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Thailand Travel Guides
Variety is indeed the spice of life in Thailand. Bangkok, the
capital city, can puzzle visitors with its hectic pace of life. But a short drive away, the tranquil
charm of rural towns awaits. From the golden spires of temples to the majestic ruins of ancient capitals,
from the capital’s high-rise edifices to the simple houses of country villagers, there is no shortage of
choice. Thailand’s miraculous combination of respect for the past with zest for the new and a joy in
today’s pleasures guarantees visitors the most enjoyable travel experience
But if you are looking for something exotic, would like to experience
the charm of the Orient, plenty of things await in Thailand. Whether you are enthusiastic for arts and
culture, nature, sports, entertainment, shopping, or whatever, Thailand has plenty to offer.
For pure holiday-making magic, Thailand's islands and beaches
are working definitions of heaven. And as for urban delights, the huge metropolis of Bangkok, although
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energy and cultural treasures.
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.
Thailand's two coastlines and countless islands attract schools of water babies.
Diving and snorkeling are particularly popular around Phuket, Pattaya, and the Similan and Surin islands.
The islands of Chumphon Province, just north of Surat Thani, are less developed and the reefs here are
practically undisturbed.
Touring the islands and coastal limestone formations around Phuket and Ao Phang-Nga
by inflatable canoe has become an increasingly popular activity. The typical sea-canoe tour seeks out half-submerged caves,
timing excursions so that they can paddle into the caverns at low tide.
Inland raft trips are available down the Mae Klong River in central Thailand in
Kanchanaburi Province and on the Pai River in Mae Hong Son Province.
Wilderness walking is northern Thailand's biggest draw. Chiang Mai is the main centre
for treks into mountainous areas inhabited by hill tribes, but there are also trekking areas around Mae Hong Son and Chiang
Rai. Cyclists favour the flat terrain and lush river scenery of the Mekong River area in the north and north-east of Thailand.
Meditation study is a decidedly less sweaty 'activity' popular with many visitors to Thailand.
There are dozens of temples and meditation centers dotted throughout the country which welcome sincere guests. Instruction and
accommodation are free of charge, though donations are expected. There are centers which provide instruction in English in Bangkok
and Chiang Mai, amongst others. If you'd prefer to direct your energies outward, tuition in Thai boxing is available in Bangkok and
in Naklua, north of Pattaya. Be warned that the training is grueling and involves full-contact sparring. Chiang Mai has also become
a centre for classes in Thai cooking and Thai traditional massage.
And if your curiosity tempts you to explore beyond Thailand, to the countries of the Mekong
basin, be they Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar or Vietnam, there is no better place to start than Thailand. Through the strong efforts of the
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand has been promoted as the gateway to Indochina, dubbed as the last frontier of Asian travel.
Today, travel from Thailand to the major destinations in Indochina is a lot more convenient
with the modernization of infrastructure, and convenient air transportation and overland travel.
It can be a rewarding travel experience for the visitor to explore the exoticism that Thailand and Indochina have to offer,
the region where the wonders of nature never cease.
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