|

|
THAILAND
|

|
There
is more visible historical evidence of past eras in Thailand
than in any other South-East Asian country, so if you're
interested in ruins, temples and deserted cities, this is
the place to go. For pure holidaymaking magic, Thailand's
islands and beaches are working definitions of heaven. Thailand
is an easy country to travel in, with efficient transport,
cheap accommodation and a delicious national cuisine. The
Thais are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality
to strangers. Although they're often depicted as fun-loving,
happy-go-lucky folk (which they often are), they are also
very strong-minded and have struggled for centuries to preserve
their spirit of independence.
|

|
BANGKOK
|

|
Bangkok is one of the world's most exciting cities. Visit
the magnificent temples, palaces and museums. Cool out in
the parks. Savour the lively nightlife. Plunge into the
shops. Gorge on the wonderful Thai cuisine. Take a trip
down the Chao Phraya River, the enchanting 'River of
Kings'.
Founded in 1782, Bangkok is a young city that constantly
changes, constantly fascinates. The Thais call it Krungthep,
the city of angels. Visitors just call it one of the great
experiences.
Surrounded by gilded gods, golden spires, and ritual objects
of every size and description, the Emerald Buddha looms
over the central chamber, seated on his own elaborately
tiered gilt mountain, with a delicate spiked parasol of
gold above his head. The Buddha's flesh glimmers like moonlight,
twinkles like a star in the shadows. There is real magic,
real power here that the incredible agglomeration of art
and architecture in the rest of the wat somehow misses.
Sometimes, less is more.
|

|
PATTAYA
|

|
Pattaya is Thailand's premier beach resort and annually
attracts hundreds of thousands of pleasure seeking tourists
from all over the world. Pattaya's relaxing tropical ambience
is perfect for a memorial holiday experience for families,
couples and single visitors.
Pattaya beach touches the shoreline in a 4 km long arc.
The southern beach is well renowned for its night-time activities.
The streets alive to the hustle and bustle of the entertainment
halls, crowded bars and restaurants. The northern beach
is more sedate, well for Pattaya. A few kilometres south
of Pattaya is the beach of Jomtien, with a cleaner beach
and a cleaner reputation.
Pataya is full of water sports. For those of a more sporting
nature, indoor or outdoor, Pattaya has the facilities for
a whole range of sports that cater for all ages, and all
levels of physical exertion. There are bowling alleys, snooker
halls, archery and several of the leading hotels have tennis
courts. More fun sports are also available; go-karting,
parasailing and paintballing skirmishes.
|

|
PHUKET
|

|
An
island of contrasts, Phuket has much to offer! White sandy
beaches abound the west coast and mangrove lined shores,
the east. A range of hills runs down her back from north
to south, dividing the island in half. Waterfalls, especially
in the 'wet' season spill into rock pools, scattered down
the slopes.
As to entertainment, whether it's water sports, horse riding,
jungle walking, eating out, watching a show, dancing, elephant
trekking, or playing golf, whatever your fancy, this island
has it all.
Phuket and its surrounding water's are world renowned for
their spectacular beauty and nature's artistic hand. Phang
Nga Bay to the northeast of Phuket has been the set of two
'James Bond movies' as well as others. Elephant trekking
is a new attraction on the island.
|

|
KOH
‘ SAMUI
|

|
SamuiThe
name literally means "city of the good people"
and is the former seat of the Sivichaya Empire. It is the
largest and most important province of the South, located
644 kms. from Bangkok. It occupies an area of 12,891.5 square
kilometers bordering on Chumphon and the Gulf of Thailand
to the north, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi to the south,
Phangnga and Ranong to the west and the Gulf of Thailand
and Nakhon Si Thammarat to the east.
|