Fly Yourself to Thailand With 100,000 Free Tickets from Air Asia
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
After the political turmoil happened in the country, Thailand engage a cooperation with the Southeast Asia's leading budget airline to woo tourists into the country. Along with the Thailand's Tourism Authority, the Air Asia management runs a campaign within a message "it is now safe to travel back to the Land of Smiles". The Thai tourist business has slumped because of months of anti-government protests that ended last month with the removal of the prime minister.
The free tickets would be valid for travel to the Thai capital of Bangkok from several countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and as weel as for flights within Thailand.
Tickets can be obtained only through AirAsia’s Web site from Wednesday through Friday and will be good for travel between Jan. 6 and March 31. Passengers will have to pay airport taxes and an administration fee.
The Group Chief Executive of AirAsia Tony Fernandez bring out a statement ,"We hope that this campaign will instill the confidence among travelers and also help to boost tourism, which is vital at this juncture."
AirAsia operates more than 400 international weekly flights that connect Thailand to the rest of Southeast Asia and China. Within Thailand, its affiliate, Thai AirAsia, operates 378 flights weekly.
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posted by Daniy @ 12:27 PM,
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Taking Hike to Khao San Road For a Budget Traveling
Friday, July 25, 2008
Khaosan road or Khao San road is a short road in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the Banglamphu neighborhood (Phra Nakhon district) about 1 km north from the Grand Palace with Wat Phra Kaew. It has developed over the years into probably the most profound worldwide example of a “backpackers’ ghetto”, with relatively cheap accommodation compared to other areas of central Bangkok. The accommodation varies from ‘mattress in a box’ style hostels, to full Western-standard luxury.
Many tourists use Khaosan road as their base for exploring the rest of Thailand as there are many direct coaches from the street to virtually all major tourist destinations in Thailand, from Chiang Mai in the North to Ko Pha Ngan in the South. Many visitors will also take advantage of the abundance of relatively cheap travel agents to arrange visas and transport to surrounding countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia, though many (if not most) of these travel agents are scams of some sort and travelers would do themselves wise to use Thai public buses instead.
Crafts, paintings, clothes, pirate CDs, DVDs, fake educational diplomas, fake driver’s licenses, food, second hand books as well as many items useful to backpackers are among the common goods traded along the road.
Khaosan road has in recent years also become popular among local people, especially artists and art students. The road hosts a number of pubs and bars, where people of many nationalities meet and discuss their travels. Khaosan and the streets nearby are also Bangkok’s center of dancing, partying and splashing water during Thai New Year (Songkran festival) on April 13 to April 15.
It is one of Bangkok’s most vibrant streets, host to people from around the world. One Thai writer described the road as “a short road that has the longest dream in the world.” The street certainly attracts some bizarre characters. Any visit to Bangkok is incomplete without a people-watching beer on Th Khaosan, an experience that could only be compared to a visit to a zoo; some consider it has degenerated into a tourist ghetto.
Khao san means ‘raw rice’ in Thai. Before it became a tourist hotspot, the street was a major rice market for Bangkok.
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Many tourists use Khaosan road as their base for exploring the rest of Thailand as there are many direct coaches from the street to virtually all major tourist destinations in Thailand, from Chiang Mai in the North to Ko Pha Ngan in the South. Many visitors will also take advantage of the abundance of relatively cheap travel agents to arrange visas and transport to surrounding countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia, though many (if not most) of these travel agents are scams of some sort and travelers would do themselves wise to use Thai public buses instead.
Crafts, paintings, clothes, pirate CDs, DVDs, fake educational diplomas, fake driver’s licenses, food, second hand books as well as many items useful to backpackers are among the common goods traded along the road.
Khaosan road has in recent years also become popular among local people, especially artists and art students. The road hosts a number of pubs and bars, where people of many nationalities meet and discuss their travels. Khaosan and the streets nearby are also Bangkok’s center of dancing, partying and splashing water during Thai New Year (Songkran festival) on April 13 to April 15.
It is one of Bangkok’s most vibrant streets, host to people from around the world. One Thai writer described the road as “a short road that has the longest dream in the world.” The street certainly attracts some bizarre characters. Any visit to Bangkok is incomplete without a people-watching beer on Th Khaosan, an experience that could only be compared to a visit to a zoo; some consider it has degenerated into a tourist ghetto.
Khao san means ‘raw rice’ in Thai. Before it became a tourist hotspot, the street was a major rice market for Bangkok.
Source hikingoutdoor.wordpress.com
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posted by Daniy @ 7:26 PM,
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The Big Buddha in Kho Samui, A Must Visit
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Venerated by locals and Thai visitors, the Big Buddha is also visited by foreign tourists who come to marvel at the sheer size and beauty of the image. Built in 1972 by a local society as a place of worship, the mammoth-sized sitting Buddha is within the compound of the Phra Yai temple on the island’s northern shore.
At night, the towering image, brightened by floodlights from the base of the platform, looks like a giant sentinel to the island. In fact, superstitious locals look up to the image as the island’s guardian.
Even the temple and the meditation center at the foot of the Buddha are an attraction by themselves. Their architectural design is characterised by Buddhism, Brahminism and animism.
Within the temple grounds is a gaudy bazaar where visitors can buy not only religious souvenirs but secular items from T-shirts, hats to amulets. Indeed, spiritual concerns and everyday life tend to overlap in Buddhist centres more than they do in some other religions. And a touristy area like this won’t be complete without those small Thai-style restaurants catering to both devotees and tourists alike.
Beyond the temple, of course, is the Big Buddha Beach, named after the famous landmark which you can see from the whole length of one of the island’s longest beaches, from Bophut to Samui Airport. The beach itself is very quiet and peaceful and the waters are calm.
The resorts around the area tend to be laid-back, well-spaced beachside affairs attracting long and short-term quests alike. They’re also a great place for a party, as Secret Garden proves with its weekly festival and there are an increasing number of find (and reasonably priced) dining options here too.
If it’s your first visit to the island, make the Big Buddha your first stop. Countless others do it not only for good luck but because it is one of the best things to see on the island.
Source hikingoutdoor.wordpress.com
At night, the towering image, brightened by floodlights from the base of the platform, looks like a giant sentinel to the island. In fact, superstitious locals look up to the image as the island’s guardian.
Even the temple and the meditation center at the foot of the Buddha are an attraction by themselves. Their architectural design is characterised by Buddhism, Brahminism and animism.
Within the temple grounds is a gaudy bazaar where visitors can buy not only religious souvenirs but secular items from T-shirts, hats to amulets. Indeed, spiritual concerns and everyday life tend to overlap in Buddhist centres more than they do in some other religions. And a touristy area like this won’t be complete without those small Thai-style restaurants catering to both devotees and tourists alike.
Beyond the temple, of course, is the Big Buddha Beach, named after the famous landmark which you can see from the whole length of one of the island’s longest beaches, from Bophut to Samui Airport. The beach itself is very quiet and peaceful and the waters are calm.
The resorts around the area tend to be laid-back, well-spaced beachside affairs attracting long and short-term quests alike. They’re also a great place for a party, as Secret Garden proves with its weekly festival and there are an increasing number of find (and reasonably priced) dining options here too.
If it’s your first visit to the island, make the Big Buddha your first stop. Countless others do it not only for good luck but because it is one of the best things to see on the island.
Source hikingoutdoor.wordpress.com
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posted by Daniy @ 7:19 PM,
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Kayaking in Thailand Beach
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
There are a number of companies, all with experienced and trained staff, who are willing to take you on an exploration of the Thai coast from the sea, and it is a fantastic way to view the country. Sea Kayaking caters for all types- from beginners to experienced, from those wishing just for a little light canoeing and sight seeing, to those wishing to have an adventure and explore uninhabited islands. Sea Kayaking in Thailand offers a unique and exciting way to discover your own Thailand.
There are different types of Sea Kayaks, whether inflatable, or with a fibre glass roof to sit on, but the most popular and best way is with the traditional kayaks, using nothing but muscle power. No other way will allow you to explore so closely the rocky coastline or inlets of small islands- other water transportation can be too noisy, fast or clumsy. Sea Kayaking enables you to connect with the beautiful scenery, touring the beautiful coastline, and observing the wildlife under your own power.
There are different types of trips one could take in their Sea Kayak. A leisurely visit to a National Park where you can watch the animals and birds from your own vantage point is a favourite, or else day trips to islands with camping overnight. They don’t have to be too strenuous, and are suitable for any fitness level. There are also many caves, or ‘Hongs’ (Thai for ‘room’) that are only now being explored fully, the narrow Sea Kayak perfectly able to weave in and out of them. Furthermore, uninhabited islands dot much of the coast, with white sandy beaches and luscious scenery, all waiting to be discovered.
Sea Kayaking in Thailand is a liberating and rewarding form of transport, enabling one to escape the hordes of tourists on land, and enjoy a tranquil and unusual way to sightsee Thailand.
Source: MyAsianVilla.Com
There are different types of Sea Kayaks, whether inflatable, or with a fibre glass roof to sit on, but the most popular and best way is with the traditional kayaks, using nothing but muscle power. No other way will allow you to explore so closely the rocky coastline or inlets of small islands- other water transportation can be too noisy, fast or clumsy. Sea Kayaking enables you to connect with the beautiful scenery, touring the beautiful coastline, and observing the wildlife under your own power.
There are different types of trips one could take in their Sea Kayak. A leisurely visit to a National Park where you can watch the animals and birds from your own vantage point is a favourite, or else day trips to islands with camping overnight. They don’t have to be too strenuous, and are suitable for any fitness level. There are also many caves, or ‘Hongs’ (Thai for ‘room’) that are only now being explored fully, the narrow Sea Kayak perfectly able to weave in and out of them. Furthermore, uninhabited islands dot much of the coast, with white sandy beaches and luscious scenery, all waiting to be discovered.
Sea Kayaking in Thailand is a liberating and rewarding form of transport, enabling one to escape the hordes of tourists on land, and enjoy a tranquil and unusual way to sightsee Thailand.
Source: MyAsianVilla.Com
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posted by Daniy @ 12:41 AM,
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Ultimat Beaches of Phuket: Christmas Holiday Vacation Spot
Monday, November 26, 2007
Christmas is coming and you better decide where to spend the holiday this year in Asia. Preferably, you might want to have sunbath on one of famous beach on the largest island in Thailand: Phuket. This island is blessed with astonishing coves and bays; magnificent accomodations and seafood, delightful Sino-Portuguese architecture, numbers of leisure places, which all combined into a truly unforgetable holidays. You can do all water activities like sailing, diving, & snorkeling, also a trip with submarine to discover underwater life. For accomodations, Phuket is available from standard bungalow resorts onto 5 star rated hotels.
Phuket which is located in the Andaman Sea, 862 kilometers south of Bangkok, is a hilly terrained as seen for afar. Thus, the name Phuket is apparently derived from Malayan word bukit which means hill or mountains. 70% of the island is all covered by forest. The western coast has several sandy beaches, while on the east coast beaches are often muddy.
Beaches of Phuket
The island of Phuket has several beaches with every characteristic. Patong beach is one of the most popular beaches in central western coast. The name derived from Thai language which means “the forest filled with banana leaves”. It is the busiest beach since the site could be easily accessed. Thus the area has become developed and turn into most of Phuket’s nightlife and cheap shoppings.
Another beach are located on the south of Patong, and one by one they named as Karon beach, Kata beach, Kata Noi beach, Kamala beach, and around the southern tip of the island Bang Tao beach and Nai Harn beach. The latest beach are among the less developed, thus they were often sought out by family, groups, or individuals who needs less crowd environs for the vacation.
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posted by Daniy @ 12:05 AM,
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