Friday, September 26, 2008

Chanthaburi one of famous Thailand province

Chanthaburi Province



Chanthaburi Province is located in the east of Thailand. The name Chanthaburi is mean the city of moon in English. Chanthaburi located 245 kilometres east from Bangkok. There were mining in Chanthaburi. Chanthaburi is famous for it's be a centre of gems & jewelly in Thailand, tasty fruits, fishing and peaceful beaches are not far from town.

Interesting in Chanthaburi Province

Hot Springs - a natural hot springs located 18 Kilometres from Pong Nam Ron district.

Gems & Jewelly - economic products including scrupulous cut gemstones by experienced craftsman.

Si Chan Road - Si Chan Road is a centre for gems dealings from neighbouring countries and abroad being bought and sold.

Oasis Sea World - The dolphin shows trained by Thai experts. It's also has butterfly farm and other animals too.

Laem Sing Beach - Laem Sing beach itself is shadow with trees lining the entire shore and cooled by constant breezes.


The Chamsom Crocodile Farm and Zoo - The animal zoo which has crocodile in different species and elephants show is surrounded by fruit orchards. They Open daily from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.

Reference


1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/




Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Yasothon and Thailand rocket festival


Yasothon Province

Yasothon Province is one of Thailand province located in the North-East of Thailand. Yasothon is famous for its Rocket Festival in May every year. Traditional local dance called "Peun Muang" join the parade at the annual rocket festival. The Thailand festival and parade takes place on Yasothon's main street.

The festival is held during every second weekend of May at Phaya Taen Park, with the initial objective to bolster harmony in each team. Yasothon people believe that the festival will please gods which create proper rain and prosperous food. Rockets joining the festival will be decorated beautifully with Thai traditional patterns. Rockets are judged by a committee and the respective winners take home with attractive prizes of competition.



Interesting in Yasothon Province


Maha That Temple - The Buddhist temple with Lao-style chedi located in Yasothon town. It's over 1,200 years old. It enshrines holy relics of Phra Ananda, Phra Kaeo Yod Nam Kang statue in attitude of meditation in Chiang Saen Art style.

Phaya Tan Park - The Park is the location for significant fairs and festivals of the province.

Phra That Kong Khao Noi - Has legend about Phra That Kong Khao Noi says "Young farmer has been working since dawn. At lunch, his mother came late with his lunch. He's hunger and sudden anger to see a little amount of rice after that he kills his mother. So, young farmer built this stupa, wishing for forgiveness and amend.
Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Travel Thailand to Lampang


Lampang Province

The old name of Lampang is Khelang Nakhon which located in the northen of Thailand. Lampang has famous for its Horse drawn Carriages. Horse drawn Carriages to compare with emblem of Lampang. Lampang is rich in archaeological apparent reflecting ancient civilisations of Lanna.

Example Interesting in Lampang
Phra That Chom Ping Temple - Phra That Chom Ping Temple located 14 kilometres from Koh Kar district office. Its unique feature is the reflections in natural colors of Chedi which appear on the floor within the dark interior of the ordination hall.
Phra That Lampang Luang Temple - Phra That Lampang Luang Temple located in Koh Kar district about 20 kilometres from southwest of town. The pattern of temple building is Lanna architectural with golden Chedi and a bronze Buddha statue.
Tham Pha Thai National Park - This National Park located between Mueang district and Ngao district. Inside the Tham Pha Thai (Pha Thai Cave) has stalactite and stalagmites.
Chae Son National Park - The best place for relaxation in Lampang which is located in Mueang Pan district area. There are a 73-Celsius hot spring over rocky terrain and facilities for health purpose.
Horse drawn Carriages - Horse drawn Carriages use for transport in Lampang which only Lampang province in Thailand also use The Carriage. Visitors can hire such vehicles to tour places such as markets, traditional houses along the river bank and the numerous temples in town.
Reference

1. The official web site for Thailand travel http://www.tourismthailand.org/
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