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Phuket is the green water of the Andaman sea just 70 minutes flying time south of Bangkok, Thailand?s most popular beach destination has everything you could possible want on a holiday: beautiful beaches, some of the finest resort hotels, water sports, exquisite seafood, international and Thai cuisine, mountains, forests, temples, coral reefs, turquoise seas and tropical sunshine all in plentiful proportions. Whether you are looking for a quiet corner to enjoy a romantic retreat or an action packed time with plenty of colorful nightlife, Phuket has ii all.
The climate of Phuket is tropical and therefore warm throughout the whole year. At the same time it is dominated by the monsoon winds that bring about seasonal changes from dry to wet. The monsoon winds change prevailing direction according to the season. This was an important aspect of navigation for the sailing ships in the middle ages. There are two very hot periods of weather on Phuket, the first between April and May when the average temperatures range from 30 to 36 degrees Celsius and only the occasional tropical thunderstorm brings relief from the heat. It is also very hot between September and October the frequent rainfall has a wonderful cooling effect. The southwest monsoon, from March to September, occurs when the sun is directly over the equator, the Asian continental mass heats up more than the surrounding Indian Ocean. Leave a Comment Address: Phuket, Southern Thailand
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 Temple at the foot of Doi
Chiang Dao by JustinJansen
As well as being a very beautiful place the temple has importance as the last teaching place of a highly revered and respected monk. Looang Boo Sim Buddhacaro spent over ten years teaching Buddhism at Wat Tham Pha Plong. Leave a Comment
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Ancient City in Samut Prakan
The Reflection of Thai Talent The thoughts
and beliefs existing in Thai society has been added in this theme park.
See a lot of the monuments
in my Samut Prakan page
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Name: Ancient City
Monuments: 116 and comming more
Theme: Outdoor Museum, Architecture, Monuments, Thai style houses, Park, River
Province: Samut Prakan
Location: Central Thailand
Trip: You need all day to see all the monuments in Ancient City
Last Visit: September 2007
Pictures in the Web: Ancient City in Samut Prakan
My Photos
First Photo:
Monument name: Buddha Image Dvaravati Period
Number of monument: 17
Second Photo:
Monument name: Stupa Phra Maha That
Number of monument: 07
Thirth Photo:
Monument name: Stupa Phra Maha
Number of monument: 14
Forth Photo:
Monument name: Thai Junk
Number of monument: 116
Fifth Photo:
Monument name: Me in Tiger King Palace
Number of monument: 11
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Erawan National Park and Waterfalls
Is the largest and most beautiful waterfall in the western region which is located on the bank of Kwai Yai River in Khao Salop (Erawan) National Park. More in my Kanchanaburi page.
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Name: Erawan
Theme: National Park, Waterfalls, Forest
Province: Kanchanaburi
Location: Central Thailand
Pictures in the web: Erawan National park
Photos: Take great photos with waterfalls and small lakes.
Trip: You need all day to see all the National Park and walking to the last one waterfall (Level seven).
Last Visit: September 2006
My Photos
First Photo: The last one waterfall - Level seven
Leave a Comment Address: Kanchanaburi provinceDirections: Outside Kanchanaburi city, about 2 hours with busWebsite: www.thailandbethere.com
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Kanchanaburi is Thailandīs third largest of 76 provinces. It is located 130 km west of Bangkok and covers an area of 19,480 kmē. About 735,000 inhabitant are living in Kanchanaburi Internationally famous, thanks the several motion pictures and books, the black iron bridge was brought from Java by the Japanese supervision by Allied prisoner-of-war labour as part of the Death Railway linking Thailand with Burma. Still in use today, the bridge was the target of frequent Allied bombing raids during World War II and was rebuild after war ended. The curved spans of the bridge are the original sections. A daily train is still following the historical route from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok Railway Station.
province which borders Myanmar (Burma) at the north-west.
This War Cemetery is also known as the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. It is located opposite Kanchanaburi's Railway Station on Saengchootoe Road. It contains the remains of 6,982 Australian, Dutch and British war prisoners who lost their lives during the construction of the Death Railway
JEATH is an acronym for the primary nations which participated in local action. These nations are: Japan, England, Australia, Thailand and Holland. The museum inside Wat Chai Chumphon has been constructed largely in the form of an Allied Prisoner of War camp which is managed by a Thai monk. The thatched detention hut with cramped, elevated bamboo bunks contains photographic, pictorial and physical memorabilia dating from the Second World War
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 at the entrance of the
Temple Walk by JustinJansen
Yod Doi Tuay view point is located at the north of the park. You can view a landscape of Thailand and Myanmar from the top of Yod Doi Tuay.
45th km view point is located at 45th kilometres on Mae Cha - Peang Luang road. This area belongs to Khun Klong headwater rangers. On the top you can have a view of Doi Chiang Dao wildlife sanctuary.
Pang Tong waterfall is a medium waterfall that is hidden by the forest. The water run underground for 50 - 60 metres and come out of a cavity to a cliff. The waterfall area is covered by evergreen forest.
There are two bungalows for rent. Contact;
Chiang Dao National Park
Tambol Chaing Na,Chaing Dao district,
Chaing Mai 50170.
Phone: 053-491 549 Leave a Comment Phone: Phone: 053-491 549
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Elephant Ground and Zoo in Nakhon Pathom
An beautiful Zoo with Elephants and crocodiles (with show), and some more animals like monkeys etc.
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Name: Elephant Ground and Zoo
Theme: Zoo, Elephants, Crocodiles, Orchid Farm, Ghost Castle
Province: Nakhon Pathom
Location: Central Thailand
Pictures in the web: Elephant Ground and Zoo
Last Visit: September 2007
My Photos
First Photo: Nikos and Emmy in Elephant Zoo
Second photo: The Orchid farm
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Located approximately 85 km north of Bangkok, the city was the Thai capital from 1350 to 1767. During this period Thai culture flourished, and Ayuthaya became a centre for international commerce.
The present day city is located at the confluence of the Chao Phaya, Pa Sak and Lopburi rivers. A canal joins them and encircles the town. Ayuthaya has many historic ruins, two museums and is a fascinating place to visit.
The Burmese invaded Ayutthaya and the capital fell in 1767. Most of the city's temples and religious sculptures were destroyed. However, proud monuments to its glory are still standing, some restored.Don't try posing with a head less Buddha statue.You could be arrested!
Out of this area, there are many old wats (temple-monasteries).
A very short drive of 60 kilometers (40 miles) north of Bangkok along the banks of the Chaopraya River will bring you to Bang Pa In, summer palace of the kings of Thailand. The palace dates back to the 17th century, pre-dating the establishment of Bangkok as the capitol, although it did fall into disuse for a long period. All the buildings you see date from its revival by King Mongkut (Rama IV) in the 19th century. Today, the palace is only used infrequently, and then mostly for state occasions rather than as a royal summer residence
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The palace complex, like the rest of Ratanakosin Island, is laid out following the general outline of Ayutthaya palaces. The Outer Court, near where you enter the complex today, housed the government departments in which the king was directly involved, such as civil administration, including the army, and the treasury. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha takes up one corner of the complex next to the outer court.
In the middle is the Central Court, where the residence of the king and the halls for conducting state business were located. You are allowed to look at the fronts of the buildings in the central court, but only two of the throne halls are open to the public, and only on weekdays.
Behind the central court was the inner court. This was where the king's royal consorts and daughters lived. The inner court was like a small city entirely populated by women and boys under the age of puberty. Even though no royalty currently reside in the inner court, it is still completely closed off to the public.
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket) in Bangkok is a religious place for the Thais and also the pilgrims of the world. The unusual architecture made this a famous tourist attraction. To reach to the main chedi one has to climb 318 stairs. During the month of November Buddhist pilgrims come to the Wat Saket temple in a candle light procession and climb the stairs to reach to the Golden Mount. The top view of Bangkok city from the hill is a fascinating one. The dome is covered with golden squares which reflect the sun raise.
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Bang Pa In Palace in Ayutthaya
This famous attraction is located in in Tambon Ban Len, Amphoe Bang Pa-In, 18 kms. south of Ayutthaya.
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Name: Bang Pa In Palace
Theme: Palace, Garden, Lake, Thai and Chinese Architecture
Province: Ayutthaya
Location: Central Thailand
Pictures in the web: Bang Pa In Palace
Photos: You can take excellent photos anywhere in Bang Pa In
Last Visit: September 2007
My Photos
First Photo: Chinese Architecture
Second Photo: Chinese Architecture
Thirth Photo: The lake
Forth Photo: The lake
Fifth Photo: Bang Pa In Palace
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