Famous Travel Destination In Thailand: Ayutthaya, Thailand

Famous Travel Destination In Thailand: Ayutthaya, Thailand: "It is located 85 kilometers from Bangkok, the city of Ayutthaya, Thailand is in the Central Plains of Thailand. The full name of the cit..."

Famous Travel Destination In Thailand: Chiang Mai, Thailand

Famous Travel Destination In Thailand: Chiang Mai, Thailand: "Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in Northern Thailand. It is the capital of the Province. It is located 700&..."

Famous Travel Destination In Thailand: PHUKET ISLAND

Famous Travel Destination In Thailand: PHUKET ISLAND: "Phuket is an island off the south-west coast of Thailand. It is the Thailand's largest island. It is commonly referred to as the “Pearl..."

Famous Travel Destination In Thailand: Bangkok Thailand

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Famous Travel Destination In Thailand: Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand

Famous Travel Destination In Thailand: Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand: "It is an island belongs to Surat Thani Province, off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in Thailand, close to the town ..."

Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand

It is an island belongs to Surat Thani Province, off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in Thailand, close to the town of Surat Thani on the mainland. It is Thailand's second largest island, with an area of 228.7 km². It has 800 kilometer from Bangkok. 

 It is surrounded  about sixty other islands, which compose the Ang Thong Marine National Park (Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park) and include other tourist destinations (Ko Phangan, Ko Tao and Ko Nang Yuan).

Samui has grown increasingly as a major tourist destination with development of infrastructure, accommodations, attractions as well as activities both on water and on land. Activities includes scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking and canoeing,  jet ski or sailing,  kite boarding and bungy jump, cable rides, trekking or mountain biking and golf.

How to get there:

By Bus

It can be cheaper and less stressful to get bus/ferry combination tickets that take you all the way to (and from) Ko Samui.

The government-bus fares from Bangkok’s Southern bus terminal include the cost of the ferry. These are 900/700/500B for VIP/1st class/2nd class. Most private buses fromBangkok charge around 450B for the same journey and include the ferry fare. From Th Khao San in Bangkok it’s possible to get bus/ferry combination tickets for as little as 280B, but service is substandard and theft occurs more frequently than on the more expensive buses. If an agency on Th Khao San claims to be able to get you to Samui for less, it is almost certainly a scam as no profit can be made at such low prices. TheSurat Thani travel agency Phantip Travel has offices in Na Thon.

From Na Thon, air-con buses fan out over Thailand and there are at least three daily departures for any given destination, the first one being at 7.30am.

 

By Train

You can buy train/bus/ferry tickets straight through to Samui from Bangkok. Buying these combination tickets saves you some hassle, though you really don’t save much money – especially if you include getting to the train station.

 

By Plane

 

Bangkok Airways (0 7742 2512) flies about 16 times daily between Ko Samui and Bangkok. The flight takes about one hour and 20 minutes. Other destinations from Samui include Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai. During high season flights may be booked out six weeks in advance, so plan accordingly. If Samui flights are full, you might try flying to Surat Thani first, then taking a boat. Delays are also common, so plan accordingly for connecting flights.

The Samui airport departure tax is 500B for domestic and international flights. The attractive open-air airport has a nice bar, restaurant, money-exchange outlet and hotel-reservations counter.

There are almost 10 daily departures between Samui and Ko Pha-Ngan. These leave either from the Na Thong, Mae Nam or Bang Rak piers and take from 20 minutes to one hour (130B to 250B). On Ko Pha-Ngan there are two piers (Hat Rin and Thong Sala), with the boats departing from Hat Bang Rak servicing Hat Rin, and the other boats Thong Sala. From the same piers, there are also around six daily departures between Samui and Ko Tao. These take 1¼ to 2½ hours and cost 345B to 550B.

Car ferries from Don Sak and Khanom land at Thong Yang, about 10km south of Na Thon

Ayutthaya, Thailand

It is located 85 kilometers from Bangkok, the city of Ayutthaya, Thailand is in the Central Plains of Thailand. The full name of the city is Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Established by King U-Thong in 1350, the city of Ayutthaya was the capital of the Thai kingdom. The modern city, known as "Ayothaya", was founded a few kilometers further east. It referred to the capital of King Rama. Getting to Ayutthaya is convenient for the travelers. Frequent trains, buses, cars and boats are available to reach Ayutthaya.

• By train: The easiest way to reach Ayutthaya is by train. All north and north-east line trains leave from Hualamphong Train Station, Bangkok.
• By bus: Tourists will get direct buses to Ayutthaya from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal.
• By boat: From Bangkok, cruise boats to Ayutthaya are available. 

The city of Ayutthaya boasts of its ancient ruins. They clearly show that Ayutthaya was one of Indo-China's most thriving cities. The city features several beautiful palaces, stunning temples, historical museums and lovely parks. Some of the popular attractions in Ayutthaya include:

• Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Phra Ram Park
• Chantharakasem Palace (Front Palace)
• Grand Palace
• Wang Lang (Rear Palace)
• Wat Borom Phuttharam
• Wat Mahathat
• Wat Phra Si Sanphet
• Wat Phra Ram
• Wat Ratchaburana
• Wat Phra Si Sanphet
• Wat Thammikarat
• Chao Sam Phraya National Museum
• Chankasem National Museum

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in Northern Thailand. It is the capital of the Province. It is located 700 km (435 mi) north of Bangkok, and it is among the highest mountains in the country. Chiang Mai is situated on the banks of the Ping River. It was founded by King Mengrai in 1296 AD. Chiang Mai is very famous for orchids, elephant training camps and handicrafts including lacquer ware, celadon, silk, umbrellas and woodcarvings. Chiang Mai is also the main center for hill tribe trekking and river rafting. The most captivating place in Chiang Mai is the Night Bazaar where one can look out for interesting bargains.
These are the major tourist attractions of Chiang Mai:

1. Wat Phra Sing
It is located on Sam Lan Road, Wat Phra Sing was built somewhere around 1345 AD. The temple premises contain the Lai Kham Chapel adorned with stupendously carved with wood and northern style murals and an outstanding storehouse of scriptures with a prominent sculptural relief. Wat Phra Sing is one of the important centers where Songkran Festivals are held every year from the 13th to 15th April. The ritual bathing ceremony of the venerated Phra Phutthasihing Buddha image takes place.
2. Wat Suan Dok
Placed amidst a 14th century AD pleasure gardens of the Lanna Thai monarch on the Suthep Road, Wat Suan Dok is famous because many of the white chedis or pagodas contain ashes of Chiang Mai's former royal family. Within a secondary chapel is enshrined a 500 year old Buddha image made of Bronze, which is the largest metal image in Thailand.


 

3. Wat Chiang Man
 It is located on Ratchapkkhinai Road, is Chiang Mai's oldest temple Wat Chiang Man, which can be dated back to 1296 AD. The temple significant for a chedi supported by a series of giant bolsters and a small image of Buddha, Phra Kaeo Khao was the residence of King Mengrai, founder of Chiang Mai.






4. Wat Chedi Luang

It is located on Phra Pokklao Road, Wat Chedi Luang. It is known for a colossal pagoda, originally measuring 280 ft in height. The pagoda was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545 AD. The temple once enshrined the image of the Emerald Buddha, which is now enshrined at Wat Phra Kaeo in Bangkok. The most striking architectural feature of the temple is the splendid Naga or the serpent staircase, which adds to the beauty of the front portico of the chapel.

Chiang Mai

PHUKET ISLAND

Phuket is an island off the south-west coast of Thailand. It is the Thailand's largest island. It is commonly referred to as the “Pearl of the South”. It is located 867 kilometers south of Bangkok.

Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, powdery, palm-fringed white beaches, smaller surrounding islands, hospitable people and seafood, delightful turn-of-the-century Sino-Portuguese architecture; numerous sporting and leisure opportunities; a lush tropical landscape - all of which combine to create a delightful ambience for truly memorable holidays.

The most famous beaches are Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala and Nai Harn Beach. Phuket and its islands are ideal for sailing, diving & snorkeling, golfing and all kinds of sports and entertainment you can wish for. You can also take a trip with a submarine to discover the colorful marine lives under the sea. There is plenty of accommodation available ranging from standard bungalows to 5 star hotels.

How to get there:

By Car

From Bangkok take the route no. 4 to the south. Along the way, you pass the provinces of Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Prachuap-Khirikan, and at Chumphon go right to Ranong. From Ranong, go south through Kraburi and Kapoe Districts to Phang-nga Province. In Phang-nga you will passes through Kuraburi, Takuapa, and Thai Muang Districts before reaching the town of Kok Kloy. Then, cross the Thao Thep Kasattri or Sarasin Bridge to Phuket Island.

By Bus

If you come to Phuket by land trip, the bus is the only means of travel, since there is no existing railway connection to the island. From Bangkok, it takes 14 hours or more for the nearly 900 kilometers. The buses depart from the Southern Bus Terminal. The fare is around THB 700 to 800. There is also regular mini-bus trips from Singapore and Penang which are very reasonable priced. Both air-conditioned and non air–conditioned buses leave the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok daily.

By Plane

Flying to Phuket is  the easiest way to get to the island. Most domestic airlines operate several flights daily between Phuket and Bangkok, Samui, and Chiang Mai. Some domestic airlines operate flights from Phuket to Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, and Hat Yai. There are also numerous international airlines that fly directly to Phuket from various cities around Asia, including Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Penang, Singapore, and Sydne

Bangkok Thailand

Picture Taken in Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital City of Thailand. It is also known as "Krungthep" [กรุงเทพ] meaning “the City of Angels”. It is ranked as the best city in the world in 2008 by "Travel and Leisure Magazine".

Bangkok is famous for its temples, the Grand Palace as well as some of Asia's largest shopping centers and Asia's largest outdoor week-end market (Chatuchak). All areas in central Bangkok can be easily reached by Skytrain (BTS) or Underground Train (MRT).

Bangkok is highly regarded for its wide variety of restaurants, exotic foods that can be seen along the streets and in different dining establishments.

Bangkok is probably the best nightlife in Asia. It has a lot of accommodation to choose, from class international hotels to guesthouses that meets the demands of all tourists.

If you want to relax, Bangkok has many famous Spas and wellness centers. If you want to have medical treatment, Bangkok has many competent doctors trained  Abroad and its medical facilities of Western standards.

Picture Taken in Bangkok

With in Bangkok, Queen Park

Picture taken in Bangkok

In Bangkok