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Lumpini Park   Bangkok

Lumpini Park, Bangkok

 9 Reviews  When we arrived at Bangkok (our last visit July 2006) my brother handed us over a paper where he had written down the Thai name of LUMPHINI - SATHOR. Our hotel was located in that area, and we had to... 

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Villages and Beaches   Phuket

Villages and Beaches, Phuket

 37 Reviews  As a local I should really be keeping this a secret but I don't think many people will visit my page, so I am considering this as a prize for those who do stop by and end up using this... 

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Beaches   Ko Samui

Beaches, Ko Samui

 8 Reviews  Koh Nangyuan is a small island about 1 and a half hour from Koh Samui. It has great snorkeling and diving. It's lovely and there is only a resort there. You can get there taking a catamaran sped ferry... 

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Jungle Trek   Chiang Mai

Jungle Trek, Chiang Mai

 23 Reviews  This towering waterfall, about 250m high at the top, is an awesome sight. You approach it near Doi Inthanon National Park, and as you're hiking through the jungle (about a 10 minute hike) you can hear... 

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Wats, Mosques & Temples   Hat Yai

Wats, Mosques & Temples, Hat Yai

 3 Reviews  Wats (Thai buddhist temples) are oblivious buildings around Hat Yai in part due to the majority of Thais who embrace Buddhism. We visited several Wats between hat yai and Songkla (a neighbouring... 

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Bangkok's Canals - the Khlongs   Bangkok

Bangkok's Canals - the Khlongs, Bangkok

 12 Reviews  We walked along this pretty canal from near Wat Kalayanamit then found a bridge across so we could walk to Wat Arun. This canal is not really a canal it was part of the original Chao Phraya River till... 

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Exotic animals   Phuket

Exotic animals, Phuket

 11 Reviews  probably not really off the beaten path, but well worth a look in. lots of exotic birds and other things to check out. one noticable difference to western zoos, is the abscence of any barrier cages.... 

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Wildlife & Nature   Ko Samui

Wildlife & Nature, Ko Samui

 5 Reviews  Right up the top, on almost the highest point of Ko Samui, is the Magic Garden. A haven of peace inhabited by flowers and butterflies and very few tourists. Also the main reason for the visit are the... 

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Elephants and Rafting   Chiang Mai

Elephants and Rafting, Chiang Mai

 14 Reviews  I came here as part of a long-necked tribe daytrip I did from Chiang Mai. We first rode on elephants for about 40 minutes or so alongside a river. We then transferred onto bamboo rafts and made our... 

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Snake Restaurant   Hat Yai

Snake Restaurant, Hat Yai

 1 Review  For reasons of taste (in both senses of the word) I did not put this tip in the restaurant section! I had seen this spectacle on TV a few times but had not witnessed the real thing. There is a place... 

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Backstreets   Bangkok

Backstreets, Bangkok

 11 Reviews  The area around Santa Cruz Church was mainly habited by westerners or farangs at the start of the 20th century. This is a peaceful area with narrow streets and some lovely wooden houses. it is close... 

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Hat Nai Yang Beach   Phuket

Hat Nai Yang Beach, Phuket

 5 Reviews  This is a beautiful beach and everyone is so friendly. No fancy restaurants (except maybe at the few bigger hotels?) but lots of small restaurants right on the beach - eat with your bare feet in the... 

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Waterfalls   Ko Samui

Waterfalls, Ko Samui

 2 Reviews  There are 2 Na muang waterfalls: The first one is the largest and you can swim underneath it which is very refreshing and cooling on a hot day. It has a fall of about 79 metres so it is quite a big... 

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Karen Hill Tribe   Chiang Mai

Karen Hill Tribe, Chiang Mai

 5 Reviews  STOP 5 on TRIBAL TOUR Still continuing on back roads our next stop was the Karen Long Neck village. The long necks live here, we saw their homes in the distance. Instead of visiting these, we were... 

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Wat Hat Yai Nai   Hat Yai

Wat Hat Yai Nai, Hat Yai

 1 Review  This is home to a large reclining Buddha, the 3rd largest in Thailand apparently, and a small mausoleum with a souvenir shop in the base. It is a little way out of town so you need to use a local... 

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Nonthaburi and Koh Kret   Bangkok

Nonthaburi and Koh Kret, Bangkok

 4 Reviews  Ko Kret located in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province, northwest of Bangkok. Ko Kret is a small islet beside the Chao Phraya River. You can ride a boat from Bangkok or just across The Chao... 

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Phang Nga Bay   Phuket

Phang Nga Bay, Phuket

 13 Reviews  At some islands there are partially submerged grotoes that can be entered by small boats during low tide. Swiftlets have made their nests in some of these caves where locals come to 'farm' these... 

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Doi Inthanon National Park   Chiang Mai

Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai

 3 Reviews  Not a full bus for this tour, only 6 people including me! On leaving Chiang Mai, you head out in the countryside with mountain views. The road climbs, and the 1st stop is....... 1.........Vachirathan... 

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Philatelic Museum   Hat Yai

Philatelic Museum, Hat Yai

 1 Review  If you've already seen everything there is to see in Hat Yai and are really stuck for something to do you could visit the philatelic museum and look at lots of stamps. Alternatively you could find... 

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Forensic Science Museum   Bangkok

Forensic Science Museum, Bangkok

 2 Reviews  In the BTS guide we found a little piece about a Museum of forensic history. In the short description there were sentences like “for something out of the ordinary” and “not for the squeamish” and of... 

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Sangkhaphaeng   Chiang Mai

Sangkhaphaeng, Chiang Mai

 3 Reviews  If you make it to Sangkhaphaeng you should try your hardest to visit the village of Ban On Luai Mae On!!! This is a small, friendly, and traditional village. Here you will find many interesting... 

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Internet Access   Hat Yai

Internet Access, Hat Yai

 1 Review  Around Hat Yai there are many Internet cafes. Some are hopeless, their PCs crash all the time and connection speeds are extremely slow. The best one I've found is at the Ocean Shopping Centre on the... 

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Chao Phraya River   Bangkok

Chao Phraya River, Bangkok

 8 Reviews  Jack’s Bar - as we nicknamed it - is a very rustic little place on the Chao Phraya River. Great for chilling out, people watching and taking in the atmosphere of the comings and goings of this busy... 

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Wat Umong   Chiang Mai

Wat Umong, Chiang Mai

 2 Reviews  Way U Mong is located about ten minutes out of the main party of Chiang Mai but alot people miss going to this temple. The temple is located in the jungle and you immediatley notice the change in... 

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Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)   Bangkok

Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), Bangkok

 2 Reviews  Go in the evening or at night - either by taxi directly there or by rivertaxi to Tha Rachini or Saphan Phut and walk. Walk along the streets to see the amazing variety of flowers - also try to find... 

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Thai National Parks

by bulldogtwo

Couldn't agree more with kenstan. I lived in Ca and I can't think of a beach that is remotely close to the beaches in and around Phuket, just my opinion.Having said that, you should check out the National Parks inthe south. Khao Sok in one that is really nice, big and not that any tourists will be there, especially this time of the year. Also tis is the time of year where one has the greatest opportunity to see some of the wildlife. Compared to the north, Chiang mai and Chiang Rai, the south has a lot more wildlife. Lots of reasons which I won't go into. The flora is different as well as you may well guess. You can hike for hours and not see another person, but if you do I would suggest a guide. They are good to point out plants and animals that you or I may miss. Khao Sok is also identified as one of the oldest places on earth. It was earlier thought that a place in Africa was (Congo?)...

Wonderful Resorts that is off the mainstream...

by cadetscout

If you are really looking for a alternative from the mainstream hotels and resort, then I suggest you make and effort to find out. There are several websites that give you good choices. One good website is www.thaihideaway.com. It has a range of secluded and wonderful resorts and they are priced below market value. You could get a wonderful clean eco-bungalow for a mere 10 dollars per night to lavish private pool resort for 1000 dollars a night. I like the services they provide as they are community based, eco-friendly and not out to over-charge every foreigner that steps into Thailand.The other way, is my favorite... Thailand is very safe country and very hospitable to visitors... so just rent a car, and drive into all the small roads and remote places... and I bet you will always discover a beautiful haven in a middle of nowhere.. Please stop visiting Phi Phi, Coral Island ..etc......

Go to visit the countryside.

by Gili_S

I recommend very much to go and visit also the countryside and the villages in the mountains. It is very interesting and in some places you will meet very friendly local people living and working in traditional communities.

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The Jungle

by Gili_S

After a long winter here in Finland it was pleasure to visit Thailand with its comfortable weather and the jungles around. I did not have the time and the plan to go into the jungle for weeks and to get lost, but just for a day trekking it was very nice too.

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Mt. Inthanon, the highest spot in Thailand

by Gili_S

If you stay in Bangkok or just go to the beaches, this place is a bit off the beaten path for you. It is the highest spot in Thailand, over 2500 metre and it is located is in Doi Inthanon National Park.

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Thai National Parks

by bulldogtwo

I agree with the other posters about the northern part of Thailand, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The north has a special attraction that central and the south does not have.I would however encourage you to split the trip in half and suggest that yuo not miss out on the south. You have plenty of time. The south has some great national parks. Unlike the north, it is reported, and after seeing both I do believe that there is more wildlife and opportunities to see them in the south than in the north. Also compared to the north, you can go to some of them and virtually be the only ones in the park. You are going at a time when there is at least a good chance that you'll have rain, rainy season is not over yet in August. Therefore the waterfalls, streams and rivers could be full. Full or not it'll be very neat to experience as long as it's not flooded. Just prepare properly with rain gear and...

Khao Sok, Khao Lak

by bulldogtwo

You can still take advantage of Khao Sok Park, it's a great park if you are concerned about camping and the weather. There are resorts within a kilometer or two of the park, walking distance or a bike ride. We stayed in a tree house several kilometers away and we went by motorbike to the park. Personally I think the Thai National Parks are one of Thailands greatest secrets and places to visit. There are some controversy over the fees charged to foreigners vs Thai citizens, but it doesn't bother me. Visiting them you can virtually be the only ones in the parks, or at least not see others during your visit.Other than that I am not sure what other options you would like. We love Khao Lak just north of Phuket, very quiet laid back little town abit off the beaten path but nice. About 1-2 hours from Khao Sok by bike.May be able to give you more ideas if I had more info on what you'dlike to...

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Khao Sok, Khao Lak

by bulldogtwo

You can still take advantage of Khao Sok Park, it's a great park if you are concerned about camping and the weather. There are resorts within a kilometer or two of the park, walking distance or a bike ride. We stayed in a tree house several kilometers away and we went by motorbike to the park. Personally I think the Thai National Parks are one of Thailands greatest secrets and places to visit. There are some controversy over the fees charged to foreigners vs Thai citizens, but it doesn't bother me. Visiting them you can virtually be the only ones in the parks, or at least not see others during your visit.Other than that I am not sure what other options you would like. We love Khao Lak just north of Phuket, very quiet laid back little town abit off the beaten path but nice. About 1-2 hours from Khao Sok by bike.May be able to give you more ideas if I had more info on what you'dlike to...

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Night trekking in the Chiang Mai hinterland

by GenuinelyCurious

Definitely trek. You'll get a flavor of nature and culture that most tourists miss.For instance, these ladies gathered up after morning chores around a fire to shoot the breeze and smoke a cheroot while the men are out in the fields.They are Ka'ren who wear white until they're married (when they wear red). Note the ear-to-ear jewelry on the lady on the left. It's rare to see that ancient way of life up close in the bigger cities, like Chiang Mai. This village was one of the Queen's favorite. She has set it up as a no-development zone - essentially, a government-inspired eco-tourist site.The trek ends up with a couple of other touristy activities that are nonetheless fun - an elephant ride and a rafting trip were a couple of those. I got one MORE activity that's apparently uncommon - the night trek. My guide, our camp host and their friend all donned headlamps and broke out muzzle-loading...

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The Bridge On the River Kwai

by traveldave

Almost everyone is familiar with the movie that made the Bridge on the River Kwai famous. The bridge that tourists visit nowadays is not the actual bridge as depicted in the movie; the original bridge was farther north, and it no longer exists because it was destroyed during Allied bombing raids (and not by the prisoners, as depicted in the movie). Nevertheless, it is still interesting to visit this bridge since it was one of those constructed by the prisoners during the war.

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