South Thailand Guide

Travel tips and advice in “The land of smile” as local people

South Thailandguide

Travel tips and advice in “The land of smile” as local people

South ThailandGuide

Travel tips and advice in “The land of smile” as local people

South ThailandGuide

Travel tips and advice in “The land of smile” as local people

South ThailandGuide

Travel tips and advice in “The land of smile” as local people

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Phuket ( Phuket Hotels )

Remark : Phuket has various type of accommodations and below are standard price but in good location.
 
The Evason Phuket is a luxuary hotel offer a tropical view of Andaman sea. The hotel has Private Island , Koh Bon which has some fine snorkeling with white sandy beach for guests who seek for less crowded. The hotel has 260 guestrooms with fully room amenities, own balcony with feature of garden, sea or pool views. Satellite TV, bathrooms which separate showers and tubs. The Evason Phuket has 3 pools infinity pool, family pool and garden pool offer different feeling for all guests as well as the quality of Six Senses Spa is a recommend activity for the hotel.

Contact Address
Evason Phuket map, Phuket
100 Viset Rd, Moo 2, Friendship Beach.
Tel: (076) 381 010 F: (076) 289 300

Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa is a luxury beach resort. The hotel is located on the popular Patong beach. The hotel offers beautiful architecture and decoration with various types of 460 guestrooms, all furnished with contemporary Thai style architecture. In room service with outstanding of modern amenities. The private balconies in all rooms offering appreciate nature and the beauty of Phuket Island. The hotel is a good choice for perfect Thailand vacations for relaxing with variety of services, sauna, spa, massage, fitness, bowling and pool as well as international cuisine.

 
Contact address
Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa  map
Thaweewong Road, Patong District, Amphur Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Tel: +66(0)76370500 Fax: +66(0)76370550, 370559

Amari Coral Beach Resort If you are looking for some private location on Patong beach, Amari Coral Beach Resort can be one of your choices to stay. It is located in the southern of Patong beach with own private beach. The hotel offer unique location with panoramic views over Patong Bay and a step of walk to all entertainments, water sport and shopping area. 197 contemporary Thai style guestrooms with private balconies well equipped inside amenities including air-condition, minibar or satellite T.V. The facilities with 2 pools, fitness center, Sauna & Spa , Tennis court , Thai or international restaurant are available.

Contact Address
Amari Coral Beach Resort map
Amari Coral Beach Phuket
Patong Beach, Phuket 83150
Tel. +66 (0) 7634 0106-14 Fax. +66 (0) 7634 0115

Avista Phuket Resort & Spa The hotel is located among green hill and offers the fantastic view of ocean, garden or pool. The rooms have fully amenities flat-screen television, private balcony and all in room services. The professional service and activities for all family member spa service, kid club or hiking adventure for adult are provided for the guests. Hence, Kata beach is easily reach in 3 minutes away; you can enjoy water sport activities, entertainment areas which various restaurants on this popular beach.


Contact address
Avista Phuket Resort & Spa map
Address: 4/1,4 Laem Sai Road, Kata Beach, T. Karon, A.Muang 83100, Phuket, Thailand
Tel. +66 (0) 7634 0106-14 Fax. +66 (0) 7634 0115
E-Mail: info@avistaphuket.com

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Phuket ( Place to Visit )


Remark : Phuket consist of several beaches surrounding the Island, Below is some recommend beaches which is popular for local people,  fine sandy beach and good atmosphere.  Visitor can  use Song-thaews ( blue bus, one way cost 20-30 baht ) service to and from Phuket Town during daytime or use tuk tuk  ( better choice for close distance, rate depend on distance and should negotiate before travelling ) for transportation to each beaches.

tuk tuk , Phuket Song-thaews , Phuket

Nai Han beach is located to the north of Leam Promthep, about 18 km from town. The beach is fine, not very long stretch but famous about soft sandy beach and borders is the most gorgeous lagoon on the island, beyond the beach is a big marsh called Nong Han. The beach is popular for sunbathing for tourist and sometime it looks lively from yachts float in the sea ahead of the shore. You can enjoy variety of water sports here, however during monsoon season May - October is not good time for swim in this beach because of strong waves.

 Nai Han beach , Phuket

Nai Thon beach is located 32 km to the north of Phuket town. The beach is fine white sandy beach with crystal clear water and popular for swimming, or scuba diving. If you have a chance to try deep scuba diving to explore the beautiful underwater world here, then you will know its worth to visit this beach. There is a small island called "Waeo Island” a great place for diving and snorkeling, which easily to reach with long tail boat to the island. Nai Thon beach is a quiet atmosphere but still have accommodation provide for tourist.

Nai Thon beach , Phuket

Surin Beach is one of beautiful beaches with fine white sand and emerald sea. The beach is located near the foothill with is steep and high. It is famous for its breathtaking sunsets on sea surface. This is famous place for local people on the weekend. The beach is quite strong wind so it is suitable for windsurfing and dangerous for swimming in raining season. There are a lot of popular accommodations around hence it is quite and romantic location for relaxing in Phuket.

Surin Beach, Phuket

Kamala Beach is located 2 km next from Surin Beach. The beach is length about 2 km and good for relaxing, you can meet some accommodations from low to higher price around here. However it has little entertainment around here and one is Phuket Fantasea which famous for daily evening shows. The show present about Thai culture in modern technology, the area is decollated in theme parks style which restaurants, souvenir shops and games rooms are available.

Kamala Beach , Phuket Kamala Beach , Phuket

Kata beach is one of the most popular beaches in Phuket. The beach is located between Karon and Kata Noi beaches with beautiful curving structure and plam tree surrounding. Many tourists choose to stay here because of quieter than Patong beach and the beach has soft white sand. It quite perfect for swimming here and at the north of the beach, you can find a coral reef with many varied corals and fishes. Various types of accommodations, shopping and entertainment are provided on this famous beach.

Kata beach, Phuket Kata beach, Phuket

Karon Beach is well known for the second largest beach  in Phuket and locates near to the north of Kata Beach by a small hill split. The sand of Karon beach is very white and makes great feeling when you walk down. You can find some fine coral reef on the southern of the beach which stretch from Kata Beach. There are palm tree along the beach and several of accommodations, tour companies, restaurants, bars and nightlife since it is one of famous tourist beach in Thailand.

Karon Beach, Phuket








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Patong Beach is tourist center and main nightlife  entertainment in Phuket province. It is most well known beach for tourists’ vacations. This beautiful famous bay has 4 km length with white san beach against the clear blue sea. It is not too high windy and low wave shallow gradually sloping down to the sea. It is an ideal for swimming and other water sport activities, banana boat, parasailing, windsurfing or jet skiing. You may see the colorful umbrellas along the beach offer service to tourist for sunbathing.
Patong Beach, Phuket









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As a center of business and entertainment in Phuket , canoeing, fishing, elephant trekking tours and island tours as well as wide rang of accommodations from budget to five star , shopping centers, department store can be found here.

Island surounding Phuket
Remark.  You can buy day trip package from where you stay or contact at the pier. Some package sell in single island trip or double islands trip. The trip mostly include pick up from hotel, speed boat transfer, lunch, guide tour and insurance. 

Koh PhiPhi is well known for one of the most under water world. The variety of corals, wide range of sea life , peaceful atmosphere and white sandy beach is well come for visitor around the world. PhPhi is consist of 2 islands as PhiPhi Don and PhiPhi Le, naturally is lime stone island which attract to rock climbers for breathtaking cliffs, with tall sheer walls of limestone. There are no road on the island so the transportation around can be done by boat or foot. PhiPhi don is the larger island among the two islands is one top beautiful beaches island with both shallow and deep water for diving, canoeing , and kayaking. The interesting location for excellent snorkeling is Ao Maya, the bay locate at southwest corner of the island.
More information about Koh PhiPhi

Visit PhiPhi Islands.
Phi Phi Islands are located about 48 Km southeast from Phuket. There are boat service leave from Phuket, Ao Nang ( Krabi) and the Chao Far Pier in Krabi Town everyday. It take about 1.30 – 3 hr from Aonang to PhiPhi island depend on type of the boat.

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Koh Khai is a small island in Kao Yao District, Phang Nga.  It's only 30 minutes away from the east coast of Phuket . This hidden gem island has beautiful scenery with clear water, which consists of 2 islands like a fried egg in the ocean. in front of the island is suitable for sunbathing with white sandy beaches and a little walk through the rocky connect to diving for snorkeling in shallow water which rich of coral reef and fishes.

Visit Koh khai
You can hire speed boat from Chalong Bay and takes about 20 minutes. There is no accommodations service on the island.

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Koh TaChai is well known for diving island. This stand alone island is located between Similand Islands National Park and Surin Islands National Park. Koh Tachai Island has long stretches of white sandy beaches, beautiful waters, rocky and a small mountain viewpoint. Nowadays, the island is well known as the best destination for snorkeling with beautiful coral and many large fish as same as Similan and Surin but it less occupied.  Recommend for visitor who prefer less crowed, fresh natural resource and un spoil under water world. The tourist period is open during February to April and after that will be unoccupied.

Visit Koh TaChai
Getting to Koh Ta Chai need to use a speedboat because it is quite far. You need to buy a one Day Trip (tour) depart from Tap lamu pier ( Phang Nga ) and spend approximately 3-4 hr to Koh Tachai. No accommodation service for tourist on the island.

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Koh Hae or Coral Island is in the south of Phuket and nowadays become very popular from beautiful coral reef in shallow water and it is only 20 minutes with speedboat from Ao Chalong Pier. You can enjoy snorkeling or water sport activities on the island.

Visit Coral Island
Coral Island is an island on the south of Phuket. The boat trip takes about 15 minutes by speed boat from Ao Chalong to Coral Island .

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Koh Racha is consist of 2 islands, Racha Noi island is a small bay with emerald water and famous for fishing. It is not good place for swimming because of there is much rock than beach area. 10 km from Racha Noi island is Racha Yai island has fine beaches and suitable for swim, on the west coast is along stretch beach with crystal clear water and famous for tourist sunbathing. At the top hill where the end of the beach is a good viewpoint for the whole island can be seen. On the east of the island is Ao Kon Kae Bay , it is excellent diving spot, there are many types of coral reefs and coral as well as various of fish species.

Visit Koh Racha
It is located approximately 15 km to the south of Phuket. You can buy day trip package from Ao Chalong or Rawai Beach.

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Other attraction in Phuket

Laem Phromthep Cape is locate at the most southern of Phuket Island, about 2 km from Rawai Beach. It is the beautiful scenery of Phuket since Phromthep is high cliff above the sea. On the right hand side of the cape will be the beautiful white sandy beach, Nai Han beach. The emerald from deep water of the sea is surround the cape and from the cliffs down to the boulders at the sea is a line of palm trees. It is one of the most visit places in Phuket since it is the best point to see beautiful Phuket’s sunset.

Visit Laem Phromthep Cape
From Ao Chalong intersection take Highway no 4024  through the south via Rawai Beachto Laem Phromthep.

Laem Phrom Thep Cape , Phuket Laem Phrom Thep Cape, Phuket

Historical Building ( old town )The historical building has shown the boom history of Phuket during the Nineteenth Century. The narrow street is around with beautiful mansion and shops which built in Sino-Portuguese style, means the building had been influenced by Chinese architecture combine with western style. The building architecture has deep stretch to the back but very narrow face, the door made by old wooden. It has been protected to be an attraction place in Phuket. You can enjoy walking along 4.6 km of the street and see the local people life or culture.


Historical Building, Phuket
Historical Building, Phuket
Historical Building, Phuket
credit picture to  http://www.phuket.go.th

Visit Historical Building of Phuket

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Khao Rang is a good place for great view of Phuket town or some islands surround, locate on the northwest of Phuket.  It is possible to drive the top of the hill.  Most local people go to Kho rang for amazing view at day or night time and have dinner at the restaurant which provide fantastic view of Phuket town.


Khao Rang, Phuket 
Khao Rang, Phuket

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Phuket ( ภูเก็ต )

Phuket ( Phuket Hotels )

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Surat Thani ( Surat Thani Hotels )

Accommodation in Koh Samui
Lazy Days Samui beach Resort
Lazy Days Samui beach Resort is 10 km. from Koh Samui Airport and located on Lamai beach and just a few walk to Hin Ta and Hin Yai, one of the landmark in Koh Samui. The location of the resort is direct to the beachfront in quiet atmosphere. The decollations of 26 rooms are in Bungalow style and well equipped with modern amenities.

Conatct address
Lazy Days Samui Beach Resort  map, Koh Samui
438/117 Moo 1, T. Maret , Koh Samui, Suratthani 84310 Tel.: +66 77 419 904-5

The Kala Samui
This small boutique resort is located in Chaweng Noi area. The resort offer rooms with private balcony with fantastic view of the gulf of Siam. The rooms include with full facilities, a DVD player, flat-screen television and mini-bar. The 26 Degrees restaurant in the hotel is well known for fusion food and guest can enjoy water sport, snorkeling, kayaking and private fishing. The hotel is about 20 minute drives from Koh Samui airport.

Contact address
The Kala Samui map, Koh Samui
Address : 210/8 Moo 4, T.Maret, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand Telephone : +66 (0)77 448 515

Rajapruek Samui Resort
The resort is located near Thong Yang Beach in quite location, 5 Minutes from Raja Ferry, 15 Minutes from Nathon and Seatran Ferry , 40 Minutes from Airport and 45 Minutes from Chaweng Beach. You can reach various tourist centers nearby. The resort offer many type of accommodations as standard room, Seaview suite , Beach Bungalow , Beachfront bungalow or Family suite with fully amenities and facilities. All guest room have their own garden and easily to access for swimming pool. Thai and international meals are available for guest in the hotel.

Contact address
Rajapruek Samui Resort map, Koh Samui

95/5 Moo 2 Lipa Noi, Thong Yang Beach, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84140 THAILAND
Tel: +66 77 485780, +66 77 235140

Lamai Coconut Resort
The resort is located on Lamai beach and decollate in Bungalows style. The resort offers 44 luxurious rooms with fully furnished. Actually most of bungalows in resort are not on the beachfront but it is just a few step walk to the beach. However, you can add for a few baht to get the beachfront with beautiful water view and air-condition room.


Contact address
Lamai Coconut Resort map, Koh Samui
124/4 Moo 3 Lamai Beach, Ko Samui. T: (077) 232 169 F: (077) 232 169
info@lamaicoconutresort.com

Surat Thani ( สุราษฎร์ธานี )
Surat Thani ( Place to Visit )

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Surat Thani ( Place to Visit )

Koh Samui is the third largest island of Thailand after Phuket and Koh Chang ( Trat province ). The island is located about 84 kilometers from Surat Thani province and is well known for the top tourist attraction in the world. Koh Samui offers plenty of attractions, the most famous and popular attraction is white sandy beaches with coconut trees along the beaches as well as other tropical plants. Each beaches on the islands have own unique and attractive for visiting as

Samui map, Surat Thani
Chaweng beach has white sandy beach with clear water and ideal for swimming. Variety of restaurants, shops or fantastic night life are offer in this beach.
Next 10 km to the south of Chaweng beach is Lamai beach, is well known of beautiful wide curve bay with coconut tress around , the sea here is little rougher. The beach is little peace atmosphere than Chaweng beach.
If you looking for the most beautiful sunset point on the island, Taling Ngam Beach is the answer of what are you looking for with beautiful sunset behind the Ang Thong Marine National Park. It is located on the west coast of Koh Samui , the area is not crowed as other beaches on the island.

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On the north side of island is the locate of Big Buddha with its 12-meter Buddha statue , the famous landmark on Bophut Beach. The beach is has long 2 kilometre with sandy beach. The water of the bay is clear and clam make the visitor fell relaxing and enjoy the scenery of the island.
In addition, the other variety of natural resources as waterfall (Na Muang I and Na Muang II), tropical rainforest, adventure , night life entertainment and convenience for transportation from mainland are attractive and nowadays become one heavily tourist vacations destination in Thailand.


Travel to Koh Samui by Air
There are 2 airlines operate service route from Bangkok to Samui Island Thai airways and cheap Thai airline Bangkok airways . Traveling time is approximately 1.05-1.30 hr depend on flight.
Bangkok air to Koh Samui
Passenger who travels from Bangkok to Surat Thani airport can buy the ticket from reservation desk at the airport. Normally the ticket will sell inclusive both bus or van transfer and ferry or speedboat together.
  • Raja ferry co, Ltd operates service from Donsak port to Koh Samui(Lipa Noi ) about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Lompraya speed Boat co, Ltd operates service from Tapi port to Samui or Phan Ngan Island. Traveling time from Tapi port to Samui Island is approximately 45 minutes.
Travel to Koh Samui by bus or Train
Vister can buy the ticket from reservation desk to Koh samui at train station or Surat Thani Bus terminal

Mu Koh Ang Thong Marine National Park These beautiful group islands in Gulf of Thailand is located 25 km from the northwest of Koh Samui, consist of about 40 islands such as Koh Wua Ta Lap, Koh Mae Ko, Koh Prayat, Koh Sam Sao, Koh Nai Put and Koh Wua Te. Among each island have beautiful white sandy beaches and some islands as Koh Sam Sao has fantasist span of coral reef and a huge rock arch offer scenic fascination. The group islands are popular for beautiful scenery, lakes, cliffs, caves and variety of bird nests. The under water world with some group of rocks and coral reefs are home of marine species. Visitors can have a variety of activities such as sightseeing, fishing, diving, canoeing / Kayak. The accommodations available at the park office location on Koh Wua Ta Lap.


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Travel to Mu Koh Ang Thong Marine National Park
Visitor who wants to travel to Mu Koh Ang Thong Marine National Park can depart from Koh Samui ferry port daily at 08.30 am and spend around 2 hr on journey. On return from National park to Koh Samui is depart at 03.00 pm .

Koh Phangan is a famous island is located 30 km to the north of Koh Samui or 100 km from Surat Thani. It is top tourist destinations for tourist to visit once is you have a chance to south Thailand vacations. The atmosphere is quite and relaxation from natural resource and trees along the beach is an ideal for travelers who prefer less crowed. However, the full moon party on the island has long been known among local tourists and foreigners. The island has many tourist attractions such as Than Sadet Waterfall. The waterfall has been given name by King Chulalongkorn, Rama V and made return visit 14 times.

Koh Phangan map, Surat Thani
picture credit to http://www.samui-maps.com
Phaeng Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall consist on many tiers and always has water throughout the year. Visitor is possible walk to Dome Sila view point to enjoy scenery sunset.
Thong Sala is the largest community on the island for transport and travel. The ferry port , motorcycle rental , restaurant and accommodations are available here.

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Travel to Koh Phangan
Travel to Koh Phangan can be several routes.
Raja ferry co, Ltd operates service from Donsak port -Koh Phangan Route about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Lompraya speed Boat co, Ltd operates service from Tapi port to Samui or Phan Ngan Island. Traveling time from Tapi port to Samui Island is approximately 45 minutes.
Information for Raja ferry co, Ltd . Tel : +66 2 277-4488
Information for Lompraya co, Ltd .Tel +662629 2569-70

Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan - Koh Tao is located on 45 km from north of Koh Pha ngan. This small 20 sq km island is famous for diving in the gulf of Thailand, eight kilometers of coral reefs with deep sea, crystal clear water among the scenery of mountain and coconut tree are perfect for diving lover. The island is look like half moon shape and beautiful landscape with various bays and rocky headlands around.

Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan  map
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It is possible for kayaking, swimming, motorcycling or climbing hills for island view. Don’t miss the chance to visit the near by island, Koh Nang Yuan which is 15 minutes away by boat, the island is a rich marine life similar to Koh Toa but also can get different felling from variety of corals as it is one of perfect spot for snorkeling around.

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Travel to Koh Tao
Travel to Koh Tao is possible to depart from Chumphon ans Surat Thani province.
Ferry leave from Chumphon has both Express and special express service and boat speed boat speedboat from multiple providers, such as sleep.Travel time is about 1 hr. Information for Lompraya co, Ltd .Tel +662629 2569-70
Depart from Surat Thani port is possible but it take about 3 hr journey from Koh Samui. Recommend to leavet from Chumphon is better choice to visit Koh Tao.

Khao Sok National Park is cover the largest ​​tropical rainforest in south of Thailand. The park is natural beauty of the forest and limestone mountain ranges combine with wide range water from ratchaprapa dam become the beautiful islands scenery for visitors.


The place is called. "Guilin in Thailand" from the different range of the cliff along the limestone same as Gulin in China. In the park area has waterfalls (Mae Yai and Sip Ed Chan )which can reach by car and possible to trekking to caves or creeks around. Another popular point is Khao Sok, it create the beautiful wildlife, various plant species or variety wild animal as elephants, leopards, serow, banteng and over 180 bird species are worthy to be found in the area.

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Travel to Khao Sok National Park
Travel by car from Bangkok to the southern route through by using Highway no 41 to Chaiya District through the Punpin district intersection. At Punpin district turn right to Highway no 401 ( Surat Thani- Takua pa ) drive through Bgantakun district till km no 109 and turn right. Total distance from start km no 109 to the national park office about 1.5 km.
Travel from Surat Thani or Phang Nga use Highway no 401 until intersection for national park at km no 109 and turn right and drive to the national park office about 1.5 km.

Phra Borom That Chaiya is a statue of Lord Buddha's relics which contains the Buddha Sanctuary in Thailand. The temple is one of the third important temple in south of Thailand. It consists of Phra Borom That Chaiya, Wat Phra Mahathat Nakhon Si Thammarat and Wat Khuhaphimuk of Yala. The architect is influence of Srivijaya style and remain in the best condition at the present. The temple has been assumed as built in Buddhist year 13-14, not shown in the history about builder. Along the courtyard of the chedi are several sculptures and Buddha images.
 Phra Borom That Chaiya, Surat Thani 

Visit Phra Borom That Chaiya







If driving from Bangkok to Chumphon along Highway no 41 passes through the Thachana district intersection until Chaiya district intersection . At Chiya district drive until Highway no 4011 for about 2 km.





Visitor by train can take bus from train sattion to Phra Borom That Chaiya for the distance of 2 km.





Visitor by bus from southern bus terminal Bangkok pass through Chumphon will via Phra Borom That Chaiya every buses.


 



Surat Thani ( สุราษฎร์ธานี )



Surat Thani ( Surat Thani Hotels )

February 2012

Air Asia Big sale

Booking Period : 15 February 2012- 19 February 2012

Travel Period : 11 September 2012- 31 January 2013

Travel Notes

- Advanced booking required.
- Fares are not available during embargo period.

Ticket price 288 Baht to

Narathiwat

Surat Thani

Nakhon Si Thammarat

Ticket price 488 Baht to

Trang

Hat Yai

Krabi

Phuket

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Special price 1188  and  1288 Baht( All inclusive )

Booking period 4 – 10 February 2012 11 pm. – 8 am.

Travelling period 5 February – 30 June 2012

Ticket price 1188 Baht

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Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Nakhon Phanom
Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Nakhon Si Thammarat
Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Surat Thani
Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Trang
Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Udon Thani
Chiang Mai – Phitsanulok

Ticket price 1288 Baht

Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Chiang Mai
Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Hat Yai
Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Loei
Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Mae Sot
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Chiang Mai - Udon Thani

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Site Map

Public holidays in Thailand

List of public holidays in Thailand in the year 2012 is as follows:

2-3 January 2012 (Monday-Tuesday) - Substitution for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
7 March 2012 (Wednesday )- Makha Bucha Day
6 April 2012 (Friday) - Chakri Day
13 April 2012 (Friday)- Songkran Festival
16-17 April 2012 (Monday) Substitution for Songkran Festival

1 May 2012 (Tuesday)- National Labor Day
7 May 2012 (Monday)- Substitution for Coronation Day
4 June 2012 (Monday) - Visakha Bucha Day
2 August 2012 (Thursday) - Asanha Bucha Day
3 August 2012 (Friday)- Buddhist Lent Day
13 August 2012 (Monday)- Substitution for H.M. the Queen’s Birthday

23 October 2012 (Tuesday)- Chulalongkorn Day
5 December 2012 (Wednesday)- H.M. the King's Birthday
10 December 2012 (Monday)- Constitution Day
31 December 2012(Monday)- New Year’s Eve

Remark

Recommend for make reservation on hotel or transportation 3 months in advance for long weekend holiday.