Chumphon
Chumphon is a sea coast city parallel to the Gulf of Thailand. It is the gateway to other southern provinces. Along more than 200 kilometres of Chumphon’s seashore, there are many beautiful and picturesque beaches. Still maintaining the natural beauty, the province is best for those who seek relaxation in the natural and uniquely quiet atmosphere.
Kanchanaburi
Arresting scenic beauty. Forested mountains. Waterfalls. Pristine national parks. Tranquil riverine and reservoir settings. Leisure opportunities including jungle treks employing elephants and rafts. Historical associations dating from Neolithic times to the Second World War…
There are several compelling reasons for visiting Kanchanaburi.
Phetchaburi
Phetchaburi, whose short name is Muangphetch, is an ancient city having a very long history. The archaeological evidence suggests that the community existed since the Dvaravati Period. The evidence clearly shows that during Sukhothai and Ayutthaya Periods, Phetchaburi was and important city in the West, a fortified frontier of the Ayutthaya Kingdom against the Burmese.
Thai Herbal Sauna - Herbal steam bath
You sit during approximately 20 minutes in these Thai Sauna, which I heated up before on the correct temperature. The steam from the many healthy Thai herbs ascending is very much odorous and your skin cleans pore low.
You will wonderful relax and will do to your body really something good.
You will be somewhat tired, but it is a pleasant tiredness.
Thai Herbal Massage
Thereby hot - in steam boiled up - herbal compresses are pressed on the skin.
With the hot compresses the skin pores open and the herb mixture can do their agreeable and antiseptic effect to complete. The compresses contain a special Thai herbs mixture.
This special kind of massage remained unchanged since beginning of the Ayutthaya period until today.
Foot Massage and Benefits
Therapeutic massage has a long history in Thailand, with the techniques having passed unchanged down the centuries. Its roots can be traced back to ancient India where Jivaka Komarabhacca, a physician, who was a friend and contemporary of Lord Buddha, established the techniques, that are still used to this day, some 2,500 years ago.
About traditional Thai massage
Massage has a long history of therapeutic healing in Thailand. It has been practiced for centuries as it sill is to day. The roots of Thai Massage are traced back to India. The fonder of the practice was Jivaka Komarabhacca, a doctor friend, and contemporary of Buddha, some time about 2,500 years ago.
Thai-Massage - Wellness Massage
In Thailand it's common for a young woman to learn the traditional Thai-Massage. In many cases this young woman will later massage theirs parents and here husband to show them here respect. This nice tradition is now in many tourist places converted to the useless beach massage. This beach massage has absolutely nothing to do with the original Thai massage.
Prinz Garden Villa & Hotel
A Hearty Welcome to Thailand, the land of smiles and the seaside home of the Thai Monarchy. Are you looking for a quiet hideaway only 300 meters from the beautiful, sandy beach of Hua Hin?
Would you like to take a traditional Thai cooking class or play golf at Hua Hin’s world-renowned golf courses ? Are you looking for an intimate, friendly, family-run hotel in a green oasis ?
Happy Birthday H.M. King Bhumibol Rama IX of Thailand The World's Longest Serving Monarch
During this month of December, on the 5th to be exact, Thailand's revered Monarch, His Majesty King Bhumibol, will celebrate his 76th Birthday. It will be a day of national celebration, rejoicing, prayers and thanksgiving for such is the high esteem the Thai people hold for their King.
Yates swaps Open for skis
NICK RODGER
GOLFER Simon Yates walked away from a play-off yesterday with a place in this year’s Open Championship at stake - to catch a flight for a skiing trip.
The 34-year-old Glaswegian was competing in international final qualifying at the Saujana club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for one of four places on offer for this summer’s championship at Royal Troon.
Thai spas going global
By Nirmal Ghosh
GETTING high-spending tourists to soak in rose-petal baths and be treated to traditional back-rubs has proven to be a masterstroke for Thailand.
It is not only thriving as a hub for lavish spas - the industry helps to pull in more than 10 million tourists a year - its rub-a-dub and hot-tub resorts are also expanding at home and abroad.