Thailand - Map & Regional Information

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Bangkok

Bangkok is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in Asia.  It is a bustling

modern metropolis, a paradise for shoppers and a destination that has retained
its historical and cultural heart.  Bangkok is also known for its nightlife and fantastic
restaurants.  What infuses Bangkok really with personality are its people. The
graciousness, charm, warmth, tolerance, gentle nature, sense of fun and hospitality
of Thais are indelibly imprinted in the memory of most visitors. Ironically, you learn
how to smile at the vicissitudes of life in a city of contradictions, in a city that is
at once chaotic and serene.

Chiang Mai

Has a striking mountain backdrop, over 300 temples and a quaint historical aura.

It’s also a modern, friendly, internationally flavoured city with much to offer, with

high standards of accommodation, shopping and food and the nights are relatively

cool. 

Chiang Rai

The northern most province in Thailand and a very rural region.  Half of its northern

border, separating the province and nation from Laos, is formed by the Mekong

River.  Mountains form the other half, leaving Myanmar from Thailand, with the

junction of the Nam Ruak and Mekong River at Thailand’s peak.  Chiang Rai is

a great base from which to explore the Golden Triangle, one of the most lush

and beautiful areas of Thailand.

Hua Hin

Located on the west coast of Thailand, it takes 2 ½ hours to drive from Bangkok,

200km distance.  This oldest and most traditional Thai resort combines the attraction

of a modern holiday destination with the charm of an active fishing port.  It has a

5 mile long beach and world class golf courses, and is the spa capital of Thailand.

Khoa Lak

Located just north of Phuket island on the Andaman seaboard, offers a rare oasis

for relaxation, with a combination of cool tropical forest, and laid back somewhat

sleepy beaches.  Khao Lak’s beaches are long stretches of sand, occasionally

studded with granite boulders.  You can access Surin and Similan Islands’ Marine

National Parks from here and they offer some of Thailand’s most exhilarating diving.

Krabi

Krabi Province is blessed with some amazing scenic karst formations along its coast

and even in the middle of Mae Nam Krabi (Krabi River).  These limestone cliffs add

wonderful scenic beauty to the region.  Krabi has over 150 attractive islands and

offers fantastic diving and beaches. 

Koh Samui

A tropical paradise located in the warm blue waters off the country’s south-eastern

seaboard. Easy to reach by air from Bangkok, Koh Samui is covered with coconut

trees and beautiful bougainvillea, which in turn are surrounded by white sandy

beaches and stunning clear turquoise seas. It is the Kingdom’s second largest

island after Phuket.  Whether you’re looking for white sand beaches, great shopping,

fresh seafood, great scuba diving, golf or canoeing; a spa resort or secluded

hideaway, you’ll discover it on Koh Samui.

Phuket

The pearl of the Andaman, Phuket is a world-renowned island, rich both in culture

and natural beauty. Just off the island to the north are the destinations of Khao Lak,

Phang Nga and Krabi to the east.   The crystal clear waters and the reefs of Phuket

lure diving enthusiasts to the area.  On Phuket you can choose from a range of some

of South East Asia’s most desirable and exclusive properties.

Geography
Thailand shares borders with Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Laos and Cambodia.
The country’s east coast borders the Gulf of Thailand and the west coast abuts
the Andaman Sea.

The country is divided into four main zones: the fertile, central plains of the Chao Phraya
River; the region of the 300m (985ft) high northeast plateau; the fertile valley and mountains
of Northern Thailand; and the rain forested southern peninsula. The highest peak is the
2596m Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai province.

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