely attached to the two silicon bungy cords that are fixed to the top of the towers. Prepared for launch, you are pulled back horizontally 130 feet (40 meters) to the starting location. Once released, you will accelerate with a force of up to 4G, traveling as fast as 90 miles per hour (150 kph) in less than one second. Soar back and forth just a few meters above the ground, until coming to a stop. Have the option to hire a GoPro camera to record your ride (additional expense). Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel. Click Here : – The Best Experience of Human Slingshot at Pattaya

Visit the Jim Thompson House in Thailand

Visit the Jim Thompson House in Thailand The Jim Thompson House is a museum in central Bangkok, Thailand, housing the art collection of American businessman and architect Jim Thompson, the museum designer and former owner. Built in 1959, the museum spans one rectangular “rai” of land (approximately half an acre or 2023.43 meters). It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand; sporting vibrant jungle foliage in the heart of the city. Following his relocation to Bangkok and the establishment of the Thai Silk Company Limited in 1948, Thompson also became a major collector of Southeast Asian art, which at the time, was not well-known internationally. Attracted by the subtlety of their craftsmanship and expression, he built a large collection of historical Buddhist statues and traditional Thai paintings made of wood, cloth, and paper that depicted the life of Buddha and the legend of Vessantara Jataka. He collected secular art not only from Thailand but from Burma, Cambodia, and Laos, frequently travelling to those countries on buying trips. His collection also consisted of white and blue porcelain from China, which made its way into Thailand around the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1958, he began what was to be the pinnacle of his architectural achievement, a new home to live in and to showcase his art collection. The museum was planned to consist of a complex combination of six traditional Thai-styled houses, primarily constructed of wood, and various old Thai structures that were collected from all parts of Thailand in the 1950s and 1960s. His home sits on a klong (canal) across from Bangkrua, where his weavers were then located. Most of the 19th-century houses were dismantled and moved from Ayutthaya, but the largest, a weaver’s house (now the living room), came from Bangkrua. After Thompson’s disappearance in 1967, the house came under the control of The James H. W. Thompson Foundation under the royal patronage of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. At 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, only a block away from Bangkok National Stadium, it is open everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. [ICT]. Click Here : – Visit the Jim Thompson House in Thailand

The Grand Place of National Museum and Wang Na Palace in Thailand

National Museum and Wang Na Palace in Thailand In the former grounds of the 18th Century Wang Na Palace, The Bangkok National Museum houses the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts in the country. It’s definitely worth a visit, especially if visiting nearby Wat Phra Kaew or the Grand Palace. Opened by King Rama V to exhibit the antiques and gifts bestowed to him by his father, it once held a reputation for being an ill-organised gathering of dusty relics. That has now changed, with exhibits now arranged into three areas consistent with Thai history, and good English-language descriptions available. The front of the Sivamokhaphiman Hall is a Thai history gallery spanning the Sukothai through to the Rattanakosin periods. The Archaeological and Art History collection showcases items from Thailand’s prehistory to Sukhotahai and Ayutthaya eras right through to the modern Thai Kingdom, including many ancient sculptures. Among scores of interesting collections in the decorative arts and ethnological collection are Chinese weapons, gold treasures, precious stones, Khon masks, puppets, ceramics, clothing and textiles, woodcarving and traditional musical instruments from around Southeast Asia. Other exhibits of interest at the Bangkok Nationla Museum include a funeral chariot hall, featuring carriages used for royal cremations, and many excellent examples of Thai architecture. These include the Buddhaisawan chapel, a teak or ‘red’ house called Tam Nak Deang and various beautiful pavilions. Free English-language tours given by volunteers are available and also conducted in German (Thursdays), French and Japanese (Wednesdays). Cost: So, get prepared to enjoy a day spent in the company of history, culture and art with an entry fee of 40 Baht per adult, and 20 Baht per child. Opening and closing time: The visiting days are from Wednesday to Sunday, between 9 AM and 4 PM. Click Here : – The Grand Place of National Museum and Wang Na Palace in Thailand

The Attractive Place of Democracy Monument in Thailand

Democracy Monument, Bangkok Erected to commemorate the 1932 coup which brought about the end of the absolute monarchy in Siam, the Democracy Monument (Anusawari Prachathipatai) certainly isn’t one of Bangkok’s more attractive landmarks. It is, however, one of the most symbolic and has witnessed some of Thailand’s darkest days since it was commissioned in the 1930s. The monument represents the rights and freedoms of the Thai people and has proven to be a natural rallying point during various political protests over the years. Sadly, a number of these demonstrations have had fatal consequences giving the monument and location around it added poignancy.Hovered by never ending swarms of verwhelming tourists, the Democracy Monument on Ratchadamnoen Road is a substantial Western style image of Thailand’s selection of popular government and freedom. Symbolism Like many buildings and structures in Thailand, the Democracy Monument is loaded with symbolism and the location and dimensions were a product of careful consideration. The four wings of the monument represent the four branches of the Thai armed forces which carried out the coup: air force, army, navy and police. The center-piece of the structure is a mound on which sits two golden-color offering bowls with a representation of a manuscript box which holds the 1932 Thai constitution. The radius of the base is 24 meters and the four wings are also 24 meters high to represent the day on which the Siamese Revolution took place, June 24. The central mound or turret is 3 meter high representing the third month of the traditional Thai calendar (June). There is no mistaking the Democracy Monument in Bangkok, with four wing-like structures extending 24 meters skyward surrounding a central monument featuring a stone-etched constitution. All of this is located at the center of a busy vehicular intersection making the site difficult to miss. Reliefs at the base of each wing show pro-military propaganda images, portraying Thai soldiers as protectors of the people and champions of an adoring democracy. Click Here : – The Attractive Place of Democracy Monument in Thailand

Famous Place of Mega reclining Buddha at Wat Pho in Thailand

Famous Place of Mega reclining Buddha at Wat Pho Leaving the Metro – a quiet, underground, air-conditioned environment – and surfacing in chinatown takes a quick adjustment. As seasoned travelers, our “scam radar” is always on, and suddenly it went ping-ping-ping. A nice, normal-looking man (with a briefcase) started a conversation about where we were going, etc. He claimed to be a subway engineer, and his explanation for using the tuk-tuk idling nearby was that the King and his family just happened to be visiting Wat Pho, so we might want to consider his alternate suggestions for visits. We didn’t fall for it … but he got points for style and originality. Wat Pho is one of the largest and oldest wats (Buddhist Temples) in Bangkok, and in addition to the reclining Buddha, it’s home to more than 1,000 Buddha images. It’s a colorful, glimmering fantasy land of Thai Buddhist art and architecture.Contrary to what many people think, Buddha is not a God, but a respected teacher. Buddhism is complex, and the symbolism of the Buddha’s position is important. Statues may show the Buddha seated, standing, or in a reclining position. A reclining Buddha may mean death and reaching Nirvana. Sightseeing in Bangkok is not complete without the Wat Pho which is the host of the largest reclining Buddha in the city. It is Thailand’s earliest center for the public education, and has the largest collection of images of Buddha. Covering the 8 hectares of area, Wat Pho has various tourist sites, for example, Th Chetuphon and monastic facilities. The temple compound is also the headquarters for the education of traditional Thai medicine, Thai massage, etc. It is amongst the highly visited Thailand tourist places. Location: Wat Pho is located in the Phra Nakhon district on the Rattanakosin Island. To reach there, you can take a ferry from the Tien Pier. Timings: 8.30 AM to 6.30 PM Click Here : – Inspect the Mega reclining Buddha at Wat Pho in Thailand

Visit Swim With Sharks at Siam Ocean World in Thailand

Swim With Sharks at Siam Ocean World SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (formerly Siam Ocean World) is located two story underneath the glitzy Siam Paragon shopping mall. It is an aquatic wonderland the size of three Olympic swimming pools full of interesting animals from the ocean deep. This underground aquarium, one of the largest in Southeast Asia, will dazzle you with innovative world-class exhibits and over 30,000 curious looking creatures from various depths and aquatic regions across the globe. Meet some of the world’s record holders, transported all the way from the Amazon River or the Jurassic period when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Greet the ocean’s deadliest predators in the 270-degree underwater tunnel, sneak a peek into the open ocean from a glass-bottom boat, or, if you really can’t resist, dive in and have a swim amongst the sharks and rays. For kids, a few hours spent at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World will be as educational as it is exhilarating and memorable. The World’s Ocean in Seven Zones Your journey into the Big Blue begins with a prelude at the ‘Weird and Wonderful’ zone, which houses an impressive collection of rare and bizarre-looking marine creatures, such as striped frog fish, garden eel, nautiluses and gigantic spider crabs. The ‘Deep Reef’ features some of the most fascinating reef dwellers in the world; among them, bat fish, humped head Maori Wrasse and Blue Tang. Learn how sea animals survive in the ‘Living Ocean’, and take a hike in the ‘Rain Forest’ where ancient African lungfish, blind cave fish, giant water rats and otters are on display. Observe life on the edge in the ‘Rocky Shore’ zone, where penguins and other marine mammals learn to survive under constant change in the unpredictable environment. Stop to feel the skin of friendly starfish in a petting pond, before continuing on to the 270-degree underwater tunnel and the ‘Open Ocean’, Asia’s largest panoramic oceanarium showcasing sharks of various types – ragged-tooth, black-tipped, leopard – stingrays and giant groupers. Just before you leave, drop by the ‘Sea Jellies’ zone and take in the theatrical display of light and musical symphony as the translucent invertebrates float about in the LED-lit tanks. Fun for the Entire Family If you expect more from your visit to an aquarium, SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World won’t disappoint you. Your choice ranges from observing the marine creatures from a glass-bottom boat and touring the ‘back of the house’ to combing the ocean floor in a diving suit and 180-degree helmet as well as diving with the predators and their prey in the ‘Open Ocean’. Click Here : – Visit Swim With Sharks at Siam Ocean World in Thailand