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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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