Big, Blue And Beautiful
A part of the Plant Genetic Conservation Project under the royal initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Samae San Island on the easternmost tip of Chonburi province is relatively unspoiled despite its proximity to everything. People come here to just enjoy all kinds of nature-centric activities. From Beaching around and sun-bathing to Snorkelling and forest Trekking.
Tickets are available at the Thailand sea and Natural History museum not too far from Khao Ma Jor pier in Sattahip. Queueing for the tickets starts at 6:00 a.m., ticketing is open at 8:00 a.m. with shutter Boat operating hours from Sattahip at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m., and out from Samae San at 11.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3.00 p.m., and 4.00 p.m. No overnight stay is allowed on the island.
Pong Deuat Pa Pae
Pong Deuat Pa Pae Pong Deuat Pa Pae is located at Pa Pae subdistrict, Mae Tang district which is part of Huay Nam Dang National Park. It is a vast hot spring or geyser on Mae Tang basin. This power geyser spurts up from under that ground at a very high temperature and high pressure. It can reach as high as 1 -2 meters due to loose soil. There are 3 or 4 main springs and several ones scattering sporadically. The surrounding area features a dense forest and the lingering smell of Sulphur. The general topography of the area is a large-scale hot spring or geyser. The accumulation of gases underneath boiling hot water causes an extremely high temperature and exceptionally strong compression. Although it may spurt up occasionally or unceasingly, it always reaches its highest spurt at a constant time of the day. The surface temperature is measured around 90-99 C, but on the other hand the underground temperature can be as high as 170-203 C. Pong Deuat Pa Pae is said to be the biggest and highest geyser in Thailand. To get there, you need to use Highway No. 1095 (Mae Malai-Pai route) by starting from the intersection at Mae Malai market, Mae Tang district, Chiang Mai province. After driving for 35 kilometers, you will find a guidepost on your right. Turn right and keep going for another 7 kilometers. As per the next 500 meters, you are required to head there on foot to reach the destination. Pong Deuat Pa Pae, Thailand's biggest and highest geyser, is one of the distinctive attractions in Chiang Mai. Several facilities, including accommodations, private and outdoor hot spring baths are provided. Hot springs also claim to help ease joint pains and stressed muscles. Additionally, there are traditional Thai massage services for visitors.
NICE NATURE OF NOEN MAPRANG, NAN
If you are looking for a break from the noisy, hectic and well populated City, Noen Maprang district in Phitsanulok should be on your list due to a peaceful place among scenic landscapes.
Noen Maprang formerly was a lush jungle. Migrants from nakhon Thai District and Loei province gradually moved in and set up villages just about 40 years ago. A stunning scenic landscape and comfortable weather make it a new haven off the beaten tracks.
At Ban Mung, towering limestone peaks pop up among vast plain, surrounded by lush rice paddies, Flowers and plantation. This creates a beautiful scenery for dream pictures taken by travelers. Peaceful rural lifestyle offers a nice atmosphere to lean back and relax. Driving around for a picturesque view, you will be fascinated by the nature here. Mighty mountains amidst utmost peace of the wilderness sometime make you feel like a tiny creature in the vast world. At dusk, a long trail of bats flying out of caves in the mountain highlights the end of the day.
Another famous Landmark of Noen Maprang is the swing on a tall tree with a background of the vast land down below. Located among rubber plantation and fruit orchards, Ban Rak Thai is another highlight of Phitsanulok.
Get a glimpse of tranquility at Noen Maprang, you may fall in love with its nature.
YUMMY DELICACIES AT CHIANG MAI NIGHT MARKET
On Sunday afternoons, Chiang Mai Old City turns chaotic when roads are occupied and transformed into a Food haven. Happy eaters overwhelm the streets, hunting for tasty treasures. But roaming without any plan may make you get full before meeting delicious stuff. This is a map to yummy treasures of Chiang Mai Sunday Market.
Pa Nguay Spicy Mango salad: do not waste your time with the others “Yum” stalls, just dart to Pa Nguay. Take a queue card, and you will learn how popular Pa Nguay is. Her spicy mango salad comes with crispy fishes, roasted peanuts, and herbs. It gives full flavors of sweetness, sourness, and a bit saltiness, just add chili to add spiciness as you like it. Get a bite of her salad can, you will realize that the quality food at a reasonable price does exist in Chiang Mai.
Lung Krerk Crispy Wonton: the legendary crispy wonton of Chiang Mai is actually situated on a tiny cart which this uncle pushed around the city. Lung Krerk just deep fries the extremely delicious wontons. The fried wontons come in different kinds of stuff, quail’s egg, sausage, chicken’s tendon, pork ball. Soaked up with special dipping, the simply fried wontons turn into a miracle snack all of a sudden. It is priced just 5 baht per stick.
Tiny ice cream cone: You will love it at the first sight. The small scoops of ice cream in pastel colors on top cute little cornets are very unique sweet from Chiang Mai before spreading out to other places. Cones are placed on a paper plate, for the ease of holding and enjoyment. A set of five cones is 20 baht. Its stall is located close to U Chiang Mai hotel.
Khai Pam: omelet in the banana-leaf plate is actually available throughout the northern region. But this Khai Pam outlet offers food with various toppings such as ant’s eggs, shiitake mushroom, or crab stick.
Chiang Mai Juices: located opposite to Wat Chai Phrakiat, the stall offers various fruit and herbal juices in the price range between 10 and 15 baht only. Steps away locates another "Yum" shop, which makes quite an excellent spicy salad as well.
A rough guideline to these yummy treasures may enable you to enjoy exploring the bustling market a bit more.
How to get there: Chiang Mai Sunday Market or Chiang Mai Walking Street starts from 5pm onward. On Ratchadamnoen Road, it runs from Tha Pae Gate into the heart of Chiang Mai Old City.
KRABI’S MYTHICAL MOUNTAINS
Besides the world famous Koh Phi Phi and its Maya Bay, Krabi houses numerous natural beauty hidden among its lush forest. Spare at least some three days if you want to explore Krabu’s inland attractions.
One of the best place to see the real face of Krabi is to from Khao Ngon Nak view Point. Located about a 30-minute-drive north of Ao Nang, the mountain offers many viewpoints and a waterfall along the hiking trail. At the peak of Khao Ngon Nak, you will be simply impressed with green picturesque valley interrupted with towering limestone cliffs and Rivers that run into the Andaman sea.
Spend a night in Krabi town can be a lively time. The town houses a number of yummy restaurants, Food stalls, and accommodations that dramatically cheaper than at the Beaches.
Head north of Krabi town to Ao Luk. You will be amazed with emerald green ponds that cascades out of a subterranean river in Than Bok Khorani national park. A bit closer to Krabi town is
Tha Pom Khlong Song Nam, or “Two Water Canal”, which will keep you stunned with its clean canal that runs through a mangrove forest. Crystal-clear stream pours off a nearby limestone mountain, mixing with seawater and runs into the sea. Though it is quite tempting to swim, this may damage the fragile ecology. However, tourists are allow to dip in a designated area.
If you want to spend a night on the beach, abundant resorts at Ao Nang or Hat Nopparat Thara National Park are available.
Wake up to find yourself among Krabi’s spectacular sea. Enjoying the beach with backdrop of towering limestone cliff of Ao Nang or explore the nearby peaceful Koh Hong archipelago. You will love Krabi’s quiet side.
Ban Phumriang Community
Is an old community that has carried the legacy of the Phumriang port and trading center since the prosperityof the Srivijayaera. It is home to Thai-Buddhists and Thai-Muslims who live together in harmony and is also a renowned source of Phumriang silk Fabric, hometown of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, an acclaimed monk, and seafood source. Visitors will learn the martial art, MuayChaiya, observe the blue swimmer crabs’ bank, try Khanom Bok, KhaiMok, or visit Ko Set, an Island wherethe beacharea of 1,000 rai will emerge once a year, or seek an endemic shellfish, called Sap Khet that tastes so sweet, baby clams and lamp shells. The activities also include catching mullet with a trawl and bringing them back to the Village for cooking and eating on the shelter along the sea breeze by Khlong Phumriang.
Khao Sok National Park
Is one of the most abundant tropical rainforests in Thailand. The Park hasa diversity of ecosystems and wildlife varieties, especially, conserved wild animals; such as, marbled cat, Malayan tapir, Fea’s muntjac, serow, as well as rare and nearly extinct birds like Hooded Pitta, and Malayan Banded Pitta. It is also a habitat of endemic rare plants; such as, White elephant palm, Maxburretiafurtadoana, and Rafflesiakerrii – a parasite plant of which its flower has a large diameter of about 70-80 centimeters.
The Park is a center of tourism connectivity between the Gulf of Thailand and Ansearch-result/tagword/Dam">Daman Sea and a Destination for trekkers around the world. Many of them fall in love with this forest and keep coming back. Besides Trekking, there are other exciting activities to do; such as, Canal tubing in Khlong Sok, kayaking, and elephant riding. One of the fascinating pointshereis a tree housebuilt for Accommodation that is available in many places. Allof them are located amidst the rainforest.
For more inquiries, please contact the Khao Sok national park’s headquarters, Tambon Khlong Sok, AmphoePhanom, Surat Thani, Tel. 0 7739 5139, and 0 7739 5154 – 5, facebook: KhaosokNP
FINE DINING, FUN DIVE, AND FASCINATING DISCOVER TRANG
Compared with Phuket and Krabi, Trang is not a main tourist destination. Even though, the coastal town is colorful and rich of Local touches.
Trang downtown area offers a variety of different local delicacies. The town is famous for roasted pork, which is rather sweet but also fragrant with spice. Dim Sum is a dish you should try out. By taking a seat at one of the many Din Sum restaurants, your table will be filled up by the waiter with various dim sums for you to choose.
On the Andaman Coast, Trang’s sea is stunning with an impressive seascape of azure water dotted with small Islands at the horizon. It is praised as one of the most romantic sea in Thailand.
Hat Jaomai national park is made up from unspoiled coastlines and lovely Islands. The small island of Koh Kradan is a perfect hidden gem for lazy days on the Beach under swaying palm leaves and warm sea breeze. Get a bike and scoot around and explore the scenery of Koh Sukon, which is blanketed with lush rubber plantations, interrupted with a number of neglected beaches and fisher villages.
Do not miss to take a short dive to explore Morakot Cave at Koh Mook. It is an Adventure to dive through the darkness of the cave. On the other side of the tunnel you will find a hidden beach which is beautiful enough to stop your breath for a few seconds.