Thailand

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Ko Phi Phi

• Is a small archipelago in the Krabi Province in Southern Thailand.  

• Ko Phi Dopn is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants while the smaller Ko Phi Phi Leh is very popular as a beach or dive excursion.

• 2000 movie The Beach

Koh Tao

• Turtle Island, is a small island located near the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Around 7000 new divers get certified on Koh Tao each year making it one of the most popular destinations in the world to learn to dive.

•  The average visibility is around 15-20 meters.

Phang Nga Bay

• Phang Nga Bay is one of the top attractions in Thailand and one of most scenic areas in the country. It consists of beautiful caves, aquatic grottoes and limestone islands.

• The most famous island in the bay is a sea stack  called Ko Ping Kan (more commonly known as James Bond Island) “The Man with the Golden Gun”. 

Railay• Railay beach (or Rai

Leh) is a small peninsula that is only accessible by boat due to the high limestone cliffs cutting off mainland access.

• These cliffs attract rock climbers from all over the world, but the area is also a popular attraction in Thailand due to its beautiful beaches and quiet relaxing atmosphere.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar• Chiang Mai is one of the

top Thailand attractions. • The famous Night Bazaar

sprawls along several city blocks along footpaths, inside buildings and temple grounds.

• It has handicrafts, arts, clothing and imported products of all descriptions, and a number of large, well-appointed modern shopping centers. 

• One of the 51 islands that belong to the Tarutao National Marine Park archipelago in southern Thailand.

• Greatest attraction is its wildlife: sea turtles, whales, monitor lizards, mouse deer and more

• Waters of Ko Tarutao are to murky to snorkel, but is great for hiking.

Ko Tarutao

Ayuthaya

• Was founded in 1350 AD by King U Thong as the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai.

• By 1700 Ayutthaya had become one of the largest cities in the world. In 1767 the city was destroyed by the Burmese army.

• The city was re-founded a few kilometers to the east of the ruins, which now form the Ayutthaya historical park.

• Most of the remains are temples and palaces, as those were the only buildings made of stone at that time.

Ko Chang

• Located near the border with Cambodia, is the second largest island in Thailand and the biggest in the Ko Chang Marine Park archipelago

• One of Thailand’s most beautiful islands with several waterfalls, thriving coral reefs, rainforests and long white sandy beaches.

• Wildlife: including birds, snakes, deer and a number of elephants.

Grand Palace

• The construction of the Grand Palace started in 1782• The palace served as the residence of the Kings of Thailand

until 1946. • The Grand Palace covers a wide range of architectural styles. • It also includes the Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald

Buddha, one of the oldest and most famous statues of Buddha in the world.

Similan Islands• In the western Andaman

Sea are considered the best dive destination in Thailand.

• The archipelago consist of 9 islands covered in tropical jungle with white sandy beaches. The views under the water surface are even more impressive.

• There are 2 different kind of dive spots around the Similan Islands. East facing dive sites consists of gently sloping coral reefs while west facing dive sites feature massive granite boulders, covered with hard and soft corals.