PLACES OF INTEREST - Thailand

Ayuttayah

Ayutthaya is the old capital of the Kingdom of the same name and houses a protected UNESCO area of no less than 400 temples. The city lies just two hours above Bangkok and is very easily reached by public transport. A must see for historical buffs. Read more >>>

Thailand | Travel 2009 | Places of Interest | City

Bangkok

The capital of Thailand is the biggest town in the country. But is also got many popular sites as the  Grand Palace (the former Residential home), Wat Arun and the Floating Markets. Bangkok is often used as a transport hub coming by plane, train or bus. Read more >>>

Thailand | Travel 1997, 2009 and 2014 | Places of Interest | City

Chang Mai

According to Thai, Chang Mai is the umbilical cord and the heart of Thailand. Centrally located in the country tourists come here mainly for the visit of some beautiful temples but you can also go on organized so called jungle trip which includes rafting, hiking and smoking opium. Read more >>>

Thailand | Travel 1997 | Places of Interest | City and around

Chang Rai a.a.

Capital of the famous Thai triangle in the north of the country but also a perfect place to organize a tour to the surrounding mountain tribes. The city itself is known for his very popular nightmarket where you can buy local stuff but also touristy souvenirs. Read more >>>

Thailand | Travel 2009 | Places of Interest | City and around

Kamphaeng Phet

Kamphaeng Phet is not the most popular tourist attraction in Thailand but it’s a good and nice hub coming for example Myanmar. The city has got it’s own historical park with old ruins and some Buddha statues from the Sukothai era. They stand on the UNESCO site. Read more >>>

Thailand | Travel 2014 | Travel Story | City

Kanchanaburi and Hell Fire Pass

Kanchanaburi lies between the Myanmar border and capital Bangkok and is world famous because of the Bridge over the river Kwai built in WW2 by among Allied PoW’s. But  you can also visit other parts of the famous dead-railway line in the region. Read more >>>

Thailand | Travel 1997 and 2014 | Places of Interest | City and around

Khao Yai National Park

If you tired of the sun, beach and the swimming pool in the Andaman-region  (south) you can also visit the oldest and one of the most accessible and accessible national parks in Thailand with a variety of wild animals, beautiful panoramas and fauna. Read more >>>

Thailand | Travel 2009 | Travel Story | National Park

Ko Chang

One of the bounty islands of Thailand with the difference that it is exactly on the route between Cambodia and the rest of South-East-Asia and Thailand. Maybe a bit less touristic than the Andaman but as beautiful with beautiful beaches, sun and jungle. Read more >>>

Thailand | Travel 2009 | Places of Interest | Island

Ko Phi Phi, Railay, Phuket etc.

If you like sun, an azure blue sea and pearly white beaches with waving palm trees and cars mountains int the background then this is your region. It’s touristic, westernized but with a Thai smile. Next to the beaches you can also take a tour to one of the nature parks with wildlife here. Read more >>>

Thailand | Travel 1997 and 2014 | Places of Interest | Region

Mae Hong Son

In the Northwest of Thailand you can find several hilltribes – the longnecks or Giraffe-people wear a large number of golden rings around their necks that can weigh a maximum of more than 20 kg. You can visit one of the their villages although it feels like a circus. Read more >>>

Thailand | Travel  1997 | Travel Story | City and Sight

Nan

In the North of Thailand lies the Nan region which is not so known by (international) tourists. I rented a motorbike and drove to the small villages and visited the beautiful National Park which lies within the province border limits. From here you can travel easily to the Golden Triangle. Read more >>>

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Sukothai

Within the high city walls are the ruins, temples and many Buddha statues of the ever so powerful Sukothai Kingdom. Now is the most visited historical park in the country and a very special archeological place in Thailand. Best way to see it is to rent a bicycle. Read more >>>

Thailand | Travel 2009 | Places of Interest | City