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Here comes the hot season! Do you have
any plan for spending your holiday in this cheerful sunny
season? If not, let Thaiways introduce some interesting
destinations to you. Talking of the hot season, of course,
most people will think of breezy beaches and the clear blue
sea. And seas and beaches in Thailand are known to be among
the most beautiful in the world.
Apart from the popular Hua
Hin, Pattaya,
Samui,
Krabi
and Phuket,
there are many other charming destinations in various coastal
provinces as follows.
1. Rayong:
179 km east of Bangkok
Rayong is a province on the eastern seaboard just to the east
of Pattaya. Among the numerous fine beaches in the province,
the best known are those on Samet Island, which
is a part of Khao Laemya-Muko Samet National Park.
The place is tranquil, the climate is mild and the scenery is
beautiful.
Another national park called Khao
Chamao is where there are many kinds of trees and decorative
plants and an 8-leap waterfall. A little way to the east is
Khao Wong Cave which comprises about 60 large
and small connecting chambers all with fantastic stalactites
and stalagmites.
Laem Mae Phim Beach |
Other places of tourist interest include:
Wang Kaeo Park, which is beautifully landscaped
on a hill overlooking the sea; Sopha Botanical Gardens
with three 100-year-old traditional Thai houses; Kon
Ao Beach which is being developed into another national
park; Ko Man Islands, one of which is used
in HM Queen Sirikit's project to preserve sea turtles; and beautiful
beaches such as Suan Son Pine Park, Mae Phim Cape, Mae
Ramphueng Beach and so on.
2.
Chanthaburi:
245 km east of Bangkok
Chanthaburi is adjacent to Rayong on the west. It is famous
not only for its gemstones and fruits but also several beautiful
beaches. Laem Sadet Beach offers you a scenic
view and is suitable for camping. The serene Chao Lao
Beach is another destination for holiday makers.  Glass-bottom
boat services are available to take you to admire its coastal
coral reefs. Khao Laem Sing Forest Park is
home to large varieties of plants and animals. The forest park
has several beaches: Laem Sing Beach is shady
with pine trees lining the shore. You will enjoy doing beach
activities and be under a spell of the romantic view of the
sunset. Here, you can hire a boat to go snorkelling around Chula
and Nomsao islands. Nature lovers
like you can go camping at Ao Krathing Beach which
is peaceful. Ao Yang Beach is near Ao Krathing
and is no less beautiful. Golden sand Khung Wiman Beach
beach is excellent for relaxation and beach activities. The
recommended period is from November to May.
3. Trat:
315 km east of Bangkok
Trat, the easternmost province on the eastern coast of Thailand,
boasts beautiful beaches and coral formations as follows. Chang
Islands Marine National Park is the most famous attractions
of Trat. Its main island, Chang Island, is
the second largest island in Thailand.
Chang Island |
The park consists
of more than 40 islands surrounded by crystal clear sea and
a colourful underwater world. There are several dive locations
such as Chang Noi Island, Man Nok
Island, Yuak Island, Lao
Ya Island and also the Sea Battle Site
on the southern coast of the island in Salak Phet
Bay.
Man Nok Island |
Main attractions
of the park which are situated on Chang Island include: Khlong
Phrao Beach, Sai Khao Beach, Chaiyachet
Headland, Kai Bae Beach, Wai
Island and Bangbao Fisherman Village.
Apart from these attractions, Trat boasts many other magnificent
beaches such as Ban Chuen Beach, Muk Kaeo Beach
and Sai Kaeo Beach.
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4. Chumphon:
463 km south of Bangkok
Chumphon is a province possessing more than 200 km of coastline.
It is a large supplier of best-quality bird's nests of Thailand.
Its interesting attractions are as follows.
Hat Sai Ri is a popular
beach where a memorial statue of HRH Prince of Jumborn, the
father of the Royal Thai Navy, is situated. Pha Daeng
Beach is outstanding with a 10-metre red cliff eroded
by wind and sea.
Thung Makham Nai Beach |
Thung Makham Bay boasts
an ivory tranquil beach, lining with coconut trees. Chorakhe
Island has a magnificent underwater world. Ngam
Yai Island and Langka Chiu Island
are where bird's nests are harvested.
Going snorkelling at Mattra and Thong
Lang islands may add colour to your programme. And
you will love Thung Wua Laen Beach, a long
white sandy beach, if you like swimming. Tham Thong
- Bang Boet Beach offers you a 5-km picturesque beach.
Ao Yai Ai Beach features a vantage point
of 25 metres above sea level and highlights a 7- km coral
reef.
Thalu Island is a small limestone island with a natural
arch. Sea anemones and coral reefs thrive abundantly here.
Other interesting points are Tawan Chai Beach,
Maphrao Island and Lawa Island.
5. Trang: 828
km south of Bangkok
Trang is a southern province located on the Andaman Sea of
the Indian Ocean. It has about 46 picturesque islands, and
it proudly presents to you many beautiful tourist attractions.
Among them, Hat Chao Mai National Park is
the most popular destination.
Pak Meng Beach |
Sunbathing lovers may go to Pak Meng, Chang Lang,
San, Yao, Yong Ling
or Chao Mai beaches which can be easily accessed
by car. The star of the park is Muk Island
where the well-known Morakot Cave is situated.
Morakot Cave |
Rowing a boat, or swimming, in darkness through the 80-metre
winding waterway to the mouth of the cave, you will be stunned
by the breathtaking scene of the emerald-coloured water and
the delicate, white sandy beach located between steep cliffs.
Kradan Island |
Other attractions of the park are Kradan,
Chueak and Waen islands
where you can admire the beautiful coral reefs and schools
of colourful fishes. Apart from the national park, Trang's
attractions include Libong Island which is home to dugong,
Tup Beach, Thuat Cape, To
Chai Cape and Sukon Island.
6. Satun: 973
km south of Bangkok
Satun, a small southernmost province of Thailand on the Andaman
Sea bordering Malaysia, has many interesting attractions.
Among them, Tarutao Islands Marine National Park
is the best known. Tarutao Island is the biggest island of
the group. There, you will be fascinated by many beautiful
bays such as Hin Ngam Bay and Ta
Lo U-Dang Bay. At the beaches of Phante Malaka
Bay, Mo Lae Bay and especially Son
Bay, you can also camp on the beach and dive in the
crystal blue sea. Adang-Rawi Islands, situated
40 km away to the west of Tarutao Island, are crowded with
coral reefs. To admire the beauty of the world under the sea,
you may go diving at Cha Bang Island, Ta
Lo Ri Pa Bay, or at the southern coast of Rawi
Island.
Besides Tarutao National Park, Satun boasts many more natural
attractions such as Phetra National Park,
Thale Ban National Park, Sarai Islands
and Tanyong Po Cape.
Tarutao Islands Marine National
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Come to visit these attractions amidst natural allure and
a peaceful atmosphere, chances are you will want to come back
again and again. If you are interested to spend your holiday
at any of these places, it is very convenient of contact a
travel agent. But if you'd like to go by yourself, you should
gather more information about the routes and accommodation
from Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on tel: 0 2250 5500
in advance.
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