Dong Phayayen Khao Yai Forest Complex

Dong Phayayen

spans 230 km across 6 provinces of Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, Srakaew and Burinun between Ta Phraya National Park on the Cambodian border in the east, and Khao Yai National Park in the west. Second largest in Thailand the site covers an area of 6,155 square kilometers, including evergreen forests and grasslands 400-1000 m above sea level. It is home to 2500 species of fauna 16 of which world exclusive; 392 birds like red jungle fowl and green peafowl; 112 mammals including Asiatic black bears, Asian elephants, gaurs, tigers, gibbons, Indian sambar deer, crab-eating macaque, Indian muntjac, dholes, and wild pigs. Its waterfalls include the 80 m Heo Narok and Heo Suwat made famous from the film The Beach. The area contains substantial  and important tropical forest ecosystems, which can provide a viable habitat for the long-term survival of these species.

Dong phayayen

Khao Yai along the Sankambeng Mountain Range or Phanom Dong Rak was a deep jungle infested with wild animals and malaria fever, causing only death to passers-by; it was called Dong Phaya Fai, Infernal Jungle. The Second King to HM Rama V renamed the site to a more auspicious appellation of Dong Phaya Yen, Cool Jungle.

Around 1922 a small settlement was built with cultivated land by people migrated from Nakhon Nayok. Its remoteness attracted and became a refuge for criminals and fugitives. Plad Jang, a retired Adjutant General of the Eastern Army, was assigned to bring the settlement into order. Succeed he did and was reassigned, Dong Phayayen

Sporty Phuket Thailand

Sporty Phuket Thailand

Sporty Phuket : Ride on waves

When people think of surfing in Asia, they think of Bali. But the arrival of the monsoon winds in Phuket means the east coast of the island now also boasts big waves. Decha Sithidej, 34, a surfing instructor of Andaman Sea Surf (from B2,800/3 hours, www. andamanseasurf.com) on Patong Beach, explains that from April to mid-December Phuket becomes a tem¬porary surfers’ paradise, with waves reaching as high as eight feet on some beaches. “Patong Beach is the most popular because it’s easy to access,” says Decha “but advanced surfers find Kalim Beach, next to Patong, and Nai Yang Beach, near the airport, more fun and challenging.” And if you’re a skeptical novice, Decha claims that anyone who can swim can surf, and his students range from six-year-olds to forty-somethings.

Sporty Phuket

The growing popularity of surfing in Phuket is clear, not only in the growing number of surfing schools and shops, but also in the appearance of a new competition last year. The Quicksilver Phuket Surf Series (www.thailandsurfseries.com) was spread out over three beaches and attracted participants from several countries. This year’s event is penciled in for around August or September, so be prepared.

Sporty Phuket

Sporty Phuket : Sight Seaing

When waves are high, it is not a very comfortable boat ride from Phuket to Phi Phi for a spot of snor-keling. Koh Racha, which is located much closer to the main island, is therefore a popular destination during the rainy season. It takes about 40 minutes by speedboat from Phuket‘s Chalong Pier to reach its powdery white sands, aqua blue waters and teeming corals. One of the most popular dive oper-ators, Raya Oceanic Diver (076-384-326, www.ray¬aoceanicdiver.com), organizes both snorkeling and dive trips. If you always wanted to give scuba div¬ing a try, they have a Discover Scuba Diving (B4,500/1 day) course which gives you a real chance to see if you like hanging out in the under¬water world. We’ll be honest: the state of the coral is a little depressing with much of it decaying or already destroyed as a result of global warming but there are still lots of fish to see and visibility is great. A daytrip to snorkel and swim around the island costs around B1,800 but a special rate of B1,200 for two is available for Nok Air’s Nok Fan Club members (see Essentials).

TRAVEL ADVICE THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND

Perfect destinations for leisurely three-day weekends that will recharge your batteries without breaking the bank.

THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND

Sukhothai

The former capital, declared a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in 1991, offers a wealth of old temples, a laid-back style of life and the famous Sukhothai noodles. There are 11 trains a day making the six-hour journey from Bangkok to Phitsanulok Station (B964/B1,164 for first class upper/lower bunks, B449 for air-coned sprinter). Only 59km away from Sukhothai, the station is only a quick bus ride away from your final destination.

HATYAI

Kimyong Market

Going to Hat Yai to get a taste of some South­ern flair is also a popular route (B1,394/ B1,594 for first class). The famous Vegetarian Festival at the end of Sep/beginning Oct draws a fair share of onlookers and partici­pants. The sprinter train leaving from Bang­kok gets you there fastest, leaving at 10:30pm and arriving at 12:30am the next day. At B675 for second class, you get seats that can lean back.

Kimyong Market

With its lush natural surroundings and cool mountain air, Chiang Mai boasts more than enough sights and activities to keep all sorts of travelers occupied. There are six trains departing daily from Hua Lamphong, with the express overnighter leaving at 6pm and arriv­ing at 7:15am the next morning. If you want to travel in relative comfort go for the first class sleeper (B1,253/B1,453 upper/lower bunks). The second class sleeper is also avail­able at B791 for upper and B881 for lower bunks. There’s also a hosted four-day trip featuring visits to attractions like Doi Inthanont, Doi Suthep and the Royal Project site at Mae Rim for B7,000.

Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2010

June 15 – August 15, 2553, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket and Hat Yai, Udon Thani, Hua Hin, Koh Samui.

Project reduced price Festival Annual Amazing Thailand Grand Sale was held for the purpose of creating incentives for Tourists come here and buy goods and services on the outside. More season in Thailand. Create the image of Thailand as a source of quality products in one. Asia. And to stimulate the domestic currency circulation. And income distribution to the region. Response to government policy. Here the emphasis in the increase in tourist expenditure per person per day

Amazing Thailand Grand Sale is a project that TAT activity. Has held every year consistently. This year is the 12th year that statistics from the purchase of tourists are increasing. And Thailand has the potential to produce goods for export product variety also has a unique local Handicraft endemic TAT is a selection of tourist has with government agencies and private vendors such as shopping centers, more than 5,000 department stores, shops hospital travel agency airline hotel spa, golf shop duty-free shop, gems and jewelry. In eight major tourist areas of Thailand including Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Udon Thani, Hat Yai Hua Hin, Koh Samui united discount products and services 10-80% of the held. Between June 15 – August 15, 2553.

Kaeng Hin Perng Rafting Festival

Kaeng Hin Perng Rafting Festival is an enjoyable activity in the rainy season. This is because the waterways have plenty of water, so it is easy for using inflatable rubber dinghies (8 – 10 persons/dinghy). The adventurous journey has to pass through rapids of various levels (mostly levels 3 – 5) e.g. Kaeng Hin Perng, Kaeng Wang Nam Lom, Kaeng Wang Bon, Kaeng Luk Sua, Kaeng Wangsai, and Kaeng Ngu Hao. The cruise would end at the Office of the Khao Yai National Park Protection Unit 6.

Heading to Prachin Buri. The road Suwannason. Highway 33 if coming from Bangkok directly to the Kabin Buri to observe the 201 km main gas station and Wat Sa Du left the road ARD Sa Du – stone bridge, turn left about 17 kilometers to rush. Ban Nong position. 7 km turn left again.

Safety

Rafting Safety Fire Stone. Public security is every point People through training and testing events to help victims of the water lifeline rope device with security officers closely