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Visit Bridge on the River Kwai Tours in Thailand
Visit Bridge on the River Kwai Tours in Thailand On this historical tour, visitors will bear witness to Thailand’s fascinating past, from ancient timeworn temples to the monuments of World War II’s Thai-Burma Death Railway. Leaving Bangkok behind tour members will head to Kanchanaburi in western Thailand. Famed as the location of the Bridge on the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi is a beautiful town surrounded by verdant jungle, waterfalls and rivers Bridge on the River Kwai Tours Thailand’s Kanchanaburi province is home to the famous Bridge on the River Kwai and the beginning of the Thai-Burma Death Railway, both poignant reminders of the thousands of POWs and forced laborers who lost their lives during World War II. Made famous by the 1957 David Lean movie of the same name, the building of the bridge in 1943 was one part of a huge Japanese wartime project to link Thai and Burmese railway lines and create a direct route from Bangkok. Due to illness, starvation and neglect, thousands of people lost their lives building the bridge and railway – you can visit the graves of nearly 7,000 POWs at the nearby Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Parts of the original bridge are now displayed in the War Museum here. You can walk along the restored railway bridge on foot or take a train specifically for tourists.
Read MoreVisit Evergreen Forests of Kui Buri National Park in Thailand
Visit Evergreen Forests of Kui Buri National Park in Thailand Located near the Burmese border, Kui Buri National Park is recognized as being one of the best destinations in Thailand for wildlife viewing, especially elephants. Herds of elephants can frequently be found bathing at the watering ponds near the Pa Yang substation, which is equipped with wildlife-viewing platforms. Established in 1999 Kui Buri National Park is located in the Tenasserim Hills in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The forests consists of dry- and moist evergreen forests with trees such as Dipterocarpus tuberculatus, Hopea odorata, Terminalia chebula and different species of palms. The national park is home to one of biggest population of gaurs in entire Thailand with estimated around 100 individuals and around 320 elephants. In December 2013, 24 gaurswere found dead in the national park. Clinic tests concluded that the cause of deaths are bacterial, not chemical substances. Following by this incident, the national park was closed 8 months and re-opened again in August 2014. Recently a herd of 70 gaurs has been spotted feeding near the one of ranger stations. Although the national park doesn’t have that many mammals such as nearby Kaeng Krachan National Park, it is probably the best spot in entire Thailand to easily see few species thanks to the easily accessible open areas. Wild mammals such as gaurs, elephants, golden jackals, leopards, deers, bantengs, langurs are common in the national park. While visitors are permitted to drive their own cars into the park, you must take a guided tour to explore protected areas of the park. Tours are given on pickup trucks or 4×4 vehicles. You can rent tents or bungalows if you want to stay overnight. If you come here between May and November, you should expect lots of rain. The driest months are usually June and July.
Read MoreVisit Beautiful Beach of Thung Wua Laen in Thailand
Visit Beautiful Beach of Thung Wua Laen in Thailand For those looking for some peace and quiet, head to Thung Wae Laen, located 13 km north of downtown Chumphon. This spot has managed to escape the mass commercialisation of so many beaches in Thailand, and remains a calm and relaxing choice for the weary traveller. There are very few foreign tourists here (they head straight to Koh Tai or Koh Phangan); it’s more a hideout just for locals. With a focus on environmentally friendly recreation (read: no jet skis), Thung Wae Laen attracts a number of kite surfers, wind boarders, and divers to its warm waters and white sand beach. At the end of the day this is the place that you come when you want to escape the five-star resorts and take a well-deserved nap on a deserted beach. Thung Wua Laen will take advantage from its location with fresh air, great weather, water and plentful forest. local people bring out a very lively atmosphere, where their happiness can be ranked as the one of the best in Thailand. it’s important to note that when travelling in Thung Wua Laen and Chumphon people should preserve the existence of nature and the atmosphere, not to make adjustements leading to the destruction that occured in many parts of Thailand. There are different ways to reach this beach from Bangkok – by car, by bus from Bangkok South Bus Terminal, by train and by Nokair arriving to Chumphon. Nokair has 2 flights per day to Chumphon , Happy Air has 1 flight per day to Chumphon. From Chumphon to Thung Wua Laen beach easy reach by yellow songthaew for 15-20 minutes and 30 Baht. The shore around Thung Wua Len has numerous “shrimps farms” which discharge its organic contaminants into the sea. There are days when sea water looks like a broil soup. Jellyfishes sting often in the bay and sandflies sting while sitting on the beach.
Read MoreVisit Beautiful Powdery White Sand Of Freedom Beach In Thailand
Visit Beautiful Powdery White Sand Of Freedom Beach In Thailand Freedom Beach is one of the least accessible of all the Phuket beaches, but according to our contributors, it is the Best Beach in Phuket. Unless you are in the mood to trek a kilometer through thick jungle over private land, the beach is only accessible by boat. But if you enjoy spending a day in the sunny Phuket weather relaxing on a lounger, Freedom Beach is a good choice. The beach itself is a stretch of beautiful powdery white sand that you will just love to walk on, the entire beach is secluded in a private bay. It almost looks like a setting out of a Hollywood movie. Surrounding the beach are hills covered in thick jungle, giving the entire place the feeling of an exotic beach hideaway. Unlike a lot of the popular beaches, Freedom Beach is cared for by the locals, ensuring that it retains as closet to its natural beauty as possible. There are a number of small restaurants along the south end of the beach if you fancy a bite to eat. Loungers are also available for rent on the top of the beach under the shade of the coconut palms. There are no jet-ski’s or banana boats here, so nothing to spoil the peaceful atmosphere. The water is sectioned off into the north and south which are reserved for swimming, long-tails come and go from the center of the beach. If you are staying in Patong Beach and want to get away from the crowds, or if you simply want to experience the natural beauty of Phuket Island, Freedom Beach is a perfect way to spend a day. Enjoy the relaxing environment lounging on a chair under the shade of a palm tree, sipping on a cold drink and letting all of your worries just drift away. BEACH ACTIVITIES IN THAILAND The south end of Freedom Beach offers some of the absolute best snorkeling on the entire island. Head on out into deeper water and you will find lots of coral and colorful tropical fish. There is a beach volleyball net and a few football goals set up on the beach if you are feeling sporty. The best activity at Freedom Beach is to just lay back and enjoy the beauty of the place. GETTING THERE As the beach is surrounded by private land, the only option is to enter by boat. The easiest way is to catch a long-tail boat from the pier area at the south end of Patong Beach, but that is also the most expensive way as it can cost about 1500 baht round-trip. You can also attempt to hire a boat from the north of Karon Beach or from Tri Trang Beach, but it will prove more difficult. Either way, the boat ride is about 15 minutes and you will pass by some beautiful scenery along the way. Click Here : – Visit Beautiful Powdery White Sand Of Freedom Beach In Thailand
Read MoreVisit Undiscovered Island In Thailand
Visit Undiscovered Island In Thailand If you thought that all of Thailand’s finest islands had been ruined by mismanaged development, Ko Lao Liang will prove you wrong. A little-known remedy for travellers seeking breathtaking Andaman Sea scenery without the crowds, the isolated pair of islands doesn’t even register among Trang province’s more popular destinations. Part of Mu Ko Phetra National Park, Ko Lao Liang’s two islands stand side-by- side some 40 kilometers west of the mainland. All facilities are set up on the southern island, Ko Lao Liang Nong, or “Little Brother Island.” Sporting sunrise views to Ko Sukorn, almost-white-sand beach touches clear teal water that blends into deep emerald and azure blue as you reach the hard coral. It’s The Beach, a fellow traveller had told me during a climbing course in Krabi, southern Thailand. Beautiful, untouched, with great limestone walls, he’d said, and without the suicidal Scot, the tyrannical Tilda Swinton and the mass tourism that ruins nearby Koh Phi Phi Leh (where the movie version of Alex Garland’s novel was shot) on a daily basis. A few days later I’m on my way to Koh Laoliang, which is something of an anomaly in Thailand: a remote island national park ringed by a marine reserve with one perfect beach free of longtails and blissfully uncrowded – because daytrippers aren’t allowed, there are no bungalows or resorts and only 50 people can stay at a time, in a tented camp that’s open only five months of the year . Just getting there is a little adventure. I don’t have to swim with my backpack in a garbage bag like “Richard”, played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie, but I do have to take a motorbike, a bus, a taxi and two longtails to reach Laoliang, in neighbouring Trang province, from Krabi. (It’s easier from Trang airport.) The last longtail ride is my favourite part, speeding over a turtle-green Andaman Sea watching flying fish, diving seabirds and our looming destination: twin karst islands 20 kilometres offshore. Forty-five minutes later the boat noses ashore and I step from its bow onto North Laoliang Island and its unbelievably lovely beach. Clean, with dazzling sand devoid of footprints, it’s lapped by swimming pool-clear water and enclosed on three sides by 100-metre climbing walls. Then there’s the accommodation. Click Here : – Visit Undiscovered Island In Thailand
Read MoreVisit Beautiful Sunset Beach Of Hat Pramong in Thailand
Visit Beautiful Sunset Beach Of Hat Pramong in Thailand Sunset Beach or Hat Pramong is a small half kilometer bay along the west side of Koh Lipe. It gets its name from the magical sunsets one experiences here. The sun slowly descends and casts an exquisite glow all along the coast reaching far out into the horizon, an excellent way to end a long, hot day on Koh Lipe. Sunset Beach is the most relaxing destination on Koh Lipe, it’s quiet, less visited, and excellent for relaxing and getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are a few restaurants and bars on the beach and is a short 10 minute walk to Walking Street the bustling area of Koh Lipe. Sunset Beach gets its name from the stunning sunset that takes place every single night. The sun slowly descends and casts an exquisite glow all along the coast reaching far out into the horizon, an excellent way to end a long, hot day on Koh Lipe. Sunset Beach is the most chilled out area on Koh Lipe, it’s quiet, less visited, and excellent for relaxing and getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are a few restaurants and bars on the beach and is a short 10 minute walk to Walking Street (Koh Lipe’s main area), so whatever you want, you can have. There aren’t many options for accommodation on Sunset Beach but all of them are excellent places to stay. You won’t see any upscale resorts on this beach but only chill bungalows providing the rest and relaxation you may need. Below you’ll find all of the accommodation options for Sunset Beach, take a look and enjoy. Click Here : – Visit Beautiful Sunset Beach Of Hat Pramong in Thailand
Read MoreThe Lively Party Beach Of Haad Rin in Thailand
The Lively Party Beach Of Haad Rin in Thailand Haad Rin can be divided into two sections, Haad Rin Nok the lively party beach and Haad Rin Nai, which has a quieter bohemian feel. The beach itself is one of the biggest on the island and it fills with sunbathers by day and party goers at night, visiting the many beach clubs and bars that Haad Rin is so famous for. Haad Rin Nai is only a short walk to the party beach, so it’s an ideal place to stay, within walking distance to all the action but far enough away for some peace and quiet. Activities: Several boat trips takes you to waterfalls and beaches around the island. You can enjoy fishing trips and watersports such as sailing and diving, beach volleyball, beach football and of course sunbathing! There are also some great walks over the hills of the east coast to secluded beaches. This beach is known for its famous Full Moon Party. Haad Rin Nai is located on the southern coast of peninsula and although there are many restaurants and places to go, it is much more peaceful than the other side, with more boutique than bars, It’s only a short walk to the party beach, so it’s an ideal place to stay, within walking distance to all the action but far enough away for some peace and quiet. Services in haad rin in thailand Haad Rin is fairly well serviced and has numerous facilities in the town so that you do not have to head to the island’s capital if you need assistance. There is a police sub-station, the Bandon Inter and Haad Rin Inter clinics, several pharmacies, a post office, two banks, numerous ATMs and money exchange windows. Entertainment There is plenty to keep you occupied between partying in Haad Rin, with several boat trips going to waterfalls and beaches around the island, fishing trips and watersports such as sailing and diving, beach volleyball, beach football and of course sunbathing! There are also some great walks over to the hills of the east coast to secluded beaches and some great beach walks up on the south coast. CLICK HERE : – The Lively Party Beach Of Haad Rin in Thailand
Read MoreVisit beautiful white sand beach in Thailand
Visit beautiful white sand beach in Thailand Patong is a beach resort town on the west coast of Phuket Island, in the southwest of Thailand. Its sandy, crescent beach is lined with cafes, restaurants and bars. The famously raucous nightlife scene features beer bars, go-go bars, nightclubs, massage parlors and transgender cabarets that overflow into the street along neon-lit Bangla Road and in the Paradise Complex. This destination is an astonishing combination of breathtakingly beautiful white sand beach edged by the glittering Andaman Sea. Activities: During the day enjoy all the beach-type activities from sunbathing to beach volleyball. Restaurants abound featuring every type of cuisine from seafood, noodle and rice vendors along the beach promenade. Patong Beach is the heart of Phuket and what makes it so popular to some is often what other people hate most about it. Patong is big, bold, crowded, bright and loud, yet millions people flock there every year like flies on honey. If Bangkok is the Big Mango, then Patong is the Big Durian: you’ll love Patong… or you’ll hate it! The original success and popularity of Patong beach rotates around two things: its amazing beach, and its worry-free wild nightlife. The rest? Don’t blind yourself: shopping, dining, and foot massage are just the cream on the cake. Just walk in Soi Bangla at night and you will understand; everyone is there: guys, couples and even families with kids. For most it’s party zone, for others it’s a curiosity to tick off the ‘must-see’ list and to talk about once back home. Just look at the crowd staring at some sexy and very feminine ladyboys dancing on a street stage in very tiny outfit and you’ll get the picture, literally. And don’t forget to close your mouth. Click Here : – Visit beautiful white sand beach in Thailand
Read MoreThe Beautiful Temple of Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew in Thailand
The Beautiful Temple of Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew in Thailand Adorned with beautiful architecture, intricate details further glorifying the detailed heritage of this stunning country, The Grand Palace is an elegant and spectacular tourist place in Bangkok, which is also home to Thai King and serves as the Royal Court and the administrative seat of government. The walls of the Grand Palace also depicts the Thai war ministry and state departments. Even after 150 years, the monument is the spiritual heart of the Thai kingdom. Located within the grounds of the Grand Palace is the Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of Emerald Buddha, which is the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. The temple enshrines the Emerald Buddha image carefully carved from the single block of jade. It is one of the most famous places to visit in Bangkok. Housed in a fantastically decorated bòht (ordination hall), the Emerald Buddha is the temple’s primary attraction.Except for an anteroom here and there, the buildings of the Grand Palace are now put to use by the king only for certain ceremonial occasions, such as Coronation Day, and are largely off limits to visitors. Formerly, Thai kings housed their huge harems in the inner palace area, which was guarded by combat-trained female sentries. Outer palace buildings that visitors can view include Borombhiman Hall, a French-inspired structure that served as a residence for Rama VI (King Vajiravudh; r 1910–25). The building to the west is Amarindra Hall (open from Monday to Friday), originally a hall of justice, more recently used for coronation ceremonies, and the only palace building that tourists are generally allowed to enter. The largest of the palace buildings is the Chakri Mahaprasat, the Grand Palace Hall. Last is the Ratanakosin-style Dusit Hall, which initially served as a venue for royal audiences and later as a royal funerary hall. Guides can be hired at the ticket kiosk; ignore offers from anyone outside. An audio guide can be rented for 200B for two hours.Admission for the complex includes entrance to Dusit Palace Park, which includes Vimanmek Teak Mansion and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall. Click Here :- The Beautiful Temple of Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew in Thailand
Read MoreVisit Beautiful Beach of Ko Lipe in Thailand
Visit Beautiful Beach of Ko Lipe in Thailand Koh Lipe, an island off the shore of Southwestern Thailand, is considered a tropical island paradise: jungles, secluded beaches, swaying palms and calm waters. The island has some of the best reefs in Thailand, which makes for really great snorkeling and diving. It is just outside Tarutao National Park and surrounded by uninhabited islands of the Butong Archipelago. Since Koh Lipe is located an hour or so by boat from both mainland Thailand and Langkawi, Malaysia, it’s a popular destination for tourists from both locations. If you’re looking for a deserted Thai island, Koh Lipe is not the place to go. However, if you go in low season, which is May to October, you might enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches without the crowds, though some hotels may be closed. Any time of the year, however, you’ll find great snorkeling as well as gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. Koh Lipe Activities Snorkelling and scuba diving are the most notable activities to practice at and around Koh Lipe. “8 Mile Rock”, ‘Yong Hua Shipwreck’, ‘Sting Ray City’, ‘Hin Takorn Dukong’, and ‘Stonehenge’ are just a few of the most famous dive points in the area. There are many dive centres on Koh Lipe, so even if you’ve never dived before, you can easily learn and get a PADI Open Water certificate which will allow you to discover most of the underwater marvels displayed all around Koh Lipe. For snorkelling, it is even easier; you can rent the equipment in shops along the beaches and go straight from the shore: there are superb coral reefs just a few metres away waiting to be explored. Sea Kayaking and sailing are also available on Koh Lipe. On land, you can trek all around the island – it takes roughly one hour – and discover the lush tropical vegetation and its fauna at your pace. Click Here :- Visit Beautiful Beach of Ko Lipe in Thailand
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