LOEI TRAVEL :
LOEI,Loei Tourist and Phu Kradung. Loei is a land of water and mountains in the Upper Northeast. The Mekong River divides it and Laos. Some national parks here are major tourist destinations. The climate is cool like that of northern Thailand. Loei is 520 km from Bangkok. It has an area of about 11,426 sq km and is divided into the following districts: Muang, Wang Saphung, Phu Kradung, Chiang Khan, Pak Chom, Tha Li, Phu Rua, Dan Sai, Na Haeo, Na Duang, Phu Luang, Phu Khao, Erawan and Nong Hin.
LOPBURI :
Lopburi,formerly known as 'Lawo', was one of the most important towns of the vast Khmer Empire from the 10th-13th century, and so many examples of Khmer art and architecture are easily found in and around the area.
MAE HONG SON :
Nestied in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges, Mae Hong Son has long been isolated from the outside world. Virtually covered with mist throughout the year, the name refers to the fact that the terrain is highly suitable for the training of elephants. Mae Hong Son is one of the dream destinations for visitors who are attracted by its cultural and natural wonders. NAKHON RATCHASIMA :
Kakhon Ratchasima, or Khorat, is a large province on the northeastern plateau that serves as a gateway to other provinces in the Northeast. It is 259 km from Bangkok and has an area of around 20,494 sq km. The historiural influence, while also has a reputation for producing a varity of quality handicrafts, particularly the popular clay pottery of DanKwian.
NAKHON PATHOM :
Nakhon Pathom is a small province which surrounds the 'Phra Pathom Chedi', an ancient religious landmark signifying the first influx of Buddhism into the Kingdom of Thailand. Despite its size, the province contains many places of interest for visitors.
PATTAYA :
Pattaya is 147 km southeast of Bangkok and faces the Thai Gulf. It is Asia's premier beach resort and caters with broad appeal to families, couples and single visitors. Accommodation ranges from luxuriously appointed hotels with convention facilities to simple guesthouses. Sporting opportunities abound both on land andwater including some of the finest golfing, game fishing and scuba-diving anywhere in Asia. Theme and amusement parks, offbeat museums and lush botanical gradens offer numerous forms of leisure activities and cultural entertainment for all. After dark, Pattaya offers all the allure and magic of a truly vibrant nightlife with a spectacular variety of restaurants, night clubs, bars, discotheques, cocktail lounges and cabarets. PHANG NGA :
A seaside province by the Andaman Sea with scenic views of forests and islands. The province offers superb natural beauty both onshore and underwater, The province of Phang Nga is located some 788 km from Bangkok and it covers an area of 4,170 sq km. The outer islands of Phang Nga are considered to be one of the world's best scuba diving grounds. Popular trips are live-aboard diving excursions to Similan Islands, home of the most beautiful and colourful soft corals in the world plus a whole range of coral fish, manta rays and other exotic marine animals. PHUKET :
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, approximately the size of Singapore. Lying 862 km south of Bangkok, Phuket is nestled in the balmy waters of the Andaman Sea, Thailand's portion of the Indian Ocean. Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, palm-fringed poedery white beaches and sparkling island-dotted seas. This lush tropical landscape provides plenty of opportunity to enjoy superb accommodations and seafood, delightful turn-of-the-cen-tury Sino-Portuguese architecture, as well as numerous sporting and leisure pleasures - all of which combine to create a delightful ambience for truly memorable holidays.
RATCHABURI :
Ratchaburi, a glorious town of the Dvaravati period, is located on the bank of the Maekhong River. The provincial area abounds in natural attractions and historical sites. It is loocated 80 kms. west of Bangkok and borders on Myanmar to the west having the Tanaosi Range as a borderline. Ratchaburi occupies an area of 5,196 sq km and is administratively divided into nine districts.
RAYONG :
Situated 221 km from Bangkok, Rayong is one of the most developed provinces on the country's eastern seaboard, and is reached following an hour's drive east to Pattaya. The province is a popular destination among thai families, many of whom own condominiums by the sea. In addition to the numberous high-rise condos, Rayong's seaside houses a wide spectrum of accommodation options, from first-rate hotels to bungalows on the beach. Rayong's beaches are fairly crowded on weekends, making this province more of a destination for the social sun-seeker. Most of the hotels are located along a 20 kilometer strip, along the beach road between the fishing village of Ban Phe and Laem Mae Pim Beach.
SI SA KET :
Si Sa Ket was originally called Muang Khu Khan. Archaeologists believe the city dates back to the time of the Khmer Empire because of the presence of many Khmer ruins. The area around Si Sa Ket also has an abundance of natural beauty to which the numerous forests, parks, and waterfalls can hold testament.
SUKHOTHAI :
Founded in the 13th century, Sukhothai (Dawn of Happiness) was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly and meticulously restored in the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travellers to the Kingdom. Sukhothai is located on the lower edge of the northern region, 472 km north of Bangkok or some 350 km south of Chiang Mai.
SURIN :
Surin, located 457 km from Bangkok covering an area of 8,124 sqkm, is famous for the Elephant Roundup and for its many Khmer sanctuaries, being separated from neighboring Cambodia by the Banthat Mountains. However, the city also possesses a wide variety of handicrafts, silk and other cultural arts.
UBON RATCHATHANI :
Ubon Ratchathani, the province borders the Mekong River on the east and features scenic views of Ubon Ratchathani. The province is 557 km from Bangkok and covers 15,517 sq km. The emerald Tringle, or the tri-border zone is where the countries of Laos, cambodia and Thailand meet, is located here. Main attractions include national parks such as Pha Taem National park, which is home to prehistoric cave panting and the very popular festival with Thai tourists, Ubon Candle Festival held during Khao Phansa in July.
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Amazing Thailand
AMAZING THAILAND ! THAILAND embraces a rich diversity of cultures and traditions. With its proud history, tropical climate and renowned hospitality, the kingdom is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure for international visitors. THE KINGDOM of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, making it is a natural gateway to Indochina, Myamar, and Southern China. Its shape and geography divide it into four natural regions: the mountains and forests of the North; the vast rice fields of the Central plains; the semiarid farm lands of the Northeast plateau; and the tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsular South. The country comprises 76 provinces that are further divided into districts, sub-districts and villages. Bangkok is the capital city and center of political, commercial, industrial, and cultural activities. It is alsothe seat of Thailand's revered Royal Family, with His Majesty the King recognized as Head of State, Head of the Armed Forces, Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and Upholder of all religions. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or King Rama IX, the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, the present king. The King has reigned for more than half a century, making him the longest reigning Thai monarch. Thais are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality. A large majority of over 62 million citizens of Thailand are ethnic Thai, along with strong communities whose ethnic origins lie in China, India,an ...........................................................
SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT : A BACKGROUNDER IT TOOK Suvarnabhumi Airport 40 years to be completed; the foundation stone for the airport was laid by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on jan, 19, 2002. On Sept. 28 last year, Suvarnabhum Airport has been officially opened for commercialpurposes. The airport, built with an estimated total investment of Bt 120 billion ($us 2.7 billion), was designed by the MJTA group of consultants. It is locatied in an area of 20,000 rai (8,000 acres) on km. 15 of Bang Na-Trat Road in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province just east of Bangkok. It is five times larger than Don Mueang, which at its peak, was the 22nd busiest airport in the world, and the busiest in Southeast Asia. Suvarnabhumi (pronounced "soo-wan-na-poom") boasts the world's longest runway:75.3 meters by 4,000 meters long. It full operation, the airport is expected to help boost Thaliland's economic, social, communication, and tourism development, and advance the government policy of making Thailand an aviation hub in Southeast Asia. Suvarnabhumi Airport can handle up to 45 million passengers annually but this will rise to 120 million passengers a year in the final phase. The two parallel runways have a total capacity of 76 flights per hour. Upon full completion of all the phases, the airport will have four runways. At 563,000 square meters, the passenger terminal is the world's largest single building structure . The airport has a public transport center consisting of a bus terminal, parking lots for buses, coaches, limousines, cars for rent, and taxis. The center also includes service areas for convenience stores and fod shops. Roughly 25 kms form downtown Bangkok, the expected travel time by road is around 40 minutes. A number of roads are being constructed all around the airport to boost accessibility from various sides and make travel to the new airport easier and quicker. New routes link Suvarnabhumi to the popular tourist spots of Pattaya and Rayong. .......................................................
SUVARNABHUMI Airport. By now the name of Thailand's new international airport must be a by-word among international travelers. Described as the "Pride of Thailand," the airport replacing Don Mueang International Airport has been built to become a regional aviation hub, a geteway for visitors from around the world. Bangkok is by far Thailand's most important geteway. About 70 percent of all visitor arrivals come through Bangkok. Many of them use the Thai capital as the gateway for taking onward flights to numerous other destinations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Certainly one of the biggest airports in Asia today, Suvarnabhumi boasts two runways that are able to manage about 76 flights per hour and a 563,000 sqm-passenger terminal that can accommodate up to 45 million passengers a year. The airport, run by the Airports of Thailand Plc. (AOT), has 51 parking space for the aircraft connected to the buildings and 69 more remote aircraft parking space. The airport also has a cargo area, which is named Free Zone, a cargo system facility with the ability to handle three million tons of cargoes per year, as well as other facilities. As the airport marks its first anniversary this September, the airport management continues to further develop its services, particularly as regards concerns for security and better facilities. Serirat Prasutanond, General Manager of Suvarnabhumi Airport, assured Lookeast Magazine editor Percy Roxas in an exclusive interview that in two years time, Suvarnabhumi Airport will be among the top 10 best international airports in the world. ............................................................Things about Thailand and flight to Thailand
SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT : A BACKGROUNDER IT TOOK Suvarnabhumi Airport 40 years to be completed; the foundation stone for the airport was laid by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on jan, 19, 2002. On Sept. 28 last year, Suvarnabhum Airport has been officially opened for commercialpurposes. The airport, built with an estimated total investment of Bt 120 billion ($us 2.7 billion), was designed by the MJTA group of consultants. It is locatied in an area of 20,000 rai (8,000 acres) on km. 15 of Bang Na-Trat Road in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province just east of Bangkok. It is five times larger than Don Mueang, which at its peak, was the 22nd busiest airport in the world, and the busiest in Southeast Asia. Suvarnabhumi (pronounced "soo-wan-na-poom") boasts the world's longest runway:75.3 meters by 4,000 meters long. It full operation, the airport is expected to help boost Thaliland's economic, social, communication, and tourism development, and advance the government policy of making Thailand an aviation hub in Southeast Asia. Suvarnabhumi Airport can handle up to 45 million passengers annually but this will rise to 120 million passengers a year in the final phase. The two parallel runways have a total capacity of 76 flights per hour. Upon full completion of all the phases, the airport will have four runways. At 563,000 square meters, the passenger terminal is the world's largest single building structure . The airport has a public transport center consisting of a bus terminal, parking lots for buses, coaches, limousines, cars for rent, and taxis. The center also includes service areas for convenience stores and fod shops. Roughly 25 kms form downtown Bangkok, the expected travel time by road is around 40 minutes. A number of roads are being constructed all around the airport to boost accessibility from various sides and make travel to the new airport easier and quicker. New routes link Suvarnabhumi to the popular tourist spots of Pattaya and Rayong. .......................................................
SUVARNABHUMI Airport. By now the name of Thailand's new international airport must be a by-word among international travelers. Described as the "Pride of Thailand," the airport replacing Don Mueang International Airport has been built to become a regional aviation hub, a geteway for visitors from around the world. Bangkok is by far Thailand's most important geteway. About 70 percent of all visitor arrivals come through Bangkok. Many of them use the Thai capital as the gateway for taking onward flights to numerous other destinations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Certainly one of the biggest airports in Asia today, Suvarnabhumi boasts two runways that are able to manage about 76 flights per hour and a 563,000 sqm-passenger terminal that can accommodate up to 45 million passengers a year. The airport, run by the Airports of Thailand Plc. (AOT), has 51 parking space for the aircraft connected to the buildings and 69 more remote aircraft parking space. The airport also has a cargo area, which is named Free Zone, a cargo system facility with the ability to handle three million tons of cargoes per year, as well as other facilities. As the airport marks its first anniversary this September, the airport management continues to further develop its services, particularly as regards concerns for security and better facilities. Serirat Prasutanond, General Manager of Suvarnabhumi Airport, assured Lookeast Magazine editor Percy Roxas in an exclusive interview that in two years time, Suvarnabhumi Airport will be among the top 10 best international airports in the world. ............................................................Things about Thailand and flight to Thailand
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