We are going on a Thailand tour staying Rembrandt hotel,Bankok , Amari Rincome, Chiang Mai and The Regent Cha-Am Beach Resort, Cha-Am , in January 2008 has anyone been at that time of year whats the weather like? and have you any ideas for trips out , or must see places, TIA
A couple of shots from Thailand last week of the Long neck Tribes and Cave Temple
Karen Tribe young Lady 18 yrs Old
Karen Tribe Elder
Along the border of Northern Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) live small tribes such as the Paduang and Karen, known as the Long Neck Tribes, who Migrated from Burma to Thailand to which practice the custom of neck stretching which involves brass rings being placed around the women necks, there are also other tribes such as the Hmong,hill tribes,and many more other villages, that we visited last week in Thailand.
Karen women are skilled in sewing and dyeing and weaving, they usually wear, white "V" neck blouse with combinations very colourful patterns and beads for decoration. They wear their long hair tied in a bun and covered with scarves.
We had a fantastic tour of Northern Thailand, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chang Rai, and down to Cha Am in the south and everywhere in between,we got as far south as the Khao San Roi Yot National Park, from the beach and after a short long tail boat ride we landed on a beach, we waliked up a track through the rainforest which led to another rocky path with a 450m steep uphill mountain trek, it was really hard going, to see the Phra Nakhon cave where there is the Subterranean sanctuary of King Rama V's pavilion, the Tham PHraya Nakhon cave chamber contains a temple , breathtaking, (not just from the uphill slog LOL) absolutely amazingly beautiful, and well worth the 50 mins uphill slog, we passed many people who gave up, (pic Below) we need a holiday to get over it as we visited so many places, on and off trains Planes, and taxis, it is a beautiful country with wonderful kind peoples, will definitely be going back.
Hello, Thailand is very amazing place to go for tour.There are 26 provinces that make up Central and Eastern Thailand, and Bangkok is one of them. Geographically, this is Thailand’s heartland, extending from Lop Buri in the north and covering the rice bowl of the Central Plains around the Chao Phraya River. Further south, the area embraces the east and west coasts of the upper Gulf of Thailand.
hello guys. I went to travel Thailand. The country very beatiful. I like see that place, and eat food.. Wonderful when can go to travel at Thailand. Hope your Country more and more traveler..
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Thailand is really a wonderful place to visit...Last summer vacation we were there enjoying our trip.......We loved driving there....Self drive allows you the freedom to make your own travel itinerary. Take in all those places you have dreamed of seeing.
Booking hotels is easy. Why not explore the South stopping off at the beautiful charming resort of Hua Hin for a few days then onward to glitzy Phuket.
If you are staying out of town, then keep the rental car for trips to restaurants in the evenings. If your hotel is central, you arrange to have it picked up by the local company free of charge. Another favorite is the Northern route taking you to hill tribes of Chaing Rai and Chaing Mai. The options are endless and you are in the driving seat.
So, it's really would be a great experience once you're there on your trip....
Thailand is the most popular tourist destination in Southest Asia, and for a reason. You can find almost anything here thick jungle as green as can be, crystal blue waters that feel more like a warm bath than a swim in the ocean and food that can curl your nose hairs while tap dancing across your taste buds. Exotic, yet safe; cheap, yet equipped with every modern amenity you need, there is something for every interest and every price bracket, from beach front backpacker bungalows to some of the best luxury hotels in the world. And despite the heavy flow of tourism, Thailand retains its quintessential Thai-ness, with a culture and history all its own and a carefree people famed for their smiles and their fun-seeking sanuk lifestyle. Many travelers come to Thailand and extend their stay well beyond their original plans and others never find a reason to leave. Whatever your cup of tea is, they know how to make it in Thailand.
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