Sukhothai

General Information.

Sukhothai seal.

Statue of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great picture. Phra Ruang dynasty of kings.
New stamps on Thaen Nang c rock Prai Fah serf parents to be.
Peaceful happiness. His administration and the Kingdom of this prosperity possible.
During the year 1822 to December 1842.

Flag Sukhothai.

A rectangle with three color red is the color bar above. Yellow bar in the middle. Bar and green beneath. Corner flag on the ground near Canh d. King Ramkhamhaeng the Great images. Phra Ruang dynasty of kings sat on the new Thaen Nang c stone and the words beneath Sukhothai Canh d under the base close to the top corner of the flag on the pole with a red bar. Yellow and green hanging man enough to look beneath the beauty of the red, yellow and green flags basically have the following meanings.

Red means the King Ramkhamhaeng the Great expand the territory to be widely spread north to the city west of the city Nan Hong a nice girl. East King territory spread out to the Mekong River. Vieng and Vientiane to the border. South to Cape Mala at any address. From the territory of Thailand at that time spread over time which were more extensive.

Yellow represents Buddhism. Sukhothai is the capital of the recovery and prosperity of Buddhism and invited bishops from Lanka to improve operations in order of monks to the Buddhist commandments. For the first time the king came out he entered.

Green represents agriculture. This is the main occupation of the Thai capital Sukhothai, as people living with comfort. Rice, fish age. Professionals who would like any city you like you do not collect tax It is pleasantly comfortable with each other. Inscription, as shown by King Ramkhamhaeng the Great as the main one.

"... When the evil King Ramkhamhaeng. Sukhothai is good in the water you fish in paddy rice baked in a city pond took Ltd proletarian chance Friend cow towed to trade horse for sale who shall desire to trade elephant who shall trade horse trading business who would like affair known gold trade trade trade Criteria Phrai Fa ... Face. "

Geography.

Size and location.

Sukhothai is located north of Lower Thailand Distance away from Bangkok by highway about 440 kilometers, with an area of approximately 6,596.092. Square kilometers, or about 4,122,557. Farm

Territory
Sukhothai province has borders with neighboring provinces following contact.
Historical Park, near the northern district. Wang interface piece Sung Men district, Phrae province, and screen Uttaradit province.
South District, Khiri Mat. And connect to the district Devices Kong Krailat Kamphaengphet. District and Rakam. Phitsanulok.
East District, Kong Krailat. Si Samrong district. And Sawankhalok. Contact the District Phromphiram. Muang Phitsanulok Phitsanulok. And Pichai District. Uttaradit province.
West Dan Lan Hoi district. District and Saliam. Contact Muang District, Tak Tak Tak and Thoen, Lampang Province.

Topography.
Sukhothai have Most areas are plains. The north is a mountainous plateau with long uninterrupted to the West. Central area is the southern Plains and the Plateau. River flow from north to south through the district and Sukhothai Historical Park, near Sawankhalok Srisamrong Kong Krailat a distance of about 170 kilometers, Sukhothai is the highest mountain peak Khao Luang, which is 1,200 meters high above sea level.

Climate.

General climate of Sukhothai. Characteristics vary according to the influence of the southwest monsoon. And the northeast monsoon. Divided into three seasons: summer and winter season.
Year-round temperatures average around 27.6 degrees Celsius maximum temperature is 33.0 degrees Celsius and average minimum temperatures average 22.2 degrees Celsius average annual rainfall of about 1208.88 mm rainfall areas where most of the province are now on. Historical Park, near the District and Metropolitan District.

Population

Most people in the province of Sukhothai descended from traditional Thai living in this land long ago. The culture, traditions and dialects are spoken of their identity. Have migrated from the local people do not much else. There is also a minority hill tribe Karen Hmong Yao and Lisu live in a part of the territory bands a long time now. And the other part of immigrants from neighboring provinces such as Chiang Rai, Lampang, Nan, Phayao, Phrae, Phetchabun, Tak and his people are currently living in Ban Kaeng. And Mae Mae Sam Sin District Satchanalai. With approximately 428 homes.

Natural resources.
Sukhothai province is one of the rich natural resources. Consists of forest values. The land suitable for cultivation. Minerals are important. Supply of natural and tourism resources. The beautiful natural environment that is suitable for tourism As well as the unique culture of the people of Sukhothai.

Forest resources.

Sukhothai Province is a province with abundant forest resources in 2527, Sukhothai area of 2,367.08 square kilometers of forest. Or percent. 35.63 of the total area of the Provincial Forestry Department declared the forest a national forest reserve in 12 of the area 1,923,499.75 Farm Park on 2 of the area of 346,375 rai area hunting of one of the area of 15,875 ha and forest park of one of the area 11250. farm

Water resources.
Sukhothai is a natural source of water, surface water and groundwater (ground water), the following.
Ghost from the Yom River Ridge District, distribute the water flow through the province, Chiang Rai Province Phrae And Sukhothai. From north to south. Through the district Satchanalai. Sawankhalok. Si Samrong district. Muang Sukhothai Kong Krailat. A distance of about 170 km to meet the Nan River at Chum Saeng. Nakhon Sawan Province.
Yom river water is the most important of Sukhothai. Like a large blood vessel of the province. Most of the people depends on water from the Yom River in farming and consumption of the Yom River is the river that has a high slope. Especially during the watershed. Therefore, it is a problem in changing the water level in the river Is in the rainy season will have plenty of excess demand. And flows into the south quickly. The flood plain area. And cause damage to agricultural areas. In the dry season, water is a small amount. The river will dry episodic, so people do not water enough for agriculture. There is now a permanent source of water storage from time to time.
Huai Mae Mok from the mountains in the province of Lampang Flow from west to east through the district Saliam. Sawankhalok. Si Samrong district. And access to Muang Sukhothai Will be swallowed with a large plain area characteristics. A distance of about 90 km.
Huai Mae Lam thousands from the mountains in the district, Lampang province elevated flow from west to east. Through Dan Lan Hoi district. Then meets with the Yom River at Muang District, Sukhothai A distance of about 100 km.
Huai Mae Tha Pae from the mountains in the district Satchanalai. Flow down to the south. Sawankhalok through space. To converge to the Huai Mae Mok Si Samrong district. A distance of about 70 km.

Mineral resources.
Important minerals found in Sukhothai There are several types of marble, limestone, kaolin, manganese, antimony fluoride and software, precious minerals. In addition, a mineral that is excavated but not used to benefit the copper and iron. Mineral resources of Sukhothai are the mountain northeast. District and District Historical Park, near the Saliam.

Sukhothai Historical Park. Satchanalai Historical Park. Ramkhamhaeng National Park. National Historical Park, near. Ramkhamhaeng National Museum. Want to President of the National Museum Sawan. Museum Sangkhalok Sukhothai Museum of fish in the literature. Mae Ya Shrine. Father stone Wat Mongkol prosperity. Tung mother spool. Tham Chao Ram. Buddha Park, Sukhothai Agro-Tourism.

Sukhothai Historical Park. King Ramkhamhaeng Monument Company. Wat Trapang money Visitor Center. Temple elephants around. Wat Mahathat. Wat Sa Si. Eerdueriyong. Wat Saphan Hin. Wat Chana Songkhram. Wat Si Sawai. Wat Phra Phai Luang. Dam Phra Ruang. Noen Prasat Phra Ruang. San Ta Pha Daeng. Wat Si Chum. Temple Chetuphon. City wall Wat Chang Lom. Wat Trapang Lang. Temple of the four rooms. Sukhothai Historical Park. Opposite Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai miles from the west about 12 km road stretch way Thong. Highway 12 lines Sukhothai - Tak. In the past, Sukhothai was Thailand's capital is thriving. The central government, religion and economy within the national park is a landmark historic palaces, places of worship, with the city wall and moat surrounding the ancient city gates in a square. Sukhothai Historical Park, an area covering over 70 square kilometers. And historic importance to many spectacular. Admission rates. Tourists, 10 Thai baht or 40 baht foreigners can buy tickets included 30 Thai baht to foreigners 150 baht, this card can visit the park in various provinces of Sukhothai. Within 30 days, is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 21:00 pm (Ticket sales close at 18.00) Notes from approximately 19:00 to 21:00 am will visit historic phototherapy. In the event that the vehicle in historic area will be charged as well. And the parking lot of the park. Visitor Center offers guided tour tram around the park. Rates. Tourists, 10 Thai baht U.S. foreign 20 In addition, the front of the park offers bicycle rental units at a price of 20 Baht If traffic is among the Board. And trainers need to watch. Or tourists who want more information please contact the Tourist Information Centre Historical Park, Sukhothai Old Town district, Muang District, Sukhothai 64210 Tel. 0-5569-7310. Transportation from the city of Sukhothai. Visitors can ride an old city bus (minibus) every 20 minutes with car parking around the nearby Police station came down in front of the car park every 20 minutes. Back His Majesty the King Monument King Ramkhamhaeng the Great. Was built in 2518 is located along the road stretch way Thong. North of Wat Mahathat. Features a statue of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great Statue Brass Copper Cast Metal Black Gram, 2 times the 3-meter high Buddha actually sat on the podium His new ride hanging Nang c stone bowl. Right hand holding book. His left hand is in position teaching public. Pan left altar are placed beside the King Khan on his face look like a Buddha, Sukhothai, early To convey the sense that King Ramkhamhaeng the Great had the will and compassion are absolutely fair in paternalism Alongside a picture Engrave plate inscribed with the event of his royal duties, as referred to in Sukhothai inscriptions. Back Wall Sukhothai Located at the Old Town district. Evidence in the stone inscription, called the Integrated degree map is a rectangle with width 1300 m 1800 m long inner wall is created on laterite soil units two outer walls are interspersed with ditches, ridge In addition to the enemy and to protect the drainage ditches are not used to drain flooded the city. Midway between each side of the gate. Kiosk and door with Back Wat Maha Tong Thani. U. Located in the center is a large temple and the temple of Sukhothai. Phra Mahathat Chedi a lotus shape. Or hath Bin. Sukhothai is a true art form. Set as Chairman of the pagoda. Surrounded by the pagoda 8 body based on the same Prang laterite is the direction in 4 and a pagoda style castle created with a brick that has been influenced by the Lanna The survey found that the area of Wat Mahathat is the pagoda, reservoirs up to 200 person 10 of his temple facade (Footprint) 8 1 of the temple facade Trapang 4 on the east side of the pagoda temple president is a big cause of laterite. The altar, which was a large bronze Buddha image in Thailand is Shakyamuni Buddha, Sri. Currently being moved to Wat Suthat's. Bangkok to the north and the south side of the Mahathat Chedi Buddha standing inside the booth is called "Tha King Aฏ Assoc. Back Wat Chana Songkhram. Located in the north of Wat Mahathat. Close to the historic site known as Pillar formerly known as Wat Rat Burana features a rich. Pagoda large round bell shape. Chairman of the Pagoda and Temple Pagoda by various churches. Back Noen Prasat Phra Ruang. Or district in Sukhothai Palace. Located adjacent to the east of Wat Mahathat. One of the historic hill known as Castle King Rama VI assumed that this area was based Castle Palace. King of Sukhothai. Fine Arts Department has excavated entirely customize the base year 2526 was building a moon base lotus lotus face look like a high rectangular base size 27.50 X 51.50 meters, with a staircase at the front and rear Back Wat Trapang money (The term "Trapang" refers to the pool or pond) is a major historic site. Located on the west edge of Silver Trapang Wat Mahathat. Wat Mahathat 300 meters away from the historic site has no boundary wall. His lotus pagoda consists of a president. Features of the pagoda shape of lotus is a Hranm Ernืonhreu four sides standing Buddha image. And Buddha style (Hranm mean the end of a temple facade. Or the end of church Channel is usually tons) in front of Temple. Pagodas and east side of the island has a church located in the water. Back Wat Sa Si. The temple is located in the north-west of Wat Mahathat. Important monument in the middle of a large pond called Trapang Tra Kuan and president of Temple pagoda consists Drnongeeongur. In front of a large Buddha image temple Pang stucco Buddha A small pagoda. Srivijaya art mixed Lanka. Located in the south. A facade in front of a Buddha 4 directions midstream small island is home to the small Buddhist temple. The temple is known as the point where the beautiful scenery. Back Wat Si Sawai. Located south of Wat Mahathat. About 350 meters away is located in an important historic boundary wall. Prang body consists of three art forms Lop Buri Prang style is quite streamlined. Is based on short patterns like some stucco pattern on Chinese Ceramics. Yuan Dynasty. Found a picture carved lintels Narayana Banthom Sin. Part of the Idol. Siyeึongct and demonstrated that they had a Hindu shrine in the first Then converted to a Buddhist temple at the top of the front. And a Buddhist temple in later. Back San Ta Pha Daeng. Looks as historic as a Khmer art. Created by laterite, Angkor period (Wed Fri 1650 to 1700), then the Department of Fine Arts was the digging out This court has found and restored parts idol And Women's divine decorated with furniture. Currently on display at the National Museum Bangkok. Back Sukhothai Historical Park Visitor Center. Building a Thai-style architecture Sukhothai Near Wat Phra Phai Luang. Building a data center and facilities for visitors to visit Sukhothai Historical Park. And exhibit different models of ancient monuments in the old town of Sukhothai. Tourists visit the park should begin. From this point to have an overview of Sukhothai in the past. Back Archaeological pottery Sukhothai (Eerdueriyong). Near Wat Phra Phai Luang. Along the old moat, called "Mother Jones" is a porcelain kiln Sukhothai. Aged about Century 18, discovered oven around 49 oven, most recently in the Ditch River Jones of North 37 furnaces in the south side city wall nine ranges and the eastern third furnace furnace equipment Sangkhalok similar roof ton width from 1.50 to 2.00 m long, 4.5 meters pottery found in this area are mostly large bowl type coating opaque. Fawn Are painted black. Most of the fish and made ​​flower cycle. Back Wat Phra Phai Luang. The monument is a large, important second Wat Mahathat. The temple is rectangular layout. 3 is a moat around the outer layer called the Cool Cool Mother Jones Wat Phra Pai Luang is the center of the community. Top of the oldest historic temple is Phra Prang Prang 3 Lord is chairman of the temple. Created by laterite. Khmer art as a standby. The reign of King Jayavarman 7 in front of the temple building is a stucco Buddha image 4 sleep posture is standing, walking and sitting. Back Wat Si Chum. Is located at Wat Phra Phai Luang 800 meters to the west is the temple of the Royal Su I Mara Camp is a stucco Buddha image width 11.30 meters, a large lap style of temple building is a rectangular-like Footprint. But the roof collapsed exhausted. Only the walls on all four sides. Each side wall. Mason Tืopoon safely The south wall are the people inside the box. And walk up the stairs to the narrow side of the wall Lord I Su. Or you can reach the ridge above the wall. The channel wall by wall paintings are old but almost fuzzy mess. Paintings of this age almost 700 years ago In addition, the ceiling box stairs plans to slate a large carving patterns on fable the various total of 50 images when walking the way the stairs up, they appeared on the roof chapel overlooking the beautiful. of the old city of Sukhothai around. Why temple Wat Si Chum is a mystery hidden this This issue if considering a deep and you will find that the king in royal Prarewg he his talent in the wake solace military Han and the other because the side wall of the Holy Su I have the box small if who sneaked through tunnels and go stuck on this box. And said out loud inside the temple must think that the M I say. And voices that will ring formidable Because the temple has no windows. Originally the roof would be curved like a dome. Back Temple elephants around. Ao Pra cabinet away from west approximately 2.4 miles of historic importance include Round a pagoda Lanka. Chang appeared with a square base with half of the 24 string in front of the pagoda temple president. Ong Pagoda and surrounded by five pagodas and churches president. Back Wat Saphan Hin. This temple is located high on a hill about 200 meters up the path with historic pathways from the foot of the mountain slopes with a slate over a distance of 300 meters is important Buddha inside the temple, including a large standing Buddha image. His shrine is 12.50 meters high camp revealed forgive called "Tha King Aฏ Assoc. Back Dam, a rolled Links pharmacist. Or dam Phra Ruang. Located in the old town. This dam is a dam of soil (soil units) for the water barrier is located between the gorges. He His major He came thick and compressed. Built for water retention. And draw water into the canal to the Great Wall to pool money Trapang Trapang gold to be used in the city. And palaces in ancient times. Irrigation can improve the current restoration. And repair of the new Back Temple Chetuphon. Art of the temple is interesting. Footprint of building with slate Buddha is enshrined in four poses sitting, reclining, standing, walking is the Footprint of Buddha is enshrined, with brick and slate materials in the construction of laterite. Something to be viewed within the boundary wall surrounding Temple Footprint Chaturaphak slate porch was constructed from a large and thick, with stone to make extraction and notching the frame. Easy and emulate wooden cage. And a stone inscription found at the main temple is inscribed in the 58 years since 2057 Wed, said radiation created thee fair Buddha in this temple. Back Temple of the four rooms. Located east of the temple Chetuphon about 100 meters away historic interest is at the base of the pagoda president is decorated with stucco images around the person making the picture image men and women wore jewelry ray and associated lessons. Mobile container Flora species emerge from a germinating out to represent fertility. Furthermore, stucco elephant. Lion picture decoration and party. Lord President of the pagoda is a round bell shape that has been restored. The pagoda has less total collapses. Back Wat Chang Lom. Is an important historic site. Pagoda has a spherical Lanka as president of the temple. Around the base decorated with a pagoda. Stucco is stuck half-elephant. Front of the temple cause with a brick base. And a database created with a brick boundary wall around them. Back Wat Trapang Lang. Thong on the street till way. If traveling from Sukhothai Wat Trapang Lang left the scene. Art is important. Footprint square with brick cause. Exterior wall stucco Buddha image. When the Buddha from Daowadung. Buddha gave sermons at your father the king Saki Kingdom. Please come and now she Pimpa. Sukhothai is a masterpiece of art.

Chonburi Province

Chonburiชลบุรี Statistics
Capital: Chonburi
Area: 4,363.0 km²
Ranked 51st
Inhabitants: 1,040,865 (2000)
Ranked 16th
Pop. density: 239 inh./km²

History
From historical evidence, Mueang Chon Buri has been settled since the Ayutthaya period. Originally, it comprised many small towns such as Mueang Bang Sai, Mueang Bang Pla Soi, and Mueang Bang Phra. Later, King Rama V combined these towns together into Chon Buri province

Etymology
The word Chon originates from the Sanskrit word Jala meaning water, and the word buri from Sanskrit Puri meaning town or city. Hence the name of the province literally means City of Water.

Geography
The province is located at the Bay of Bangkok, the northern end of the Gulf of Thailand. A mountain range stretches from the north-west to the south-east of the province, while the fertile plains of the north were long used for farming. In Laem Chabang in the south of the province is one of the few deep-water harbours of Thailand.


Miscellaneous
Until the 1960s Pattaya was a small fishing village, but during the Vietnam war the American troops had a base nearby, and Pattaya became a popular R&R location.[citation needed] The city grew quickly and became a tourist location in Thailand.

The 20th World Scout Jamboree, put on by the World Organization of the Scout Movement, drew 30,000 teenaged Boy Scouts to a naval base near the village of Sattahip, where activities included world issue awareness, a showcase of Thai science & technology, obstacle course-style competitions between nations.


Symbols
The provincial seal shows the hill Khao Sam Muk, on which a holy joss-house is located. The local people believe that the spirit of that mountain protects the fishermen from harm.
Provincial tree as well as flower is the Burmese Rosewood (Pterocarpus indicus, local name Pradu).

The provincial slogan is Beautiful Beaches, Delicious Khao Lam, Sweet Sugar Cane, Delicate Basketry Products and Buffalo Racing

Administrative divisions
The province is subdivided in 11 districts (amphoe). These are further subdivided into 92 subdistricts (tambon) and 691 villages (muban), and one special administrative area, Pattaya.

1.Mueang Chonburi
2.Ban Bueng
3.Nong Yai
4.Bang Lamung
5.Phan Thong
6.Phanat Nikhom
7.Si Racha
8.Ko Sichang
9.Sattahip
10.Bo Thong
11.Ko Chan



Sights
Wat Khao Phra Phutthabat Bang Sai (วัดเขาพระพุทธบาทบางทราย) Inside the Mondop–a square building with a crown-like cupola- resides the Buddha’s footprint. From the end of the fourth lunar month to the second day of the fifth month during the period of the waxing moon, there is a tradition that people will proceed up the hill to pay respect to the Buddha’s footprint.


Wat YansangwararamWat Yai Inthraram (วัดใหญ่อินทราราม) It is an ancient and significant temple of Mueang Chon Buri, influenced by the late Ayutthayan architectural style. The Ubosot was built in its Gunwale Curve base and inside displays mural paintings.


Phra Phutthasihing Shrine (หอพระพุทธสิหิงค์) The shrine houses a replica of the Phra Phutthasihing cast in pure silver.

Wat Thammanimit (วัดธรรมนิมิตต์) It was constructed in 1941 and is a place where the Phra Phutthamongkhon Nimit Buddha image resides. It is a concrete Buddha image decorated with mosaic tiles in the Boarding a Boat posture.


Ang Sila (อ่างศิลา) is a seaside fishing village. Most villagers are skilled in making implements from granite. Items made are mainly mortar and pestle widely used in Thai households in the olden times and figurines of animals.


Nacha Sa Thai Chue Shrine,The Culturaldiversity of ChonburiWihan Thep Sathit Phra Kitti Chaloem or Nacha Sa Thai Chue Shrine (วิหารเทพสถิตพระกิติเฉลิม หรือ ศาลเจ้าหน่าจาซาไท้จื้อ) It is a Chinese shrine. It is a 4-storey building decorated in the extraordinary Chinese architectural art and housing various Chinese deity images.


Khao Sam Muk (เขาสามมุข) is a low hillock situated between Ang Sila and Bang Saen Beach, along the Road, facing the seashore. A habitat of scores of wild monkeys, the hill-top affords a panoramic view of the Bang Saen Beach.


The Marine Scientific Institute (สถาบันวิทยาศาสตร์ทางทะเล) Situated in the Burapha University at Bang Saen Beach. It is a modern aquarium with realistic underwater environment.


Bang Saen Beach, (หาดบางแสน) is a well-known holiday beach only 14 kilometres from the provincial town. In 1943, the government built the first holiday resort in the country here. It is now under the supervision of Saen Suk Municipal Administration.

Laem Thaen (แหลมแท่น) is in the area of Bang Saen Beach near Khao Sam Muk. It is a cape reaching out to the sea where pavilions for relaxation and restaurants are situated. There are a lot of people coming to do fishing in the area.


Sriracha Tiger Zoo (สวนเสือศรีราชา) At Km 20 on Highway No. 3241 between Pattaya and Bang Saen Beach, or 10 kilometres from Si Racha District, this is a well-maintained zoo with hoards of crocodiles, Bengal tigers, camel, deer, scorpions and more.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo (สวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียว) This famous zoo operated by the Zoological Garden Organization and covers a vast tract of forestland. There are more than 200 species of wildlife living in their natural habitual. They include both domestic and imported types.


Ko Sichang (เกาะสีชัง) Twelve kilometers off the shore of Si Racha is the large island of Sichang offering pleasant and quiet mountain and sea views. Ko Sichang has served as a cargo station since the early days of the country’s trading history. It is also the site of a summer palace built during the reign of King Rama V.


Chao Pho Khao Yai Shrine (ศาลเจ้าพ่อเขาใหญ่) The shrine is a natural architecture masterpiece, revered by both the Thai and Chinese worshippers. From here the front side of the island with a panoramic view of Sichang community can be clearly seen.

Mondop atop Buddha’s Footprint (มณฑปรอยพระพุทธบาท) King Rama V had this footprint replica installed on top of Khaya Sira Hill. It is another vantage point to admire Ko Sichang and its surrounding.

Hat Tham Khao Phang (หาดถ้ำเขาพัง) Hat Tham Khao Phang at the back of the island surrounds this white sandy beach. The sloping beach is thus on the un-windy side.

Khao Khat Pass and Hat Hin Klom (ช่องเขาขาดและหาดหินกลม) The name of “Hat Hin Klom” comes from the rounded rocks on the beach which have been “rounded” by the westerly wind that normally comes from March to September. The white sand makes the beach look clean and clear.

Phra Chuthathut Ratchathan (พระจุฑาธุชราชฐาน) The only palace amidst the sea, King Rama V had it built in 1892 as a holiday retreat and a convalescence home for his wives and children. Residential quarters, lawns, pools, and swamps are designed and located in ascending tiers from the beach up to the top of the hill, alternated with frangipani trees (Plumeria acuminata) of different colours.


Ko Thai Khangkhao (เกาะท้ายค้างคาว) is a small island on the southern side of Ko Sichang where there is a sandy beach and coral. Amphoe Bang Lamung and Mueang Pattaya

Underwater World (อันเดอร์วอเตอร์ เวิลด์) is an aquarium where there is a collection of marine species in the Gulf of Thailand. The tunnel is 105 metres long divided into 4 zones. Moreover, there are marine lives feeding shows, both on the surface of the water and underwater in each zone.

Mueang Pattaya


Hat Pattaya (หาดพัทยา) The half-moon-shaped Pattaya beach is about 4 kilometres long with Road, running parallel to the beach. North Pattaya and Central Pattaya are not as busy as the south beach.


Suan Chaloemphrakiat (สวนเฉลิมพระเกียรติ) This is a fitness park at the foot of Khao Pattaya. With an area of 6 acres (24,000 m2), the park was dedicated to commemorate His Majesty the King’s sixtieth birthday on December 5, 1988.

Hat Chom Thian (หาดจอมเทียน) This 6- kilometre-long beach is only 4 kilometre from Pattaya. A beach Road, runs parallel to the shore along which are hotels and restaurants.


Hat Wong Phra Chan (หาดวงพระจันทร์) This small tranquil one kilometre beach is on the northern side of Pattaya Bay. The serene atmosphere here is attractive to those longing for a complete rest and privacy.


Sanctuary of Truth (ปราสาทสัจธรรม) This gigantic wooden structure is situated by the sea at Laem Ratchawet, North Pattaya. The sanctuary of Truth was first built in 1981 by Mr. Lek Wiriyaphan, the founder of the Ancient City in Samut Prakan Province.


The Million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm (อุทยานหินล้านปีและฟาร์มจระเข้พัทยา) Its grounds are landscaped with flowering and rock gardens. Hundreds of crocodiles as well as some rare animals, including albino bears and horses, are kept.


Mini Siam (เมืองจำลองพัทยา) is a famous model village. It celebrates the heritages of Thailand with miniature replicas of the most famous monuments and historical sites.


Pattaya Elephant Village (หมู่บ้านช้างพัทยา) This elephant camp focuses on daily life of elephants and their masters and also offers stage shows demonstrating how to catch wild elephants, elephants-at-work in the jungle, elephants playing football and a grand war elephants parade.

The Three Kingdoms Park (อุทยานสามก๊ก) is a beautiful attraction full of the Sino-Thai architectural style. The art objects in this place is in accordance with the Chinese Fengshui, comprising of a 5-storey building, displaying oil paintings of the life story of Kong Ming, as well as, Jiangxi sculptures of leading characters from the chronicle in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Ripley’s World of Entertainment (ริบลีส์ เวิล์ด ออฟ เอนเตอร์เทนเม้นท์) is located on the 3rd floor of the Royal Garden Plaza Department Store, on Pattaya Beach Road. Activities are as follows:

The Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Odditorium (พิพิธภัณฑ์ริบลีส์ (เชื่อหรือไม่!)) is a museum of a large collection of more than 300 stories and pieces of oddities and amazements from all over the world, owned by Mr. Robert Ripley, an American man.
Four-Dimensional Cinema (โรงภาพยนตร์ 4 มิติ) is a cinema of the future with a special system, creating a feeling of being in an actual situation among the viewers.
The Miracle Labyrinth (มหัศจรรย์เขาวงกต) Witness the modern special effects of lights, colours and sounds in the 16 rooms, as well as, admire the beauty of the mysterious dimensions and illusions.
The Haunting Warehouse (โกดังผีสิง) Take an adventure in one of the 5 biggest coffin warehouses of the world.



Pattaya Park and Tower (สวนสนุกพัทยาปาร์ค) Pattaya Park Beach Resort and Tower at Chom Thian features a large whirlpool with giant sliders and a tower with a revolving restaurant.


Ko Lan (เกาะล้าน) This island is 7.5 kilometres from South Pattaya. Most fine beaches with white sand and clear water are on the western side of the island.


Ko Sak (เกาะสาก) Six hundred metres north of Ko Lan is Ko Sak, a small island shaped like an upturn horseshoe. There are two connecting beaches to the north and south.

Mu Ko Phai (หมู่เกาะไผ่) is 23 kilometres from Pattaya beach comprising Ko Phai, Ko Man Wichai, Ko Lueam and Ko Klueng Badan. Ko Phai is the biggest one and is under the supervision of the Royal Thai Navy.

Anek Kuson Sala (Wihan Sian) (เอนกกุศลศาลา (วิหารเซียน)) is the place collecting high-class Chinese architecture and fine arts constructed in 1987 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Birthday.

Wat Yanasangwararam Woramahawihan (วัดญาณสังวรารามวรมหาวิหาร) At the entrance are situated international pavilions. Within the compound of the temple are the Mondop where a replica of the Buddha’s footprint is enshrined, a large Chedi containing the relics of the Lord Buddha, as well as, his enlightened followers, and Wihan Phra Yanaret.

Thai Alangkarn Theater Pattaya (โรงละคร ไทย "อลังการ") Situated at km.155 Sukhumvit road, (opposite Pinacle Hotel). The entire project includes a prototype Hexa stage Theater with 2,000 seats in tiers, Cultural Rostrum and a Restaurant with 1,000 seating capacity. The state of the art shows called ‘The Thai Extravaganza Show‘, is presenting Thailand through our new Panoramic Concept with the use of hi-tech equipment such as the Multi-Color Lasers, Real Surround Sound System, Pyrotechnic and etc, which synchronize with the act from more than hundred experienced of performers on stage.

The Laser Beams Cast Buddha Image of Khao Chi Chan (พระพุทธรูปแกะสลักเขาชีจรรย์) The image is in the subduing Mara posture, cast by laser beams on the Khao Chi Chan cliff. It is a combination of Sukhothai and Lanna arts. The image called “Phra Phuttha Maha Wachira Uttamophat Satsada” was constructed in 1996 to honour His Majesty the King.

Wat Sattahip or Wat Luangpho I ((วัดสัตหีบ หรือ วัดหลวงพ่ออี๋) It was constructed during the reign of King Rama V by Luangpho I or Phrakhru Worawet Muni who possessed knowledge of meditation and was the comforter for local in their difficult times. Therefore, the monk was highly respected among the locals.

Hat Toei Ngam (หาดเตยงาม) Lines of toei trees (Pandanus kaida Kurz) on the 200 metre crescent beach add to the tranquillity of the atmosphere. The northern side of the beach is located a naval museum and monument.


Hat Sai Kaeo (หาดทรายแก้ว) is a beautiful beach under the supervision of the Royal Thai Navy and is near the Naval Rating School.

Hat Nang Ram (หาดนางรำ) Nang Ram beach is about 200 metres long. At the tip of the beach stands the shrine of Kromluang Chumphonkhetudomsak, the Father of Royal Thai Navy.

Hat Nang Rong (หาดนางรอง) is a little beyond Hat Nang Ram. It is a 200- metre beach with pine trees.


Hat Thian Tale (หาดเทียนทะเล) It is a sandy beach alternating with rocks, covering an area of 900 metres. It is a panoramic sightseeing point, with a bizarre shape of cliffs where a view of the sunset.


HTMS Chakri Naruebet (เรือรบหลวงจักรีนฤเบศร) is an offshore Patrol Helicopter Carrier anchored at the Chuk Samet Deep Seaport. The important missions during wartime are the Flagship of the fleet, controlling and commanding the fleet in the sea, as well as the aircraft carrier and air defence mission


Turtle Conservation Center, the Royal Thai Navy (ศูนย์อนุรักษ์พันธุ์เต่าทะเล กองทัพเรือ) Its objective is to create love and the preservation awareness towards Thai sea turtles.

Chong Samaesan Village (หมู่บ้านช่องแสมสาร) Chong Samaesan is another village offering good fishing opportunities.

Suan Chunlakan Sathit Sathan Banphachon Siam (สวนจุลการสถิตสถานบรรพชนสยาม) is a park built for Admiral Prince Krommaluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak in 1995. It is situated at Mu 1, Tambon Phlu Ta Luang where a shrine and statues of Prince Krommaluang Chumphon Khet Udomsak and significant persons in Thai history as well as revered Buddhist monks in the past are situated.

Phra Phuttha Ming Mueang (พระพุทธมิ่งเมือง) is an engraved Buddha image out of Padauk wood in the posture of subduing Mara. It is the Laotian art, constructed by the Laotians who immigrated into this area. It is near the community centre of the Phanat Nikhom Municipality Office.


Ho Phra Phanatbodi (หอพระพนัสบดี) It is a place where a replica of Phra Phanatbodi (Vanaspati) is enshrined. It is a dignified standing Buddha image whose age is approximately 1,200-1,300 years. It was elaborately engraved out of a delicate black stone.


Wat Chum Saeng Si Wanaram (วัดชุมแสงศรีวนาราม) The distinguishing point of this temple is Sala Kan Parian–a temple hall for the Buddhist monks’ meeting and religious ceremony, constructed of terra-cotta into modern architecture. It is called Mabunkhrong Building


Luangpho Tio, Wat Hua Thanon (หลวงพ่อติ้ว วัดหัวถนน) It is an engraved image of Taeo wood (called Tio wood by the Laotians). During the Songkran period, on 19 April every year, there is a procession carrying the image around the village. It is believed that the image would make all the wishes and success come true.


Sa Siliam (สระสี่เหลี่ยม) According to legend, it is the pond where Phra Rot in the folk story “Phra Rot-Meri”, brought his cock to drink water in this area when he ran a cock fight to make a living for the 12 ladies.


Wat Luang Phrommawat (วัดหลวงพรหมวาส) This temple was once a place where the ceremony of drinking an oath of allegiance was conducted. The temple’s compound is large and abundant. Moreover, there are a large number of flying foxes in the trees.


Wat Tai Ton Lan (วัดใต้ต้นลาน) It was constructed in 1905, representing the interesting architecture of the local skilled craftsmen such as the old wooden Sala Kan Parian–a preaching hall, a pair of swan columns, the cement giant sculpture, the ancient Jiangxi Chinese tiles, and the scripture hall or library made of teakwood surrounded by water.


Khao Cha-ang (เขาชะอางค์) It is an isolated limestone mountain standing on a plain and an important source of gold and antimony. Inside each mountain are various beautiful caves such as Tham Nam, Tham Khangkhao, Tham Laplae and Tham Mangkon.


Tham Khao Cha-ang Song Khrueang (ถ้ำเขาชะอางค์ทรงเครื่อง) It is a large cave with a carrying capacity of thousands of people and a location of beautiful stalagmites and stalactites, as well as, a habitat of a large number of bats.


Tham Khao Cha-ang Ha Yot (ถ้ำเขาชะอางค์ห้ายอด) It is also a big cave of stalagmites and stalactites. Moreover, inside is divided into many small chambers.

*Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
[edit] Entertainment
Nightlife Major Hotel operates gourmet restaurant, cocktail lounges, discotheques, nightclubs and supper clubs which offer excellent food, drinks, music and international entertainment. Such establishments are ideally suited to family entertainment. Nightlife beyond Pattaya’s hotels is more liberated and exciting. Go-go bars are mostly located in south Pattaya, particularly on 'Walking street'. Discotheques, transvestite cabarets, night-clubs, coffee shops, karaoke bars, open-air bars and restaurants with live music and entertainment compete for attention. Recently, crime is becoming a major concern. Motorbike drive-by robberies, hotel room break-ins, and some bars swindling the clientele are now a major concern for locals and tourists alike.


[edit] Activities
Agro-tourism Attractions Silver Lake Vineyard (ไร่องุ่นซิลเวอร์เลก) is located at Mu 7, Tambon Na Jomtien, Sattahip District, covering an area of 400 rai with 12 kinds of grapes, 11 of which are for fresh consumption and the other one is for making wine.

Ecotourism Attractions Ko Kham Underwater Park (อุทยานใต้ทะเลเกาะขาม) is an ecotourism attraction within the compound of the Royal Thai Navy in Sattahip. There are many Chan Pha (Dracaena loureiri Gagnep.) trees. It looks like two islands connecting each other with extending land. Snorkelling can be done at the island.

Coral Reef Submarine Tours In Pattaya, there are both submarines and semi-submarines to admire the beauty of the coral reefs underwater in the areas of Ko Lan and Ko Sak.


[edit] Local Products
Famous handicrafts of Chon Buri include Ang Sila’s granite mortars and Phanat Nikhom’s basketry. Chon Buri is also abundant in fresh and dried seafood. A vast variety of seafood . Chaeng Lon (แจงลอน) This is Chon Buri’s special delicacy which uses the same ingredients as Ho Mok (ห่อหมก) with coconut shreds to replace coconut milk. The mixture is hand-molded into small buns on a stick, and charcoal-grilled until cooked. Hoi Cho (หอยจ้อ) This Chinese delicacy is Chon Buri’s famous dish because a special kind of sea crabs is used as the main ingredient.

Khao Lam (ข้าวหลาม) This specialty is made with sticky rice, sugar and coconut cream cooked in specially-prepared bamboo rods.


Stone Products (ผลิตภัณฑ์จากหิน) such as a mortar, whetstone, engraved stone into animal shapes such as lions, elephants, horses and others are widely offered at Ang Sila, on the way from Chon Buri to Bang Saen.


Products from Pineapple Paper (ผลิตภัณฑ์จากกระดาษใยสับปะรด) are produced in Tambon Nong Kham, Si Racha District. Examples of the products include wine boxes and bags, boxes of tissue paper, perfume boxes, photo albums, folders, sets of envelopes and boxes of paper note.


Basketry Market (ตลาดจักสาน) Long known for its fine basketry products, Amphoe Phanat Nikhom originally made them for daily use. The products were gradually developed into more elaborate and marketable hand-crafted items Artificial Fruits Made of Clay (ผลไม้ดินปั้น). Various kinds of artificial fruits made of clay in miniature size are made, dried by sunlight and painted in actual colours. Then, they are wind dried again.


Culture

Festivals
Chon Buri Annual Festival (งานนมัสการพระพุทธสิหิงค์และงานกาชาดประจำปีจังหวัดชลบุรี) This fair is held about mid-April during the Songkran Festival. Phra Phutthasihing, Chon Buri’s principle Buddha image, is put in a procession around the city.

Wan Lai Festival (ประเพณีวันไหล) is a Chon Buri merit making day of the seamen on the Thai New Year during the Songkran Festival, organized during 13-20 April every year. There is alms-offering to the monks, ceremony of pouring water onto the Buddha’s image, sand pagoda making, splashing water and local games and sports in Chon Buri. The areas where the Wan Lai Festival is organized are as follows:

Pattaya–Na Kluea Wan Lai Festival and Na Kluea Kong Khao Fair (งานประเพณีวันไหล พัทยา- นาเกลือ และงานกองข้าวนาเกลือ) are organized on 18-20 April every year at Lan Pho Public Park, Na Kluea and Wat Chai Mongkhon in South Pattaya.

Songkran Si Maha Racha Festival and Kong Khao Tradition (งานประเพณีสงกรานต์ศรีมหาราชาและงานประเพณีกองข้าว) is an ancient festival of the Chon Buri locals. At present, Si Racha District still preserves this tradition and organizes it every year, during 19-21 April, to worship the gods who have been protecting them throughout the year. Activities comprise of the procession led by the elderly and various organizations in traditional Thai costume, a worship ceremony, spirit offering ceremony, Kong Khao tradition demonstration, local games, demonstrations, and sales of traditional desserts and local food.

Ko Phra Sai Wan Lai Festival, Bang Saen (งานประเพณีก่อพระทรายวันไหล บางแสน) is the festival which has been conducted by the Saen Suk people from the past. Originally, it was called “Ngan Thambun Wan Lai”, a gathering of people from various villages to do the merit making in the Songkran Festival or the Thai New Year Day, taking place on 16-17 April, every year. Monks from every temple in Saen Suk Sub-district are invited to perform the religious ceremony. There is merit making, food offering and bahting ceremony. Later, there are activities of sand pagoda making, water splashing, local games and sports, etc.

Ngan Bun Klang Ban and Phanat Nikhom Basketwork (งานบุญกลางบ้าน และเครื่องจักสานพนัสนิคม) are traditions that have been passed on for a long period of time of the Phanat Nikhom people. They are organized on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the first week of May or the Thai 6th lunar month. The locals will bring food, offer them to the monks, and dedicate the merit to the guardian spirits, enemies from a former life, the deceased relatives, as well as, to drive out bad things, to ask for rain during the season and to wish for abundant food and plants. After the religious ceremony, there is lunch, local games and a demonstration of Phanat Nikhom basketry making.


Chon Buri Buffalo Race (งานประเพณีวิ่งควาย) This is a long-established celebration of this most useful animal of Thai farmers. A fun-filled event, it is held not only in Chon Buri itself but also in Ban Bueng and Nong Yai districts. The beasts of burden are dressed outrageously or with admirable creativity by owners depending on their imagination. Assembled in the courtyard in front of the town hall, the buffaloes partake in racing, or take part in physical fitness and “fashion” contests.

PRACHUAPKHIRIKHAN

Hat Hua Hin

Hat Hua Hin is a 5-kilometer white sandy beach lined with a wide range of accommodations, from bungalows to five-star hotels and resorts. Located at the sunrise side of the city, the beach runs from a rocky headland which separates it from a tiny fishing pier, and gently curves for some three kilometers to the south where the Giant Standing Buddha Sculpture is located at the foot of Khao Takiap. While offering a tranquil atmosphere, the beach is also the place for fun-filled activities ranging from jogging, walking, sun bathing, horse riding, kite boarding, and other kinds of water sports.

Namtok Huai Yang National Park

This 16-square kilometre-park covers a forested area on the Tanao Si Mountain Range. A 5-layer waterfall, Namtok Huai Yang, near the park office is its main attraction. The highest elevation is the 1,251-metre Khao Luang mountain. Admission is 200 baht per person. Accommodation is available near the park headquarters.

Pran Buri

Pran Buri is some 30 kilometres south of Hua Hin. There are several beach resorts in peaceful atmosphere. The Pran Buri Forest Park occupies a large area with a 1-kilometre pine-fringed beach and mangrove nature trails.

Sam Roi Yot National Park

Located 63 kilometres south of Hua Hin in the vicinity of Kui Buri district, this coastal national park covers an area of 98 square kilometres with limestone mountains, mangrove swamps, and beaches. It is also home to various kinds of local and migrating birds, which are plentiful from November to February. With a large number of ridges, Khao Sam Roi Yot (or the mountain of 300 peaks) stands as a landmark for seamen and also provides a good shelter for ships during a storm. To get to the park, follow the direction signs marking the remaining distances of 38 and 15 kilometres at Km. 256 and Km.286.5, respectively. Admission is 200 baht per person.

Attractions within the park area include:

Hat Sam Phraya, located 3.5 kilometres north of the park office, is a beautiful beach lined with pine trees. Accommodation is available.
Tham Kaeo is situated some 23 kilometres from Pran Buri or 15 kilometres north of the park office. This cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites. Oil lamps can be rented at a nearby village for exploring the cave.
Tham Sai, is 9 kilometres north of the park office. Exploration inside the cave takes about half an hour. Oil lamps can be rented at nearby Khung Tanot Village.
Hat Laem Sala is located 16 kilometres north of the park office. It can be reached by boat or walking across a hill from Bang Pu Village. Walking up a beachside mountain for a while, visitors will arrive at a famous cave called "Tham Phraya Nakhon". The cave has a big hole through which a shaft of light reaches and permits the growth of various kinds of plants. Phra Thi Nang Khuha Kharuhat, a Thai style pavilion, lends the most attractive sight to the cave and has become the symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan. It is a four-porched building first constructed in Bangkok in 1890 during the reign of King Rama V, then dismantled and moved to the cave where it was reconstructed. Its gable tops were raised by the King himself.
In addition, there is a viewpoint on Khao Daeng, 400 metres from the park office and Ban Khao Daeng, a canalside village, which is the starting point for a 1 hour boat trip to watch wild birds.

Ao Mae Ramphueng and Ao Bo Thonglang

Situated in the southern extremities of the province, both are scenic bays in the Bang Saphan district area. Travel about 75 kilometres south of Phrachuap Khiri Khan to Km. 399, turn left and continue for another 17 kilometres via Bang Saphan Market to Ao Mae Ramphueng. Ao Bo Thonglang is 4 kilometres away. Accommodation and seafood restaurants are available.

Krabi

Krabi History

According to archaeological evidence, the area that is now called "Krabi" province had been a community since prehistoric period, yet there was no documentary evidence about this.

During King Rama V's reign (1868-1910), this land was called Pakasai sub-county under the direct jurisdiction of Nakhon Si Thammarat province. After the governor of the province sent his officials to catch elephants here, many more people from Nakhon Si Thammarat province immigrated to settle down in the area.

Around 1872, King Rama V elevated Pakasai sub-county to be Krabi province with the provincial administration office situated at Krabi-yai sub-county (in Muang district at present). But it was still subjected to Nakhon Si Thammarat's control. At present, the office is located near the estuary at Pak Nam sub-district. Its first governor was Laung Thep Sena. In 1875, Rama V had an order to separate Krabi from Nakhon Si Thammarat and to have it ruled by Bangkok.

There are two legends mentioning the meaning of "Krabi". The first had it that villagers presented a large ancient sword (krabi in Thai) they discovered by chance to the governor. They also did the same thing when a smaller one was found later. Regarded as sacred and auspicious, the governor would like to keep them in the province. But the provincial establishment was still in progress, so they were placed crossing each other in the cave named Khao Khanap Nam. This was the origin of the province's emblem.

The second legend had it that "Krabi" was derived from a name of local tree "Lumphi". The Malay and Chinese merchants made its pronunciation slightly corrupted and became "Ka-lu-bi" or "Kho-lo-bi", which finally turned to "Krabi" (sword).

Krabi "The Emerald of Andaman ..."

This seaside province is located in the Andaman Sea. The province is full of white sandy beaches, crystal clear seawater, beautiful islands, verdant forest with caves, and waterfalls, including more than 100 offshore islands.

Krabi is located 814 kilometres from Bangkok, covering an area of 4,708 square kilometres. From archaeological discoveries, it is believed that Krabi was one of the oldest communities in Thailand dating from the prehistoric period. It is also believed that Krabi was once the town of Ban Thai Samo, one of 12 royal cities that used a monkey as the town symbol. Krabi was a dependency town of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Kingdom.

Another legend indicates that the town may have taken its name after the meaning of Krabi, which means sword. This may have stemmed from a legend that says an ancient sword was unearthed prior to the city's founding. Later, the sword became a symbol of Krabi.

The province consists of mountains, hills, plains, and mangrove forests, including more than 130 large and small islands. Krabi town has a 5 kilometre-long river, which flows through town and ends at the Andaman Sea in Tambon Pak Nam. There are several canals in Krabi including Khlong Pakasai, Khlong Krabi Yai and Khlong Krabi Noi, all of them originate from Phanom Bencha mountain range, the highest mountain range in Krabi.

Climate ...

Krabi's climate is tropical and warm throughout the year.

The northeast monsoon from November into March is wonderful, with breezy clear days and fragrant cool nights. From November to April, Krabi has an average 26 sunny days per month.

The southwest monsoon, from May to October, brings rain and winds to the west coast of southern Thailand, but there are still 20 sunny days per month. Most often it's only a cool, late afternoon shower, but there can be rainy days here.

Seas can be quite rough during this season and swimmers should be careful. Tour Programs trips can be cancelled due to bad weather at this time of year.

There are two very hot periods of weather in Krabi, the first between April and May when the average temperatures range from 30 to 36°C and only the occasional tropical thunderstorm brings relief from the heat. It is also very hot between September and October but the frequent rainfall has a wonderful cooling effect.

Tourist High Season is from November to April. However, it's best to avoid December and January and in particular Christmas and New Year if possible, as this is Peak Season, when accommodation can be hard to find and is expensive.

Whether you are coming to Thailand on a holiday or not, we recommend you try to come from February to April. There are less tourists here, accommodation is much better value-for-money, the weather is at its best, and the seas their calmest.

Weather...

Weather in Krabi is typically that of the tropical monsoon, providing the province with just two seasons,the hot season from January to April, and the rainy season from May to December.

Monsoon winds, which change according to season, blow from the southeast, the southwest, and the northeast.

Temperatures range between 16.9 and 37.3 degrees Celsius and the yearly rainfall averages 2,568.5 millimeters.

Festivals...

Krabi Boek Fa Andaman Festival is held annually to inaugurate the province's tourist season. The festival features parades, local products contests, sea Kayak competitions and boat races.

Loi Ruea Chao Le Festival (Sea gypsy boat floating) is a rare festival on Ko Lanta of sea gypsies. The festival is held annually, on the full moon day in the sixth and the eleventh months of the lunar calendar. The sea gypsies on Ko Lanta and from neighbouring areas will gather at the beach near Ban Sala Dan to float boats in the sea in order to bring good luck. The Rong Ngeng, a typical southern dance as well as traditional music, will be performed around the boats.

Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi is Thailand's third largest province, covering an area of 19,486 square kilometers. The provincial area is mountainous and borders Myanmar to the west. The province of Kanchanaburi consists of 13 districts or
Amphoe of which Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Sai Yok, Amphoe Thong Pha Phum, Amphoe Sangkhlaburi, Amphoe Tha Muang, Amphoe Bo Phloi, and Amphoe Si Sawat are tourist destinations.
Kanchanaburi is the site of the world-famous Bridge Over The River Kwae, immortalized in books and movies, and is noted for rugged natural beauty where mountains and river valleys have inspired development of hydro-electric power and where labyrinthine reservoirs provide further scenic elements to the province's natural beauty.
Beyond the compact provincial capital, some 130 kilometers, and a comfortable 2-hour drive from Bangkok, where the Kwae Yai and the Kwae Noi rivers unite to form the Mae Klong River, Kanchanaburi unfolds in progressively arresting scenic beauty in a landscape characterized by several waterfalls, caves once inhabited by Neolithic man, national parks and tranquil riverside and reservoir settings.
Opportunities abound for rustic living aboard rafts on dazzling rivers and reservoirs, and provide the focal point for memorable holidays for nature lovers who delight in natural surroundings and pleasures without sacrificing basic comforts.

Boundary

North
Connects with Myanmar.
South
Connects with Ratcha Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces.
East
Connects with Suphan Buri Province.
West
Connects with Myanmar.

Kanchanaburi Province is divided into 10 Amphoes and 2 king Amphoes (sub-districts). The distances from Amphoe Muang to other Amphoes are as follow :
Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Bophloi 40 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Lao Khwan 98 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Phanom Thuan 24 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Sai Yok 50 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Sangkhla Buri 230 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Si Sawat 102 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Tha Maka 30 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Tha Muang 12 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Thong Pha Phum 145 kms. Amphoe Muang - Amphoe Dan Makham Tia 30 kms. Amphoe Muang - King Amphoe Nong Pru 75 kms. Amphoe Muang - King Amphoe Huai Kra Chao 60 kms.

Festival & Events

Boat and Raft Festival The river tour of Kanchnaburi is famous and popular among visitors. Boat races and water sports games are held at this annual festival at the beginning of November in the area of Khun Phan Dam.

Ban Nong Khao Fair The fare is usually held during the Songkran festival in April at Wat Intharam. Tambon Nong Khao. Activities to promote the culture and traditions of the local villagers are demonstrations of sweet making, cloth weaving, games, play performances, bull races, a beauty queen contest, and various forms for entertainment.

River Kwai Bridge Week This is an annual event to be held by the Kanchanaburi Provincial Authority from the end of November to the beginning of December to commemorate the notorious establishment of the Death Railway and the Bridge Over the River Kwai during WWII. Activities at the fair include a historical and archaeological exhibition, folk shows, booths of governmental offices, products sale, entertainment, and a light and sound presentation.

Ram Yoei or Yoei Dance It has been a kind of folk play for more than 500 years. This dance is always practised during Songkran and New Year festivals. There are male and female players standing to form a circle. A player takes turn to sing his/her own verses with the accompany of his/her players who clap their hands in rhythm. A couple of players take turn to dance with the music from a long drum band. Male players wear a round neckshirt with loincloth on a shoulder. Female players dress in a Thai costume with a Sabai cloth bound around the upper body. This play is still popular nowadays in Panom Thuan district.

Transport

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3. By Bus -Air Condition Bus

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7. LUXURY HOTEL/ โรงแรมลักซ์เซอรี่284/1-5 SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. 511168,512494 20 rooms 350-800/room

8. M.K. HOTEL/เอ็ม.เค. โฮเต็ล (โรงแรมเมืองกาญจนบุรี)277/41 SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. (OPPOSITE RIVER KWAE HOTEL), TEL. 621143-4,621083-4 49 rooms 250-600/room

9. MITMUANGKAN HOTEL/โรงแรมมิตรเมืองกาญจน์265 MU 5 SAEGCHUTO RD,. TAMBON THAMAKHAM, TEL. 625137-9,(02)2919953-4 138 rooms 270-800/ room

10. NICHIGO RESORT & COUNTRY CLUP /นิจิโกะรีสอร์ท แอนด์ คันทรี่คลับ106 MU 4 TAMBON WANGDONG, TEL. 513304,513334,(02)2353034-8 109 rooms 1,100-3,500/room

11. PAVILION RIM KWAI THANI RESORT / พาวิลเลี่ยน ริมแควธานี รีสอร์ท79/2 KM.9 , LAADYA-ERAWAN RD,. TEL. 515772-4,(02)2070703-4 200 rooms 4 houses 2,500-3,600/room 5,700/houses

12. PRASOBSUK HOTEL/โรงแรมประสพสุข277 SAENGCHUTO RD., TAMBON BAAN NUA, TEL. 511411,511777 41 Rooms 200-550/room

13. R.S. HOTEL/โรงแรมราชศุภมิตร (อาร์.เอส. โฮเตล)264 MU 5 SAENGCHTO RD., TAMBON BAAN NUA Tel. 625129-32,(02)2919953-4209 rooms 700-6,000/room

14. REVER INN / โรงแรมริเวอร์ อินน์284/3-16 SAENGCHUTO RD,. TEL. 621056 rooms 38 360-750/room

15. RIVER KWAE HOTEL/ โรงแรมริเวอร์แคว284/3-16 SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. 621056 rooms 159 960-1,672/room

16. SAENG CHAN VIEW HOTEL /โรงแรมแสงจันทร์วิว170/10 U-TONG RD., TAMBON PAKPRAEK, TEL. 515736-7 rooms 44 250-450/room

17. SILALAI HOTEL /โรงแรมศิลาลัย70 MU 4 KANCHANABURI-SAI YOKE RD., TEL. 633110-2 rooms 20 500-900/room

18. SINSOMBOON HOTEL / โรงแรมสินสมบูรณ์11 MU 8 TAMBON KAAENGSIAN, TEL. 513218, 624429 rooms 48 250-500/ room

19. SRI MUANG KAN HOTEL/โรงแรมศรีเมืองกาญจน์313/1-3 SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. 511609,512401 rooms 60 200-370/rom

20. THAI SEREE HOTEL/ โรงแรมไทยเสรี142 SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. 511128, 511346, 01-921493 rooms 28 150-300/room

RESORT IN MUANG DISTRICT

1. RIVER KWAI FAMILY CAMP/ริเวอร์แคว โบตานิค การ์เด้น14/7 MU 1 TAMBON BAAN KAO. TEL. 654088,(02)9344909,5384085 32 rooms 1,500-3,000/room

2. BAAN RAI RIM KWAI RESORT /บ้านไร่ริวแคว รีสอร์ท333 MU 2 TAMBON BAANKAO, TEL. 654077-8 (02)6431748-9 40 rooms 750-1,500/room

3. BAAN SAI CHON / บ้านสายชลBAAN KAO-LIN CHANG RD., TEL. (02)4580053,4670544,4755457 15 rooms 1 raft 350-600/person

4. BOONSRI RIVER KWAI RESORT / บุญศรีริเวอร์แคว รีสอร์ท156 MU 7 OPPOSITE WAT THAM MANGKORN THONG, TEL. (01)9394185,(02)4208518 7 rooms 400-800/room

5. DUEN SHINE RESORT /เดือนฉายรีสอร์ท99/9 MU 3 THA NAM TUEN-KHAOPOON RD., TEL. 513611-2,653345-6,(02)4181720 80 rooms 7 rafts 1,200-1,800/room 3,000-12,000/ rafts

6. GRAND GARDEN & GOLF CLUB / แกรนด์ การ์เด้น แอนด์ กอร์ฟ คลับ124 MU 7 KANCHANABURI-BAANKAO RD., TEL. (02) 9827028-9 102 rooms 1,900-3,800/room

7. KASEM ISLAND RESORT/เกาะเกษมสำราญ27 CHAICHUMPHOL RD., TAMBON BAANTAI. TEL. 513359, (02)2553603-4 30 rooms 750-1,300/room

8. KWAI RIVER SIDE /แควริเวอร์ไซด์69 MU 2 TAMBON KAENGSIAN, TEL. 513167-8, (02) 3918844-8,3922622,3810278 52 rooms 3 rafts 1,200-10,000/room 800/person (group)

9. LOG HOME RESORT / ล็อคโฮม รีสอร์ท29/1 MU 2 MAENAM MAEKLONG RD., TEL, 513258 13 houses 650-3,500/houses

10. BARN SUAN RIM KWAI RESORT / บ้านสวนริมแควรีสอร์ท167 MU 2 TAMBON WANGDONG, TEL. (01)2156762,6677266 17 rooms 1,000-2,000

11. PARADISE CLUB RESORT /พาราไดร์ คลับ รีสอร์ท203/1 MU 1 TAMBON WAEKLONG RD., TEL. 513258 7 rooms 500-1,300

12. PHUKAN HOMETEL/ ภูกาญจน์โฮมเทล209 MU 2 PATTANA RD. SOR3, TAMBON THAMAKHAM, TEL. 512282 15 rooms 4 houses 500-650/room 600-800/houses

13. PUNG-WAAN RESORT (KWAE YAI) / ผึ้งหวานรีสอร์ท (แควใหญ่)72/1 MU 2 TAMBON THAMAKHAM, TEL. 514792-5,(02)2813221-6 111 rooms 2,783-5,445/room

14. RIVER KWAI FAMILY CAMP / ริเวอร์แคว แฟมิลี่ แค้มป์ (แค้มป์ขี่ม้า)16/19 MU 8 TAMBON KAENGSIAN. TEL. 512733, 624675 9 rooms 650-950/room 90/person (group)

15. RIVER SWAI HONEY WELL RESORT /ริเวอร์แคว ฮันนี่เวลล์ รีสอร์ท208 MU 2 PATTANA RD. SOI 3,THAMAKHAM, TEL. 515143,515850,(02)2215472 20 rooms 600-800/ room

16. RIVER KWAI PARK AND RESORT /รีสอร์ทแคว ปาร์ค แอนด์ รีสอร์ท7 MU 2 KANCHANABURI-SRISAWAT RD., TEL. (01)2156735,(02)2215472 38 rooms 1 houses 840-1,800/ room 4,500/houses

17. SUAN PRASOP SOOK RESORT / สวนประสพสุข รีสอร์ท6/1 PATTANA RD., TAMBON KAENGSIAN, TEL. 513215,513219,515808-9 50 rooms 600-1,200/room 1,200-4,000/houses

18. SUDJAI BUNGALOW /เรือนพักริมน้ำสุดใจ151 MU 4 SUDJAI BRIDGE, TAMBON THAMAKHAM, TEL. 513779,514150 16 rooms 500-1,500

19. THAD THONG / ถาดทอง3 MU 1 SOI CAMBODIA, MAENAM KEAB RD., TEL. 513835 20 rooms 500-700

20. WANG TAPOEN CAMPING HOUSE/ วังตะเพิน แค้มป์ปิ้ง เฮ้าป์162 MU 1 TAMBON WANGDONG, TEL. 589174,(01)6539431,2156523 9 houses 400-1,500 / house

BUNGALOW & GUESTHOUSE IN MUANG DISTRICT

Sam`s Guesthouse has 3 guesthouses in Kanchanaburi.

1.Sam's House:Is situated in 14/2 Mooh 1 T. ThamakarmA. Muang Kanchanaburi (150 - 1,000 Baht/room)

2.Sam's Place:Is situated in Song Kwai Rd. T. ThamakarmA. Muang Kanchanaburi (150 - 300 Baht/room)

3.Sam's Riverrafthouse Is situated in 48/1 Rong Heeb Oil Road T. ThamakarmA. Muang Kanchanaburi (80 - 350 Baht/room)

• BAAN BO BUNGALOW / บ้านบ่อบังกาโล91/11 SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. 511459 30 rooms 160-300/room

• BAM ROONG RAK BUNGALOW / บำรุงรักษ์บังกาโล270 MU 1 MAENAM KWAE RD., TEL. 512384,513880 15 rooms 250-500/room

• CHITANUN MANSION/ ชิตะนันท์แมนชั่น12 SAENGCHUTO RE., TAMBON BAAN TAI, TEL. 511138,514733,622202 38 rooms 350-1,600/room

• DON RUK BUNGALOW /ดอนรักบังกาโล313/19 SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. 513755 46 rooms 150-300/ room KITCHAROEN BUNGALOW / กิจเจริญบังกาโล284/13 SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. 511802 31 rooms 120-200/room

• LIKHITPHAT APARTMENT / ลิขิตพัชร์ อพาตเม้นท์12 NAAN TAI RD., NEAR CHUKKADONE MARKET, TEL. 621328-32 40 rooms 500-900/room

• MAI TREE CHIT BUNGALOW /ไมตรีจิตบังกาโล100/158 MU 10 U-TONG RD., TAMBON PAKPRAEK, TEL. 620151 20 rooms 140-250/room

• MODERN INN/โมเดิร์น อินน์183/24 PATANAKAN RD. TAMBON BAAN NUA, TEL, 513637 36 rooms 500-550/room

• PO. SRE RUNG RUANG HOTEL /โรงแรม ป. ศรีรุ่งเรือง2/1 SAENGCHUTO RD., TAMBON BAAN NUA, TEL. 511655 22 rooms 150-250/room

• S.P. MANSION/เอส.พี. แมนชั่นSAENGCHUTO RD., TAMBON BAANNUA, TEL. 621175 30 rooms 250-400/room

• SOOKSUN BUNGALOW /สุขสัตน์บังกาโล107-109 SOI POST OFFICE, SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. 512263 35 rooms 300-500/room

• SRI CHAROEN SOOK BUNGALOW /ศรีเจริญสุขบังกาโล47/1 SOI RONG NAM KHAENG, SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. 511783 44 rooms 150-300/room

• SRI ROONG RUNG BUNGALOW /ศรีรุ่งเรืองบังกาโล1/2 CHAOKHUNNEN RD., TAMBON BAAN NUS, TEL. 511087 60 rooms 170-300/room

• TEWIN TOWN /เทวินทาวน์124 MU 2 RIM KWAE RD., TAMBON THAMAKHAM, TEL. 515758 20 rooms 300-500/ room

• MOTEL UNDER GROUND/ โมเต็ล อันเดอร์กราวนด์300/1 SOI POST OFFICE , SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. 511258 9 rooms 350-500/ room

• VILAI MANSION /วิไลแมนชั่น191/1 PATANAKAN RD., TAMBON BAAN NUA, TEL. 513547-8 44 rooms 500-700/room

• WANG THONG BUNGALOW /วังทองบังกาโล249 SAENGCHUTO RD., TEL. 511046 24 rooms 160-300/room

• CANAAN GUEST HOUSE walk 100 m from busstation 63 taopoon soi 2 bannua tel.01-2900587,01-8674996 (have 30 room) 160-300/room