Phuket: Hat Surin and Phangnga Bay
Situated on the Andaman Sea and separated from mainland by a narrow sea channel, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and is perhaps the premiere destination for those looking to experience Thailand’s world-renowned beaches. Offering the traveler a wealth... more - travel report by
el2995
Bangkok – Krung Threp, Thailand’s City of Angels
I do however find myself returning and always enjoy a few days in steamy Krung Threp the City of Angels or simply Bangkok as you and I know it. Bangkok is the bustling capital and largest city in Thailand with a population of over 8 million smiling people... more - travel report by
britman
This little piece of paradise will have you in a chilled out state in no time at all.
About a two hour boat ride from bustling Koh Samui off Thailand’s east coast the contrast betwee... more - travel report by
downundergal
Thailand’s west coast is safe after the tsunami
My 300km drive from Krabi town north along Thailand’s west coast to Ranong where it overlooks Burma has always been scenically beautiful. Phang Nga province alone has been a magnet for tourists for almost 30 years since the James Bond film “The Man with t... more - travel report by
britman
Thailand Self Drive – Are You Crazy?
I have always had the thirst for visiting more of Thailand than its capital, so after making my first trip north to Chiang Mai I liked what I saw. On subsequent trips to Phuket and Koh Samui in the south I found that hiring a vehicle and driving was not t... more - travel report by
britman
A place with pioneering Asian architecture.
Looking for UNESCO sites listed in Thailand, I discovered that the historical capital of the Siamese country, Ayutthaya, was only an hour away from Bangkok. An hour by train, I mean. So, I decided to hop there and check it out in the form of a day trip. I... more - travel report by
krisek
Cha-am/Hua Hin
South of Phetchaburi along the western seaboard are the beach towns of Cha-am and Hua Hin. Once a low-key fishing and market village, Cha-am has grown in popularity, particularly with local Thais who yearn for a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle o... more - travel report by
el2995
My trip began from Kuala Lumpur. I travelled to Phuket with a group of friends. We desperately needed a break from our busy daily lives and we decided to try one of the packages offered by Air Asia, Malaysia’s low cost airline. Phuket on... more - travel report by
fieryfox
Koh Samui-This Thai Island is Heaven on Earth!
Koh Samui is a small, relatively unspoilt, tropical island paradise off the east coast of Thailand, in the Gulf of Siam, its tallest buildings rise no higher than the tallest palm tree. The interior of Samui is hilly and covered with tropical jungle havin... more - travel report by
britman
Samui – Not quite my idea of paradise!
I was expecting a quiet laidback tropical island so arriving into the main hotel & restaurant area of Chaweng on Koh Samui was a mini culture shock for me. The tourist strip of Chaweng/Lamai is a bustling, jam packed strip of restaurants, tailors, bars an... more - travel report by
downundergal
