Vacation in Thailand

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6/01/2009

Pa La-u waterfall, Prachuapkhirikhan

This beautiful 11-tiered rock waterfall is located in the densely verdant forest in the area of Kaengkrajan National Park where various kinds of birds and butterflies are found, especially in the morning. Some levels of the waterfall can be reached along a trekking trail parallel to the stream.
Nice time to watch butterflies is from 6.30a.m. to 10.30a.m.
In addition, visitors may be able to spot wild animals and several species of rare birds.
Vacation to visit the fall is from November to April when the fall is at its most beautiful. The waterfall can be reached by local transportation from Hua Hin for a distance of 63 kilometers.

5/31/2009

Kood Island, Trat

Kood Island, Trat
The island is rather flat compared to Chang island with the highest mountain on the island, Khao Phaenth, measuring 315 metres. It has a good number of beauiful beaches with clear water (Ta Pho Beach, Khlong Chao Beach, Thakian Beach, Phrao Beach etc.). Inland, the island is very wild.
Most of Vacation the island inhabitants live off of the cultivation of coconut, rubber production or fishing. But meanwhile the expanding tourism industry gives more and more work to the less than 2,000 residents.Nice Vacation for a visit to Kood island is between beginning of November and the end of February. At this time it is relatively cool, dry and mostly sunny. But until the end of May, when it is hotter than the cool season, a visit is still convenient.
Even during monsoon season, Kood island is worth visiting for it doesnt rain every day and all day long. Activities on Kood island- Besides lazing on the beach, snorkeling at the beautiful coral reefs or just watching stars at night; visitors can also visit nearby islands for snorkeling and other activities.
Most of the island inhabitants live off of the cultivation of coconut, rubber production or fishing. But meanwhile the expanding tourism industry gives more and more work to the less than 2,000 residents.
Besides lazing on the beach, snorkeling at the beautiful coral reefs or just watching stars at night; visitors can also visit nearby islands for snorkeling and other activities.
Some of the more expensive Resorts on Kood island offer Banana-, Donut-boat-trips and water-skiing. In addition visitors can do drop line fishing at the beaches and bays or rent a boat over night (about 2800 Baht) in order to try night time fishing good Vacation for visit.

5/30/2009

Pangmapa of Maehongson

Pangmapa is a district of Maehongson. There are various kinds of things that you can do here, ranging from just taking a rest, Nice Vacation the natural beautiful of surroundings, visit hill tribe villages and learn their ways of life, or investigate exotic and unspoiled caves in this area.
If you love to experience outdoor activities, you can go hiking, biking.
Pangmapha is known as the land of hundred caves (Muang Roi Tham). There are many caves waiting for you to discover their natural beauty such as Lod cave, Maelana, Phaphuek, Pang Kham, Nam bo phi, Nam Lang, Susa, Ja bo, MuangPam and Coffin cave (Pi Man cave). Each cave is unique and is decorated with colorful stalagmites and stalactites. Some of them also have historical importance like at Lod cave and Coffin cave.

Salween National Park Mae Hong Son

SalweenNationalPark Covering a forested area of 721 square kilometers, the Salawin National Park is on the bank of the Salween or Salawin River on the Thai-Myanma border, about 164 kilometres south of Mae Hong Son.
The Salawin River originates from Tibet before winding through China, Thailand and Myanmar for a total distance of more than 3,000 kilometres.
The river is regarded as the borderline between Myanmar and Thailand for a distance of 120 kilometres.
Visitors wishing to take a boat along the river have tocontact the park headquarters for their safety during the journey.
The headquaters also provide accommodation and other facilities.
To get to the headquarters, one can take Route 1194 from Mae Sariang district for about 4 kilometres, then turn right and continue along a dirt road for 4 kilometres.
Nice Vacation time for boat trip is from March to April when the water level is low and sandy beaches appear. Sceneries along the riverbanks are captivating with forest and mountains and dotted with small hamlets.

Thi Lo Su waterfall

Thi Lo Su waterfall is located in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which links with the Thung Yai Naresuan and Huay Kha Kaeng Reserves, as well as Khlong Lan and Mae Wong National Parks. Together, they form Thailand's largest wildlife haven and Southeast Asia's top virgin forest.
Thi Lo in the local language means waterfall and Su means loud, thus, Thi Lo Su means waterfall that makes a loud noise. This is due to its size and the intense flow of thestream.InKaren,"ThiLoSu"meansBlackWaterfall.The biggest and the most beautiful waterfall and nice Vacation , Namtok Thi Lo Su is also considered the sixth biggest waterfall in the world. The waterfall itself originates from Huai Klotho, streaming along limestone cliffs at the height of 200-300 meters down to cascading tiers which are surrounded by intact natural forests. There is a cave behind the waterfall worth exploring and several levels of pools for swimming.
To get there, visitors can either raft or drive. For those deciding to drive a 4WD vehicle, the distance is 47 kilometers from Umphang to the wildlife sanctuary office.
From there, visitors have to walk along the 1.5 kilometers self-guided forest trail which provides unrivalled natural forest scenery. Please come to Vacation on November to April.
In the rainy season, Thi Lo Su is accessible only by rafting along Maenam Mae Klong.
From the drop-off point, visitors have to continue on foot for approximately 4-5 hours.
Camping at the Wildlife Sanctuary Headquarters is allowed near the falls, especially during November December, when the waterfall is at its most beautiful.

Phu Hin Rong Kla

Phu Hin Rong Kla is a distinctive national park with a unique mixture of scenic attractions and historical sites. It was once the stage of armed conflicts between two extreme political ideologies. The Park covers a total area of 191,875 rai of land (76,750 acres) and is approximately 130 kilometers from Phitsanulok city.
The park vacation area is mainly covered with lush green forests, several waterfalls, and a vast plain of rocks with cracks scattered all around. The highest point of the park is 1,617 meters above sea level there have many place to Vacation and take a photo. Here, rock formations are naturally formed into different shapes beyond your wildest imagination. Some rocky grounds have deep splits they call "Lan Hin Taek", while others have uneven formations.
Apart from natural attractions, the park offers opportunities to explore many of its historical sites that tell the story of national .
There is also a trail leading to Lan Hin Pum, an area of jutting rocks that the CPT used as an air-raid shelter. From the spot, it is possible to see the remains of the CPT headquarters with a small museum displaying some CPT weapons and medical instruments.
Follow another trail to Pha Chu Thong, the cliff where a red flag was raise when the CPT gained a victory.
Because Phu Hin Rong Kla was the strategic headquarters of the Communist Party of Thailand (CPT) during 1967 to 1982, the area was declared as a red area by the Thai government.
For nearly two decades, the site had become a strategic battlefield between the Royal Thai Army and the CPT. Phu Hin Rong Kla was the perfect location for the CPT to fight the military.
Its remote, closed mountainous area was superb for an elusive defense.
It was not until 1982 that the conflict was overcome when the government granted amnesty to all the students who had joined the CPT. In 1984, Phu Hin Rong Kla was declared a National Park.

The Grand Palace

Almost visitors to Bangkok should go to see the magnificent buildings within the Grand Palace compound to get a good feeling Vacation of the grandeur architectural style.
Since the founding of Bangkok as the Nations capital by King Rama I, The Grand Palace has been the major architectural symbol of The Thai Royal Family.
In the present time, The Royal Family resides at Chitralada Palace while The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial purposes.
The main buildings within the Grand Palace compound were built for King Rama V, who was the first Thai King to travel to Europe.
Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat, built in 1877 by King Rama V as his Royal Residence, is the most highly recognized architectural landmark of the Nation. The central Throne Hall, which was formerly used for the reception of foreign envoys, is flanked by reception areas decorated with galleries of portraiture. The central room on the second floor is used as a shrine for the reliquary ashes of Kings Rama IV, Rama V, Rama VI, Rama VII and Rama VIII.
Borom Phiman Mansion was also constructed during the reign of King Rama V. When his son, King Rama VI ascended to the throne, he had it improved for use as his residence.
The three succeeding Kings also resided here at one time or another.
The Siwalai Gardens, where the office of The Royal Household Bureau is located, were used for receptions as well as a recreation area for the royal women and children.
Maha Monthien Prasat houses The Audience Hall of Amarin Winitchai where ceremonies of the Court usually take Vacation in front of the throne surmounted by its canopy of nine tiers of white cloth.

5/28/2009

Surin Island

Surin island national park. NiceVacation was gazetted on 29 July 1981 covering an area of 135 square kilometers just a few km south of Thailand-Myanmar border on Andaman sea. About 76% of the total area is sea, and rest are islands - there are 5 main islands in the park. Surin island Nua (north island), Surin island tai (south island) are the two largest islands; other three beingRee island(or Satok island),Glang island (or Pachumba island), and Khai island (or Torinla island).
Surin islands are roughly 60 km to the west of Phang Nga coast, and about 100 km to the north of Similan islands. These have been a refuge for the fishing boats during rough weather, as well as home for the sea gypsies.
Marine environment
Since these islands are located at deep sea far from the mainland, the environment is quite clean and almost pollution-free. The islands are covered by healthy forest and thus the amount of eroded materials entering the sea is minimum. Visibility in the water is very good and nice Vacation.
Coral growth is healthy especially in the sheltered bays on the eastern sides of the islands. The sea around the islands is also rich in marine life. In addition to the hard and soft corals there are sea feathers, star fish, spiny lobster, giant clam and so on. Fish species found around the reefs are parrot fish, clown fish, black tip shark, lion fish, angel fish, etc.
Terristrial environment
Three different types of forest cover the islands. From the coast up to the peaks of hills, tropical evergreen forests are found. Along the beaches of the larger islands there are beach forest. In the more sheltered areas and around the mouths of rivers where the water is brackish, mangrive forests exist.
Surin island principal attraction is the fact that it is an up spoilt tropical paradise far from the mainland, with healthy forested islands surrounded by clean water supporting a world of marine life. Each year many visitors visit the island groups. Some come in ferryboats, while the others come in chartered boats with equipment for diving, snorkeling and so on.

5/27/2009

Phangan Island

Phangan island is an island on the East coast of Thailand there have many Vacation , not so far from Surat Thani town on the main land. The area of this island is 168 square kilometers. The largest island in the area is Samui island and it is located a little South of Phangan island. There are several ferry lines between these islands. The main town on Phangan island is Thongsala, located on the West coast.You will find several great beaches on Phangan; Had Rin Nok, Had Rin Nai, Had Yao, Had Kuat and Chaloklum are a few of the most popular ones. There are some really nice resorts and cozy bungalows on most of Phangan beaches.
Phangan island was before the backpackers destination, Nowadays a 'more mixed range' of visitors arrives here. One thing most of them have in common is they want to find a relaxed and easy going place.
One exemption might be the Full moon party when Had Rin Nok transforms to a dance floor made of sand. If You don't want to participate or even listen to the music, don't worry. Phangan island is a relatively large island, so You can easily find a quiet place here, even when the moon is round.
Had Rin Nok and Had Rin NaiThe most well known beach on Koh Phangan is Had Rin and it is actually two beaches; Had Rin Nok on the South East is considered as one of the best beaches on Koh Phangan.
The famous full moon party is held here every month and about 10.000 people comes here then. (30.000 during new year) but normally this is an almost paradise-like and Vacation place. Had Rin Nai is in South-West and is also called Sunset beach.

Simirun Island

The Similan Islands, located about 50 Kilometers West of Khao Lak, are composed of nine granite islands washed by a clear blue tropical ocean and blessed and nice Vacation with some of the world’s finest beaches.
Similan is a Yawi or Malay word, which means nine or a group of nine islands. In 1982, this 128 square kilometres area was declared a marine national park, and in recent years this group of nine small islands has become one of the leading attractions for visitors to Souther Thailand. With the establishment of stations by the Royal Forestry Department on Koh Miang and Koh Similan, fishing within the national park boundaries was banned and the unwanted visitors were substituted by tourists, especially after 1987, when leisure boats and dive operators started coming out on a regular basis.
Now Similan National Marine Park and all its reefs have recovered from earlier disturbances. Boats entering the Similan Islands National Park have to follow strict rules imposed and controlled by the national park officials, have to use the moorings prepared by the national park and use closed waste water systems to avoid any pollution.

5/25/2009

Samui Island

Samui Island is located in the Largest Island of Thailand, popular attractions of Thailand. With an area of 247 square kilometers, Samui island is the third largest island of Thailand after Phuket and Chang island .
The topography of the island is that of a plain with a mountain range in the middle and 7 important streams.
In addition, there is a 50-kilometer paved road that encircles the island. Moreover, the area of the island stretches to a group of 48 surrounding islets.
Despite the fast pace of development, Samui island has been able to maintain its charm its classical image of a tropical beach resort fringed by coconut trees.
Travelers to the nice Vacation island can enjoy a mixed blessing of vibrant day and nightlife along side with tranquility which can easily be found across different parts of Samui island as the archipelago is a peaceful home for fishermen and a natural den for seagulls and other rare birds. Chaweng and Lamai beach are in Samui island most beautiful beaches and beautiful Vacation. Both have a huge selection of accommodations suitable for every budget.
The nightlife of each beach is different Hat Chaweng is better for couples, women and families, while single men are drawn to the beer bar culture of Hat Lamai.
These resorts, as well as Na Thon (Samui's main town), have communications, exchange and car/motorcycle hire. Other beaches include Hat Choeng Mon, Hat Mae Nam in the north and Hat Na Thon, the island's major seafront settlement where shops, restaurants and tour agencies are concentrated.
Samui island is famous for its beaches and captivating sunrise and sunsets. The best beaches .
You can stroll along these palm fringed beaches and spend your time in watching the sunset and sunrise every day.
Besides this there are a number of Water Sports in Thailand also.