Thailand

The pearl of South East Asia


Thailand is a popular holiday destination in South East Asia. Many tourists come every year to Thailand for Beach holiday, honeymoon, Scuba diving vacations or for Traveling with Backpack. Thailand has for all kind of tourists the right destination.


North Thailand:

High Mountains, Hill Tribes and beautiful nature!


North Thailand is a perfect destination in Southeast Asia for culture tourists and backpacker. Especially the golden triangle has many national parks with evergreen forest, waterfalls, hot springs and nice panoramic views. At Doi Inthanon National Park in Thailand’s Chiang Mai province you can enjoy huge waterfalls and many rare arts of flowers and birds. Thailand’s highest waterfall is in the Tak province. Mae Hongson and Chiang Rai are famous for simple life of the hill tribes like the Karen (Longneck Woman). Phayao, Nan and Uttaradit in north Thailand are perfect for quiet holidays surrounded by great nature and historic temples. Lamphun and Lampang are beautiful cities in SE Asia for temple fans and Traveler who like to explore this great Country in Asia. Another Travel and vacation highlight in Thailand is Sukothai. The historical temple city in Sukothai is a popular destination in Thailand for culture, religion and architecture tourists. Where ever you travel in northern Thailand, here in this part of the Kingdom you can find the unseen Thailand.


Northeastern Thailand / Isaan:

Simple Farmer life and the great Mekong River


Isaan or North Eastern Thailand is the area next to Laos. Many traveler and Backpacker come to Isaan to explore the quiet and nice landscapes which are dominated by green rice fields and small mountains on the horizon. Udon Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat), Nakhon Phanom and Roi-Et are great provinces in Isaan for a Travel Tour through Thailand.


Central Thailand:

Beaches, Bars and Bangkok


Central Thailand has many different destinations for a dream holiday in Asia. Kanchanaburi for example is very famous because of the bridge over the river Kwai. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has city parks, shopping miles, Bar Areas, beautiful Buddhist temples like Wat Pho and many many more. Tourists like to explore the capital before they travel to another holiday area in central Thailand. Koh Samet, Koh Chang and Koh Mak are nice options for Island holidays in Central Thailand in Southeast Asia. Pattaya is the most popular city for unforgettable vacations in this part of Thailand. Ayuttaya is a perfect travel destination in Thailand for backpackers and tourists who are interesting in history and old temples.


South Thailand

Scuba Diving, Islands and beaches like in heaven


South Thailand has many beautiful cities and beaches which are perfect for beach and diving tourists in Asia. Phuket is very famous for luxury vacations in Thailand. Patong Beach and Kata Beach are just some of Phukets nice beaches. The Krabi province is a great destination for climbing and holidays on the beach. Koh Phi Phi Island in Thailand’s Krabi province offer perfect conditions for honeymoon and Scuba Divers. The Islands of the Surat Thani are great locations for high class holidays on perfect beaches. Koh Samui is the biggest of the Samui archipelago. Koh Tao is the diving stronghold in Thailand and Koh Phangan is famous for the Full Moon Party which is very popular for traveler and backpacker. Other beautiful provinces are Ranong, Chumphon and Petchaburi. Hua Hin is as well a great destination for luxury holidays in South Thailand.


Where ever you go for vacation, honeymoon, holiday or for traveling in Thailand you will find nice places, beautiful temples, great nature and friendly people in this country in South East Asia!

Chiang Rai

History
Next Chiang Rai belonged to the kingdom of Lanna, the land of million boxes. The provincial capital was founded in 1262 by King Mengrai and stayed for 30 years, the capital of his empire.
For a long time belonged to Chiang Rai to Burma, and not until King Rama I, united the country again with Siam (1786). In cities such as Chiang Saen were destroyed but later rebuilt.
The province has since 1910.

Population
Slightly more than 12% of the population of Chiang Rai are members of hill tribes, mainly Yao, Akha, Karen, Hmong and Lisu.

Attractions in Chiang Rai
* Prathat Wat Doi Tung - Buddhist Temple (Wat) at Ban Huai Krai has been established for 911th It is here supposed to be housed a relic of the Buddha, hence the temple as the holiest of the region is considered. It also offers a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains and you can inspect the Buddha statues are among the oldest in Thailand.
* Cave - at Tham Luang, the caves draw at 7 km into the mountain.
* Sop Ruak (Golden Triangle) - the confluence of the Mekong with the Maenam Sai. The west bank of the Mekong is among Thailand, Laos to the east bank and the triangle between the Mekong and Sai on Myanmar.
* Chiang Saen - Ancient City (with the excavation site and a museum), which probably between 6 and 8 Century was founded. When fighting with the Khmer in the 11th Century destroyed, was rebuilt to 1325th Their heyday lasted until the 1558th

* National Parks:
o Doi Luang National Park
o Khun Chae National Park
o National Pa. Mae Puem
o Phu Sang National Park

Pai

Backpacker’s heaven in Mae Hongson


Pai in Thailand’s Mae Hongson province is located between Chiang Mai and Mae Hongson Town. Pai is a popular destination for traveler and backpacker. But Pai is as well a great village for luxury tourists and honeymoon. Many boutique Resorts are around Pai and offer luxury rooms in north Thailand. In Pai are many things to do: rafting, elephant riding, massage or just go shopping on the night market in Pai. For nature tourists has Pai many trips to beautiful spots. The Mo Paeng Waterfall is just one of three waterfalls around Pai. The hot springs and Pai canyon are as well easy to reach by taxi or motorbike.

Koh Mak

Koh Maak Island Trad

Ko Mak belongs to the Koh Chang archipelago in Thailand’s Trat province. Compared to Chang Island is Koh Maak still quiet and a great destination for honeymoon in Thailand. At Koh Mak are nice hotels, good Restaurants and a lot of traditional life. The Hotels and Resorts are no skyscrapers. Ko Maak Island offer cozy Island life with a touristic infra structure. On the Island are Scuba Schools and Diving Centers if you like activity on your holidays. Honeymoon, couples and Families will love this exotic Island with many white beaches with coconut trees.

Koh Chang

Trad’s holiday Island

Koh Chang in Thailand is a very popular Travel and holiday Island in the Trad province. Thailand’s second biggest Island offers all what you need for a great holiday in Asia. Guest Houses, Travel accommodation, Resorts… The activities on Ko Chang are nearly endless. Snorkel trips, Scuba Diving or Elephant riding are just some options for a great day on your Thailand vacations. Koh Chang is easy to reach from Trad. The ferry leaves every hour from the mainland. The most popular beaches on Koh Chang are White sand beach, Klong Prao, Kai Bae and Lonely Beach. Bang Bao in the south of Chang Island offer perfect conditions for shopping and romantic Sea Food dinners.

Trad Town

Trat is the province capital of the Trad province in east Thailand direct on the boarder to Cambodia. In Trad are some Guest Houses and Hotels for tourists and Backpacker. Trad has a shopping center and is famous for typical Thai City life. The most tourists stay here on the way to one of Trat’s Islands. Pop Guest House is a good and cheap Guest House to spend some days and explores Trad Town. On the main road of Trat are some good Restaurants which serve as well western dishes and fresh coffee.

Trad Province

Islands, Beaches and Holidays

Trat is in east Thailand on the boarder to Cambodia. The Trad province is famous because of the Koh Chang archipelago. The province capital is Trat Town. In Trad city are some Buddhist Temples, Shopping malls, Restaurants, Guest Houses and Hotels. The Pop Guest House Trad is a good choice for Backpacker here in East Central Thailand. Had Lek, the boarder station to Cambodia is a good travel option for traveler in South East Asia. The ferry’s to Koh Chang leaving at Leam Ngop, about 30 km away from Trat in Thailand. The Airport of Trad offer connections to Bangkok, Thailand’s Capital. The archipelago of Ko Chang has 4 habitat Islands: Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Koh Kham and Koh Mak. Thease Islands are perfect for honeymoon, holidays and vacations on tropical paradise beaches. Koh Chang is the busiest. The biggest Island is popular for Beach Holidays and Paradise Sands. The other are quiet and are perfect for honeymoon in Thailand. On the mainland of Trad are a couple of Resorts and small Fisherman villages like Mairood for culture holidays.