Ao Klong Hin

Ao Klong Hin

AO KLONG HIN

Ao Klong Hin - Koh Kood Attractions

Klong Hin is located on the west side of the island near the beach of Ao Prao is a long sandy beach about 300 meters to a diving. Clean water suitable for swimming.

Ao Klong Hin is the western private beach of Koh Kood. It is very impressive, shady and full of thick forest. Shady lines of coconut trees also shade the single resort of Klong Hin Hut.

Ao Klong Hin Location: Situated in the west of Koh Kood near Laem Klong Hin and Ao Prao.

Outstanding Features : Over here,the 300-meter beach is full of coconut tree and orchard and the sea is emerald. It is also the site of Klong Hin Hut Resort, the medium-sized resort that built in the style of local peoples house. On the right hand of the resort belongs the great diving site and in the north of Had Klong Hin there is a 1.5 kilometers path that lead you to Ao Prao and Ao Prao Temple. Additionally, you can walk or ride a motorbike to Had Bang Bao, Had Klong Chao, Had Tapao, Koh Kood Subdis¬trict, hospital, police station, etc. Klong Hin Hut Resort prepares a package tour for you. It provides any guest speedboat, accommodation, seafood and diving activity around Koh Kood.

How to get there: It will take time about 1.15 hours by speedboat from the port in Klong Yai District to Ao Klong Hin

Ao Klong Yai Ki

AO KLONG YAI KI

Ao Klong Yai Ki

The west side of the Koh kood island are long beaches, to swim it. Opposite  the Koh Rat. Within the canal, she told a walking trail to Waterfall Klong Yai Ki. This is similar to Klong Chao waterfall. It is less than You can watch the sunset.

Ao Klong Yai Ki Location :  Situated in the northwestern part of Koh Kood slanting Koh Rat.

Outstanding Features: The 500-meter white sandy beach is Had Klong Yai Ki, which you will enjoy safe swimming certainly. There is Yai Ki Canal on the right of this beach. The area beyond it that is covered by thick green plants is the location of Captain Hook Resort. At the front terrace of the resort offers special relaxation, swimming in the sea, sunbathing, or appreciating the star at night. Furthermore, for an adventure lover, kayaking along Yai Ki Canal and then walking for an hour to visit Yai Ki Waterfall is very fun and exciting.

There is a fine viewpoint at the end of Klong Yai Ki Cape offering the vividly wonderful view of Koh Mai Si and sunset. For travelling to other villages, e.g. Ban Klong Mad Fisherman Village, you have to go boat only, which is far from Ban Klong Mad Pier about three kilomerters Then enjoy shopping seafood there such as dried squid and salted fish.

Besides, Captain Hook Resort has provided a package tour that prepares speedboat, accommodation, seafood, outside activities (diving around koh Kood and in the nearby areas, roaming the forest and Klong Yai Ki Water-fall, driving a speedboat to Klong Chao Waterfall, etc.).

Ao Klong Yai Ki

How to get there:

From the pier to Had Klong Yai Ki takes your time about an hour. If you want any further details or to reserve a room, please call Peterpan and Captain Hook Resort at 0-2966-1800-2

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market

Due to the obvious reason of the flood that threatens the livelihood of Bangkok, Hua Hin, always a couple of hours away, is now teeming with accidental tourists who find refuge even for a short while. And it is surprising the town never runs out of attractions even for repeated visitors like ourselves.

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market in Tubtai Subdistrict is one of the newer destinations of its kind. Its spacious venue lends the necessary retail space to over 250 shops that offer a variety of food, miscellaneous utilitarian items and gifts. Large water reservoir provides the much needed counterbalance to the heat.

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market

The key attraction here is perhaps the setting itself as it is infinitely photogenic and very Hua Hin thanks to the characteristic architecture. Red building contrasts superbly with the crisp blue sky. Postboxs on site to help you tell people you wish they were there. I could not resist the temptation to pick up a nice postcard and wrote a song to cheer my sister up from the difficult situation she was facing. It would have been great if she tagged along as a place like this could easily help her unwind.

By car, inbound for Hua Hin, it is easier to reach the market by taking the bypass road to the right towards Prachuap Khiri Khan. You will see Wat Huay Mongkol on the right and then the market will be on your left. Signage is provided along the way. Those arriving in Hua Hin by bus or train can get to the market for only 20 Baht. A bus shuttles back and forth between the station and the market every half hour from 07:00 A.M. to 07:00 P.M.

The upcoming New Year festivity is a good excuse to visit Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market as they have a celebration that runs the entire duration of December. Be sure to have a stroll there next time you are in Hua Hin.

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market

is open daily from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. with shows and performances. Call 0-3290-0150, 08-1457-8888 or write huahinsamphannam@gmail.com for more details.

One day trips in Pattaya

One day trips in Pattaya

One day trips in Pattaya

Pattaya is never too for away from Bangkok so we left at a leisurely time way into eight o’clock. And it was a predetermined decision of mine to make the Mini Siam Pattaya City my first stop of the day. For only 120 Baht per person (Thai rate, though), this is where you can hop about Thailand’s and the world’s landmarks in their miniaturized form, learn what you need to know about their significance and, of course, take lots and lots of photographs! The Thai Zone has the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Democracy Monument, the Bridge of the River Kwai, for example. I could spot Korean tourists in large number, as well as Korean signage around the place and a Korean restaurant to complete the scene.

Stepping away from the outdoor heat of our first destination, we found refuge in the air conditioned comfort of inside of Royal Garden Plaza. This is where you can get up close and personal with (the wax figures of) the world’s most celebrated individuals like Eddy Murphy, Andy Lau, David Beckham and his fabulous wife plus other Thai and international artists and a few world leaders. I was most impressed by the Batman and Friends room and how the different zones are laid out and presented in general.

The afternoon was spent at a short distance further out from Ambassador City Jomtien. This attraction is a religious intervention in a manner of speaking. When he was the abbot of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, the current supreme patriarch has come to know of this mountain in its state of rapid destruction from mining. He was determined to preserve the natural elegance of this mountain and came up with the idea to engrave an image of the Lord Buddha on the cliff of Khoo Chee Chan. The resulting low emboss image measures a majestic 130 meters from top to bottom.

Pattaya Beach

Pattaya Beach

Impossible it was not to cap the day with gentle ocean breezes… and local delicacy before returning home. The Angsila Fish Market was absolutely not crowded by any standard years ago. You can either buy fresh items home or have it cooked there at a very reasonable price. The market was especially packed the evening of our visit. With increased awareness among vendors and tourists, the market has expanded significantly. Gone was the relative calm of the bygone days. But in any case, we did have delightful seafood and the spicy dipping sauce to match, all against the back drop of the setting sun of a day well spent.

THE GATEWAY TO KOH CHANG

THE GATEWAY TO KOH CHANG

THE GATEWAY TO KOH CHANG

There is only one way to visit Koh Chang, by boat. Most tourists tend to go on board at Laem Ngob Pier and then hire a boat to Koh Chang. It also has a ferryboat which you can float your car to your destination, Ao Sapparod Pier. The major pier or gateways to Koh Chang are situated at the front of the island. They are Ferry pier and general port in each village such as Ao Salakphet, Ban Bang Bao, Ban Klong Son. etc.

Ao Sapparod Pier, the Ferry Boat Pier, is the new travelling center of Koh Chang. Every-day a lot of cars float from Ao Thanmayom Pier (Trad) to Ao Sapparod Pier. It will take time only 20 minutes. A ferry boat here is very safe and suits for boat sick people.

Koh Chang Ferry departs from Ao Thanmayom at

7.30 a.m., 10.00 a.m., 02.00p.m., 04.30 p.m.  and return from Ao Sapparod at 08.30 a.m., 11.00 a.m., 01.00 p.m., 3.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. The fare is 30 Baht per person, and 150 Baht per car.

There is inexpensive food shops and minibus station at Ao Sapparod. The fare begins at 30 Baht.

Dan Kao Pier is the liveliest pier as most ferryboat from Laem Ngob go ashore here. The geography of the beach in this area is rock, so fishing is more suitable than swimming. After weary day, do not miss eating delicious food.

The return ticket from Laem Ngob (yellow flag) costs 60 Baht per person. The first departure is at 8 a.m. and the final one is at 5 p.m. For a ferryboat that come from Ferry Center Point costs 120 per one. It departs every two hours from 6.30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dan Mai Pier is not far from Dan Kao Pier and opposite Koh Chang Police Station. It became the dock of fruit as most local people in Ban Dan Mai grow a various kinds of fruit. However, nowadays the picture of loading and unloading fruit at this port is hardly seen because many gardeners sell it themselves by their own pick-up.

Than Mayom Pier is the oldest pier on Koh Chang and the location of Koh Chang National Park Office. You can rest at the office’ s guesthouse or put up a tent on the beach. Over here, the sunrise is splendid, the beach is quiet and swimming is safe. Taking a day off here is profitable. Both accommodation and food are inexpensive, and the nature is scenic.