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Thailand Travel - Regions of Thailand - Central
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Geographically, the Central Region extends from rugged western mountains
bordering Burma to the northeast plateau to the east; extends northwards to
Nakhon Sawan where the Ping, Wang, Nan and Yom rivers unite to form the Chao
Phraya River (River of Kings) which flows southwards to dissect Bangkok
before entering the Gulf of Thailand; and southwards to Prachuap Khiri Khan
where Thailand compressed to its narrowest point, some 60 kilometers wide
between western mountains and the Thai Gulf.
The Central Region is extremely rich in historical sites. These include
Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Lop Buri and,
most important of all, Bangkok, Thailand's capital and major point-of-entry. |
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Thai people call their capital "Krung Thep" which means the city of
angels. It was founded about 300 years ago to replace the old capital
city, Thonburi. Most interesting tourist places in Bangkok are grand and
splendid temples and palaces, canals and rivers. Furthermore, Bangkok is
also a shopping center of all kinds of goods.
The city was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present
Chakri Dynasty.
Today it’s the country's spiritual, commercial and educational hub, home
to approximately ten million people or more than 10% of the Thai
population.
 Grand
Palace Sightseeing Tour
This coach tour is a 'must see' for all visitors
to Bangkok. The Grand Palace complex, which includes the Temple of the
Emerald Buddha is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today.
Within its enormous grounds is the most exotic Buddhist temple. Also see
the Grand Palace - once the official home for the Kings of Siam. Book
now for your experience, truly unique to Bangkok.
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Play at over 20 top golf courses in the Bangkok
area!
Bangkok is a golf lovers paradise. There are many excellent golf courses
near by. All top golf course designers are represented. If you have not
experienced golf in Thailand, then Bangkok is the place to start. The
city is also a good branching out point to combine with tours and golf
in other cities.
Bangkok Airport Arrival Transfer
- Professional, competent and reliable. From the moment you arrive, this
service will provide a comfortable and efficient transfer from Bangkok
Airport to your Bangkok hotel. The chauffeurs are carefully selected for
their professionalism, knowledge and discretion. Transfers are available
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The Rose Garden. a riverside tropical park/ country club one hour west
of Bangkok, boasts an
18-hole championship golf course, fine accommodation and a Thai
Village where daily shows feature traditional activities such as folk
dancing, the Thai wedding ceremony, a Buddhist ordination and elephants
at work.
Rose Garden Thai Village and Cultural Show Tour - Click here for more
information. Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant capital is one of the world's
most exotic and colorful cities - a unique blend of the traditional and
ultra-modern. Enjoy this fabulous trip by coach to the beautiful Rose
Garden, which is built in the midst of rural scenery along the Nakhon
Chaisri River.
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Nakhon Pathom, 30 minutes further west (60 kilometres from
Bangkok) hosts the world's tallest Buddhist monument, the 380-foot high
Phra Pathom Chedi, which marks the spot where Buddhism was introduced,
some 2,300 years ago, to the Thailand-to-be.
Damnoensaduak, 40 minutes south of Nakhon Pathom, is
Thailand's most vibrant floating market where farmers congregate on
canals each morning in produce-laden boats.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour - Come and enjoy an exhilarating, narrow
long-tailed speedboat ride through the marshes to the unique market of
the Damnoen Saduak floating market. Catch a glimpse of everyday life in
Thailand as Thai style canoes laden with colorful fruits, vegetables,
sweets and meats gently ply their way through the canal.
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Ayutthaya, a former capital of Thailand from 1350 to 1767, is an
interesting historic spot visited by a large number of tourists on a
one-day trip from Bangkok. Unlike other tourist centres, Ayutthaya's
main attraction is not its beautiful scenery, but its calm atmosphere
with the remains resulting from the destruction by the invading Burmese
army in 1767. The ruins offer the visitors a glimpse of old Ayutthaya,
with once was a prosperous and majestic capital with over 400
magnificent Buddhist monasteries.
Ayuthaya - Ancient Capital of Thailand Tour - Join a group today and explore
the highlight of any visit to Bangkok - the Palace of the Kings.
Visiting Thailand’s ancient former capital by boat one way. Your river
boat journey allows for a close up view of those living on the river,
including close access to the many temples and sites along the way to
and from the Palace. The ruins and temples are quite spectacular and
some are still quite intact.
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 Krungsri
River Hotel Ayutthaya
Krungsri River Hotel is located on the bank of Pa-Sak River in
Ayutthaya - one of Thailand's most beautiful areas of world heritage
and an exciting fascinating province. The 9-storey hotel is 45
minutes away from Bangkok International Airport and 70 kilometres
from Bangkok and can be reached by rail, road or river. The train
station is within walking distance. Nearby local attractions include
Wat Yai Chaimobgkol, Wat Panacheng Temple, and Ayutthaya Historic
Study Centre.
The Krungsri River Hotel has a total of 204 well-furnished rooms.
The restaurants provide different varieties of cuisines such as
Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese and international. Conference
facilities include well-equipped meeting rooms. The hotel also
offers guests with cruises around Ayutthaya Island with the view of
the beautiful Pa-Sak River. The recreational facilities include
fitness centre, swimming pool, Sauna, bowling centre, snooker club,
karaoke and traditional Thai massage.
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Just little over 150km west of Bangkok, "Muang Kan" is the ideal
travel escape from the fast-paced life in the big city!
Surrounded by hills and mountains all the way to the Burmese border,
Kanchanaburi is blessed with spectacular scenery. With stunning
waterfalls, national parks and some of the friendliest people anywhere
in Thailand, visitors generally spend more time here than originally
planned!
Kanchanaburi is also world famous among war historians. From the
neighboring town of Ban Pong (in Ratchaburi Province), the famous "Death
Railway" was constructed all the way into Burma via "Three Pagoda Pass".
With the help of Sir Alec Guinness & Co, the most celebrated icon of the
railway, the "Bridge On The River Kwai" has pride of place in the heart
of Kanchanaburi, remembering the tens of thousands of POW's who suffered
during construction!
 Bridge
on the River Kwai Tour
Fascinating, nostalgic and memorable sums up this day tour to the
Kanchanaburi province. The famous bridge and the beginning of the 'Death
Railway' which lies some 1 mile outside town are a poignant reminder of
the thousands of POW’s and forced laborers who lost their lives in the
Second World War. This trip has it all and is the ultimate tour in
Bangkok!
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Kanchanaburi Golf
- Golf in the world-famous River Kwai Valley has been something of a
well-kept secret. Those lucky few who have discovered it, have found a new
dimension to the game - that only River Kwai, Thailand's premier golfing
destination can produce.
 Phatad
Valley Hotel
Boutique Resort Kanchanaburi (Formerly known as Phatad Valley Hotspring
Resort), a great location for family get-a ways and nature lovers. The
resort is located in the countryside. Located in the heart of River Kwai
valley. Hellfire Pass Museum is a short drive as well as hot natural
springs and the famous River Kwai. All rooms are spacious and bright
with tranquil garden views. Rooms have cable television,
air-conditioning and mini-bars. The bathrooms are well appointed with
hot and cold water. There are meeting rooms for company retreats and
team building events can be organized within the property grounds. Other
facilities are restaurant, karaoke, fitness centre, outdoor swimming
pool, bicycle and snooker room.
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Hotels Kanchanaburi
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Last Minute Hotels Kanchanaburi
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Recommended Hotels Kanchanaburi |
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For those who want to relax in peaceful surroundings, play
some wonderful rounds of golf and soak up the tropical sun, Hua Hin,
with its numerous water sports activities, 6 world class golf courses
(and 4 others nearby) and great seafood dining options, is the ideal
place to be.
click to see a Hua Hin Photo Gallery
Golf Hua Hin -
Hua Hin and Cha-Am are not well known around the world for their golf
courses, though they should be. There is great golf to be played here,
in addition to the many activities available to the non-golfers in the
family. Courses are well maintained and service is excellent.
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Around 30 kilometers south of Hua Hin is Pranburi, the
Thailand's new coastal hip hotel hotspot encapsulates serenity and
tranquility. Set well away from anything that could be described as over
developed, the beaches are lovely and quiet and the water is blue, a
delightful destination for the beautiful boutique resorts of
Praseban,
Evason
Hideaway and
Aleenta to be located. The town of Pranburi is small and charming with a
scattering of houses, a local school and the Na Huam temple making up the
majority of the local infrastructure. If you get restless, visit the Sam Roi
national park, explore the Tham Praya Nakon cave or clime the Khao Kaloke
hill. And if that’s not enough, slightly more upbeat Hua Hin isn’t too far
away to go for the day or at nighttime.
 Tanao
Sri Resort Hua Hin
A tranquil and peaceful Tanao Sri Resort overlooks the Pranburi's
spectacular Paknampran Bay Beach. It combines the charm of nature with
the sophistication of a truly international resort. The views scan
across a sweeping stretch of some of the world's finest beaches. Nearer
at hand are the Sam Roi Yod Mountains and a National Park un-comparable
in beauty and nature.
Luxuriously decorated single and two storey villas, set in a lavish
tropical garden all looking on to the beach and connected by a walking
bridge built over a canal. A day spa, an elevated swimming pool over
looking the sea, an open-air restaurant and a bar along with an evening
cocktail area all compliment the resort.
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Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park At just under 100 square km, Khao Sam Roi
Yot, or Mountain of Three Hundred Peaks, is one of Thailand's smaller parks,
but it still boasts a wide range of scenery and some great activities.
Located 63km south of Hua Hin, the park boasts a stunning mountainous
backdrop soaring to 600m high, as well as numerous caves, beaches and
limestone cliffs. Unfortunately the coastline has ruined by the
indiscriminate building of prawn farms, resulting in continued conflict
between conservation groups and local industry. Remember that as you tuck
into a plate of prawns back in Hua Hin. As far as wildlife goes, the park is
best known for its population of Serow, a kind of goat-antelope, which can
be seen during the evening a short distance from the park headquarters.
Other wildlife supposedly include the langur, macaque, mongoose, squirrel
and civet, as well as over 300 species of birds. |
 Lealawadee
at the Beach Khao Sam Roi Yod
Lealawadee at the Beach Resort Hotel is located in "Unseen Thailand", 38 km
south of Hua Hin. It is a friendly and beautiful resort which has a marvellous
beach front at a deep blue sea. The balance between mountains, plants and
animals makes Lealawadee at the Beach a heaven on earth. Here you will find
peace, quiet, space, health along side activity, pleasure; a perfect place to
enjoy your live.
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