Central

The central area consists of 21 provinces and 1 special administrative area, namely, Kanchanaburi, Chachoengsao, Chai Nat, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Prachinburi, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya, Petchaburi, Ratchaburi, Lop Buri, Samut Prakan, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Sa Kaeo, Saraburi, Singburi, Suphan Buri and Ang Thong. Not counted as provinces Because it is a special administrative area..

North

The landscape of the north is a mountain range stretching from north to south. The major mountains are: Mountain Thongchai mountain range is the largest and longest mountain range in the North. The highest peak in the country. Doi Inthanon Mountain In Chiang Mai Dan Lao mountains border Thai and Burma. It is the second highest peak in the country. Top Mountain Cover Blanket Cover Located in Mae Ai district Chiang Mai is the third highest in Chiang Mai. And also Khun Tan mountain range. Western ghost mountain range. This mountain is between the river. Wang Yom River Eastern Ghost Mountain Located between the Yom River and Nan River. Luang Prabang Hilltrips The boundary between Thailand and Laos, these mountains are composed of many large mountains, such as Doi Inthanon, Doi Khun Tan, Phu Chi Fa, Phu Pha Tang and also the address. Karen, Hmong, Miao, Yao, Akha and Lisu are inhabited by hilltribes, valley areas and the Ping River, Wang Yom, Nan, Kok River Basin and Nam Ing River, which are fertile and suitable for cultivation of rice and crops as well as timber. Variety effect

East

East is a very small area. It borders the Gulf of Thailand and Cambodia. There are many famous marine attractions such as Pattaya, Bang Saen, Ban Phe, Koh Samet, Koh Lan, Koh Chang, Laem Mae Phim, etc. It is also a large industrial area of ​​the country. There are many industrial estates. Most of the population consists of agriculture. Tourism Industry and Services.

NorthEast

Northeast It is a region or region of northeastern Thailand. On the Korat plateau, the Mekong River separates the north and east of the region. To the south to the Cambodian border. In the west, the Phetchabun Mountains and the Dong Phaya Yen Mountains are separated from the north and central. The main language of this region is the eastern dialect of Lao accent. But Central Thai is popular, especially in big cities. At the same time, Khmer Used in the South East. There are also many other dialects, such as Thai, Korat, Thai, Korat etc. The East has a unique cultural identity, such as food, language, music, dance and unique dance arts.

South

The South is a long spike stretching to the sea. There are two sides to open the sea to the two sides of the Gulf of Thailand, the South China Sea, the Pacific Ocean and the Andaman Sea. The Indian Ocean, the depths of the seashore, and the sheltered winds of the Big Isles are conducive to a seaport. There are so many foreigners who are native speakers, such as Malay, Arabs, Persians, Indians, South Indians, Javanese and Zhuangmen, as evidence of being a cultural exchange point and cultural community to this day.

PHANG NGA

Phang Nga province is blessed with a variety of outstanding natural attractions including the stunning Phang Nga Bay, the idyllic Surin and Similan Islands, the sandy coast of Khao Lak, and
Phang Nga is a province equally renowned for its beautiful land, spectacular bay, and amazing islands; Phang Nga national parks feature magnificent scenery with immensely different attractions. Most famous is Phang Nga Bay National Park, a geological wonder filled with islets, sunken caverns, and startling rock formations rising vertically out of the sea. The bay is extremely sheltered and therefore ideal for expeditions on sea kayak that explore the many fascinating caverns and islands throughout the bay.


Phang Nga's Andaman coast offers equally stunning national parks of a different kind; the island groups of Surin and Similan are renowned for their beautiful, unspoiled beaches and spectacular underwater scenery, attracting divers from around the world. On the Phang Nga mainland, Khao Lak features a coastal park full of rare birds, exotic mammals, and scenic waterfalls, as well as many luxury and budget hotels along the spectacular coast that was devastated by the 2004 Tsunami but has since been completely rebuilt.
Not to be confused with Koh Phangan, the island in the Gulf of Thailand, Phang Nga province lies on the Andaman coast on the Thai mainland immediately north of Phuket. 

Phang Nga is renowned for its spectacular beauty, particularly Phang Nga bay, which contains hundreds of island including Koh Tapu (James Bond Island), where the film The Man with the Golden Gun was shot, and Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai, which feature laid back communities that allow for cultural home stay experiences. Phang Nga is also the province that includes two groups of islands considered the most beautiful in Thailand: Mu Koh Similan and Mu Koh Surin National Marine Parks. 

Along Phang Nga’s Andaman seashore lies Khao Lak, a stunning coastline of expansive beaches that bore the brunt of the 2004 Tsunami but has greatly recovered, and -- these two islands are little visited, yet well worth the effort. Although part of Phang Nga province, they are best visited from either Phuket or Krabi provinces. The big attraction in the bay is the spectacular karst scenery that is found through out the north of the bay. 

HOW TO GO
BY BUS
There are daily bus services from Bangkok to Phang Nga departing in the morning and evening. Traveling time is around 12 hours. For more information call the Southern Bus Terminal at tel. 0 2435 1199-200 or the Phang Nga Bus Terminal at tel: 0 7641 2300, 0 7641 2014 or visit www.transport.co.th

BY TRAIN
There is no direct train to Phang Nga. The State Railways of Thailand operates daily train services between Bangkok and Surat Thani. Visitors can get to Phang Nga by getting off at the Surat Thani Railway Station and then transferring to a bus for another two hours. For more information call Bangkok’s Hua Lumphong Railway Station at tel. 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or visit www.railway.co.th

BY AIR
The nearest airport to Phan Nga is Phuket, which is serviced by numerous Thai and international carriers from destinations within Thailand and abroad. From Phuket, visitors can take a bus, rent a car, or take a taxi (around 1200 baht) to Phang Nga, around 90 kilometers away. 

It is also possible to fly to Krabi, where it is then possible to rent a car or get mini-bus transportation to Phang Nga, an approximately 2 hour trip.

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CHIANG MAI CITY ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER


  Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center, located on Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road, is the center of Lanna arts and culture. It is Thai traditional teak houses, with exquisitely etched doors and windows. Within the area, there are plenty of souvenir shops, hill tribe villages, and antique fabric museum “Saban Nga”, in which more than 60 photographs are kept to display the town generality, tradition and culture, costumes, and life styles of the north people 100 years ago. Moreover, the site exhibits more than 6000 archaic textiles, and the stories of each hill tribe as well. Tour guides will take visitors around, narrating about history and unique features of each hill tribe textiles.
At night, dinner in Thai northern style “Kantok” is provided. Each of Kantok set consists of several Lanna local menus, such as Namprik Ong (Thai Northern Style Pork and Tomato Relish) served with pork cracklings, Namprik Noom (Green Pepper Chili Paste), Kaeng Hang Le (Hang Lay Curry), Mee Krob (Crispy noodles), and other 8 menus. Anyone prefers to dine on the floor can feel more at ease by laying their backs on northern triangle shaped pillows provided. Apart from dining, tourists can also enjoy a rare-to-find Lanna cultural performance, and hill tribe performances; Karieng, Mong(Maew), Akha, Musur, Yao, and Lisu as well. The show of each tribe is distinct. It welcomes visitors everyday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Anyone interested can contact 0 5327 4540, 0 5327 5097 for further information.
As for those who yearn to taste Lanna Kantok and try seeing the show outside the center, you can visit Lanna Kantok-Petchngam Hotel Tel. 0 5327 0080-5, Maeping Kantok-Imperial Maeping Hotel Tel. 0 5327 3900, Khum Kaew Palace Tel. 0 5321 4315, Kantok Baan Roii Chan-Pang Suan Kaew Hotel Tel. 0 5322 4444, and Sipsong Panna Tel. 0 5381 0695. The service time and rate of all these restaurants are quite the same.
HOW TO GET THERE
By Car
From Krabi Town & Ao Nang area: Our shop is located in Ao Nammao, see google maps above. We are just 2 minutes from the Ao Nammao long tail boat pier to Railay East Beach. We are situated on the main road that services Ao Nang to Ao Nammao, opposite the Shooting Range. From Ao Nang it is a 5-10 minute drive to our shop. From Krabi Town a 30 minute drive to our shop. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel for free, simply sign up and enter your name at checkout!
By Bus
There are both government run air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses that connect Bangkok, Phuket, Phang Nga, Trang, Hat Yai, and Surat Thani (Samui) to Krabi Bus Terminal. The bus from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal to Krabi takes approximately 12 hours. In addition to these buses, many private bus companies and travel agencies provide air-conditioned buses or vans to and from Krabi and these other provinces. There is a regular shuttle bus service between Krabi and Phuket airports, which are roughly 2 hours apart. Krabi Bus Terminal is located 4 kilometers north of town at Talat Kao. For schedules and additional information contact the Krabi Bus Terminal.
By Train
There is no train service to Krabi. The nearest train stations are in Surat Thani and Trang, where visitors can transfer to busses to Krabi.
By Plane
The Krabi International Airport (KBV) is about 10 km from the city limits, 15 km from the city center, and 40km from Ao Nang. Krabi is serviced by Thai Airways from Bangkok, Bangkok Airways from Koh Samui, and Thai AirAsia from both Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Major airlines recently added routes to the Krabi Airport, check out the airport website for the most up-to-date info.
By Other
Real Rocks Climbing customers get a FREE hotel pick up and drop off service from any hotel in Railay Beach, Krabi Town, Ao Nang & Klong Hang area
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BHUPING PALACE



Located on Doi Bhak Ha, just 4 kilometers further from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, this royal winter palace accommodates the royal family during their state visit in the north and is also a guesthouse to foreign dignitaries.  Built in the mountain overlooking Chiang Mai in central architectural Thai style of Ruen Muu (a group of houses), the palace takes the adventage of the cool mountain breeze. Immerse yourself in a flower paradise of Suan Suwaree, the famous royal rose garden. The palace is open to public but will be temporary closed for royal family visit from January to early March.
Opening hours: Daily 08.30 AM – 04.30 PM
Contact: Bhubing Palace, Doi Bhuk Ha, Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai, tel: 0 5322 3065, www.bhubingpalace.org


HOW TO GET THERE
By Car
From Krabi Town & Ao Nang area: Our shop is located in Ao Nammao, see google maps above. We are just 2 minutes from the Ao Nammao long tail boat pier to Railay East Beach. We are situated on the main road that services Ao Nang to Ao Nammao, opposite the Shooting Range. From Ao Nang it is a 5-10 minute drive to our shop. From Krabi Town a 30 minute drive to our shop. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel for free, simply sign up and enter your name at checkout!
By Bus
There are both government run air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses that connect Bangkok, Phuket, Phang Nga, Trang, Hat Yai, and Surat Thani (Samui) to Krabi Bus Terminal. The bus from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal to Krabi takes approximately 12 hours. In addition to these buses, many private bus companies and travel agencies provide air-conditioned buses or vans to and from Krabi and these other provinces. There is a regular shuttle bus service between Krabi and Phuket airports, which are roughly 2 hours apart. Krabi Bus Terminal is located 4 kilometers north of town at Talat Kao. For schedules and additional information contact the Krabi Bus Terminal.
By Train
There is no train service to Krabi. The nearest train stations are in Surat Thani and Trang, where visitors can transfer to busses to Krabi.
By Plane
The Krabi International Airport (KBV) is about 10 km from the city limits, 15 km from the city center, and 40km from Ao Nang. Krabi is serviced by Thai Airways from Bangkok, Bangkok Airways from Koh Samui, and Thai AirAsia from both Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Major airlines recently added routes to the Krabi Airport, check out the airport website for the most up-to-date info.
By Other
Real Rocks Climbing customers get a FREE hotel pick up and drop off service from any hotel in Railay Beach, Krabi Town, Ao Nang & Klong Hang area.
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