Monday, August 22, 2011
Thailand trip notes under construction...
Ko Kret
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/bangkok/activities/cruise/ko-kret
The cheapest and most local way of experiencing riverine Bangkok is by boarding the Chao Phraya Express Boat at any tha (pier) and taking it in either direction to its final stop. Also appealing are the Sunday trips to Ko Kret and back.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/bangkok/activities/cruise/ko-kret
The cheapest and most local way of experiencing riverine Bangkok is by boarding the Chao Phraya Express Boat at any tha (pier) and taking it in either direction to its final stop. Also appealing are the Sunday trips to Ko Kret and back.
Thailand trip notes under construction...
Chatchai Market
This colourful and inexpensive market is one of Hua Hin's major attractions. Vendors gather nightly in the centre of town (off Th Phetkasem) to fry, steam, grill, parboil or bake fresh gulf seafood for hordes of hungry Thais. Don't leave town without trying the famousroti Hua Hin served at this market, a delicious snack made with special dough and filled with sweets such as strawberries, custard or raisins.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/upper-southern-gulf/hua-hin/restaurants/market/chatchai-market
Thailand trip notes under construction...
Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park
A Unesco World Heritage Site, this park features the ruins of structures dating back to the 14th century, roughly the same time as the better-known kingdom of Sukhothai. Kamphaeng Phet’s Buddhist monuments continued to be built until the Ayuthaya period, nearly 200 years later, and thus possess elements of both Sukhothai and Ayuthaya styles, resulting in a school of Buddhist art quite unlike anywhere else in Thailand.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/kamphaeng-phet-province/kamphaeng-phet/sights/other/kamphaeng-phet-historical
A Unesco World Heritage Site, this park features the ruins of structures dating back to the 14th century, roughly the same time as the better-known kingdom of Sukhothai. Kamphaeng Phet’s Buddhist monuments continued to be built until the Ayuthaya period, nearly 200 years later, and thus possess elements of both Sukhothai and Ayuthaya styles, resulting in a school of Buddhist art quite unlike anywhere else in Thailand.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/kamphaeng-phet-province/kamphaeng-phet/sights/other/kamphaeng-phet-historical
Thailand trip notes under construction...
Diving in Ko Rang
By far the best diving in the region is in and around Ko Rang. Protected from fishing by its marine park status, this place has some of the most pristine coral in Thailand. Visibility is much better than Ko Chang and averages between 10m and 20m.
Ko Yak and Ko Laun are both shallow dives perfect for both beginners and advanced divers. These two small rocky islands can be circumnavigated and have loads of coral, schooling fish, rays, morays, barracuda, puffer fish and the occasional turtle.
Thailand trip notes under construction...
Ao Phang Nga
This sheltered pocket of the Andaman Sea is blessed with verdant limestone cliffs, odd rock formations, submerged karst caves and quaint fishing villages. Around the coast, turquoise waters and scenic islands await the swooshing of your paddles. Hire a canoe, kayak or private boat from the visitors' centre or join a tour organised through an agency in town.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/sights/river/ao-phang-nga
This sheltered pocket of the Andaman Sea is blessed with verdant limestone cliffs, odd rock formations, submerged karst caves and quaint fishing villages. Around the coast, turquoise waters and scenic islands await the swooshing of your paddles. Hire a canoe, kayak or private boat from the visitors' centre or join a tour organised through an agency in town.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/sights/river/ao-phang-nga
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