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76 Provinces

Provinces - Regions of Thailand

Province
Transportation from Bangkok Airport
important cities and sights


Chumphon

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

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 and Its Attractions, Thailand

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.

Prachuap Khiri Khan

Prachuap Khiri Khan

Prachuap Khiri Khan is located some 281 kilometers south of Bangkok. After the old town was abandoned during the fall of Ayutthaya, a new settlement was established in 1845 in the reign of King Rama IV. The province, today, is more famous for its natural charm of beaches and mountains than historical attractions.

Chakri Dynasty Kingdom of Thailand

Chakri Dynasty Kingdom of Thailand

The Chakri Dynasty (also known as the House of Chakri) (Thai: ราชวงศ์จักรี) is the current ruling royal house of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Head of the house is the King of Thailand. The Dynasty has ruled Thailand since the founding of the Ratthanakosin era and the city of Bangkok in 1782 following the end of King Taksin of Thonburi's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok.

Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand

Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand

This new Suvarnabhumi airport completed in 2004 is located in the Samut Prakarn province of Thailand, approx. 30km east of Bangkok. Construction of the Second Bangkok International Airport (SBIA) began on 9 November 2001 and completed in August 2005.

Bangkok International Airport

Bangkok International Airport

Bangkok International Airport (BIA), under the operating of the Airports Authority of Thailand (AAT), has for many years played an important role in international civil aviation transport. It is today a major gateway into and within Southeast Asia. Used by more than 70 international carriers, it is considered today as one of Asia's busiest Airports.

Bangkok

Wat Arun, Bangkok attraction - Thailand

Bangkok is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities. Created as the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty, Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre.

About Thailand

About Thailand

The word "Thai" means "free", and therefore "Thailand" means "Land of the Free." Thailand, often called the "Land of Smiles" because its people have a tendency to do just that, literally means "Land of the Free". As an established tourism destination, Thailand has something for every taste plus surprises for even the most sophisticated traveler.

Rashnee Thai Silk Village

Rashnee Thai Silk Village, Hua Hin, Thailand

Thinking of spending your day in Hua Hin, take this time to visit the Thai Silk Village. Just a 10 minutes walk from the hotel and a golden opportunity to gain knowledge about how Thai Silk is produced. A recreation of a northeastern village, you can catch all the activities and different steps involved in making of Thai Silk.

Basic Thai - Thai Words for beginner

Here are a few Thai basic greetings and phrases to try.

Hello (male speaker)

sawatdee krup

Hello (female speaker)

sawatdee kaa

How are you?

sabai dee reu

Fine thanks

sabai dee

Thank you

Hua Hin Jazz Festival

Hua Hin Jazz Festival - Hua Hin, Thailand

Hua Hin Tourism Association in cooperation with the private and public sectors have joined force to further promote tourism in Hua Hin with the organization of ‘Heineken Jazz Festival Hua Hin’ strengthening the image of this famous beach as the country’s top quality tourist destination.

What not to do in Thailand

What not to do in Thailand

1. Don't get caught with drugs

Penalties for being busted for drugs in Thailand are severe. Two years ago a British man, Julian Gilbey, was arrested for possession of 4.5kg of heroin. He was initially given the death sentence. This has now been commuted life imprisonment.

Briton sentenced to death in Thailand

General Information

General Information - Hua Hin, Thailand

Now if it is already may and many of you starting to plan holidays for the time (winter) when it will be cold in Europe. But it is also wrong a wrong idea if you think the rainy season is only rain the whole day here in Hua Hin. Last year was no rain the whole rainy season.

The summer in Hua Hin is also very nice time. The April and May is a little bit hot but the rest of the time you have sun, beach and ocean for very nice holidays