Thailand
Travel Overview
Thailand is a country in South-East Asia with coasts on
the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. It borders Myanmar
(Burma) to the north-west, Laos to the north-east, Cambodia
to the south-east and Malaysia to the south.
With great food, a tropical climate, fascinating culture
and, hey, great beaches, Thailand is a magnet for travellers
the world over.
Regions
Regions of ThailandThailand's 76 provinces can be
conveniently divided into five geographic and cultural
regions.
North - Chiang Mai, hill tribes, and the Golden Triangle
Isaan - the great undeveloped north-east - get off the
beaten track and discover backcountry Thailand and some
magnificent Khmer ruins
Central - Bangkok, lowlands and historic Thailand
East - beaches and islands within easy reach of Bangkok,
and, oh yes, Pattaya
South - hundreds of kilometers of coastline and countless
islands on both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand,
plus Phuket, Krabi, Ko Samui, Ko Tao and many more of
Thailand's famous beach spots
Cities
Bangkok - Thailand's bustling, frenetic capital
Ayutthaya - a historical city, world heritage site and the
old capital city of Thailand
Chiang Mai - the capital of the North and the heart of Lanna
culture
Chiang Rai - gateway to the Golden Triangle
Hat Yai - largest city in the Southern region
Kanchanaburi - home of the Bridge over the River Kwai
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) - main city in the Isaan region
Pattaya - one of the main tourist destinations
Sukhothai - Thailand's first capital
[edit] Other destinations
Islands & beaches:
Ko Chang - once quiet island undergoing major tourism
development
Ko Lanta - sleepy island near Krabi
Ko Pha Ngan - site of the famous Full Moon Party
Ko Phi Phi - backpacker favorite where The Beach was filmed
Ko Samet - the nearest island beach escape from Bangkok
Ko Samui - hippie mecca gone upmarket
Ko Tao - where the world learns to scuba dive
Phuket - the original Thai paradise island
Rai Leh - stunning beach by the limestone cliffs of Krabi
National Parks:
Ko Chang National Park - in Trat Province
Tarutao National Park - in Satun Province
Similan Islands - in Phang Nga province
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