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Phuket has lots more to offer than just its glorious beaches and clean seas. There are also the mangroves of the east coast and the inland jungles, nature areas and waterfalls. If you’re looking for more traditional sight seeing options, such as museums and other attractions, there are also many of these in Phuket. Phuket’s biggest attraction however is possibly its wonderful beaches and each has a different character. Hiring a moped bike and exploring them by yourself, as well as the less developed areas on the east side of the island is a wonderful way to get to know the island. The roads are good and it’s possible to circum-navigate the island, but drive mindfully.
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Thailand wins prestigious Norwegian Grand Travel Award for “The World’s Best Tourist Country 2008”
The Norwegian travel trade has rated the Kingdom of Thailand “The World’s Best Tourist Country 2008”. The fifth year in a row Thailand wins.
The "Grand Travel Award 2008" was presented at the annual award presentation organized by "Travel News", an independent Norwegian travel trade magazine held yesterday, on January 7th in Oslo. |
There is never a dull day in Thailand. Whether it is the Songkran Festival or the first cool breeze of the winter season, there is always something to make you smile, laugh, cry or get excited about. Take the opportunity to view the destinations and see what hidden treasures await you.
A holiday in Thailand can combine the beauty of the Golden Triangle’s temples and remote hill tribes north of Chiang Mai, the beaches of Pattaya and more pristine Krabi, and the dynamic capital Bangkok with its futuristic high-rise buildings juxtaposed against the exquisite beauty of the gleaming Grand Palace. In every town and city, bargain-hunters thrive in the street markets crammed with all manner of goods, where good-natured bartering is the norm. |
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The Grand Palace
Bangkok
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If there is one must-see sight that no visit to Bangkok would be complete without, it's the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark. Built in 1782 - and for 150 years the home of the Thai King that continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail, all of which is a proud salute to the creativity and craftsmanship of Thai people. |
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Koh Samui
Surat Thani |
Samui's best beaches line the northern and eastern coasts, the most popular being Hat Chaweng and Hat Lamai, where generally attractive accommodation can be found. Other beaches include Hat Choeng Mon, Hat Mae Nam in the north and Hat Na Thon, the island's major seafront settlement where shops, restaurants and tour agencies are concentrated. At the southern end of Lamai Bay are phallic rock formations called Hin Ta Hin Yai. |
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Hua Hin
Prachuap Khiri Khan |
The provincial capital is a fishing port with a superb location beside beautiful curving bays and amongst steep mountain outcrops. About 100 kilometres to the north of Prachuap Khiri Khan is Hua Hin, Thailand's first beach resort which is renowned for golf and spa. Between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan are Pran Buri with many boutique resorts and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park with soaring peaks, numerous caves and exotic bird life.
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Phi Phi Islands
Krabi |
Regarded by travelers from all walks of life as being among the most beautiful tropical islands of the world, Phi Phi Islands have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. In addition, the islands are famous as the location where the movie "The Beach" featuring Leonardo Di Caprio was shot. The islands, together with the nearby Noppharat Thara Beach, a total area of 390 square kilometers, were recently established as a national park.
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