Green Trip to Nakhon Si Thammarat

On another project of ‘Seven Greens’ with The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in a jointly effort between tourism promotion and environmental protection of long-term sustainability, we had a rain drenched side track-to Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Nakhon Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat, 610 km south of Bangkok on the east coast of the Malay Peninsula is one of the most ancient cities of Thailand. Previously Kingdom of Ligor from the end of 12th century after the decline of Srivijaya Kingdom, it contains many buildings and ruins of historical significance. 17th century saw British. Portuguese and Dutch merchants set up factories there and carried on an extensive trade, referred to the area as Ligor. The city chronicle mentions a fortification when the town was re-founded in 1278, recorded restorations at the time of King Ramesuan (14th century), as well as of King Nara! (1686). The city walls run 456 m East-West, and 2238 m North-South, thus enclosing an area of about one square kilometer.

Nakhon Si Thammarat

Wat Phra Mahathat Woromaha Vihan is the city most important temple, and also of the South, constructed at the city founding 1500 years ago, it contains a tooth relic of Buddha. The 78 m high chedi is in Sri Lankan style surrounded by 173 smaller ones. The chedi top is ornate with a half golden alms-bowl egg-size figure facing upward to collect dew and rain to evaporate into holy water covering over all the townspeople. Inside the temple are many buildings of importance, especially the royal building of beautiful architecture from the Ayutthaya period and the Sam Chom building where the Buddha image attired in royal wardrobe Phra Si Thamma Sokarat is housed.

Ban Khirl Wong is an ancient community which settled at the foot of Khao Luang in Tambon Kamlon, a path up the mountain. This peaceful village is like one big, happy family. The main occupation is growing mixed fruits, such as mangosteen, rambutan, durian, and Sato. Awarded the ‘Kinnaree’ in town and community category the townsfolk find their extra income in ‘Tie & Dye’ textile: rambutan and sato for grey, mangosteen leaf for red ochre, jack fruit leaf for yellow, etc.

Cha am Thailand Reviews

Cha-am, A quiet alternative to Hua Hin, where many Thai enjoy succulent seafood and visitors have a range of accommodation options including luxurious golf resorts and small boutique beach hotels.

Located less than 200 km south of Bangkok and just 20 km north of Hua Hin, Cha-am is a quiet beach retreat in Petchaburi Province; a long stretch of silvery sand that is far quieter than nearby Hua Hin.

Cha-am is popular with couples looking for a romantic retreat, seniors who like peace and quiet, and families with young children who are looking for an area that is both safe and free from the hassle of beach vendors. It’s also a popular weekend destination for Bangkok residents who enjoy the sea, even if the sand is not as fine as at nearby Hua Hin. While it is relatively quiet, Cha-am still offers visitors a number of beach activities, such as jet skiing and banana boat riding, and the seafood is as readily available and inexpensive as any beach town in Thailand.

Cha-am’s beach areas are separated by Naranthip Road, which leads from the unassuming Cha-am town down to Ruamjit Road, which runs parallel to the beach. This intersection is where the closest thing to a beach “town” exists: an area where local festivities are held at the town’s main pier and many fine seafood restaurants are located. North of this intersection is a concentration of businesses catering to European tourists; south of it, the beach becomes gradually quieter and a predominately Thai crowd chills out at relaxing beach resorts, most of which are located on the opposite side Ruamjit Road and along roads leading away from the beach. At the farthest southern end of the road are the most luxurious resorts and golf courses.

Cha am Beaches

For a little local character, visitors can travel north to a quaint fishing village that includes a harbor full of fishing boats and a number of seafood restaurants.

The mellow beach town of Cha-am is located less than 200km south of Bangkok. Thanks to its proximity to Hua Hin, Cha-am slowly developed into a tourist destination, though a far quieter one than its popular neighbor to the south. Cha-am is primarily a weekend getaway from those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Bangkok.

Featuring Thailand‘s longest stretch of beach, Cha-am has a small but quiet beach “town” where there are some charming seafood restaurants and plenty of open-air eateries, not least of which are the rows of beach umbrellas where hawkers sell barbequed shrimp. Accommodation ranges from backpacker friendly European owned hotels to boutique spa retreats, ideal for a romantic rendezvous.

Emerald Pool in Krabi Thailand

Emerald Pool in Krabi

Emerald Pool came from the warm water stream. Plain forests in the lower southern style hot spring pools, hot water pool, three clear emerald green with temperatures around 30-50 degrees Celsius. Around the forest trees are green bushy plants that are attractive as well as for birds. More difficult as Black-breasted Pitta(นกแต้วแล้วท้องดำ). Rufous-collared Kingfisher(นกกระเต็นสร้อยคอสีน้ำตาล) and Black Hornbill(นกเงือกดำ).

Emerald Pool

Emerald Pool in Krabi is one of the most interesting Eco-tourism places I have visited in a long time. This stunning place also known as Sa Morakot or Thung Tieo Emerald Pond is located about an hours drive from Ao Nang in Krabi. The pool showcases the amazing green aquamarine colored waters after a perfect nature trek through the beautiful Khao Pra Bang Khram Wildlife Reserve. For nature lovers or Bird Watchers, this is one place that you should not miss out when visiting Krabi in Southern Thailand.

Emerald Pool

The route of a natural study “Joe Cliff (Tung Teo)”  that Named after Tina Jo Cliff British who introduced the idea to maintain conservation of tropical rain forest land is to prevent damage to commemorate their intention, and a memorial for Tina Jo Cliff, That is the nature of this line a path  Tina Jo Cliff (Zhang field).

Emerald Pool in Krabi

Plearnwan Hua Hin

Go to  Plearnwan Hua Hin ,A camera is a must-bring item when one plans to visit Plearnwan, a mock-up village that recaptures the old elegance and the decade-old lifestyle of Thai people in the past. Plearnwan offers the gimmicks of old charm such as a wooden house structures, wooden door panels, candy shops, barbers, fairy wheels, an outdoor cinema, herbal liquor and sour tamarind. Like a child’s precious toy chest hidden in the attic room, these memorabilia help bring back the sweet and fond memory of the good old days.

plearnwan hua hin

plearnwan hua hin

Plearnwan Hua Hin

Plearnwan Hua Hin

How to go there

Go to Plearnwan Hua Hin by your car.
Road map ,Thonburi – Pak Tho (Highway No.35) via Samut Songkhram, turn left onto Petchkasem.
(Highway No.4) via Phetchaburi, Hua Hin to take 2.30 hours.

Go through Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi province takes three hours.

Go to Plearnwan Hua Hin by Conditioned buses.
Air-conditioned bus with two types of Level 1 and 2 depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok – Hua Hin.
It takes three hours to total ,the car every 30 minutes between 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Part Time Bus Station is located in Hua Hin, Petchkasem Siri. Sa Song Road area. Nearby road Dechanuchit.
By car from Hua Hin is every 40 minutes between 3:00 a.m. to 21:00 pm

Go to Plearnwan Hua Hin by Train

plearnwan hua hin

Hua Lam Pong train station. The train line south through Hua Hin, Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and every day.
Tel. 02 233 7010 ,02 2337020

Plearnwan Hua Hin Location

Phetchkasem road, next to Krai Kang Won Palace.

Tel.032520 3112 ;  www.plearnwan.com

Plearnwan Hua Hin

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Khao Sam Roi Yot (Three hundred hills) Pranburi features a dazzling landscape of limestone hills of unique shapes which are a part of Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. If one stands on Pranburi beach and looks to his right he will see the far off, but very distinct, mountain known as “Khao Kralok” (Skull Mountain) which is actually only a few kilometers drive away. There is a beach area at the foot of the mountain where one can look up through the “karst window,” a sinkhole formed by the collapse of stone surfaces leaving a window-like hole.

Khao Sam Roi Yot

Khao Sam Roi Yot is a marine national park in Sam Roi Yot district, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand. It covers 98.08 km, of which 20.88 km are marine areas. The park was established in 1966, and was the first coastal national park of Thailand.

Khao Sam Roi Yot View

If you want to see the most spectacular view, known as “three hundred hills,” ,dust drive to Amphur Sam Rai Yot where a big swamp is surrounded by over three hundred limestone hills. The significance of the area lies not in the hills, but the wetland mousing a variety of habitats and wildlife. Visitors car, walk along the natural trail on the wooden bridge of the Bua Bar? Nature Study Center and if lucky spot the purple swamohens catching and feeding on their prey.

Samui Marathon Music

This month ushers two big events on Samui Island. The first is the inaugural Samui Mar-athon, organized by Bangkok Airways and taking place on Sep 19. You can sign up to take part in various age categories, from student to over 60, and opt to run either a full, half or quarter marathon. The application fee is B300-700 before Sep 17 and B300-800 on Sep 18. More information and registration at 02-265-5678 ext. 5669/8709

later, music takes center stage with the return of the Samui Jazz Festival 2010. This year’s event will feature free jazz concerts on 11 stages spread around the island at Bo Phut (Sep 25, 28), Chaweng (Sep 26, 29) and Lamai (Sep 27, 30) beaches. The 42 shows will feature Thai and international jazz talents like Mete Erke, Eddie C, Roos jonker and the Nontri Orchestra Winds.