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Phuket is a dream destination for travelers especially for those who are beach enthusiasts. If you are planning on your Phuket Thailand vacations, it is necessary to know the different exciting beaches where you can have the most enjoyable time ever. Beaches in Phuket are famous around the world.

Travelers from the world over have their Phuket Thailand vacations because of these beautiful beaches. Most of these beaches can be seen just along the coast of Phuket as well as on the island. If you want to experience an exciting nightlife, Patong is the best place to be. Patong is known for its fantastic nightlife as well as different activities whether during the day or night.

For people who want more solitude, the beach to go to is the Nai Thon beach, which has fascinating views. Nai Thon does not have the crowds compared to other beaches so you can enjoy the serenity it provides. Its unspoiled nature is perfect for every tourist’s Phuket Thailand vacations.

If you are in Phuket, you should visit the Wat Chalong or known as the Chalong Temple, which is full of Phuket culture and history. There was a legend that Wat Chaitararam was a place where miracles were performed and that the Wat had healing powers. You can see the world-famous Buddhist statues including Pho Than Jao Nonsi as well as the temples of Luang Pho Gleum and Luang Poh Chuang. A splinter of Lord Buddha’s bone is located at the Grand Pagoda that dominates the temple. As you walk through the area, you can see the paintings that hang all over the walls depicting the life of the Buddha.

Thailand is known for Thai boxing sport and you should not miss watching a Muay Thai match, especially if you are into boxing. Muay Thai originated in Thailand and it is one of the most popular sports in the place. You can go to the boxing stadium located in Phuket town every Friday night to experience Muay Thai boxing with rituals and accompanied by music.

Tourists can take a leisure walk along Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, which is one of Phuket’s virgin rainforest. It was transformed into a national park where travelers can enjoy the beauty of nature. Trekkers can go for an eight kilometers trek to the park that leads to the magnificent Tonsai waterfall.

You can visit the old Phuket where you can find the streets full of one hundred year old shops that were renovated into small beautiful hotels, shops and restaurants. The town gives you a different feel of Phuket with its old attractions.

Your perfect Phuket Thailand vacations will never be complete with your comfortable stay in luxurious hotels, holiday homes and villas. Different types of villas are located anywhere in the area. Choose from service apartments, luxury beachfront villas to hilltop villas that offer you with breathtaking views of the ocean. All these accommodations are available whether you intend to stay just for the weekend or even for the whole month.

To know more about Phuket Thailand vacations, it is necessary to check different websites to get the best deals of hotel accommodations, trips and vacation packages.

Have you been in Thailand before? Thailand has many of the best beaches and islands in the world. The culture is unique and people are friendly. Many of foreigners are relocating to Thailand for several reasons.

In the town, Bangkok, has all the civilize and technology. Convenient transportation by Bus, Sky train and underground transportation. There is also boat transportation for the river, Chao Praya River, which is in the center of capital city.

Night life in Bangkok is very crowd of people. There is pub and bar for straights and gays on the same road in Silom and many areas.

Before October 1, 2006, get Thailand visa is very easy. Many countries can have visa on arrival for 30 days. Then just leave at any border and get in again you will get another 30 days waive visa stamp.

Now all change!

“On October 1 the Kingdom of Thailand introduced a new visa policy to restrict the number of times a foreigner can enter the country during a certain period of time.

The policy states that one can only stay in Thailand for 90 days in a period of six months, after which one must leave the country and stay outside for another 90 days before they can re-enter.”

This mean you will still get 30 days visa on arrival and if it going to expire, you just leave at the border and get in again you will get another 30 days. If you already stay in Thailand for 90 days, you need to leave the country or stay outside for another 90 days!

If you apply for visa at any Thailand Embassy, you will get 60 days single entry visa and then you can extend only another 30 days for 1,900 Baht. ($US 50)

Vsa expiration date as shown on the visa, is called visa validity.

The Expiration Date for the visa should not be confused with the authorized length of your stay in Thailand, given to you by the immigration officer at port-of-entry. The visa expiration date has nothing to do with the authorized length of your stay in Thailand for any given visit.

More information, please call

Thai Immigration, Bangkok. Head office: +66 2287-3101 to 10

website: www.immigration.go.th

The best diving season is between October, November, and April. The best sites are on the west and the southern tip of the island, between Koh Chang and Koh Kood. There you can see soft corals, anemones, myriad reef fish, and sometimes eel. Hin Luk Bat and Hin Lap both have coral seamounts. Further south, white-tip reef sharks can be found near Hin Phrai Nam.

In addition, there are two wreck dive sites. The Koh Chang Wreck is a Thai warship sunk by the French navy in 1941. The wreck is only 15 metres deep in the Salakphet Bay on the southern tip of the island. The other wreck is the Pak One Wreck which sank after hitting a coral reef in August 1996 on its way to Vietnam. It resurfaced almost 8 years later. The 900-ton sunken tanker posed a danger to ships on international waters. The Royal Thai Navy drained off its 600 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas and resank it between Koh Chang and Koh Samet. It now lies horizontally in 35-meter deep waters.

There are a few diving centres on Koh Chang such as the Ploy Scuba Diving in Bang Bao. Following the standards of the sister centre in Koh Samet, this is the premier diving operator in Eastern Thailand.

The Dolphin Divers at the Amari Emerald Cove Resort  offers free trial in the resort’s swimming pool. For those who prefer fun dives without a long boat trip Dolphin Divers operate speedboats from the resort’s beach to the nearest dive sites in only 15 minutes. Others include the Koh Chang Dive Centre on Kai Bae Beach, Paradise Scuba Divers at the Klong Prao Resort and Koh Chang Divers on Had Sai Khao (White Sand Beach).

The Dive Adventure Koh Chang has claimed to be the only PADI 5 star IDC center in Koh Chang with its multilingual instructors and divemasters. It is advantageously located at Bang Bao fishing village with it own resort.

A few dive centres operate out of Koh Mak. Boat trips to various dive sites range from 1,800 to 3,000 Baht depending on distances, and typically include two dives, full equipment, transportation, food, drinks and a divemaster.

 

Set in lap of the Andaman sea, off the coast of southern Thailand, Phuket is welknowm as one of the world’s best holiday destinations. Whether your preference is for amazing natural beauty, an complete action packed adventure, or a quite family holiday or a mixed combination of all the three , Phuket has everything that can satisfy your tastes of unlimited fun. the whole island is a outstanding beauty, the Phuket island is world renowed for its beautiful sites.

West Sands is located on Mai Khao Beach on Phukets most favoured West coast. Mai Khao’s world renowed golden sand extends for about 15 kilometres along the Andaman Sea and out of all the other ones it is the longest beach. Whilst staying at West Sands you will have access to about 500 metres of private beach front and a marvilous opportunity to dive via a 5 star national geographic PADI dive center. A beach restaurant and beach pool are also available for those nature lovers who prefer to enjoy their life by the cool waves. The West Sands resort has been completely designed to offer total comfort and convenience and rest to the people that visit this resort.

for full fun packed family holiday in Phuket there are many attractions which make your stay increidible experiance, there is a water Park , having a wave machine, lazy river, various slides, Boomerago, Super Bowl and childrens water activity play area.Isn’t that cool and fun too. Kids club, with all day activities are also available so that the kids don’t hinder your all day the fun and adventure trips and side by side they also have a lot of fun and ofcourse they are in safe hands too. There are many Adults activities too which includes a cookery school. they even have a full fitness centre with weight and health management. You can even go to the 5 Star National Geographic Dive Centre, Teaching PADI and Eco Care which will be really entertaining with a beach front pool in which you can have a good and relaxing time with the all the nice enviornment around and to add to more fun a nice restaurant in laps of the beautiful beach.

Rental Accomodation Available

They have a whole wide variety of rental holiday homes at hand to offer at a good bargain rate, a large selection of property available for rental ranges from 1 bedroom apartment to 4 bedroom beach villas with their own private pools and balconies with the beautiful view of the ocean. Long term as well as for short term rentals are available there as per the need of the costmer. Many services are also offered to the people as per their requirements, to name a few are, a maid, a chauffer, a cook, a tour guide and many more such things. thus making our stay comfortable and long lasting. The accomodations are also very massive and excellent, thus making the stay of the people a rexaled and enjoyble. They even provide you with a car, as per the need, for the fraction of the money. All the things that we rent for the whole trip are mind blowing and most impartant comfortable. This is for the nature lovers who as yet have not been to Phuket, the beautiful island, please go there and see nature at it’s very best and don’t forget about the equally beautiful rental accomodation.

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The Marble Triangle-Three sides to luxury as defined:

1. Something that is an extravagance rather than a necessity.

Book into a five star hotel in Thailand where they know the meaning of service compared with most of the rest of the world and soon you will discover the first definition noted above.  If we are looking for luxury, then all extravagance is a necessity. From waiters and hotel staff that appear at remarkable speeds to serve you, to their first class handling of your requests. These are not just employees from a country that is already naturally customer-service orientated, but they are staff that have been especially selected then trained, re-trained and upgraded. That is without the added skills of local knowledge, bi- or tri-lingual language communication, or even knowledge of wines and foods which are all necessary a five star luxury hotel experience.

2. Lavishness: the quality possessed by something that is markedly expensive.

When you take the décor and interior of a five star luxury hotel, you will hopefully note that no expense has been spared on its decorative interior. From its carved wooden interior to its marble flooring, not to mention its gold, platinum and silver fittings revealing an exquisite meticulousness in its design. If you notice any flaws; it means that the hotel is not adhering to the above definition. When a guest notices nothing, it usually means that the hotel is up to standard in this respect.

3. Wealth as evidenced by opulent living.

Wine and dine at a five star luxury hotel and you should find that your hosts have unlimited knowledge on wines, cheeses, desserts and foods, from fish of the day for sushi, and sashimi to knowledge of preparing a Louis XIII Cognac. They should know when these should be served, how and what with. Without knowledge of the intricacies of international cuisine a hotel cannot stand up in the class as defined by the above definition.

These are the three sides to luxury, joining them into a triangle, which melds these keys to create a hotel of super-standard.

Thailand boasts some of the best hotels in the world, from Bangkok to Chiang Mai to other southern resorts. They boast opulence and lavishness in a superior way. One such hotel chain is the celebrated Dusit Thani Hotels and Resorts which strive for the very best in everything. Bangkok alone has seven Dusit hotels which include Bel-Aire Princess Sukhumvit and Royal Princess Larn Luang, other locations throughout Thailand include Koh Chang, Korat and Phuket to name but a few.  Then this year 2009 and the following year, international sites such as in the UAE and Egypt will join with its other successful international locations in Dubai, the Philippines to open more luxury resorts and hotels.  If you are looking for luxury in Thailand check the website, www.dusit.com, and see what they have to offer.  Whether it is business or pleasure a luxurious destination Dusit package at Dusit International has lots to offer plus more.

It is difficult to determine the type of culture which existed in Thailand before the Christian era, since no written records or chronologies exist but archeological excavations in the area north of Nakorn Ratchasima indicate that there were people living here over 4000 years ago. Thailand (previously known as Siam) has been populated ever since the dawn of civilization in Asia. There are conflicting opinions of the origins of the Thais. It presumed that about 4,500 years the Thais originated in northwestern Szechuan in China and later migrated down to Thailand along the southern part of China. They split into two main groups. One settled down in the North and became the kingdom of “Lan Na” and the other one is in further south, which afterward was defeated by the Khmers and became the kingdom of “Sukhothai”.

In the early 16th century, the European visited Ayutthaya, and a Portuguese embassy was established in 1511. Portugal’s powerful neighbor Spain was the next European nation to arrive in Ayutthaya forward the end of the 16th century. In the early 17th century they saw the arrival of two northern European, the Dutch and the British, and France in 1662.

In the mid-16th century, Ayutthaya and the independent kingdom in Chiang Mai was put under the control of the Burmese, but Thais could regain both of the capitals by the end of the century.

The Burmese invaded Ayutthaya again in 1765. This time Burmese caused much fear to Thais. Burmase soldiers destroyed everything, including temples, manuscripts, and religious sculpture. After the capital fell in their hands for two years, the Burmese effectiveness could not further hold the kingdom. Phaya Taksin, a Thai general, promoted himself to be the king in 1769. He ruled the new capital of Thonburi on the bank of Chao Phraya River, opposite Bangkok. Thais regained control of their country and thus scattered themselves to the provinces in the north and central part of Thailand. Taksin eventually turn himself to be the next Buddha and was dismissed and executed by his ministers who did not approve his religious values.The British gained a colonial foothold in the region in 1824, but by 1896 an Anglo-French accord guaranteed the independence of Thailand. A coup in 1932 demoted the monarchy to titular status and established representative government with universal suffrage. At the outbreak of World War II, Japanese forces attacked Thailand. After five hours of token resistance Thailand yielded to Japan on Dec. 8, 1941, subsequently becoming a staging area for the Japanese campaign against Malaya. Following the demise of a pro-Japanese puppet government in July 1944, Thailand repudiated the declaration of war it had been forced to make in 1942 against Britain and the U.S.

The politics of Thailand took some significant turn on 24 June 1932 when a group of young intellectuals, educated abroad and imbued with the concept of Western democracy, staged a bloodless coup, demanding a change form absolute to a constitutional monarchy, Determined to avoid any bloodshed, His Majesty King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) agreed to the abolition of absolute monarchy and the transfer of power to the constitution-based system of government as demanded. On 10 December 1932, His Majesty King Prajadhipok signed Thailand first constitution and thus ended 700 years of Thailand absolute monarchy. Despite the number of successive constitutions that followed in the span of just over half a century, the basic concepts of constitutional government and monarchy laid down in the 1932 constitution have remained unaltered.

Today Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or King Rama IX, the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, the present king. The King has reigned for more than half a century, making him the longest reigning Thai monarch. Thailand embraces a rich diversity of cultures and traditions. With its proud history, tropical climate and renowned hospitality, the Kingdom is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure for international visitors and Thailand property investors. With the incredible number of visitors who simply fall in love with this mesmeric paradise of a country who find themselves returning year after year, its hardly surprising to hear of the high rental opportunities offered to any investor with a Thailand property and real estate. Combined with the fact that globally attractive Thailand boasts 1 of the worlds most empowered and foreign investment boosting economies. Contemporary apartment’s flats and villas that are each ideal for property in Thailand investment or recreational purposes can be found in abundance within the country borders. With the country’s infrastructure developing at a remarkable pace, land prices are on notably on the increase too which, for property owners, is nothing but reassuringly good news.

the palace built by Rama I, when he ascended to the throne and ordered the palace rebuilt on the other side of the river Chao Phraya.

There are over 31,200 Buddhist templesspread around Thailand. In Thai we call them wat. They are grouped into two main groups: temples which are permitted to carry out religious functions, and those which are used only for living quarters for monks.

The vast majority of people in Thailand are Buddhists for whom the temple plays an important role in the spiritual wellbeing of individuals and the community. There are over 31,200 Buddhist temples spread around Thailand. In Thai they are called wat. They are grouped into two main groups: temples which are permitted to carry out religious functions and those which are used only for living quarters for monks.

Wherever you happen to find yourself in Thailand you’ll never be too far from a temple where you can go to offer your prayers and “make merit” even if you aren’t Buddhist. Although all Buddhist temples share similar beautiful characteristics, there are some that are architecturally more magnificent and historically significant.

Temples are classified into two main categories: Royal Temples and Common Temples. The Royal Temples were either built by royalty or came under their sponsorship. In Thailand, there are about 200 Royal Temples though there are only six of the highest grade.

With its beautiful temples, rich culture and history, great weather, fine food and world-renowned beaches, Thailand is visited by approximately seven million visitors each year. It is a country of approximately sixty million people, with a land area equivalent to that of France. It is undergoing a remarkable economic expansion, with growth rates of approximately 8%-10 % each year. That’s why Thailand continues to enter the sights of Thailand property investors looking for new opportunities away from the traditional European and Caribbean markets. The two key drivers behind the Thailand property market ( find more here http://www.thaiproperty.co.uk/ ) are the domestic economic growth and tourism, and the expectation is that developments in both areas will contribute to a continuing upward trend in property prices. People buy property in Thailand for a number of reasons, from capital investments, to holiday rentals (with a long-term view of capital appreciation), to personal use as a holiday or retirement home.

Tourists and other foreigners should know some basic information before visiting Thailand and especially its temples. Thailand is a Buddhist country where Buddha images are held secret. Sacrilegious acts are punishable by imprisonment even if committed by foreign visitors. Visitors to temples should ensure that they are suitably dressed – no shorts or sing lets and ladies should also cover their arms. Shoes should be removed before entering any building and it would be polite to sit quietly when in the main temple buildings.

When visiting a temple it is polite to seek the permission of the Abbott before taking photographs or entering other than the main area. This can be done by approaching a monk or one of the many helpers found in the temple grounds. Normally permission is granted without seeing the Abbott, but your show of respect by asking, will be returned. If visiting popular temples, such as Wat Phra Kaeo in the Grand Palace grounds, there is no need to seek any permission, but you should look out for signs indicating where photography is forbidden.

Wat Phra Kaeo temple is situated in the capital city of Bangkok and is more commonly known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha because it houses a small two foot jade statue of Buddha which rests upon a huge golden alter. The temple is very elaborately decorated with a rich array of colours that are sure to astonish and dazzle all visitors. This Buddhist temple is also significant in that it is the official royal chapel where the revered Thai royal family goes to perform their religious ceremonies. Phra Kaeo temple is situates inside the grounds of the Royal Palace and aside from the decorations of the actual building is home to some fascinating paintings and sculptures.

Wat Traimit, Temple of the Gold Buddha- the most amazing feature of this temple is the fact that the 3 meter tall Buddha image is made up of 5.5 tons of solid gold. It was made about 700 years ago in the Sukhothai period but the image was covered in plaster in fear of the invading Burmese. It was rediscovered about 40 years ago.

Besides these one should also visit the Wat Pho (Wat Phra Chetuphon or Temple of Reclining Buddha) Wat Suthat , Wat Ratchabophit, Wat Ratchanatdaram , Wat Thepthidaram , Wat Saket (The Golden Mount) , Wat Mahathat and the Wat Rakhangkositaram.

 

Rayong, once a drowsy town has magically transformed itself into one of the blooming tourist destinations. Connected with the Gulf of Thailand, this conglomeration of 10 islands is an upcoming tourist hub in the South East Asia. Marvel at the beauty of the odd shaped rocks, the islands and the marine resources and gaze at the beauty of the rippling waters and the rising sun. Nature lovers and sports enthusiasts from all across the world come to this town for self- indulgence. Be a part of the Rayong Fruit Festival when the town produces the highest count of fruits. Enjoy all these and a lot more while you spend days of comfort in the Rayong Hotels.

Most of the hotels in Rayong are located in the beach areas. Some of the most renowned hotels in Rayong are Baan Pae Cabana, Hinsuai-Namsai Resort Hotel, P.M.Y. Beach Resort, Purimas Beach Hotel, Star Hotel and others. Stay in the hotel and explore the pristine beaches during your leisure. Lay back in the sun soaked beaches or captivate the beauty of the scenic waterfall in your camera. Travelers can hire a room that offers excellent view of the crystal clear waters, the blue skies and the palm fringed coastlines.

Apart from the budget hotels in the town, there are several luxurious accommodation options to choose from. Be it your business trip or your honeymoon, the hotels in the town are there to satisfy your needs. Most of the hotels and the resorts are well connected and are easily accessible from any part of the world.

Most of the Rayong Hotels in Thailand offer well appointed rooms and suites. There are a variety of rooms to choose from. While professionals can choose from the executive rooms or suites, physically challenged individuals can board the disabled rooms. The rooms of the hotel feature a number of basic amenities that are a must. Feel pampered while availing the room service that is offered to bring a smile on your face.

Rayong is renowned for seafood delicacies. Lovely preparations made from sea food and tropical fruits top the list of favorites. Enjoy all these and a lot more in the on-site restaurants of the hotel. There are many hotels that also care for the drinking needs of the travelers. There are bars that serve guests with a variety of drinks. The business facilities and the recreational amenities offered to the guests also include a number of other amenities.