Bangkok
With a population of over 6 million people, Bangkok is the
capital of Thailand and also the country's largest city. This
diverse city has a strong mix of the traditional eastern way of
life blended with a new found modern way of living and being a very
lively and busy city there is much to do. The overcrowded streets
and manic traffic of Bangkok adds to excitement of this urban city
while the Chao Phraya River proves to be just as busy as the roads
with a number of rowing boats and river taxis occupying it each
day. The city is a major economic and financial centre and is one
of the fastest cities in the world for constructing high rise
buildings. With a large variety of cultural sites in and around the
city, Bangkok is increasingly becoming more and more popular with
tourists.
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is noted as the capital of the north of Thailand and
has developed into a very modern city over the years although it
has yet to become as sophisticated as Bangkok. Chiang Mai has a
wealth of history to it as it is located on an ancient trading
route. The city hosts three main festivals each year, Songkran
which celebrates the Thai New Year, The flower festival which
occurs when the tropical flowers are in full bloom and Loi Kratong
where thousands of people gather by the river and worship the
goddess of water. Chiang Mai is a major transportation centre for
its region and has affordable accommodation, places to see and
visit and a lively nightlife.
Phuket
An island situated just off the south shore of the country in
the Andaman Sea, Phuket is a southern province of Thailand. The
island is predominantly mountainous with most of the western part
of the island covered with mountain ranges. The island has several
beaches on its coast but the most popular beach and tourist
destination in Phuket is Patong beach. The island has become
increasingly popular with back packers and the tourist industry is
forever developing. There are several activities to do on the
island such as Jungle safari expeditions, trekking and rafting
adventures, city tours or just exploring the true culture and
traditions of the island. Another place to visit is Ko Phi Phi, an
island just off Phuket which can be reached by speed boat or
ferry.
Ko Samui
Situated just off the south east coast of Thailand, Ko Samui is
Thailand's third largest island. Only in recent years has Ko Samui
become a popular tourist destination, and the island has a buzzing
atmosphere with a wide variety of tourists from families to
students. This range of visitors means that the island is able to
cater for most needs from quiet secluded coves to lively party
beaches. Chaweng is the core attraction point on the island. Being
home to the biggest beach on the island, it also has a great
nightlife with many clubs, pubs and bars. There is also an
international airport on Ko Samui making it more accessible to
tourists.
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