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Welcome to your tropical beaching, tuk tuk travelling, Mai Thai
sipping, spa-styling, elephant riding, somtam munching virtual Thailand
experience. From spicy green curries to sensual silk and smiling
ladies, we have the Kingdom covered. Plan your holiday here with
extensive travel info, tour recommendations, hotel bookings and handy
advice.


Completely updated: November 2008


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Destinations

	Bangkok Asia's steamy, racy, exciting cosmopolitan heart - a virtual traffic jam of history, culture, shopping, nightlife, people-watching and heady fun for all....more		Ayuthaya Step back into Southeast Asian' history and explore the ruined ancient city of one of the continents greatest Kingdoms, an hour from Bangkok....more
	Phuket Jewel of the Andaman with its gorgeous beaches, first rate hospitality, fantastic seascapes, lush hinterland and endless activities for the whole family....more		Krabi Thailand's jaw-dropping scenery from the rugged karst cliffs of Railay beach to the azure tropical waters of Phi Phi, and plenty of eye-candy for photo albums....more
	Samui Self-styled Boutique Island with its relaxing villas, sensuous spas, soothing beaches, great hospitality, full moon partying and first rate diving....more		Koh Chang Eco-destination on the Gulf's East side, lush tropical mountains, sweeping unspoilt beaches, great for avoiding some of the crowds....more
	Chiang Mai The rose of the North, this 700 year old moated city is a living museum of Lanna culture and great base for exploring the mountainous Northern frontier....more		Sukhothai Siam's golden age perfectly preserved in one big impressive World Heritage Site full of enormous Buddhas and crumbling chedis....more
	Pattaya Thailand's naughtiest city, sweeping around a lovely bay and ever popular for its nightlife, timeshare and coastal lifestyle, one hour from Bangkok....more		Hua Hin A favourite weekend escape for Bangkokians, two hours to endless beaches, great hotels and restaurants, sea breezes and Royal family retreats....more
	Kanchanaburi Etched into the annals of WWII history for its famous bridge, death railways and sombre memorials, with soft adventure and lazy River Kwai....more		Isarn Hotter than a spicy somtam, rougher than a go go dancer but quintessentially rural Thai heartland, the Northeast and Mekhong is unique undiluted Thailand....more

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Pai in the sky:
'disappear' for a few weeks and go bohemian with the lifestylers in
Pai, Northern Thailand's coolest little chill out spot - no tuk tuks,
no boutique resorts, no go go bars, no beach umbrellas and chic
bikinis...moreFull mooning around:
get into the groove with the world's biggest monthly beach party, rave
all night on Koh Pha Ngan's Haad Rin and join the free-spirited crowded
for a bohemian experience...moreStunning white sands:
of Koh Samet will dazzle your eyes and please your camera, it's only a
few hours from Bangkok and a great weekender spot for lazing about in
azure waters, don't forget your shades...moreWorld's best beaches?
spend a week on Phuket's and you'll have no doubt, choose from lively
Patong, posh Kata, sweeping Kamala, undeveloped Nai Harn, quaint Surin
or the lagoons of Bang Tao, you're spoilt for choice...more
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A day-long jungle trek in Northern Thailand


Posted: 14 August 2009, 10:56 am
Beyond Chiang Mai’s shopping delights, superb sightseeing
opportunities and Doi Suithep’s hilltop grandeur, a day-long jungle
trekking adventure is favoured with visiting tourists. However, certain
things you’ll have to arrange to prepare. Lather on a sufficient amount
of sunscreen, for romping in waterfalls you should bring a swimsuit and
slippers along, and wear solid shoes [...] More

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