Thailand Hotel Reservation and Travel Guides

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Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or Krung Thep and mainly translated as “city of angels”, is the capital of Thailand and its largest urban area. Foreigners generally refer to it by its original name of Bangkok. It is one of the largest cities in the world and a true treasure for tourists, who are allured by its cultural spectacle and contrasts. You can’t help becoming addicted to this Asian treasure, to its cosmopolitan heaven and shopping dreamland. You will feast your eyes, soul and senses with its astonishing temples and palaces, its glittery markets and malls, and have a taste of its famous nightlife. And you can’t visit the city without having a Thai massage and taking a ride in a tuk-tuk. The city’s versatility and diverse points of interest guarantee that every visitor will find something to fall in love with. Click here to read more about Bangkok.

Pattaya is located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, only 147 km southeast of Bangkok in the province of Chonburi. It is one of Thailand’s major and famous beach resorts and it is the closest to Bangkok. Pattaya’s population counts over 100,000. Click here to read more about Pattaya.

Hua Hin, located at approximately 200 km south of Bangkok in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula, is a famous beach resort town in Thailand. Being the first Thai beach resort, it has been visited by wealthy people in Bangkok at the beginning of the 20th century. Foreign tourists come here due to the pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. With its fresh and healthy air, Hua Hin is a lovely alternative to the many other resorts in Thailand. Unfortunately, the city’s charm has been shattered by the chaotic building in the ‘90s. Click here to read more about Hua Hin.

Koh Samui, often simply called Samui, is located in the Gulf of Thailand, in the Surat Thani Province and is the country’s third biggest island. It is surrounded by 60 other islands, mostly within the Ang Thong National Marine Park and has a population of about 50,000 people. The typical tropical island Koh Samui, with its white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees, is one of the favorite holiday destinations in South-East Asia. Click here to read more about Koh Samui.

Phang Nga, located 788 km from Bangkok on the Andaman coast, is one of the southern provinces of Thailand. Ranong, Surat Thani, Krabi and Phuket are its neighboring provinces. The island is also known as the James Bond Island, as it served as the setting for the James Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun”. The province is gifted with natural wonders at every step and a large part of it was declared national parks due to its rich marine life and to the variety the nature and land have to offer. Ao Phang Nga National Park, Khao Lak, and Mu Koh Similan are the most famous national parks in the province. Phang Nga also takes pride in its immaculate beaches and in its amazing sites. There are a lot of islands and islets in the province that offer a wide range of activities such as snorkeling and diving, watching birds, cruising in the Phang Nga Bay and trekking. Many publications have ranked its sites as being among the most spectacular ones. Click here to read more about Phang Nga.

Chiang Mai is the first stop for most travelers to Northern Thailand. Chiang Mai is the heart of the old kingdom Lanna that flourished between 1250 and 1860. You will find here along the shores of the Ping River and in the old town sumptuous religious constructions, cultural centers with dance and music demonstrations, special kinds of food and festivals. Click here to read more about Chiang Mai.

Koh Chang is Thailand’s second largest island and it is located on the Thai East coast 310 km from Bangkok near the border to Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. The name means Elephant Island due to the fact that its headland is shaped like an elephant. The island is a mountainous one, with Khao Salak Phet being the highest peak at 744 meters. Koh Chang and a large group of smaller islands nearby form the Koh Chang Marine National Park. A large part of the island is covered by tropical rainforests with waterfalls in between. The hills rise right in the middle of the island, splitting it in two. Closer to the water there are plenty of mangroves and the clear water streams down to the lovely white sand beaches. Click here to read more about Koh Chang.

Koh Samet is a small feather-shaped island located in the Gulf of Thailand off the coastline of the Thai province of Rayong, approximately 220 kilometers southeast of Bangkok. The name of the island is derived from the cajeput tree found throughout the island, as the Thai word for cajeput is samet. The island was formerly called Koh Kaeo Phitsadan, which translates as the “Magic Crystal Island”. The island is gifted with beautiful white sand beaches and calm waters, perfect for swimming, and attracts through its simple and rustic lifestyle that is clearly contrasting to the much more active lifestyle in Pattaya. Click here to read more about Koh Samet.

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