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Tour Suggestions
Bangkok is the usual gateway
for most travellers, and you should plan on three or
five days in the capital. This should allow sufficient
time for seeing the major sights such as the Grand Palace
and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Arun, Wat Pho
and Vimanmek Mansion. Perhaps also a trip along the
Chao Phraya River or a shopping jaunt to Chatuchak Weekend
Market.
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so take an out-of-town excursion (Ayutthaya
or Kanchanaburi are top choices). Check out some of
the suggestions listed under our Sightseeing section.
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If a beach vacation
is your priority, Bangkok could be followed by a week
at Phuket, Phi Phi, or Samui Island, which offer the
most exotic settings. Should your time be limited,
the resorts of Pattaya, Rayong, Cha-am and Hua Hin
are closer to the capital.
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For a different scene,
northern Thailand affords plenty of scope for both
cultural sightseeing and refreshing escapes into the
countryside. Chiang Mai is
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the best base for exploring the region,
offering its own sights as well as numerous hiking
and trekking options, and a stay of three or four
days gives a good introduction. If you have more time,
overnight visits to Mae Hong Son or Chiang Rai are
well worthwhile
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Travellers who already know Thailand
will find the Northeast region rewarding. The most
traditional part of our country, it is best toured
by car or bus allow five to seven days
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Thailand further provides excellent
facilities for sporting vacations - golf, scuba diving,
yachting, and mountain biking. A two-week stay gives
time for general sightseeing and special interest
activities.
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(The variations for a visit to Thailand
are never endless, and perhaps the best advice to
bear in mind when arranging your trip is to plan on
coming back.)
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