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Our other sections:
Phang-Nga
Bay Islands (near James Bond Island)
Islands
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for Island !
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Surin Island
National Park
Is a group of
five islands, standing about 70 kilometers offshore in the
Andaman Sea near the marine boundary between Thai and
Myanmar. It is located within the area of Kuraburi district,
declared to be a national park on 9 July 1981.
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Similan Island
The largest island in
the Similan archipelago has a large granite outcrop shaped like
a horseshoe with a panoramic view of the Andaman and surrounding
islands from its crest.
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The
Surin Archipelago
is highly rated for its excellent
diving and snorkeling. Mu Koh Surin is close to the marine boundary between
Myanmar and Thailand. The two main attractions within the national park are
Surin Islands and the Sea Gypsies.
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Viewing by
Boats
There are plenty of long-tail boats
available at Tha Dan Pier, Surakoon Pier or Pier around the
area of the Park. If you take a half-day tour, you can visit
Panyee Island, Khao Ping Gan, Khao Tapoo, Ma Ju Island, and
Tham Lod. You may have a chance to visit other islands on a
full-day-tour such as Panak Island, Hong Island or Khai
Island. That depends on your time and convenience.
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Thailand
Tips !
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Grand
Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo
This
inner-city riverine landmark contains several buildings with
highly detailed architectural features. Wat Phra Kaeo within the
same compound, is a treasure house of Thai arts, and houses the
Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.
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Wat
Arun
The
Temple of the Dawn is inspiring at sunrise; it is even more
marvelous toward dusk. The temple's architecture is symmetrical,
with a square courtyard containing five Khmer-style prangs, the
central prang (282 ft) surrounded by its four attendant prangs
in the corners. All five are covered in mosaics of broken pieces
of Chinese porcelain.
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Doi
Suthep
This Rose of the
North is the nation's second-largest city (pop. 200,000) and has
most of Bangkok's amenities (including excellent food and
accommodations). But it doesn't have the quicker pace, the
traffic jams and the pollution (although the big-city problems
are rapidly catching up). The city is located.
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Sunflower
Blossom Festival
Blooming sunflower along both sides of the highways from Lopburi
to Chai Badan, and from Muak Lek to Wang Muang. Visit "Pa Sak
Chonlasit Dam", the world's biggest and longest saddle dam.
Also experience the cowboys' outdoor lifestyle at "Chok Chai
Farm" in Pak Chong.
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River Kwae Bridge Week
Each year, late November and/or early December, the world famous
bridge becomes the focal point of celebrations. Highlights include
exhibitions and historical and archaeological displays; a carnival
featuring sideshows roundabouts, folk entertainment, and cultural
performances.
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Loi
Krathong and Candle Festival
Loi Krathong is
traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth
lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November. The
floating of a ‘Krathong' – a banana–leaf cup – is intended
to float away ill fortune as well as to express apologies to
Khongkha or Ganga, the River Goddess. Some believe that the ritual
is meant to worship the Buddha's footprint on the bank of the
Narmada River, while others say that it is to pay respect to Phra
Uppakhut, one of the Lord Buddha's great disciples.
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Spectacular Hotel Savings!
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Koyao
Island Resort From $ 106
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Kho
Khao Island Beach Resort From $ 58
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Kho Khao Island Beach Resort & Spa is located on Kho Khao Island, just an
hour drive from Phuket International airport. All of the resort's 50 rooms offer
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Moken Resort From $ 29 |
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Krathom Moken
Resort offers snorkeling in front of the resort, fishing,
rainforest hikes, a traditional fishing village and the golden
field, swamp forest behind the resort. There are many wild animals a
look of hornbills shy monkeys and wild deers. From Krathom Moken is
easy to go to Surin Islands Marine National Park, the best
snorkeling site in Thailand.
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Khao
Lak Long Beach Resort From $ 46
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Khao Lak Long Beach Resort & Spa, All
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the beast diving in the world.
Suiteated an one of Phang Nga's finest tranquil beach, it's Wooden Thai Style
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white sand beaches, facing the lagoon and clear crystal water of the Andaman
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Aprox.
Exchange Rates
100
Thai Baht
= 1.98 Euro
= 2.50 Dollar
= 267.88 JPY
= 3.32 AUD
= 4.24 SGD
= 19.37 HKD
= 1.40 GBP
(as
of January 2004)
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