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Bangkok
Thailand capitol city is nearly every travelers' entry point into the
Land of Smiles. It's notorious traffic jams can be avoided by the Sky
Train, metro, and ferry boats on the klongs and river.
The best trip in the city is along the Chao Phraya
River lined by condos, temples, luxury hotels, hovels, and palaces.
Our favorite is the temple of Dawn, Wat Arun, (right) especially with the
sunrise.
The Floating Market present an unique glimpse into a vanishing way of
life.
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Another must-see is the Jim Thompson house. The silk trader vanished
without a trace in 1967, leaving his house to become a craft
museum/luxury shop, although the store has something for everyone.
Patpong is world famous for its red-light district, but the city's
nightlife also consists of world-class nightclubs and bars.
Sidetrips
The ruined capital of Ayutthaya remind us of the past glories of Siam.
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Chiang Mai
Thailand's second-largest city is the gateway to the mountains, ancient
temples, the teak forests and their working elephants, caves and
waterfalls, and northern hill tribes.
Doi Suthep temple overlooks the city and the mountains beyond. You can
walk up to the temple on stairs lining with a fantastic Naga serpent.
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In the Mae Sa Valley is an elephant training school and to the South is
Thailand's highest peak, Doi Inthanon, which can be reached by car. To
the north is the infamous Golden Triangle, where Burma, Laos, and
Thailand meet at the Mekong River. Trekking centers of Pai and
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Central Plains
The Central Plains have a rich history and Phitsanulok makes a
convenient base for excursions to the ancient city kingdoms of Kamphaeng
Phet and Sukhothai.
Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi is a destination of jungle-clad hills and sweeping
waterways. The town is the original site of the famous Bridge Over The
River Kwai, which was made famous by the David Lean movie. The train
trip runs along the 'Death Railway' and across the post-war bridge.
The Northeast
Three hours northeast of Bangkok is the Khao Yai National Park &
Wildlife Reserve. The country's most popular park offers vistas into the
jungles. Other points of interest are the Khmer ruins of Lopburi, Phanom
Rung and Pimai.
Gulf of Siam
Pattaya is renowned around the world for its nightlife. People come for
the beaches and stay for other reasons. It boasts one of the biggest
ex-pat populations in Asia.
Further south is the pleasant isle of Ko Samet. This careless beach
paradise is the perfect refuge after a stay in Bangkok.
Phuket
Phuket is swiftly recovering from the 2004 tsunami. The main town of
Patong has a reputation for sex and sleaze, but most tourists head for
the more remote beaches for relaxing holidays by the Andaman Sea.
Phang Nga Bay
This bay stuns the senses and became famous after the shooting of the
James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun. The little islands dotting
the sea are mostly uninhabited, except for sea people, whose lives
remain unchanged by the tourists. A kayak ride through these islands is
highly recommended for all those interested is seeing the unusual flora
and fauna of the region.
Ko Phi Phi Islands
These islands suffers from the 2004 disaster, but the town is being
developed with more concern to the environment of one of the world's
most idyllic beach resort.
Ko Samui
Ko Samui with its airport is the easy access for budget tourists from
around the world. Recent years have seen upscale hotels taking the place
of hippie shacks. Tourism is the main industry of the country's third
largest island. Palm trees still outnumber hotels and the beaches are
white sand delights.
Ko Phangan
This undeveloped island is famed for its full-moon parties. Up to 10,000
ravers dance to trance every full moon. Accommodations are plentiful and
cheap and if it gets to crowded then you can head to the more remote Koh
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