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Areas of Interest
in Thailand
Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi in west Thailand, is located where the Kwai Noi and
Kwai Yai rivers meet the Mae Klong river. Here in 1942, while under
Japanese control, the famous Bridge on the River Kwai was built
by Prisoners Of War. This is a haunting place to visit at any time
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Chiang
Mai
Chiang Mai on the Ping river, surrounded by lush forrest is a relitevely
modern city, offering many attractions for tourists who come to
the city each year. Chiang Mai's historic strength is derived from
its ancient trade route,as it was an important centre for handcrafted
goods, umbrellas, jewellery and woodcarving. Chiang Mai has over
300 Buddhist temples including: Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Suan Dok, Wat
Phrathat Doi Suthep, Wat U-Mong and Wiang Kum Kam. The area also
offers great trekking between the villages of hill tribes such as
the Lahu and Karen, as well as elephant safaris and rafting trips.
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Phi Phi
If you imagine the Hollywood movie The Beach, you can picture this
island, as this was the setting for the movie. Relax on the sand,
bake in the sun or grab your snorkel and swim with tropical fish,
this is a postcard paradise. |
Bangkok
Hot, humid and energetic, the capital that will hit you from all
sides the moment you arrive - from the bustling street stalls catering
to backpackers on the Koh San road to the alluring smells of tasty
Thai snacks. If the beautiful wats (temples) don’t leave you amazed,
then Bangkok’s lively night-time activities of go-go bars and hustling
pool halls most probably will. Skirt around the bumper-to-bumper
traffic by jumping in a tuk-tuk for a street-level tour of this
24-hour city. |
Phuket
Phuket is an international playground of attractions, spas, active
sports and festivals. Offering sublime beaches with forest backdrop
on Thailand’s southern Andaman Sea coast, the province is famed
for its seafood and the cultural, culinary and architectural heritage
of its many Chinese-Thai residents. |
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