After finished rafting tour, next morning we went to Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. This is military school which located in Nakhon-nayok province, the passage way.
Paint Ball is the game which use color-blank cartridge in order to battle down the opponents. It cannot make any fatal danger besides just bruised skin. If you shoot them, they raise their hands and wait for the next game. It seems you win when you can eliminate all the opponents. Turn your dare now!
Have you ever transported on a raft? If you never, I suggest Kaeng Hin Phoeng in Nadi District of Prachin Buri province. I went there last weekend with my friend. It is easy to go there by car, only 3 hours from Bangkok. There are many tourist attractions which you should not miss an oppotunity to visit in the passage way.
They allow only 8 tourists and 2 keepers per one raft. It is preventive measure for safty because the water is very vigorous during the rainy months. Most resorts in Kaeng Hin Phoeng offer the service only 4 months per year. It starts on the end of June and terminate on the end of October in the year because of neap tide.
The rafting section is short so it is better to plan another activity together on this day.
Chiang Mai is the land of beauty, warm hospitality and good manners, the land of fascinating, mist-shrouded mountains and fertile valleys ...the land of relig ion with over 1,100 Buddhist temples and the land of Thai arts and handicrafts. An old city of over 700 years, Chiang Mai has rooted its culture so deeply that it has its own dialect, its own architecture, its own costume, its own dances and its own cuisine. Though modernization has crept into this faraway region for decades, Chiang Mai still retains its natural charm and old culture. If you have a chance to visit this tourist paradise, you will understand why people call it "The Rose of the North".
Mountain
Doi Inthanon National Park Most visitors to the park go by car all the way to the summit where to enjoy the cool and fresh air and the magnificent wide view of the entire basin of Chiang Mai. On their way up or down, they can stop to visit three well-known waterfalls of the park, viz. Mae Klang, Wachirathan and Siriphum. Mae Klang is the largest waterfall and the easiest to get to. Just next to the waterfall is Borichinda Cave which has beautiful stalactites and stalagmites and a small stream inside.
There are also vantage points along the road to view the scenic landscape. The most impressive are the Twin Royal Pagodas which contain the Buddha's relics and were built by the Royal Thai Air Force in commemoration of the 60th birthday of Their Majesties The King and Queen in 1987 and 1992 respectively. For nature trekkers and bird watchers, many trails are available, some of which are old routes used by hilltribes. Visiting Doi Inthanon National Park is possible throughout the year, but the best period for viewing the forest is November through February. For accommodation, contact the national park office at Km. 31.
How to get thereThe most convenient way to go to Doi Inthanon is joining a guided tour party. But getting there by yourself is also enjoyable.
Follow Highway 108 from Chiang Mai. At Km. 57 just 1 km. before Chom Thong District, turn right to Highway 1009 for 8 km. to the fork and turn right to the summit. The total distance is 106 km. As some sections of the road are steep, a good car and an experienced driver are needed.
From Chiang Mai town, you may also take a bus to Chom Thong which leaves regularly from just inside the Chiang Mai Gate at the south moat. From Chom Thong, there are regular songthaeos (mini-buses) to Mae Klang Waterfall, where you can take another songthaeo to Doi Inthanon.
Doi Suthep/Doi Pui National Park Covering an area of 262 sq.km., this luxuriant park is home to more than 300 bird species and nearly 2,000 species of ferns and flowering plants. Some hiking trails in the park pass Hmong villages while others lead to a few small waterfalls where local people come for picnicking on weekends. Accommodations are available near the park headquarters. Here are interesting spots in the national park.
Refer: http://www.thaiwaysmagazine.com
Bangkok is the capital city which can be seen as the heart of Thailand. It is the cultural, educational, political and economical center of Thailand, This very highly populated city is currently faced with some unavoidable urban pollution problems in addition to traffic congestion problem like any other large cities. Bangkok is not only the center of tourist attractions in Southeast Asia but also the important city in this region's industrial and financial sectors.
"Suvarnabhumi International Airport", is designated to be the aviation hub in Southeast Asian region which is estimated to be up to 58 million passengers per year in 2008 while the full-scale development of provided plot of land at Nong Ngu Hao with its capacity to accommodate 45 million passenger per year, 76 flights per hour and 3 million tons of cargo per year.
Bangkok is also well known for a lot of canals and rivers that wind in and around the city that have made it famous as "Venice of The East". Bangkok is also the center of transportation in Thailand with major roads and railways branching out to various parts of the country. In Bangkok, numerous beautiful temples can be found featuring traditional Thai architecture. The old sections of Bangkok are immensely popular tourist spots, especially the Royal Grand Palace. Bangkok is an interesting blend of traditional buildings and modern skyscrapers waiting for visitors to discover.
Palace
THE GRAND PALACE
The Grand Palace is a truly amazing architectural construction. It is a large complex covering an area of 218,000 square meters which was built in the early years of Chakkri dynasty.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY (ANANTASAMAKOM THRONE HALL) This hall was built at the command of King Rama V and Finish in the region of king Rama VI for visiting foreign dignitaries and for state council meetings. The Italian architecture, Tamango; designed it in the Renaissance style.
Temples
WAT PHRA KAEO The Temple of Emerald Buddha , the Upper Terrace, and the Subsidiary Buildings on the north. The point we are at is the Upper Terrace in front of the Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn .
WAT PHO This large and extensive temple neighbours the Grand Palace on Thai Wang Road and houses the very impressive gigantic gold plated reclining Buddha which is some 46 metres long and 15 metres high.
WAT ARUNRATCHAWARARAMRATCHAWORAMAHAWIHAN The prang of Wat Arun on the bank of Ch Phraya River is one of Bangkok 's world-famous landmarks. From a French map of Thonburi made in the reign of King Narai it can be seen that the temple existed when Ayutthaya was Siam 's capital. The temple was formerly known as Wat Makok, and when King Taksin built his palace, he ordered the temple to be annexed to it. The king restored it and renamed it "Wat Jaeng". It was restored again by King Rama II, and renamed "Wat Arunratchatharam". King Rama IV later changed the name to "Wat Arunratchawararam"
Downtown
Siam / Ratchadamri This is the biggest and busiest shopping district in Bangkok which is accessible easily by skytrain. In this area, almost all kinds of goods are on sale, including cloth, clothes, jewellery, handicrafts, books, antiques, etc. Apart from the well-known Central World Plaza (formerly World Trade Center), located here are large department stores, several shopping arcades and countless smaller shops as well as a dozen cinema theatres and mini theatres. So you can satisfy all your needs if you stay in one of over a dozen first-class hotels in the area.
The Pratunam Market next to the Indra Arcade, though not a high-class shopping centre, is worth visiting if you want to broaden your vision and to see more about the ordinary Thai. It is also the market of garments for export.Another interesting place in this area is Baiyoke II Tower, the tallest building in Thailand. The building is 309 metres tall with 2,060 stairs from bottom to top. From the deck on the 77th floor visitors can enjoy the vast panoramic view of Bangkok.
Old Town / Chinatown The old Bangkok town is the original area of Bangkok when it was first established as the capital over 200 years ago. Here are located the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, two universities and several ministries. The town was formerly surrounded by walls. Now only a few sections of wall are preserved as historic sites. It is from this side of the Chao Phraya River that one takes a boat to visit the Temple of Dawn and the canals nearby. Chinatown is located just to the southeast of the old town. It began to take shape at the same time as the establishment of Bangkok, when the Chinese inhabiting the old town areas were moved outside the city walls. The goldshop street named Yaowarat, and the Temple of the Gold Buddha are in this area. The area around Yaowarat Road is also the best place for Chinese food. You can find hundreds of food sites here ranging from restaurants to pushcarts and sidewalk stalls. Moreover, Hualamphong or Bangkok Railway Station is located near this area, at which a subway station is available.
Refer: http://www.bma.go.th/
Ko Chang is in Trat Province, in Eastern Thailand, about 330 kilometers from Bangkok. It is Thailand's second largest island, and the biggest in Ko Chang National Park. With about 5000 permanent residents the island is not heavily populated, but tourism (and development) has increased dramatically over the last few years.
How to get around
Hillside road on the southern part of the islandIn the daytime, you can catch a songthaew on its route around the main road. These taxis are also waiting at the Dan Kao Pier. At the Dan Kao Ferry-Pier there may be no taxis available. If you arrive without a vehicle you may have to walk the 400 metres to Dan Kao Pier.
Small motorcycles can be hired for 150-250B. The main road almost circles the island and there are plans to complete the circuit in the near future. Cars are also available for rental, most hotels can help with it. 4x4 car recommended, since some roads might be in bad condition, especially near Lonely Beach.
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Activity
Gift
Market stands along the main road. Pretty much the same pirate-products in every stand. Lots of salesmen on the beaches, especially White Sands Beach.
ATMs and 7-Eleven convenience stores can be found alongside the main western coastline road.
Eat
Similar to the rest of Thailand, including the prices. There are many restaurants at the beach open both daytime and evening.
Drink
Beer Chang, if you wish to sample the famous "Changover" the following day.
In the end of April, i had a holiday to remember on beautiful samet island. I used to go there one more time. The first time i stood at Had SaiKeaw which is reached easily, so this is most popular and crowded. The second is Aow Wai. This is private beach which is only one enfranchise, Samet Ville Resort.
KoSamet is an island off the coastline of the Thailand province of Rayong. Popular with foreign tourists and as a weekend getaway for residents of nearby Bangkok, most of the island (excluding the Na Dan area) belongs to the Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park.It is most often reached by boats from Ban Phe, about 3-1/2 hours by bus from Bangkok's Ekamai bus station.
Ko Samet is not overly renowned for its parties (unlike Ko Pha Ngan) or its diving (unlike Ko Tao), but it has both convenience and quietness in its favor. It's a popular tourist destination for Thais as well as foreigners for its proximity to Bangkok.
How to get in there.
Most of Ko Samet, including all of the good parts, is a national park and has an entry fee. Thais pay 40 baht, foreigners 400 baht - a classic example of Thai dual pricing. If your ferry arrives at the main pier and you take a songthaew to the beaches, there will be a stop at the main ticket checkpoint. If your ferry arrives at one of the beaches, an officer will collect the fee as you step out of the surf. Note that there is plenty of foot traffic in and out of the park to the 7-Eleven, ATM or other shops and restaurants and if you have no bags you can nonchalantly walk into the park without anyone checking your ticket. There is a road via the temple which avoids the checkpoint entirely.
The 1st class bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) to Ban Phe usually takes just over 3 hours, costs 276 baht, and terminates opposite the ferry piers (there's no direct service to Ban Phe from Moh Chit - nearest alternative is to Rayong, from there you can take a Song Thaew to Ban Phe). If you take a regular bus from Pattaya or Sattahip, you'll need to take a songthaew or charter a tuk-tuk to the ferry piers. Minibus services go straight to the piers.
Ferries from Ban Phe to Ko Samet take around 30 to 45 minutes. Only buy a one-way ticket, as there's no discount on round-trip tickets and you won't have to worry about losing it. The ticket sellers may also offer to sell you the national park ticket - don't bother.
The nearest airport fielding commercial flights is U-Tapao, just east of Sattahip - about 45 km from Ban Phe
How to get around.
There are two methods to get around the island. The first is by songthaew, this is just a pickup truck with the passengers sitting in the back. It costs 200 baht for a private trip, or between 20 and 60 baht per person for a full car, depending on which beach you are going to. This is a rather expensive method to get around the island, and the dusty roads can make it an uncomfortable trip. The second way is by renting a motorcycle. Signs advertise 300 baht per day or 100 baht per hour, but when you go to enquire about renting they will often say 400 or 500 baht per day. Insist on paying 300 baht. You will usually be able to rent it from the hotel you are staying at. Leaving your passport or a deposit is not necessary or advisable.
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