Fri 18 Dec, 2009
Thailand is one of the best holidaying area in the world. You can refresh on mesmerizing beaches, hike large mountains, dive mesmerizing coral reefs, visit grandiose historical sites, explore great caves, and hang out in energetic and fast paced cities. However, most tourists come to Thailand for the beaches and, these tropical islands are the best reason to come to Thailand – Thailand has numerous tropical islands to choose from! Most tourists stick to a few popular Thai islands and with good reason. They wouldn’t be popular if they weren’t good. Here are some tips for your next holiday in Thailand!
Ko Tarutao National Marine Park consists of 51 islands located in the Andaman Sea. Ko Tarutao is the main island and is where the park headquarters is situated. There is just the park’s canteen and a small store that is only open until 8pm. Accommodation here is simply economic bungalows or tents. For those looking for a economic and rustic island in Thailand, this place is it.
The island of Ko Chang is a tropical marine national park. Nestled in the east within driving distance of the Cambodian border, it’s Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket. Recently, with the surge in modernization and fame, Ko Chang is Thailand’s new popular tourist destination If you stick to the east side of the island, there is very little development and you can still enjoy a holiday away from the crowds.
Traveling to Phuket, it is one of the most popular and attractive tourist spots in Thailand. Known as Tha-Laang or Talang or even Junk Ceylon, it is situated on the south of Thailand with the cities of Phang Nga and Krabi neighboring it.
Since Phuket is located off the Andaman Sea, it has amazing weather. It has a tropical monsoon weather along with warm weather throughout the year. You can enjoy here three seasons including winter, summer and rainy season as well. However, the weather doesn’t create any hassle in your traveling to the city. Phuket has a wide range of popular places where the holiday-makers can explore and have a lot of fun.
If you have a chance, you must visit Bangkok. Bangkok is considered to be one of the world’s top tourist spots. Normally walking is better compared to taking a taxi or renting your own vehicle. You can also take the MRT metro (underground railway) to get around Bangkok.
Bangkok is an excellent place to splurge and is often called “the shopper’s stop.” Bangkok also has a variety of shopping experiences from street markets to malls. The Chatuchak weekend market is famed as the largest shopping regions in Bangkok. You can also find water markets in the travelers areas. If you have a chance to visit Bangkok, you are sure to come back for more!