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Ko Tarutao, a lost paradise

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The northern mountains, a paradise for trekkers

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Bangkok, the capital of a continent

The Khong Chiam region is still largely unaffected by tourism and, for those willing to explore it, offers spectacular scenery and the promise of peaceful days spent well away from the noise and chaos of the urban environment. With its waterfalls, cliffs and rock paintings, Pha Taem is the kind of place you simply never tire of exploring.

The magic of Pha Taem, north of Khong Chiam

Damnoen Saduak is a floating market that unfortunately has become too touristy and is no longer authentic.

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<p>Are you ready for the trip of a lifetime? Travelling in an auto rickshaw will make you feel Bangkok, the hyperactive capital, buzz with life. Next step: the south of Thailand, which is even more charming… Bays, coves, bungalows on deserted beaches, clear water and colourful corals, underwater caves and rocks springing from the sea. Your journey to Thailand will allow you to experience the flavour of salty water, diving and blissful idleness.You will continue your journey north to Chiang Mai, where you will learn so much: there are so many cooking classes and massage courses to choose from. Later, you will take one of the most beautiful roads in the north, Chiang Maia Mae Hong Son, a journey brave travellers will take on two wheels. Between discovering misty, jungle-covered hillsides and villages nestled deep in splendid valleys: your stay in Thailand will be almost supernaturally beautiful.</p>

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Kanchanaburi, in the west of the country, is a beautiful region visited mainly for the bridge on the River Kwai and for the national parks in the area.

Kanchanaburi

Situated to the east of Bangkok, Erawan is a national park that is best known for its turquoise blue waterfalls.

Erawan

Bang Pa In is a small village south of Ayutthaya Historical Park, mainly known and visited because of the royal summer palace located there.

Bang Pa In

The capital of the first Kingdom of Thailand, it was founded in 1238 and most of its temples can still be seen today!

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<p>I went to Sukhothai for the first time after having visited Bangkok and Ayutthaya. How nice it was, after the crowded city and the long bus journey, to explore a peaceful town, surrounded by pools and trees, where you find temple ruins that are several centuries old.</p> <p> <strong>Sukhothai Historical Park, which became a</strong> <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991</strong>, is home to a collection of remains in brick and laterite that you can visit on foot or by bike. By bike means you can visit the temples outside the park, especially those to the north and east of the town, which have very few visitors. You really must visit the park at night fall, the ruins are lit and the atmosphere is completely different, almost mystical....</p> <p> <a href="/thailand/">Discover Thailand by visiting Sukhothai</a> - it's the first step in discovering the incredible cultural riches of this wonderful country... a town that is not to be missed!</p>

<strong>The capital of the first Kingdom of Thailand</strong>, it was founded in 1238 and most of its temples can still be seen today!

<p>The kingdom of Sukothai only lasted a few years but its particular art and style marked its era. If you know the other capital, Ayutthaya, you can see the differences, a good reason to visit this other historic park.</p> <p>Although you can visit it by car (which I think is wrong in principle), I always visit the site by bike, which you can rent from the village nearby, as the modern town of Sukhothai is about 10 kilometers south of the historic park. It's an ideal place for a family, the park has pretty woods and is well maintained and the Thais <strong>also like relaxing in Sukhothai</strong>. </p> <p>The main site is inside an area marked by ancient moats and walls. I think it's a shame that they've divided the entrance tickets into zones and, yes, a basic ticket doesn't let you visit everything.</p> <p>If I had to choose, I would say that, as well as the central square, it's the temples in the east, especially Wat Si Chum, which are worth the visit.  Those in the north are mostly in ruins and a bit less impressive. </p> 

Considered the first capital of the Kingdom of Siam, <strong>the Sukhothai Historical Park</strong> has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. 

 <div>Like Ayutthaya, the city of <strong>Sukhothai was once the Kingdom of Siam's capital</strong> and is just as marked by history. It is one of Thailand's most beautiful archaeological sites and is listed as UNESCO World Heritage.</div> <div>When I visited the city, I hired a bicycle for the day to give me more independence and enable me to get from one temple to the next. However, as the sites are quite close to each other it is also possible to do it on foot. As with other tourist sites, it is better to get there early in the morning if you want to avoid large groups of people and not have to wait your turn to take photos.</div> <div>The main city of Sukhothai itself is quite peaceful and the atmosphere there relaxing. It's also easy to get around in the city as there is not a lot of traffic. It is an ideal place for those who enjoy relaxing breaks!</div> 

Sukhothai was the Kingdom of Siam's first capital city and is today listed as a UNESCO World Heritage.

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