Kaeng Krachan National Park, Winner of the 2006 Thailand Tourism Award of Outstanding Performance for Natural Site
Nestled on the western brink of the country four-hours drive from Bangkok is a wilderness unparalleled for its rich diversity of birds, large mammals and flora. Kaeng Krachan is Thailand’s largest national park (2,914 sq km) and part of [...]
Thailand’s national parks are now gaining recognition in national travel awards. Designed to honour those who promote the conservation of nature and culture and contribute to sustainable tourism development, tourism awards are beginning to give recognition to national parks which are demonstrating their capacity to foster eco-tourist activities.
Erawan National Park, located northwest of Bangkok in [...]
Regarded by travelers from all walks of life as being among the most beautiful tropical islands of the world, Phi Phi Islands have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. In addition, the islands are famous as the location where the movie “The Beach” featuring Leonardo Di Caprio was shot. The islands, [...]
Koh Samed, located in a national park , is a highly popular destination of Rayong. Blessed with lovely scenery and beaches, it is easily accessible. There is a considerable range of different accommodation facilities to choose from. Koh Samed is 6.5 kilometres off Ban Phe and can be visited virtually the whole year around. Exception [...]
Koh Samui – The third largest island in Thailand covering 247 sq.km. (96 sq miles), lies 35 km (22 miles) off the coast of Suratthani. Samui’s best beaches line the northern and eastern coasts, the most popular being Had Chaweng and Had Lamai, where generally attractive accommodation can be found. Other beaches include Had Choeng [...]
Khao Kho is a mountain to the northwest of town of about 1,174 metres above mean sea level covered in the main by deciduous plants. Very cold during November – February, it once was the base from which communist insurgents conducted their struggles against the suthorities during 1968-1982. Interesting places include various viewing points, [...]
Phu Kradung National Park is located on a high plateau about seventy km. from Loei on the Khon Kaen – Loei Highway. The goal is to hike up to the summit and conquer the distance of 1,325 metres above sea level. At the top of Phu Kradung is a wide plain of about 60 sq.m. [...]
Pattaya Beach, some 4 kilometres long, faces Pattaya Bay, the major venue from where boats visit Pattaya’s offshore islands. The beach curves from the north to the south and is largely paralleled by a tree-lined promenade and beach road which is lined, in the northern and central parts, by hotels and restaurants. Off-shore are several [...]
Thi Lo Su Waterfall, located in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, is the most beautiful in Thailand. Originating from Huai Klotho, it flows down a mountain valley at a height of 200-300 metres. The fall flows down in tiers surrounded by virgin forest. There is a trial to the waterfall from the wildlife sanctuary office. It [...]
Lanta National Park Island, Krabi (Mu Koh Lanta National Park) covers an area of 152 square kilimotres. The park is comprised of many different-sized islands, some of which are surrounded by beautiful coral reefs such as Koh Ha, Koh Rok and Koh Hai. Koh Lanta Yai, the main island in the park, is where the [...]
