LOEI TRAVEL :
LOEI,Loei Tourist and Phu Kradung. Loei is a land of water and mountains in the Upper Northeast. The Mekong River divides it and Laos. Some national parks here are major tourist destinations. The climate is cool like that of northern Thailand. Loei is 520 km from Bangkok. It has an area of about 11,426 sq km and is divided into the following districts: Muang, Wang Saphung, Phu Kradung, Chiang Khan, Pak Chom, Tha Li, Phu Rua, Dan Sai, Na Haeo, Na Duang, Phu Luang, Phu Khao, Erawan and Nong Hin.
LOPBURI :
Lopburi,formerly known as 'Lawo', was one of the most important towns of the vast Khmer Empire from the 10th-13th century, and so many examples of Khmer art and architecture are easily found in and around the area.
MAE HONG SON :
Nestied in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges, Mae Hong Son has long been isolated from the outside world. Virtually covered with mist throughout the year, the name refers to the fact that the terrain is highly suitable for the training of elephants. Mae Hong Son is one of the dream destinations for visitors who are attracted by its cultural and natural wonders. NAKHON RATCHASIMA :
Kakhon Ratchasima, or Khorat, is a large province on the northeastern plateau that serves as a gateway to other provinces in the Northeast. It is 259 km from Bangkok and has an area of around 20,494 sq km. The historiural influence, while also has a reputation for producing a varity of quality handicrafts, particularly the popular clay pottery of DanKwian.
NAKHON PATHOM :
Nakhon Pathom is a small province which surrounds the 'Phra Pathom Chedi', an ancient religious landmark signifying the first influx of Buddhism into the Kingdom of Thailand. Despite its size, the province contains many places of interest for visitors.
PATTAYA :
Pattaya is 147 km southeast of Bangkok and faces the Thai Gulf. It is Asia's premier beach resort and caters with broad appeal to families, couples and single visitors. Accommodation ranges from luxuriously appointed hotels with convention facilities to simple guesthouses. Sporting opportunities abound both on land andwater including some of the finest golfing, game fishing and scuba-diving anywhere in Asia. Theme and amusement parks, offbeat museums and lush botanical gradens offer numerous forms of leisure activities and cultural entertainment for all. After dark, Pattaya offers all the allure and magic of a truly vibrant nightlife with a spectacular variety of restaurants, night clubs, bars, discotheques, cocktail lounges and cabarets. PHANG NGA :
A seaside province by the Andaman Sea with scenic views of forests and islands. The province offers superb natural beauty both onshore and underwater, The province of Phang Nga is located some 788 km from Bangkok and it covers an area of 4,170 sq km. The outer islands of Phang Nga are considered to be one of the world's best scuba diving grounds. Popular trips are live-aboard diving excursions to Similan Islands, home of the most beautiful and colourful soft corals in the world plus a whole range of coral fish, manta rays and other exotic marine animals. PHUKET :
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, approximately the size of Singapore. Lying 862 km south of Bangkok, Phuket is nestled in the balmy waters of the Andaman Sea, Thailand's portion of the Indian Ocean. Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, palm-fringed poedery white beaches and sparkling island-dotted seas. This lush tropical landscape provides plenty of opportunity to enjoy superb accommodations and seafood, delightful turn-of-the-cen-tury Sino-Portuguese architecture, as well as numerous sporting and leisure pleasures - all of which combine to create a delightful ambience for truly memorable holidays.
RATCHABURI :
Ratchaburi, a glorious town of the Dvaravati period, is located on the bank of the Maekhong River. The provincial area abounds in natural attractions and historical sites. It is loocated 80 kms. west of Bangkok and borders on Myanmar to the west having the Tanaosi Range as a borderline. Ratchaburi occupies an area of 5,196 sq km and is administratively divided into nine districts.
RAYONG :
Situated 221 km from Bangkok, Rayong is one of the most developed provinces on the country's eastern seaboard, and is reached following an hour's drive east to Pattaya. The province is a popular destination among thai families, many of whom own condominiums by the sea. In addition to the numberous high-rise condos, Rayong's seaside houses a wide spectrum of accommodation options, from first-rate hotels to bungalows on the beach. Rayong's beaches are fairly crowded on weekends, making this province more of a destination for the social sun-seeker. Most of the hotels are located along a 20 kilometer strip, along the beach road between the fishing village of Ban Phe and Laem Mae Pim Beach.
SI SA KET :
Si Sa Ket was originally called Muang Khu Khan. Archaeologists believe the city dates back to the time of the Khmer Empire because of the presence of many Khmer ruins. The area around Si Sa Ket also has an abundance of natural beauty to which the numerous forests, parks, and waterfalls can hold testament.
SUKHOTHAI :
Founded in the 13th century, Sukhothai (Dawn of Happiness) was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly and meticulously restored in the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travellers to the Kingdom. Sukhothai is located on the lower edge of the northern region, 472 km north of Bangkok or some 350 km south of Chiang Mai.
SURIN :
Surin, located 457 km from Bangkok covering an area of 8,124 sqkm, is famous for the Elephant Roundup and for its many Khmer sanctuaries, being separated from neighboring Cambodia by the Banthat Mountains. However, the city also possesses a wide variety of handicrafts, silk and other cultural arts.
UBON RATCHATHANI :
Ubon Ratchathani, the province borders the Mekong River on the east and features scenic views of Ubon Ratchathani. The province is 557 km from Bangkok and covers 15,517 sq km. The emerald Tringle, or the tri-border zone is where the countries of Laos, cambodia and Thailand meet, is located here. Main attractions include national parks such as Pha Taem National park, which is home to prehistoric cave panting and the very popular festival with Thai tourists, Ubon Candle Festival held during Khao Phansa in July.http://astore.amazon.com/thailandhot0d-20
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Thailand Travel
AYUTTHAYA :
The ancient city Ayutthaya, or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, was the capital of Siam for 417 years, and remains one of Thailand's majior tourist attractions. Founded by 'King U-Thong or Ramathibodi I' in 1350, the city possesses many ancient ruins and art which were left behind when the Thais were forced southwards after being sacked by the Burmese in 1767. CHA-AM : This beautiful beach, twinned with Hua Hin of Phrachuap Khiri Khan, is located 40 kms. south of the town or 20 kms. north of Hua Hin. Cha-Am was originally a small fishing village. After a Royal Palace was built near Hua Hin in the reign of King Rama VI, the land was occupied by the Royal Family and the elite. Today, it is very popular among Thais who love superb seafood and comfortable hotel or bungalow accommodation.
CHIANG MAI :
Chiang Mai is blessed with stunning natural beauty and a unique indigenous cultural identity. Founded in 1296 by King Mengrai the Great, it was the capital of the Lanna Thai Kingdom by merging the various city- states in the region, Chiang Mai is today the economic, communications, cultural and tourism centre of Northern Thailand. This pre- eminent regional status has been obtained without losing the essence of its natural environment and culture. The terrain consists mainly of mountainous jungles, parts of which are within fertile and verdant national parks full of all kinds of flora and fauna. Additionally, many sites and locations still exist where tourists can still witness the lifestyle and traditions of the ancient hill tribe people. Chiang Mai is also Thailand's main centre for quality handicrafts. Artisans hone their art in the outlying villages where authentic cottage industries thrive. In particular, along the Bo Sang-San Kamphaeng Road, such handicraft-producing factories give visitors a glimpse of the traditional methods still in use today.
CHIANG RAI :
Chiang Rai is situated in the Kok River basin 416 m above sea level in the northernmost province of Thailand about 785 kilometres from Bangkok. With an area of some 11,678 sq km, the mostly mountainous expanse touches the Mekong River to the north, and borders both Myanmar and Laos. The province is rich in tourism resources, in terms of natural attractions and antiquities, which serve as reminders of an ancient civilisation. It is also home to several hilltribes who lead simple, albeit fascinating, ways of life.
HAT YAI :
Situated 1289 km. southwest of Bangkok, Hat Yai is Thailand's most popular destination for travellers because of its strategic location as the southern geteway to Thailand. The city finds fame as a focal point for vigorous cross-border trading, enjoying the support form Thai folk from all over the country who clamour for Malaysian produce, such as tropical fruit ; pears, apples, Muscat grapes, and products including assorted Western biscuits and chocolates, cosmetics and many other items. Nevertheless, Hat Yai owes much of its charm and attraction to its vibrant, vivacious nightlife which revolves around the nightclubs, bars, pubs, discotheques, karaoke lounges, shopping malls and cinemas.
HUA-HIN :
This beach city located 200 km. south of Bangkok, became popular as a rainy season retreat in the 1920s with the construction of the railway line form Bangkok. Also during this time, King Rama VII selected a special piece of beachfront property to build the Klai Kangwon Palace, or literally 'Haven Far From Worries'. The fact that this palace remains in frequent use by the Royal Family today lends this town an atmosphere quite different from other beach areas in Thailand.
KANCHANABURI :
The mountainous province of Kanchanaburi, Thailand's third largest, covers some 19,473 sq km, and borders Myanmar (Burma) to the west of Bangkok. The compact provincial capital, some 130 km or a comfortable two-hour drive from Bangkok, is both the site of the world-famous 'Bridge Over The Rive Kwai', immortalised in books and movies, as well as the gateway to a region of rugged natural beauty. The countryside beyond the provincial capital is characterised by mountains and fertile river valleys where a labyrinth of dammed reservoirs province's natural beauty.
KHAO YAI :
Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's second largest, covering 2,168 sq km, encompassing 11 districts and 4 provinces; Sara Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachin Buri, and Nakhon Nayok. It was thailand's first National Park, and was established on September 18, 1962. The park encompasses a wide variety of habitats, including evergreen forests and grasslands. There are also several mountains as tall as a 1,000 m including Khao Khieo. It is host to almost 2,500 plant species, 67 different kinds of mammals and over 300 species of birds. The entire area is criss-crossed by hiking trails, ranging in length from one and a half to eight km In addition, there are many waterfalls, the tallest and most spectacular of which is Haew Narok at 80 m Another waterfall, Haeo Suwat, is located along the upper reaches of the Lam Takhong River.
KHON KAEN :
Khon Kaen boasts a lengthy history and claims to be the birthplace of so many thriving civilisations and cultures. This is an area where the first dinosaur fossils were found in Thailand. Once the quiet capital ofone of the poorest provinces in the Northeast, it has undergone dramatic changes and is now a prosperous, bustling town. Situated right in the heart of the region, Khon Kaen is the focal point of many regional development projects, including the site of the region's largest public universty.
KOH CHANG :
This island prradise is located in Trat province near the border of Cambodia, and lies approximately 315 km. from Bangkok . This wonderful island is thankfully not as exploited as some of Thailand's other islands and remains unpolluted, with white sandy beaches. King Rama V, King Rama VI and King Rama VII usde to holiday on the island and even the present ruler, Kiung Bhumibhol Adulyadej, plans occasional visits. Besides a relaxed beach vacation Koh Chang has various leisure offers for active holidaymakers e.g. snorkelliing, diving or mountain-biking. Many resorts rent out kayaks and arrange jungle treks as well as all day boat tours to the surrounding islands. Islands such as Koh Nham, Koh Sai Kao, Koh Laoya, Koh Vai, Koh Kam, Koh Mak and Koh Kradard also offer tranquillty and natural-beauty. Coral reefs offer diving and snorking on Koh Vai, Koh Kra and the Rang group of islands.
KOH SAMUI :
Thailand's 3rd largest island is a palm-fringed paradise with coastal roads encircling the whole island. Aside from the lovely beaches and coral beds, it is plentiful in coconut plantations and forested hills. The more popular beaches are on the northern and eastern coasts, namely Chaweng Beach, known for its party scene and a combination of luxury accommodations and Lamai Beach. Many international diving schools have been established on nearby Koh Tao (Turtle Island) because of its pristine beaches and abundant coralreefs which contribute to its reputation as the best scuba diving spot in the Gulf of Thailand. KRABI : One of the most attractive destinations in Thailand covers an area of 4,709 sq km and is located 814 km south of Bangkok. Krabi's major attractions are located largely along its extensive coastline with several well-known beaches and bays, and numerous offshore tropical islands. Krabi's mountainous physical landscape is broken only by appearances of highlands and plains on the mainland. Natural forest cover is chiefly Mangrove and Cassia trees. The Krabi River flows 5 km through the town and falls into the Andaman Sea at Tambon Pak Nam. http://astore.amazon.com/thailandhot0d-20
The ancient city Ayutthaya, or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, was the capital of Siam for 417 years, and remains one of Thailand's majior tourist attractions. Founded by 'King U-Thong or Ramathibodi I' in 1350, the city possesses many ancient ruins and art which were left behind when the Thais were forced southwards after being sacked by the Burmese in 1767. CHA-AM : This beautiful beach, twinned with Hua Hin of Phrachuap Khiri Khan, is located 40 kms. south of the town or 20 kms. north of Hua Hin. Cha-Am was originally a small fishing village. After a Royal Palace was built near Hua Hin in the reign of King Rama VI, the land was occupied by the Royal Family and the elite. Today, it is very popular among Thais who love superb seafood and comfortable hotel or bungalow accommodation.
CHIANG MAI :
Chiang Mai is blessed with stunning natural beauty and a unique indigenous cultural identity. Founded in 1296 by King Mengrai the Great, it was the capital of the Lanna Thai Kingdom by merging the various city- states in the region, Chiang Mai is today the economic, communications, cultural and tourism centre of Northern Thailand. This pre- eminent regional status has been obtained without losing the essence of its natural environment and culture. The terrain consists mainly of mountainous jungles, parts of which are within fertile and verdant national parks full of all kinds of flora and fauna. Additionally, many sites and locations still exist where tourists can still witness the lifestyle and traditions of the ancient hill tribe people. Chiang Mai is also Thailand's main centre for quality handicrafts. Artisans hone their art in the outlying villages where authentic cottage industries thrive. In particular, along the Bo Sang-San Kamphaeng Road, such handicraft-producing factories give visitors a glimpse of the traditional methods still in use today.
CHIANG RAI :
Chiang Rai is situated in the Kok River basin 416 m above sea level in the northernmost province of Thailand about 785 kilometres from Bangkok. With an area of some 11,678 sq km, the mostly mountainous expanse touches the Mekong River to the north, and borders both Myanmar and Laos. The province is rich in tourism resources, in terms of natural attractions and antiquities, which serve as reminders of an ancient civilisation. It is also home to several hilltribes who lead simple, albeit fascinating, ways of life.
HAT YAI :
Situated 1289 km. southwest of Bangkok, Hat Yai is Thailand's most popular destination for travellers because of its strategic location as the southern geteway to Thailand. The city finds fame as a focal point for vigorous cross-border trading, enjoying the support form Thai folk from all over the country who clamour for Malaysian produce, such as tropical fruit ; pears, apples, Muscat grapes, and products including assorted Western biscuits and chocolates, cosmetics and many other items. Nevertheless, Hat Yai owes much of its charm and attraction to its vibrant, vivacious nightlife which revolves around the nightclubs, bars, pubs, discotheques, karaoke lounges, shopping malls and cinemas.
HUA-HIN :
This beach city located 200 km. south of Bangkok, became popular as a rainy season retreat in the 1920s with the construction of the railway line form Bangkok. Also during this time, King Rama VII selected a special piece of beachfront property to build the Klai Kangwon Palace, or literally 'Haven Far From Worries'. The fact that this palace remains in frequent use by the Royal Family today lends this town an atmosphere quite different from other beach areas in Thailand.
KANCHANABURI :
The mountainous province of Kanchanaburi, Thailand's third largest, covers some 19,473 sq km, and borders Myanmar (Burma) to the west of Bangkok. The compact provincial capital, some 130 km or a comfortable two-hour drive from Bangkok, is both the site of the world-famous 'Bridge Over The Rive Kwai', immortalised in books and movies, as well as the gateway to a region of rugged natural beauty. The countryside beyond the provincial capital is characterised by mountains and fertile river valleys where a labyrinth of dammed reservoirs province's natural beauty.
KHAO YAI :
Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's second largest, covering 2,168 sq km, encompassing 11 districts and 4 provinces; Sara Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachin Buri, and Nakhon Nayok. It was thailand's first National Park, and was established on September 18, 1962. The park encompasses a wide variety of habitats, including evergreen forests and grasslands. There are also several mountains as tall as a 1,000 m including Khao Khieo. It is host to almost 2,500 plant species, 67 different kinds of mammals and over 300 species of birds. The entire area is criss-crossed by hiking trails, ranging in length from one and a half to eight km In addition, there are many waterfalls, the tallest and most spectacular of which is Haew Narok at 80 m Another waterfall, Haeo Suwat, is located along the upper reaches of the Lam Takhong River.
KHON KAEN :
Khon Kaen boasts a lengthy history and claims to be the birthplace of so many thriving civilisations and cultures. This is an area where the first dinosaur fossils were found in Thailand. Once the quiet capital ofone of the poorest provinces in the Northeast, it has undergone dramatic changes and is now a prosperous, bustling town. Situated right in the heart of the region, Khon Kaen is the focal point of many regional development projects, including the site of the region's largest public universty.
KOH CHANG :
This island prradise is located in Trat province near the border of Cambodia, and lies approximately 315 km. from Bangkok . This wonderful island is thankfully not as exploited as some of Thailand's other islands and remains unpolluted, with white sandy beaches. King Rama V, King Rama VI and King Rama VII usde to holiday on the island and even the present ruler, Kiung Bhumibhol Adulyadej, plans occasional visits. Besides a relaxed beach vacation Koh Chang has various leisure offers for active holidaymakers e.g. snorkelliing, diving or mountain-biking. Many resorts rent out kayaks and arrange jungle treks as well as all day boat tours to the surrounding islands. Islands such as Koh Nham, Koh Sai Kao, Koh Laoya, Koh Vai, Koh Kam, Koh Mak and Koh Kradard also offer tranquillty and natural-beauty. Coral reefs offer diving and snorking on Koh Vai, Koh Kra and the Rang group of islands.
KOH SAMUI :
Thailand's 3rd largest island is a palm-fringed paradise with coastal roads encircling the whole island. Aside from the lovely beaches and coral beds, it is plentiful in coconut plantations and forested hills. The more popular beaches are on the northern and eastern coasts, namely Chaweng Beach, known for its party scene and a combination of luxury accommodations and Lamai Beach. Many international diving schools have been established on nearby Koh Tao (Turtle Island) because of its pristine beaches and abundant coralreefs which contribute to its reputation as the best scuba diving spot in the Gulf of Thailand. KRABI : One of the most attractive destinations in Thailand covers an area of 4,709 sq km and is located 814 km south of Bangkok. Krabi's major attractions are located largely along its extensive coastline with several well-known beaches and bays, and numerous offshore tropical islands. Krabi's mountainous physical landscape is broken only by appearances of highlands and plains on the mainland. Natural forest cover is chiefly Mangrove and Cassia trees. The Krabi River flows 5 km through the town and falls into the Andaman Sea at Tambon Pak Nam. http://astore.amazon.com/thailandhot0d-20
Amazing Thailand
AMAZING THAILAND ! THAILAND embraces a rich diversity of cultures and traditions. With its proud history, tropical climate
and renowned hospitality, the kingdom is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure for
international visitors. THE KINGDOM of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, making it is a natural gateway to
Indochina, Myamar, and Southern China. Its shape and geography divide it into four natural regions:
the mountains and forests of the North; the vast rice fields of the Central plains; the semiarid farm
lands of the Northeast plateau; and the tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsular South. The country comprises 76 provinces that are further divided into districts, sub-districts and villages.
Bangkok is the capital city and center of political, commercial, industrial, and cultural activities. It is
alsothe seat of Thailand's revered Royal Family, with His Majesty the King recognized as Head of State,
Head of the Armed Forces, Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and Upholder of all religions. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or King Rama IX,
the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, the present king. The King has reigned for more than half a
century, making him the longest reigning Thai monarch. Thais are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality. A large majority of over 62 million citizens
of Thailand are ethnic Thai, along with strong communities whose ethnic origins lie in China, India, an ...........................................................SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT : A BACKGROUNDER IT TOOK Suvarnabhumi Airport 40 years to be completed; the foundation stone for the airport was
laid by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on jan, 19, 2002. On Sept. 28 last year, Suvarnabhum
Airport has been officially opened for commercialpurposes. The airport, built with an estimated total investment of Bt 120 billion ($us 2.7 billion), was designed
by the MJTA group of consultants. It is locatied in an area of 20,000 rai (8,000 acres) on km. 15 of
Bang Na-Trat Road in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province just east of Bangkok. It is five times
larger than Don Mueang, which at its peak, was the 22nd busiest airport in the world, and the busiest
in Southeast Asia. Suvarnabhumi (pronounced "soo-wan-na-poom") boasts the world's longest runway:75.3 meters by
4,000 meters long. It full operation, the airport is expected to help boost Thaliland's economic, social,
communication, and tourism development, and advance the government policy of making Thailand an
aviation hub in Southeast Asia. Suvarnabhumi Airport can handle up to 45 million passengers annually but this will rise to 120 million
passengers a year in the final phase. The two parallel runways have a total capacity of 76 flights per
hour. Upon full completion of all the phases, the airport will have four runways. At 563,000 square meters, the passenger terminal is the world's largest single building structure . The
airport has a public transport center consisting of a bus terminal, parking lots for buses, coaches,
limousines, cars for rent, and taxis. The center also includes service areas for convenience stores and
fod shops. Roughly 25 kms form downtown Bangkok, the expected travel time by road is around 40 minutes. A
number of roads are being constructed all around the airport to boost accessibility from various sides
and make travel to the new airport easier and quicker. New routes link Suvarnabhumi to the popular tourist spots of Pattaya and Rayong. .......................................................SUVARNABHUMI Airport. By now the name of Thailand's new international airport must be a by-word among international
travelers. Described as the "Pride of Thailand," the airport replacing Don Mueang International Airport
has been built to become a regional aviation hub, a geteway for visitors from around the world. Bangkok is by far Thailand's most important geteway. About 70 percent of all visitor arrivals come
through Bangkok. Many of them use the Thai capital as the gateway for taking onward flights to
numerous other destinations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Certainly one of the biggest airports in Asia today, Suvarnabhumi boasts two runways that are able to
manage about 76 flights per hour and a 563,000 sqm-passenger terminal that can accommodate up to
45 million passengers a year. The airport, run by the Airports of Thailand Plc. (AOT), has 51 parking space for the aircraft
connected to the buildings and 69 more remote aircraft parking space. The airport also has a cargo
area, which is named Free Zone, a cargo system facility with the ability to handle three million tons of
cargoes per year, as well as other facilities. As the airport marks its first anniversary this September, the airport management continues to further
develop its services, particularly as regards concerns for security and better facilities. Serirat
Prasutanond, General Manager of Suvarnabhumi Airport, assured Lookeast Magazine editor Percy
Roxas in an exclusive interview that in two years time, Suvarnabhumi Airport will be among the top 10
best international airports in the world. ............................................................Things about Thailand and flight to Thailandhttp://astore.amazon.com/thailandhot0d-20
and renowned hospitality, the kingdom is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure for
international visitors. THE KINGDOM of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, making it is a natural gateway to
Indochina, Myamar, and Southern China. Its shape and geography divide it into four natural regions:
the mountains and forests of the North; the vast rice fields of the Central plains; the semiarid farm
lands of the Northeast plateau; and the tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsular South. The country comprises 76 provinces that are further divided into districts, sub-districts and villages.
Bangkok is the capital city and center of political, commercial, industrial, and cultural activities. It is
alsothe seat of Thailand's revered Royal Family, with His Majesty the King recognized as Head of State,
Head of the Armed Forces, Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and Upholder of all religions. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or King Rama IX,
the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, the present king. The King has reigned for more than half a
century, making him the longest reigning Thai monarch. Thais are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality. A large majority of over 62 million citizens
of Thailand are ethnic Thai, along with strong communities whose ethnic origins lie in China, India, an ...........................................................SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT : A BACKGROUNDER IT TOOK Suvarnabhumi Airport 40 years to be completed; the foundation stone for the airport was
laid by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on jan, 19, 2002. On Sept. 28 last year, Suvarnabhum
Airport has been officially opened for commercialpurposes. The airport, built with an estimated total investment of Bt 120 billion ($us 2.7 billion), was designed
by the MJTA group of consultants. It is locatied in an area of 20,000 rai (8,000 acres) on km. 15 of
Bang Na-Trat Road in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province just east of Bangkok. It is five times
larger than Don Mueang, which at its peak, was the 22nd busiest airport in the world, and the busiest
in Southeast Asia. Suvarnabhumi (pronounced "soo-wan-na-poom") boasts the world's longest runway:75.3 meters by
4,000 meters long. It full operation, the airport is expected to help boost Thaliland's economic, social,
communication, and tourism development, and advance the government policy of making Thailand an
aviation hub in Southeast Asia. Suvarnabhumi Airport can handle up to 45 million passengers annually but this will rise to 120 million
passengers a year in the final phase. The two parallel runways have a total capacity of 76 flights per
hour. Upon full completion of all the phases, the airport will have four runways. At 563,000 square meters, the passenger terminal is the world's largest single building structure . The
airport has a public transport center consisting of a bus terminal, parking lots for buses, coaches,
limousines, cars for rent, and taxis. The center also includes service areas for convenience stores and
fod shops. Roughly 25 kms form downtown Bangkok, the expected travel time by road is around 40 minutes. A
number of roads are being constructed all around the airport to boost accessibility from various sides
and make travel to the new airport easier and quicker. New routes link Suvarnabhumi to the popular tourist spots of Pattaya and Rayong. .......................................................SUVARNABHUMI Airport. By now the name of Thailand's new international airport must be a by-word among international
travelers. Described as the "Pride of Thailand," the airport replacing Don Mueang International Airport
has been built to become a regional aviation hub, a geteway for visitors from around the world. Bangkok is by far Thailand's most important geteway. About 70 percent of all visitor arrivals come
through Bangkok. Many of them use the Thai capital as the gateway for taking onward flights to
numerous other destinations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Certainly one of the biggest airports in Asia today, Suvarnabhumi boasts two runways that are able to
manage about 76 flights per hour and a 563,000 sqm-passenger terminal that can accommodate up to
45 million passengers a year. The airport, run by the Airports of Thailand Plc. (AOT), has 51 parking space for the aircraft
connected to the buildings and 69 more remote aircraft parking space. The airport also has a cargo
area, which is named Free Zone, a cargo system facility with the ability to handle three million tons of
cargoes per year, as well as other facilities. As the airport marks its first anniversary this September, the airport management continues to further
develop its services, particularly as regards concerns for security and better facilities. Serirat
Prasutanond, General Manager of Suvarnabhumi Airport, assured Lookeast Magazine editor Percy
Roxas in an exclusive interview that in two years time, Suvarnabhumi Airport will be among the top 10
best international airports in the world. ............................................................Things about Thailand and flight to Thailandhttp://astore.amazon.com/thailandhot0d-20
Street Food in Thailand
Street Food in Thailand...A Smorgasbord For All The Senses Like other Southeast Asian countries, food stalls are everywhere in the streets, markets and festivals of Thailand, providing an endless smorgasbord of aromas, color and flavors - food in Thailand is a feast for all of the senses.
Picture a barbecue hotdog stand outside a North American sports stadium. Now, instead of hotdogs and buns sizzling on a grill, the food cart is laden with fresh bananas, which are slathered in batter and deep-fried to golden in a giant wok, then scooped into a paper bag like a super size order of extra thick homecut french fries. That was my first breakfast in Thailand while I watched hundreds of beautifully costumed elephants play soccer and tug-of-war in an annual Elephant Round-up in Surin, in the far northeast of the country!
The next 'hotdog stand' does have a grill, placed over a large bin of charcoal, with flattened chicken quarters sizzling on sticks that you eat like a Popsicle; next door to that is yet another steel cart heaped with fresh, ripe pineapple, mango and papaya, and sporting a huge mortar and pestle for transforming the greener papayas into a crunchy, sweet-sour-spicy salad with morsels of shrimp or squid, chiles, garlic and sugar.
What makes Thai food so delicious and distinctive among other Southeast Asian food is this unique blending of fresh herbs, spices and other ingredients that combine for a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salt and heat that leaves your mouth feeling clean and your tastebuds popping in the afterglow.
Fresh fruit, salads and even soups and noodles are ladled into plastic bags with a skewer, fork, spoon or straw for eating on the go or perched on a folding chair at a nearby metal card table in the market.
Thai buses and trains become moving picnic grounds, with everyone chatting, eating and sharing the fare hawked through the vehicles' windows at roadside stops and terminals: Gai Yang, the flattened barbecue chicken on a stick, skewered meat and fish balls and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves.
Carnivals and markets feature huge woks at knee-height, bubbling with deep-fried critters of all sorts, many unidentifiable. Are they grasshoppers? crickets? spiders? baby birds? small frogs? -- my mouth and eyes were constantly wide open in wonder and amazement!
I spent an inordinate amount of time in the fresh produce and night food markets -- exuberantly fascinated and often visibly discombobulated, to the great amusement of the vendors and shoppers.
After traversing every aisle of food carts and woks on my mission to find the freshest, most interesting and tasty-looking dishes, I was often met with earnestly shaking heads or "No, you don't want that - that's Thai food!" by English speaking cooks or bystanders when I pointed and gestured and tried to ask for a meal I knew I truly wanted. On my first such adventure, I did not know that the custom was for the cook to show the ladle with the amount of the garlic and chili for you to indicate how much you wanted: thinking she was simply asking if I wanted those Thai ingredients, I nodded vigorously at the heaped display, and in it all went! Yes, it was Thai food, and I enjoyed every sizzling touch to my lips under the watchful, laughing eyes of the vendors and bystanders who had gathered.
I spent as much time learning about, admiring and experiencing the food as I did with major tourist attractions, often spending hours strolling through streets and markets taking in the sights and smells and sounds: quiet clucking rising up from a heap of vibrantly coloured roosters or hens tied together at the feet - a Thai rooster's plumage is extraordinarily beautiful; plastic tubs and buckets just full enough of murky grey water to keep the fish, frogs or turtles alive until a sale was clinched; mounds and mounds of green and red, and purple and orange; the pleasant stench of durian and jackfruit - pleasant because I was just so thrilled and in awe of it a
Picture a barbecue hotdog stand outside a North American sports stadium. Now, instead of hotdogs and buns sizzling on a grill, the food cart is laden with fresh bananas, which are slathered in batter and deep-fried to golden in a giant wok, then scooped into a paper bag like a super size order of extra thick homecut french fries. That was my first breakfast in Thailand while I watched hundreds of beautifully costumed elephants play soccer and tug-of-war in an annual Elephant Round-up in Surin, in the far northeast of the country!
The next 'hotdog stand' does have a grill, placed over a large bin of charcoal, with flattened chicken quarters sizzling on sticks that you eat like a Popsicle; next door to that is yet another steel cart heaped with fresh, ripe pineapple, mango and papaya, and sporting a huge mortar and pestle for transforming the greener papayas into a crunchy, sweet-sour-spicy salad with morsels of shrimp or squid, chiles, garlic and sugar.
What makes Thai food so delicious and distinctive among other Southeast Asian food is this unique blending of fresh herbs, spices and other ingredients that combine for a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salt and heat that leaves your mouth feeling clean and your tastebuds popping in the afterglow.
Fresh fruit, salads and even soups and noodles are ladled into plastic bags with a skewer, fork, spoon or straw for eating on the go or perched on a folding chair at a nearby metal card table in the market.
Thai buses and trains become moving picnic grounds, with everyone chatting, eating and sharing the fare hawked through the vehicles' windows at roadside stops and terminals: Gai Yang, the flattened barbecue chicken on a stick, skewered meat and fish balls and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves.
Carnivals and markets feature huge woks at knee-height, bubbling with deep-fried critters of all sorts, many unidentifiable. Are they grasshoppers? crickets? spiders? baby birds? small frogs? -- my mouth and eyes were constantly wide open in wonder and amazement!
I spent an inordinate amount of time in the fresh produce and night food markets -- exuberantly fascinated and often visibly discombobulated, to the great amusement of the vendors and shoppers.
After traversing every aisle of food carts and woks on my mission to find the freshest, most interesting and tasty-looking dishes, I was often met with earnestly shaking heads or "No, you don't want that - that's Thai food!" by English speaking cooks or bystanders when I pointed and gestured and tried to ask for a meal I knew I truly wanted. On my first such adventure, I did not know that the custom was for the cook to show the ladle with the amount of the garlic and chili for you to indicate how much you wanted: thinking she was simply asking if I wanted those Thai ingredients, I nodded vigorously at the heaped display, and in it all went! Yes, it was Thai food, and I enjoyed every sizzling touch to my lips under the watchful, laughing eyes of the vendors and bystanders who had gathered.
I spent as much time learning about, admiring and experiencing the food as I did with major tourist attractions, often spending hours strolling through streets and markets taking in the sights and smells and sounds: quiet clucking rising up from a heap of vibrantly coloured roosters or hens tied together at the feet - a Thai rooster's plumage is extraordinarily beautiful; plastic tubs and buckets just full enough of murky grey water to keep the fish, frogs or turtles alive until a sale was clinched; mounds and mounds of green and red, and purple and orange; the pleasant stench of durian and jackfruit - pleasant because I was just so thrilled and in awe of it a
Amazing Thailand
AMAZING THAILAND ! THAILAND embraces a rich diversity of cultures and traditions. With its proud history, tropical climate and renowned hospitality, the kingdom is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure for international visitors. THE KINGDOM of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, making it is a natural gateway to Indochina, Myamar, and Southern China. Its shape and geography divide it into four natural regions: the mountains and forests of the North; the vast rice fields of the Central plains; the semiarid farm lands of the Northeast plateau; and the tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsular South. The country comprises 76 provinces that are further divided into districts, sub-districts and villages. Bangkok is the capital city and center of political, commercial, industrial, and cultural activities. It is alsothe seat of Thailand's revered Royal Family, with His Majesty the King recognized as Head of State, Head of the Armed Forces, Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and Upholder of all religions. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or King Rama IX, the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, the present king. The King has reigned for more than half a century, making him the longest reigning Thai monarch. Thais are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality. A large majority of over 62 million citizens of Thailand are ethnic Thai, along with strong communities whose ethnic origins lie in China, India, an ...........................................................SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT : A BACKGROUNDER IT TOOK Suvarnabhumi Airport 40 years to be completed; the foundation stone for the airport was laid by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on jan, 19, 2002. On Sept. 28 last year, Suvarnabhum Airport has been officially opened for commercialpurposes. The airport, built with an estimated total investment of Bt 120 billion ($us 2.7 billion), was designed by the MJTA group of consultants. It is locatied in an area of 20,000 rai (8,000 acres) on km. 15 of Bang Na-Trat Road in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province just east of Bangkok. It is five times larger than Don Mueang, which at its peak, was the 22nd busiest airport in the world, and the busiest in Southeast Asia. Suvarnabhumi (pronounced "soo-wan-na-poom") boasts the world's longest runway:75.3 meters by 4,000 meters long. It full operation, the airport is expected to help boost Thaliland's economic, social, communication, and tourism development, and advance the government policy of making Thailand an aviation hub in Southeast Asia. Suvarnabhumi Airport can handle up to 45 million passengers annually but this will rise to 120 million passengers a year in the final phase. The two parallel runways have a total capacity of 76 flights per hour. Upon full completion of all the phases, the airport will have four runways. At 563,000 square meters, the passenger terminal is the world's largest single building structure . The airport has a public transport center consisting of a bus terminal, parking lots for buses, coaches, limousines, cars for rent, and taxis. The center also includes service areas for convenience stores and fod shops. Roughly 25 kms form downtown Bangkok, the expected travel time by road is around 40 minutes. A number of roads are being constructed all around the airport to boost accessibility from various sides and make travel to the new airport easier and quicker. New routes link Suvarnabhumi to the popular tourist spots of Pattaya and Rayong. .......................................................SUVARNABHUMI Airport. By now the name of Thailand's new international airport must be a by-word among international travelers. Described as the "Pride of Thailand," the airport replacing Don Mueang International Airport has been built to become a regional aviation hub, a geteway for visitors from around the world. Bangkok is by far Thailand's most important geteway. About 70 percent of all visitor arrivals come through Bangkok. Many of them use the Thai capital as the gateway for taking onward flights to numerous other destinations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Certainly one of the biggest airports in Asia today, Suvarnabhumi boasts two runways that are able to manage about 76 flights per hour and a 563,000 sqm-passenger terminal that can accommodate up to 45 million passengers a year. The airport, run by the Airports of Thailand Plc. (AOT), has 51 parking space for the aircraft connected to the buildings and 69 more remote aircraft parking space. The airport also has a cargo area, which is named Free Zone, a cargo system facility with the ability to handle three million tons of cargoes per year, as well as other facilities. As the airport marks its first anniversary this September, the airport management continues to further develop its services, particularly as regards concerns for security and better facilities. Serirat Prasutanond, General Manager of Suvarnabhumi Airport, assured Lookeast Magazine editor Percy Roxas in an exclusive interview that in two years time, Suvarnabhumi Airport will be among the top 10 best international airports in the world. ............................................................Things about Thailand and flight to Thailand
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