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  • Worlds Most Popular Scuba Diving - Similan, Thailand
    Similan, Thailand - Mu Koh Similan National Park has been rated first
    by the U. S. publication Skin Diving of the top ten dive sites in the
    world. The Similan Islands in the heart of the Andaman Sea are indeed
    unparelled in their exotic beauty. If planning a visit, keep in mind that
    anytime between December to April is recommended, with the best month
    being March, because the monsoons are over and the water is clear.
  • Three No-Nos in Thailand
    Here are just three of the No-No's while travelling in Thailand. If you follow these, you will enjoy yourself, be safe and keep the Thai people from despising you.
  • Three major Do Not Do’s In While in Thailand
    Do NOT in anyway shape or form say or do ANYTHING that would be considered as being injurious to the dignity of the royal family. This includes but is not limited to saying anything bad about the king, stepping on or defacing Thai money or anything with the image of the King on it.
    The Thais love their King. Remember this and act accordingly.

    Don’t raise your voice or show anger. This has to do with face and if you cannot control yourself you will look like the ignorant tourist you really ar
  • Thai Phrases That are Nice to Know.
    Thai Phrases That are Nice to Know.

    Sawasdee Krap!
  • Sukhothai Night - Mini Light and Sound Performance
    Sukhothai was the first capital of the Thai nation over 700 years ago.
    The Thai identity that originated way back then is what the Thailand of
    today has inherited. In order to give due recognition to the
    extraordinary arts and culture of the Sukhothai period, UNESCO declared
    Sukhothai a cultural World Heritage Site in 1991.
  • Phuket Thailand - The Worlds Premier Resort Destination
    Phuket, Thailand Sand between your toes, stunning tropical sunsets,
    cold drink in your hand and warm blue inviting seas - this is picture
    perfect Phuket. This island is known for its silky soft beaches, superb
    oriental hospitality and great value accommodation. You can go diving in
    the Andaman Sea, golfing at championship courses or indulge in exciting
    eco-adventures in the tropical forest of Phuket.
  • Patpong - Nightlife Entertainment in Bangkok
    One of the premier Red Light, Hooker, Strip Club districts of Bankok, Patpong is two parallel streets and a lane running between Thanon Silom and Thanon Surawong approx 2-3 km from Thanon Khao San. It is renowned as a vibrant nightlife center, but also offers a busy night market, good bookstores and several restaurants. It's an interesting place that closes down between 1-2 am.
  • Koh Samet Holidays - Destination Rayong
    Samet consists of wide bays with white sand. The bays are longest, the sand finest and whitest. Hat Sai Kaew - known to westerners as Diamond Beach, is the closest to the mainland. The mile long sweep of bay has wide sand backed by palm trees, and on the promotory is a temple with a large Buddha statue. This beach is popular with day trippers, and with those staying for several
    nights.

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