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Tourism Authority of Thailand
Thailand has 96 national parks, 100 wildlife and
non-hunting sanctuaries and 65 forest parks, which together make up a
full 13 percent of land area.
The park system, managed by the Royal Forestry Department, provides
the visitor with easy access to the country’s natural treasure, from
the mountain pine forests of the North to the southern rainforests to
the spectacular coral and marine life off both coasts.
Some of the wildlife and non-hunting sanctuaries adjoin one
another, making conservation efforts easier. Most of the parks are
accessible by road, offer simple accommodation and charge a small
admission fee. In the larger ones such as Khao Yai, rangers can be
hired as guides for long treks. Wildlife sanctuaries are not tourism
areas, however, so visitors must bring food and camping gear and
observe the no-disturbance rules set up to protect the animals.
National parks and wildlife sanctuaries have rules for visitors
that are made to ensure environmental protection as well as your own
safety. You can contribute to the preservation of Thailand's natural
heritage by observing the simple rules of leaving nothing behind,
taking nothing with you, and respecting the residents of the place you
visit, human or otherwise.
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Than Bokkharani National Park |
Krabi |
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Khao Phanom Bencha National Park |
Krabi |
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Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park |
Krabi |
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Khao Luang National Park |
Nakhonsithammarat |
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Hat Khanom Mu Ko Thale Tai N.P. |
Nakhonsithammarat |
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Khao Nan National Park |
Nakhonsithammarat |
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Nam Tok Yong National Park |
Nakhonsithammarat |
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Sai Khao Waterfall National Park |
Songkhla |
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Khao Lak-Lamru National Park |
Phang Nga |
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Ao Phang Nga National Park |
Phang Nga |
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Khao Lamphi National Park |
Phang Nga |
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Mu Ko Similan National Park |
Phang Nga |
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Mu Ko Surin National Park |
Phang Nga |
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Sri Phang-Nga National Park |
Phang Nga |
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Khao Pu Khao Ya National Park |
Phatthalung |
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Sirinat National Park |
Phuket |
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Laem Son National Park |
Ranong |
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Phe Tra Islands National Park |
Satun / Trang |
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Tarutao National Park |
Satun |
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Thale Ban National Park |
Satun |
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Khao Sok National Park |
Suratthani |
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Tai Rom Yen National Park |
Suratthani |
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Ang Thong National Marine Park |
Suratthani |
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Tarnto Waterfall Natural Park |
Yala |
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Hat Chao Mai National Park |
Trang |
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Southern Thailand Botanical
Garden |
Trang |
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Khao Chong Nature & Wild Life
Center |
Trang |
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Rajamangkala Aquarium |
Trang |
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Sai Khao Waterfall National Park |
Pattani |
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Kapoh Waterfall Park |
Chumphon |
Zoo :
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Dusit Zoo |
Bangkok |
| B |
Khao Kheow Open Zoo |
Chonburi |
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| Thailand in brief |
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| Location |
Thailand is a Southeast Asian, predominantly Buddhist kingdom almost
equidistant between India and China. For centuries known by outsiders as
Siam, Thailand has been something of a Southeast Asian migratory, cultural
and religious cross-roads. With an area of some 510,000 square kilometres
and a population of some 57 million, Thailand is approximately the same
size as France. Thailand shares borders with Myanmar to the west and
north, Laos to the north-east, Kampuchea to the west, and Malaysia to the
south. Geographically speaking, Thailand is divided into six major
regions: the mountainous north where elephants work forests and winter
temperatures are sufficiently cool to permit cultivation of temperate
fruits such as strawberries and peaches; the sprawling north-east plateau,
largely bordered by the Mekong River, where the world's oldest Bronze Age
civilisation flourished some 5,000 years ago; the central plain, one of
the world's most fertile rice and fruit-growing areas; the eastern coastal
plain, where fine sandy beaches support the growth of summer resorts;
western mountains and valleys, suitable for the development of
hydro-electric power: and the peninsular south where arresting scenic
beauty complements economically vital tin mining, robber cultivation and
fishing.
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| Climate |
Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with 3 distinct seasons – summer from
March through May, rainy with plenty of sunshine from June to September
and cool from October through February. The average annual temperature is
28°C (83°F), ranging, in Bangkok, for example, from 30°C in April to 25°C
in December.
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Time in Thailand is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+ 7).
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| History |
Archaeological discoveries around the north- east hamlet of Ban Chiang
suggest that the world's oldest Bronze Age civilisation was flourishing in
Thailand some 5,600 years ago. Successive waves of immigrants, including
Mons, Khmers and Thais, gradually entered the land mass now known as
Thailand, most slowly travelling along fertile river valleys from southern
China. By the 11th and 12th centuries, Khmers ruled much of the area from
Angkor. By the early 1200s, Thais had established small northern city
states in Lanna, Phayao and Sukhothai. In 1238, two Thai chieftains
rebelled against Khmer suzerainty and established the first truly
independent Thai kingdom in Sukhothai (literally, 'Dawn of Happiness').
Sukhothai saw the Thais' gradual expansion throughout the entire Chao
Phraya River basin, the establishment of Theravada Buddhism as the
paramount Thai religion, the creation of the Thai alphabet and the first
expression of nascent Thai art forms, including painting, sculpture,
architecture and literature. Sukhothai declined during the 1300s and
eventually became a vassal state of Ayutthaya, a dynamic young kingdom
further south in the Chao Phraya River valley. Founded in 1350, Ayutthaya
remained the Thai capital until 1767 when it was destroyed by Burmese
invaders. During Ayutthaya's 417 years as the capital, under the rule of
33 kings, the Thais brought their distinctive culture to full fruition,
totally rid their lands of Khmer presence and fostered contact with
Arabian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and European powers. Ayutthaya's
destruction was as severe a blow to the Thais as the loss of Paris or
London would have been to the French or English. However, a Thai revival
occurred within a few months and the Burmese were expelled by King Taksin
who later made Thon Buri his capital. In 1782, the first king of the
present Chakri dynasty, Rama I, established his new capital on the site of
a riverside hamlet called Bangkok (Village of Wild Plums). Two Chakri
monarchs, Mongkut (Rama IV) who reigned between 1851 and 1868, and his son
Chulalongkorn (Rama V, 1868-1910) saved Thailand from western colonisation
through adroit diplomacy and selective modernisation. Today, Thailand is a
constitutional monarchy. Since 1932, Thai kings including the present
monarch, H.M. King Bhumipol Adulyadej have exercised their legislative
powers through a national assembly, their executive powers through a
cabinet headed by a prime minister, and their judicial powers through the
law courts.
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| People |
Throughout her long history, Thailand has gently absorbed immigrants. Many
were skilled as writers, painters, sculptors, dancers, musicians and
architects, and helped enrich indigenous culture. People inhabiting
Thailand today share rich ethnic diversity – – mainly Thai, Mon, Khmer,
Laotian, Chinese, Malay, Persian and Indian stock – – with the result that
there is no typically Thai physiognomy or physique. There are petite
Thais, statuesque Thais, round-faced Thais, dark-skinned Thais and
light-skinned Thais. Some 80% of all Thais are connected in some way with
agriculture which, in varying degrees, influences and is influenced by the
religious ceremonies and festivals that help make Thailand such a
distinctive country.
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Locations of National Parks & Zoos in ::
Phi Phi Islands
Travel to the Phi Phi Islands
Ko Phi Phi can be reached by boat either from Krabi or
Phuket. In downtown Krabi tourists can take a boat at
Chaofa pier. The boat leaves for Ko Phi Phi daily. Boat
tickets are available at the pier or from travel agents in
the town. It takes about 2 hours and a half for the
journey. Regular boats from Ao Nang to Ko Phi Phi are also
available during high season.
Mu Ko Phi Phi
An archipelago of six islands consists of Ko Phi Phi Don
and Ko Phi Phi Le as the major islands. The superb scenery
of the islands includes high hills with jutting cliffs
surrounded by marvelous beaches and emerald sea, hiding
underneath a bank of coral reefs and colorful marine life.
Places to visit of Mu Ko Phi Phi include
Ko Phi Phi Don
covers a total area of 28 square kilometers : 8 kilometers
in length and 3.5 at its broadest point. At the
north end is Cape Laem Tohng, where there is a Chao Ley,
or sea gipsy village. These sea gypsies emigrated
from Koh Lipeh in Tarutao National Park, near the border
with Malaysia. Diving at Laem Tohng is excellent, as
it is also at Hua Rah Ket to the extreme south.
There are long beaches with rocks scattered about.
Two curving bays are especially beautiful : Ton Sai and
Loh Dalam. This is also where accommodations and
tourist services are found.
Ko Phi Phi Le
is 6.6 square kilometers in total area : 3 kilometers in
length and 1 at its broadest point. The island is
entirely limestone and steep cliffs rising from the sea
very nearly ring it. Surrounding waters average
about 20 meters in depth, reaching 34 meters at the
deepest point off the island's southern tip. Phi Phi
Ley has several beautiful bays : Pileh, Maya and Loh Samah
; Ao Pileh is very nearly enclosed by the limestone walls
of the island's cliffs, so that the water appears almost
to be an island sea. On Phi Phi Ley's northeast is
the famous Viking Cave; this was renamed by H.M.Rama IX
when he visited it in 1972, Tam Pya Nak, from the shape of
a particular boulder, which resembles in shape the head of
the great serpent of Buddhist legend, the Naga. It
is a place much revered by the local people who come there
to collect the swift's nests used to make Bird's Nest
Soup, a Chinese delicacy. On the eastern and
southern walls of the cave are colored drawings dating
from historic times. There are pictures of elephants
and also of various boats : European, Arab and Chinese
sailing ships ; baroques, motorboats, and steamships.
It is theorized that these pirates who paused in their
travels from west to east, sheltering in the cave to
escape the monsoon winds, transfer cargo, or make repairs.
Travel to the Phi Phi Islands Tour operators in both
Phuket and Krabi provide transport and tour packages to
this popular destination. Regular boat service is
available form Jao Fah pier in Krabi.
Ko Phai
lies also to the north of Phi Phi Don, not far from Koh
Yung. Sandy beaches are on the north and east sides
of the island. Broad coral reefs stretch away into
the south.
Ko Yung
lies to the north of Phi Phi Don. There is a rocky
beach on the east side, and a smaller strand of sand in a
fold of the hill. Many beautiful and various corals
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Phra
Boromathat Chaiya
An ancient pagoda, located in Wat Phra
Boromathat Chaiya, Amphoe Chaiya, housing Lord Buddha relics.
The structure is believed to be constructed during the
Sivichaya period over 1,200 years ago.
Chaiya
National Museum
Located at Wat Phra Boromathat Chaiya,
Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Chaiya. It is a historical and
archaeological museum. The first building puts on exhibition
stone and bronze sculptures discovered in the ancient city of
Chaiya, for example, sculptures of the God Vishnu and
Bohdisattva Avalokitesvara. The second building exhibits
artifacts of prehistoric down to historic periods from
Dvaravati, Srivijaya, Lop Buri, Sukhothai to Ayutthaya. Art
objects and several other crafts are also displayed here.
Chaiya National Museum is open
daily between 09.00-16.00 hrs. except for Mondays and
Tuesdays. Admission is 10 Baht each.
Suan Mokkha Phalaram
This is otherwise known as Wat Than Nam
Lai (Monastery of Flowing Water), a monastic community located
in a beautiful and peaceful natural park where Buddhists go
for meditation practice. There are several teaching pavilions
which many paintings and poems illustrating moral teachings
known in Thai as "Entertainment Houses for the Soul".
Khao Thaphet Wildlife and Nature Education Station
Located some 6 kms. from town along the
Surat - Nasan Road, highway no. 4009 and covers 1,162 acres.
The station houses many caged wild animals. The hilltop, some
210 meters above sea level, offers panoramic views of Ban Don
municipality, the Tapi River and Ban Don Bay. On Khao Thaphet
is also located the stupa named Phra That Si Surat or locally
known as Phra That Khao Thaphet which houses Buddha relics
donated by the Indian government some 30 years ago.
Oyster Farms
Are found around the estuarine areas of
the Kradae and Tha Thong Rivers, in Amphoe Kanchanadit. Oyster
Bred there are substantially larger than those found
elsewhere. To visit the farms is by hiring boats from Tha
Thong quayside for some 30 minutes.
Moo Ban Phumriang
Some 6 kilometers east of Chaiya, is an
arts and crafts center well known for its gold and silver
brocade silk cloth and jute headwear.
Monkey Schools
The schools where monkeys are trained to
pick coconuts, there are 2 places: one is located in Amphoe
Kanchanadit, some 13 kms. from Surat Thani along Highway No.
401 and another one is at Ban Khlong Sai, Amphoe Tha Chang,
some 35 kms. along Highway No. 41. Visitors are advised to
check with local travel agents for full details.
o Sok National Park
It is located on km.109 from Surat
township area on Highway No. 401. A verdant forest-covered
hill national park, with an area of some 161,000 acres. Many
kinds of rare wildlife are still to be found. With an
atmosphere of peacefulness and restfulness, one can trek along
the trails made to the adventure. Accommodations in the park
can be available through the reservation section, Forestry
Department, Tel. (662) 579-0529, 579-4842. Besides, near the
area of the park there are private-run bungalows available for
the tourist.
Tai
Rom Yen National Park
Covers the area of 133,125 rai of Khlong Nam Thao Forest
Reserve in Amphoe Ban Na San and Amphoe Wiang Sa. A mountain
within the park known as Khao Chong Chang once used to be the
base of the Communist Party of Thailand. There are several
scenic tourist spots such as Nam Tok Dat Fa, Nam Tok Muang
Thuat in Amphoe Ban Na San and Nam Tok Than Thip in Amphoe
Wiang Sa. Visitors wishing to stay overnight here are
requested to bring along their camping accessories. For more
details please contact National Parks Division, Royal Forestry
Department, Tel. (662) 579-4842, 579-0529.
Nam Tok Wiphawadi or Nam Tok Ban Nai
Though of the same name as the one
within Khlong Yan Wildlife Sanctuary, this one is located in
Amphoe Don Sak on the roadside of the Highway 401 between KM.
60-61, about 38 kilometers from town. Though a small
waterfall, it is always crowded on holidays.
Ratchprapha or Chieo
Lan Dam
It is located on Km. 52-53 Highway No.
401 and turn right for another 12 kms. The scenery around the
dam area is very beautiful. Accommodations are available from
the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Tel. (662)
436-3179 or (6677) 311-364, 311-522.
Khlong Yan Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated in King Amphoe Wiphawadi, 45 kilometers along the
Highway 41 with a 26-kilometers left turn to King Amphoe
Wiphawadi. Further on for about 10 kilometers, then turn right
for another 8 kilometers, one will get to the sanctuary. Major
attraction here is the beautiful waterfall "Nam Tok Wiphawadi".
Accommodation is available. Reservation should be made to
Chief of Khlong Ya Wildlife Sanctuary at Moo 8, Tambon Takut
Tai, King Amphoe Wiphawadi, Surat Thani 84180.
Islands
Koh Samui
It is Surat Thani's major tourist attraction. The island has
numerous lovely beaches and bays. It is almost literally an
island of coconuts and forested hills, and is fast be coming a
resort of international stature. Samui's best beaches line the
northern and eastern coasts, the most popular being Chaweng
and Lamai where, generally, the most attractive accommodation
is found.
Besides beaches, other island
attractions include the Hin Lat and Na Muang waterfalls the
phallic rock formations at the southern end of Lamai Bay; a
massive seated Buddha image of Fan isle and Na Thon, the
island's major seafront settlement where shops, restaurants,
tour agencies and hotels are located.
Mu Koh Angthong National Park
It comprises some 40 islands northwest of Koh Samui and covers
some 250 square kilometers. Major park islands largely
towering, verdant rock masses encircled by clear seas, include
Mae Koh which has a beautiful beach and an emerald saltwater
lake called Thale Nai; Wua Talap, site of park headquarters
where accommodation is available for visitors wishing to
prolong their stays; Sam Sai with an exciting coral reef and
huge rock arch, and Phai-Luak. Prior reservation is needed by
calling 57900529, 579-4842.
Koh Tae Nai
It is a small island not too far to be
reached from Koh Phangan, is increasingly popular to the
tourists from its natural beauties. High jungle-covered hill,
long stretch golden sand beach, thriving coral reefs
surrounded by fish of all sizes and colors etc. are some of
its major attractions. Accommodations in the form of bungalows
are also provided on the island. Transportation is available
by mean of passenger boat or cargo boat which leave from Surat
Thani via Samui.
Koh Phangan
The large island 60 minutes directly
north of Koh Samui, has the lovely waterfall; Nam Tok Than
Sadet, Nam Tok Phaeng Forest Park and an extensive coral reef.
Accommodation is available here as well.
Koh
Tao and Koh Nang Yuan
These 2 small rocky islands are
administratively under Amphoe Koh Phangan and located at the
direction northwest of Koh Phangan. Unspoiled and undisturbed
lately by tourists, the islands earn its reputations for
underwater resources, unique beautiful bays and coves and
coral garden under the crystal sea which give the good
promising outlook for sea sport activities. Accommodations in
the form of huts and bungalows are provided on these two
islands. To reach Koh Tao economically is by boat that leaves
from Surat Thani and Koh Phangan. Boats are also available for
Koh Tao from Tha Yang Pier, Chumphon. And to reach Koh Nang
Yuan, boats are available from Koh Tao.
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Sri Phang-Nga National Park
lies in the districts of Kuraburi and Takua Pa, about 100
kms. from Phang-Nga Town. The National park is
virtually all virgin forest, filled with wild animals, and
is a great place to camp, to hike, and to botanies.
Among the many waterfalls in Sri Phang-Nga:
Travel to the Sri Phang-Nga
from Takua Pa Town on the Petch Kasem Highway north toward
Ranong about 26 kms. At km. 756 turn right and go on
another 5 kms. to the Park.
Nam Tok Tam Nang
is about 4.5 kms from the National Park Office down a
road, then on foot another 500 meters.
Nam Tok Tone Sai
lies down a road that splits off on the right near the
entrance booth from the road leading into the Park.
It takes about 15 minutes to reach on foot.
Nam
Tok Tone Ton Teui
and a smaller called Tone Ton Teui Noy lie about 3 hours
distant from the Park Office.
Ko Pra Tong
This is a large island that forms part of a spectacular
natural harbor in Kuraburi District. Though the
island is inhabited, the forests and other aspects of
nature remain largely pristine. Many difficult to find
animals are in the forests; there are fine, large
freshwater pools, and perfect beaches.
Visitors to the island
can take a regularly scheduled boat from the pier at
Kuraburi; travel time is about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Accommodations of various levels are available on the
island.
Thai Muang is a fair sized
town and varying levels of accommodation are available.
Khao Lamphi - Hat Thai Muang
National Park
was declared a national park on April 14, 1986 and covers
a total area of 45,000 rai. Thai Muang is a phrase
indicating the end of the mining district, and indeed this
area was formerly, from ancient time to modern, one of the
great repositories of in the world. Mining has
ceased, and little trace remains to the untrained eyes
except in the name.
Sites
of interest within the National Park.
Nam Tok Lampi
is in Moo 6 of Tambon Thai Muang off Petch Kasem Rd.
(Route 4) near km 32-33. A gravel road intersection
is there. Turn left and go about 1.5 kms. The
waterfall is medium sized and divided into three levels,
each about 100 meters high. It flows year round.
Nam Tok
Tone Prai
is a large waterfall with water flowing year round. At km.
28-29 of Petch Kasem Rd. is a gravel side road
intersection. Turn left and go for 7 kms; park your
vehicle. Then continue on foot another kilometer.
The hike to the falls is most enjoyable during dry season.
Hat Thai Muang
is a spectacular stretch of sand, 13 kms. long with clear
water and an adjacent golf course, Phang-nga's first.
At the Suka Peeban Thai Muang , turn right and about 1.5
kms on the asphalt road leading to the beach. At the
beach, follow the road for another 5 kilometers. The
beach is clean and swimming is excellent. From
November to February, sea turtles come to lay their eggs
on the beach. As a result, local inhabitants
customarily go view the turtles on moonlit nights.
Ban Bor Dan Hot Springs
The waters here are heavy with sodium, calcium, iodine
chloride and other minerals good for relief of arthritis,
beriberi, mental and physical stress they even make skin
fresher and hair healthier. Open for bathing and
soaking daily; the service costs just 10 baht.
Located in Tambon Na Toey on the Andaman Coast : from
Phuket go north through the Koke Kloy intersection in
Phang-nga Province (do not turn right at the intersection)
and proceed to approximately kilometer stone 6. Look
for a road running beside Ban Bor Dan School, and proceed
down it for about 3 kms.
Conservation Center of the
Princess
Chulabhorn Undersea Park Project
created to spread knowledge of the undersea environment
and its resources. The two-storey building has rooms
displaying the work of the Chulaborn Research Institute's
royal chairman, a meeting room, a dining room, a
performance sala, and an exhibition hall. The
exhibition hall has 4 rooms detailing the Chulabhorn
Projects origins, the importance of undersea resources and
environment, new ideas in undersea eco-tourism, and an
exhibit of artworks focusing on undersea world themes.
The featured exhibit of artworks focusing on undersea
world themes. The featured exhibition in the large
hall is entitled Progress in Tourism Through Circulation
of Information and Knowledge. Located at Tap Lamu
Naval Base.
Royal Navy's Third Fleet Sea Turtle
Nursery
is at the naval base at Tap Lamu. Infant turtles
from various areas on the Andaman seaboard are brought
here, nursed along until strong enough to fend for
themselves, then released into the sea. It is the
country's most important such nursery on the Andaman
coast.
Takua Thung
is an old tin mining district with a history stretching
back perhaps a thousand years. In former times it was a
landing point for visitors from across the Indian Ocean,
and the end of the line for travelers coming across the
Kra Peninsula.
Hat Tanoon
From Route 4 take the road leading to Phuket, Route 402,
till you reach Pak Pra, the channel separating Phuket from
Phang-nga. The beach on the Phang-nga side is called Haht
Tanoon. Turtles come yearly to lay their eggs. Dangerous
currents in the channel.
Nam Tok Raman
is 7 kms. down the same road as Wat Suwan Khuha. It
is a medium sized year round waterfall surrounded by
tangled forest.
Rat
Oupatam Temple (Wat Bang
Riang)
Surrounded by thickly forested hills, this temple is noted
for its cool, shady environment. Inside the temple
are various important Buddhist artifacts including the
Phra Mahathat Chedi Buddha Dhram Banleu on the Mountain's
peak. This is shaped like a bell turned upwards with
a base all around. Located in Tambon Bang Riang off
Petch Kasem Rd., on the stretch between Tapput and Panom,
11 km. from the Tapput District office.
Takua Pa Town
has a very long history based on tin mining, and was in
former times the most important town on the west coast of
Thailand. Accommodations of varying levels are available.
Hat Bang Sak
is in Tambon Bang Muang. The beach is a long strip of fine
white sand shaded by casuarinas trees and there are
accommodations available for a stay. To get there,:
take the Petch Kasem Road (Route 4) north toward Takua Pa
Town. At kilometer 76-77 a road leads down to the
beach about 1 km. onward.
Khao Lak-Lamroo National Park
covers parts of Thai Muang, Kapong, Takua Pa, and
Phang-nga Town (Muang in Thai) districts, and lies about
33 kms. south of Takua Pa Town on Route 4. The chief spot
of interest is :
Khao Lak
is a mountain beside the sea with a shrine dedicated to
the wizard of the mountain. Khao Lak Beach is rocky.
To get there, turn left (if you are proceeding north from
Phuket) at km. 56-57 of Route 4. You will spot the temple
just before entering Tai Meuang district.
Accommodation available.
Laem Pakarang (Coral Cape)
The waves have deposited mountains of dead coral on this
sandy beach, thus accounting for its name. Pine
trees line the beach; perfect for camping and relaxation.
Located off Petch Kasem Rd. about 5 kms. south of Takuapa
on the stretch running between Takuapa and Kao Lak.
Tone Chong Fah
Waterfall
A quiet, shady area, with a waterfall and stream that runs
year round. Located not far from the turn-off to
Laem Pakarang on the east side of Petch Kasem Rd. about 5
kms. south of Takuapa.
Thap Put
Nam Tok Tao Thong
Lies in Tambon Bo Saen of Thap Put, about 9 kms.
from the District Office in Thap Put Town. To get there
use the same road that leads to Sa Nang Manora Park, the
Phang-nga Krabi Rd. (Route 4), but continue towards Krabi
until you reach Mu 3 of Tambon Bo Saen. You will find a
gravel road intersection where you turn and proceed down
the gravel road about 11 kms. |
Provided by
Tourism Authority of Thailand Adventure Travel: Eco Tours from Krabi
Safaris, elephant trekking
| Adventure & nature tours from Krabi operate every day in Khao Sok
National Park or beautiful Krabi province. Why not take time out to
explore the forest and get close to nature? |
Explore - Krabi by Land Rover - 1 Day
Jungle Safari - Khao Sok - 1 Day
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| Explore - Krabi by Land Rover - 1 Day |
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Krabi province contains superb natural scenery with jungle covered
limestone cliffs, and white sandy beaches. Distinct from the rest of
Thailand, the local culture has retained many of its traditions and
remains largely unaffected by tourism. This tour visits many of the places
not in the guide books or on the tourist trails and offers a chance to
discover some of the local life and countryside in Krabi province. |
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| Pick up from your hotel by Land Rover. Travel on back roads,
passing small villages, oil palm and rubber plantations, before
driving off-road along a jungle trail to a small fishing village.
Board a local longtail boat for an exploration of the mangroves which
have a unique eco-system. Learn how rubber is harvested and produced
at rubber plantation and stop at the hot springs which contain crystal
clear mineral water. Take a break for picnic lunch in the forest. |
| In the afternoon, explore a cave complex with rock formations,
stalagmites and stalactites and get your camera ready for the scenic
views of the surrounding countryside from the top. Visit a village
handicraft centre where the locals make products from coconut shells,
fish scales and rubber tree leaves. The last stop is at Noppharathara
beach for a look at one of Thailand's most beautiful coastlines with
its dozens of strange shaped islands. |
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| Adult 1,850 Baht , Children (Under 12) 1,200 Baht
Includes: All hotel transfers, lunch and all activities.
Set departures (Minimum 4 persons.)
Notes:
Please wear non-slip sports type shoes, bring sun protection or a rain
coat depending on the weather. |
| Jungle Safari - Khao Sok - 1 Day |
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What better way to see some of the best scenery in Khao Sok, southern
Thailand, than from a canoe?Go with the flow, passing limestone
mountains covered in jungle along the banks of the Sok river. In Khao Sok
around 183 bird species have been recorded, including Pheasants and 5
Hornbill species. So keep your eyes open! The tour also includes a short
elephant trek and Thai buffet lunch. |
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| Pick up from your hotel in Krabi and travel to Surat Thani
province passing oil palm and rubber plantations en route. On arrival
at Khao Sok the scenery suddenly changes to dramatic rainforest
covered mountains through which the Sok river has carved a wonderful
valley that looks like some lost pre-historic world. |
| Explore the Sok river by inflatable canoe, passing limestone
cliffs covered in jungle along the banks of the river. Birds such as
Kingfisher, Heron, Egret and even wild monkeys live in this area.
(Life jackets are provided.) |
| Lunch (Thai food - not too spicy!) in the forest. During the
afternoon arrive at the elephant camp where information about elephant
conservation will be given. Take a short trek and experience that
'jungle' atmosphere sitting high on the back of the elephant. Late
afternoon/early evening arrive back at your hotel, having seen some of
the best natural scenery in Southern Thailand. |
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Adult 2,800 Baht, Children (Under 12) 1,800 Baht
Set departures (Minimum 4 persons)Includes:
All hotel transfers, lunch and all activities.
Notes: Please wear non-slip shoes, bring a
small bag or pack with a change of clothes in case you get wet. |
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Tours in Phuket
Tours from Phuket |
Tours from Khao Lak
Tours from Krabi |
Krabi
Overview
Krabi has more than its fair share of exotic beaches and islands
to keep you busy for days. After you seen a few islands there's are
some wonderful places in the interior to explore. Jungle covered
limestone mountains hide an interior of caves, mangroves and forest
temples, so if you want to explore, there are eco-tours offering
local trips every day.
It's a great place for outdoor activities: sailing, scuba diving,
snorkelling...... simply goes with the sun, sea and sand. Sea
canoeing and kayaking offer great opportunities to get close to the
stunning natural environment and provide great opportunities for
bird watching.
Nightlife is well.........mellow. No shortage of good eating
places including Scandinavian and Italian at Ao Nang beach, and a
reasonable choice of restaurants at some of the smaller beaches.
Lots of opportunities to sip a cocktail, stop for a coffee, meet new
people and watch the sun go down......
Beaches
Krabi's beaches offer not just the usual mix of sea and sand, but
also some stunning backdrops. Some of the beaches are surrounded by
huge limestone cliffs, giving the impression of your own private
space. The views out on the horizon show a vista of tiny islands in
the distance, which make for great day trips and good shallow water
snorkelling. Many of Krabi’s beaches are accessible only by boat
which helps to retain their unspoilt character. This is the place to
simply get on a boat and wander from one perfect beach to the next…
lands
Over 200 islands lie around the coastal waters off Krabi, some of
them inhabited, and many belonging to Hat Noppharat Thara-Ko Phi Phi
National Park which also contains the famous Phi Phi islands. Take a
boat and explore for the day. These islands offer a host of
recreational opportunities including snorkelling, reef diving, rock
climbing, and lots of secluded beaches.
National Parks
Krabi has a wealth of National Parks to explore which includes
both the islands and coastal area with secluded beaches and
picturesque scenery, but also the interior. Jungle covered
mountainous crags and winding valleys offer great sightseeing and
trekking. Take a look at attractions.
Temples and Unusual Stuff
Krabi has pre-historic cave paintings, hot springs, and even a
"Shell cemetery" Wat Tham Seua, the Tiger Cave Temple, built into a
long shallow limestone cave, and shaded outside by natural forest,
is one of the many unusual attractions to be found. Many other caves
can be found in the mountains that surround the monastery. The area
has been the site of archeological findings including stone tools,
pottery shards, and unfired clay holy images, dating from
prehistoric into historic times. The temple also runs a meditation
centre.
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Krabi Sports & Recreation
| Being in Krabi is like being in a huge adventure
playground. Not only is there a good range of outdoor activities, but
also ample opportunity for first timers to learn adventure sports like
diving, or rock climbing with skilled professionals. For details see
below.
Sea Canoeing/Kayaking
Sea canoeing and kayaking offer a great opportunity to get close to
the stunning natural environment. You can explore the fascinating
world of caves and tunnels in the evocative limestone scenery of Krabi
province. Day trips along the coast and into the world of mangroves,
or through the interior of Khao Sok National Park are available. You
may catch sight of crab-eating macaques, otters, cobras, monitor
lizards, and possibly, the magnificent Hornbill on these eco-friendly
tours.
Boating / Yachting
Explore and discover some of the hidden secrets of this area by
chartering a boat to cruise around the islands. The water clarity is
near crystal around the islands off Krabi and the Phi Phi Islands are
a must-see port of call. Anchorages here are plentiful, usually
deserted and always beautiful. Even in the southwest monsoon season
the calm, protected waters in fascinating Phang Nga Bay provide the
ultimate in boating enjoyment, even for the least experienced of
sailors. There are many charter sailing boats available and some even
offer "join-in" day trips for two or more people.
Diving and Snorkelling
Krabi's islands provide good offshore snorkelling in the Ao Nang
Bay area. Dive trips also go to the Phi Phi islands and Shark Point
marine Sanctuary. PADI courses are available at dive shops in Ao Nang.
Fishing
Expeditions to catch marlin, sailfish barracuda and tuna are easily
arranged from this area and nearby Phuket. Detailed information is
currently being compiled.
Rock Climbing
Over 150 odd routes have been developed since the late 1980's when
Krabi first witnessed the sight of people scaling it's craggy
mountains. Routes include high quality limestone, steep, pocketed
walls, overhangs and hanging stalactites, with some accessed by boat
belay, others involving jungle walk approaches or abseils into the
sea.
Equipment and introductory courses are available on Phra Nang
beach, close to Rai ley.
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Maps -
Hotel Resort in
Krabi, Krabi Ao Nang Thailand, offering
Family Vacations
Packages
Krabi and Ao Nang , Land of ancient Thai Ethnics and exotic
Siam landscapes, are currently the most required, appreciated and equipped
tourist destination of Far East, able to offer all kinds of Hotels
Resorts and vacations.
Our Hotel Resort offer you holiday packages able to let you live
magic emotions,
they will vitiate you with the
ancestral culture and
with the kind smile of the
Thai people.
Enjoy cheap vacations in Ao Nang and Krabi,
fragrant tourist centres leaned out on the Andaman Sea just 25 Km. far from
the Krabi International Airport, definitely affirmed as the new tourist destination
of Southern Thailand, where you can get cheap holidays by our Vacation Packages
.
The strategic position of our
Resort in Ao Nang allows to reach very easily sites of strong
tourist interest by our Family Vacations
Packages as :
* the fabulous 150 islands raised on the sea, hemmed by
caves
and candid beaches, coral reefs and a luxuriant
sea fauna.
The most famous are Railey Beach (heaven of the Free Climbers), Hong Island
("the island of the rooms" for the surreal bays) and the cinematographic
James Bond Island ("007-The man of the golden gun"), the sand strip connecting
Chicken Island and Tab Island ("Pirates! ") and the Phi Phi Islands (“The Beach”
with Leonardo Di Caprio). In our garden there are three of the famous and
controversial palm trees, used on the film set in Ko
Phi Phi island.
* the ancient temples and stately Buddha, between
fizzy falls and sources,
hidden in an uncontaminated tropical jungle where is still possible to see the
tiger, free and protected in the National Parks.
* the Royal Palace, sea residence of the Queen of Thailand,
at 3 Km from Ao Nang, leaned out above the sea.
* the shopping in the picturesque markets that offer the
most various local handicraft products, and in the many restaurants and cafe
on the beach, first at all our Frittomisto Restaurant, to taste fabulous cocktails
and typical exotic dishes, admiring unforgettable and purple sunsets
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- Where could I make
my Reservation Booking ?
- Where is the Resort Hotel situated ?
- What could I do to carry on my payment ?
- Which kind of discount price - rates the resort
hotel offers ?
- How about the Hotel resort Rooms level ?
* You could book and reserve your vacation
here
* The hotel Emerald Garden Resort is in
Krabi, Thailand,
- 90 Moo3.
* You could pay
by Credit Card in htpps (SSL. Firewall) or by bank transfer
here
* The hotel offer many kind of
last minute rates: in some case we offer cheap package including
fly (from
Italy
) You could find them
here .
* The resort level is 3 star; our Rooms are all with A/C, hot water,
telephone, fridge-minibar, TV-Sat and Safety box. The hotel
has 4 kind of Rooms: Economy Room, Standard Room, Superior Room
and Suite-Family Room. You could take a look
here.
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Emerald Garden Resort is a new hotel
located in a hilly, panoramic and quite area, just 600 m. far from
the sultry waterfront with noisy Long Tail Boats and motorbikes, ideal for
people looking for a vacation in a green relaxing oasis without giving up
the best comforts, the right place where enjoy an
holiday with a quality/price relation at the top of the market of
Krabi Ao Nang
Resort.
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Emerald
Garden Resort is composed of twenty Cottages built in an enchanting tropical
garden far just 600 m. from the sea and from Ao Nang centre, attainable during
the day by our free shuttle service. This is Krabi National park area, so there is
no kind of sun umbrella or deck chairs either on the beach.
Structure:
Masonry cottages Hotel standing in a 15.500 sqm palm forest; a total of 66 housing
with portico or balcony, all equipped with the best comforts for Family Vacations:
Air conditioned, satellite TV, telephone, safety box, fridge – minibar and hot
water.
Family Vacations
Packages:
We offer and organize many kind of Family Vacations Packages, for all the wonderful
islands and the tropical rain forest.
Our two
swimming pools Jacuzzi, our Gym corner, our Massage hut, our two bar and our
Frittomisto Restaurant will let you enjoy in fully
your holiday in
Krabi, Ao Nang.
Emerald
Garden Resort is WWF Member,
Unicef
Supporter and
Unesco Friend; booking holidays or vacations in our Resort
you support directly the activity of these very important Organizations.
For the
lovers of diving, our diving center, organize courses and immersions for
every level, day and night, during your vacations in our Resort directly.
Emerald
Garden Resort. 3 star holidays Hotel 20 km from
Krabi airport;
Vacations Resort offering Family
vacations packages .
Copyright © 2001 [Emerald Garden Resort-A.D.Co.Ltd] All right reserved.
Emerald Garden Resort. 90 Moo 3 Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand
Tel. +66.75.637692 - Fax. +66.75.637691
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