There are many intresting places for travelling in every parts of Thailand. (from north to south)
1. Chiangmai province was named formerly as Nopburi-Srinakhonphink-Chiangmai and was capital of Lanna-Thai 's Territory in 1296. In 1558, it became a colony of Myanmar until 200 years later. In 1774, King Taksin moved the troops to fight with Myanmar and get victory so that Chiangmai had belonged to Siam 's Territory or Thailand at present. Afterwards King Rama V began governing in precinct style. Chiangmai was taken into Phayab precinct. Finally, it was established to Chiangmai province in the reign of King Rama VII in 1933.
Chiangmai province is covering area about 20,000 square kilometres and its population is 1.7 million persons. There are 13 hill tribes spreading to each mountains in the province. Most area is hills or grove woods but there is some plains on the both side of Ping River. There is the highest mountain in Thailand named "Doi Inthanon" or "Inthanon Mountain". There are many attractive place both mountains, waterfalls and others such as Doi Inthanon, Doi Luang Chiang-Dao, Doi Suthep, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Nigh Bazaar and Night Safari.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) and take highway no. 32 (Sai Asia) passing Ayutthaya, Angthong and Nahonsawan province and then take highway no. 117 passing Lampang and Lamphoon to Chiangmai. Total distance is about 700 kilometres.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Chiangmai province daily.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Chiangmai province.
Air: Take domestic airline to Chiangmai province at International Airport.
Chiangmai province is covering area about 20,000 square kilometres and its population is 1.7 million persons. There are 13 hill tribes spreading to each mountains in the province. Most area is hills or grove woods but there is some plains on the both side of Ping River. There is the highest mountain in Thailand named "Doi Inthanon" or "Inthanon Mountain". There are many attractive place both mountains, waterfalls and others such as Doi Inthanon, Doi Luang Chiang-Dao, Doi Suthep, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Nigh Bazaar and Night Safari.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) and take highway no. 32 (Sai Asia) passing Ayutthaya, Angthong and Nahonsawan province and then take highway no. 117 passing Lampang and Lamphoon to Chiangmai. Total distance is about 700 kilometres.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Chiangmai province daily.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Chiangmai province.
Air: Take domestic airline to Chiangmai province at International Airport.
2. Chiangrai province is located in the northest of Thailand. Its name is meaning "Meng-Rai 's city" because it was established in the reign of King Meng-Rai in year 1262. In later Chiangrai, Chiangmai and Chiangsaen became colony of Myanmar in the reign of King Burengnong in 1558. Until year 1804, two cites (Chiangmai and Chiangrai) were retrieved and returned to Siam or Thailand in the reign of Rama I in early Ratanakosin but Chiangsaen city was leaved to be deserted. King Rama III recovered Chiangrai city in order to be town of Chiangmai for protecting Myanmar 's invasion. In year 1894 in the reign of Rama V, he promoted Chiangrai city to be equal to Chiangmai city before both cities were reformed to be province in the later time.
Chiangrai province is covering area about 11,678 square kilometres and its population is about 1.2 million persons. Most area is mountains and plain along rivers. Its area is on 416 metres high above sea level. There are many attractive places such as Wat Phra Sing, Doi Tung Palace and Mae Fa-Luang Garden, Doi Mae Sa-Long, Phra That Doi Tung, Doi Phra Tang, Phru Chi-Fa and Doi Luang National Park.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) and take highway no. 32 (Sai Asia) passing Ayutthaya, Angthong, Singburi province and then take highway no. 11 passing Phitsanuloak, Udharditch, Phae province and turn left to highway no. 103 and turn right to highway no. 1 passing Phayao province to Chiangrai province. Total distance is about 785 kilometres.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Chiangrai province.
Train: No direct train to Chiangrai province but you can take a train from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Lampang or Chiangrai province and then take bus or taxi to Chiangrai province.
Air: Take domestic airline to Chiangrai province at International Airport.
Chiangrai province is covering area about 11,678 square kilometres and its population is about 1.2 million persons. Most area is mountains and plain along rivers. Its area is on 416 metres high above sea level. There are many attractive places such as Wat Phra Sing, Doi Tung Palace and Mae Fa-Luang Garden, Doi Mae Sa-Long, Phra That Doi Tung, Doi Phra Tang, Phru Chi-Fa and Doi Luang National Park.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) and take highway no. 32 (Sai Asia) passing Ayutthaya, Angthong, Singburi province and then take highway no. 11 passing Phitsanuloak, Udharditch, Phae province and turn left to highway no. 103 and turn right to highway no. 1 passing Phayao province to Chiangrai province. Total distance is about 785 kilometres.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Chiangrai province.
Train: No direct train to Chiangrai province but you can take a train from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Lampang or Chiangrai province and then take bus or taxi to Chiangrai province.
Air: Take domestic airline to Chiangrai province at International Airport.
3. Phayao province was historical city in Lanna-Thai era and built by "Phor-Khun-Ngam-Muang" during B.S. 1600s. Its name was formerly "Phrukarmyao" or "Phayow. In Ratanakosin era, it was renamed to "Phayao" and became one of cities in Chiangrai province. Until year 1977, it was promoted to be Phayao province.
Phayao province is covering area about 6,335 square kilometres and its population is about 488,500 persons. There are attractive places such as Kwan Phrayao (Phayao Lake), Analyo temple (Doi-Budsarakum), Doi-Luang Natural Park, Phru-Sang National Park and Mae-Wong National Park.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) to Phayao province. Total distance is about 712 kilometres.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Phayao province daily.
Phayao province is covering area about 6,335 square kilometres and its population is about 488,500 persons. There are attractive places such as Kwan Phrayao (Phayao Lake), Analyo temple (Doi-Budsarakum), Doi-Luang Natural Park, Phru-Sang National Park and Mae-Wong National Park.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) to Phayao province. Total distance is about 712 kilometres.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Phayao province daily.
4. Sukhothai province was Siam (Thai) 's first capital in year 1257. During the Sukhothai era, the most famous King was King the great Phrokun-Ramkhamhaeng who invent Thai alphabets and establish foundation of politics, dominances and religious. The name "Sukhothai" was consisted of "Sukha" and "Uthai" meaning "Dawn of Happiness time". Nowaday it still remains ruins, historic building and temple as relic or memorial for the glory in past. If sombody would like to see historical place, do not miss to visit Sukhothai province.
Sukhothai province is covering area about 6,596 square kilometres and its population is about 611,500 persons. There are many temples and historic sites such as Sukhothai Historical Park, Ramkhamhaeng Historical Park and Srisatchanalai Historical Park.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) to Wang-Noi crossroad and take highway no. 32 (Asia Route) passing Ayutthaya, Angthong, Singburi, Chainat through Nakhonsawan province and then take subway no. 117 to Phitsanuloak province and then take highway no. 12 to Sukhothai province. Total distance is about 427 kilometres.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Sukhothai province daily.
Train: No direct train to Sukhothai province but you can take train to Phitsanuloak province at Hualamphong and then take a bus to Sukhothai province
Sukhothai province is covering area about 6,596 square kilometres and its population is about 611,500 persons. There are many temples and historic sites such as Sukhothai Historical Park, Ramkhamhaeng Historical Park and Srisatchanalai Historical Park.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) to Wang-Noi crossroad and take highway no. 32 (Asia Route) passing Ayutthaya, Angthong, Singburi, Chainat through Nakhonsawan province and then take subway no. 117 to Phitsanuloak province and then take highway no. 12 to Sukhothai province. Total distance is about 427 kilometres.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Sukhothai province daily.
Train: No direct train to Sukhothai province but you can take train to Phitsanuloak province at Hualamphong and then take a bus to Sukhothai province
5. Nakhonratchasrima province was originated from Korat and Srima town . It had been lodges in prehistoric times in Thawaravadhi era until Khmer era. After that, it's released to be deserted. In 1656, King Narai in the Krungsri-Ayutthaya ordered to build fortress in the frontier towns. One of the fortress was built at Korat and Srima town. Both towns were aggregated and renamed to Nakhonratchasrima town. There is Thao Suranaree 's monument as symbol of the province. She, Thao Suranaree or Yah-Mo, gathered rural villager to fight with Viengchan 's troops in order that they cannot pass this town and continue to Bangkok. Some local people call this town as Muang Yah-Mo ( word "Muang" in Thai language means "Town" in English language).
Nakhonratchasrima province is covering area about 20,000 square kilometres and its population is 2.6 million persons. Most area is on highland where weather is so hot in summer and cool in winter.There are many attractive places in the province such as Khao-Yai National Park, Prasart Hin Pimai (or Pimai stone castle) and Lumtaklong dam.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) from Bangkok and take highway no. 2 (Mitraphap road) at Saraburi province and then upon to Nakhonratchasrima province. Total distance is about 259 kilometres.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Nakhonratchasrima province daily.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Nakhonratchasrima province.
Air: Take domestic airline to Nakhonratchasrima province at International Airport.
Nakhonratchasrima province is covering area about 20,000 square kilometres and its population is 2.6 million persons. Most area is on highland where weather is so hot in summer and cool in winter.There are many attractive places in the province such as Khao-Yai National Park, Prasart Hin Pimai (or Pimai stone castle) and Lumtaklong dam.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) from Bangkok and take highway no. 2 (Mitraphap road) at Saraburi province and then upon to Nakhonratchasrima province. Total distance is about 259 kilometres.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Nakhonratchasrima province daily.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Nakhonratchasrima province.
Air: Take domestic airline to Nakhonratchasrima province at International Airport.
6. Bangkok province has been Thailand's capital since 1782 in the reign of Rama I. Formerly it's called "Krungthephramahanakorn" in Thai language. In 1972 governed by field marshal Thanom Kittikajorn, it's appended to Thonburi province and renamed to "Krungthepmahanakorn" . Bangkok is covering area more than 1500 square kilometres. There are 7 millions people appoximately living here. It has been central of economic because there are private office, state enterprise office, school, university and main building located here. Moreover, it's center of transportation because being location of International Airport (Suvannaphoom airport) , Seaports, Bus terminal and Railway station junction. Bangkok's transportation is very comfortable because there are bus, train, boat, sky train (BTS), underground train (MRT), Taxi and Tuk-Tuk (tri-motorcycle) for serving all time.
Most tourists like to stay in Bangkok for one night at least because Bangkok is near International airport and has many attractive places in variety such as Grand Palace, Temple, famous Department Store, Night Entertainment places and restaurants.For recommendation, there are 5 areas for your entertainment trip as Siam Square, Sukhumvit, Silom, Phetchburi and Ratchada-Phraram 9 because there are night entertainment places, theaters, shopping malls, department stores and restaurants. Tourists can travel easily to each area by sky train (BTS) and underground train (MRT) or travel by bus and taxi.If you like to shopping a delicated goods with good price, you have to go to Jatujak Weekend Market (opening saturday and sunday), but if like to shopping clothes, you have to go to Patunam market or Bo-Bae market. You may go to Yaowaratch to see chinese cultural as Thailand's China town.
Local Transportation
Car: Drive a car in Bangkok comfortably but traffic is very jam during business hours. You may choose service car like taki, bus and tuk-tuk (tri-motorcycle) as alternative.
BTS: Sky train is good way to go anywhere faster. There are 2 routes as Taksin bridge - National Stadium called "Silom Line" and On-Nut - Kamphaengphet Road called "Phaholyothin Line when going to Kamphaengphet and "Sukhumvit Line" when going to On-Nut. Both lines are crossing at Siam station as Interchange Station.
MRT: Underground Train is a good choice when you need to go along Rama IV Road and Ratchadaphisek Road where BTS is not passing.
Boat: Most tourists like to travel because you can see views along both sides of river . Main piers are Sathorn pier, Tha-Chang pier (for going to Wat Phrakao and Bangkok-Noi Canal) and Nonthaburi pier.
Most tourists like to stay in Bangkok for one night at least because Bangkok is near International airport and has many attractive places in variety such as Grand Palace, Temple, famous Department Store, Night Entertainment places and restaurants.For recommendation, there are 5 areas for your entertainment trip as Siam Square, Sukhumvit, Silom, Phetchburi and Ratchada-Phraram 9 because there are night entertainment places, theaters, shopping malls, department stores and restaurants. Tourists can travel easily to each area by sky train (BTS) and underground train (MRT) or travel by bus and taxi.If you like to shopping a delicated goods with good price, you have to go to Jatujak Weekend Market (opening saturday and sunday), but if like to shopping clothes, you have to go to Patunam market or Bo-Bae market. You may go to Yaowaratch to see chinese cultural as Thailand's China town.
Local Transportation
Car: Drive a car in Bangkok comfortably but traffic is very jam during business hours. You may choose service car like taki, bus and tuk-tuk (tri-motorcycle) as alternative.
BTS: Sky train is good way to go anywhere faster. There are 2 routes as Taksin bridge - National Stadium called "Silom Line" and On-Nut - Kamphaengphet Road called "Phaholyothin Line when going to Kamphaengphet and "Sukhumvit Line" when going to On-Nut. Both lines are crossing at Siam station as Interchange Station.
MRT: Underground Train is a good choice when you need to go along Rama IV Road and Ratchadaphisek Road where BTS is not passing.
Boat: Most tourists like to travel because you can see views along both sides of river . Main piers are Sathorn pier, Tha-Chang pier (for going to Wat Phrakao and Bangkok-Noi Canal) and Nonthaburi pier.
7. Nakhonayok province had been in Thawaravadhi era. There are hillock and bar of canal at Dong La-Korn sub-district. The city name was appeared in Krungsri-Ayutthaya as frontier city on east side in the reign of Phra Chao Authong. The former name is "Muang Ban-Na" or Ban-Na city where was thick forest and upland. People here could not do agriculture successful so that they immigrated to other cities. The king knew the problem and waived tax for farmland in order to persuade local people to come back again. This plan was success and people came back until becaming a large community. It was called "Muang Na-Yok" and slightly distorted to "Nakhon Na-Yok" from time to time because meaning of word "Nakhon" is bigger than "Muang". In year 1894, Rama V reformed administration system to be precinct governed so that Nakhonayok was aggregated to Prachinburi city. Until year 1902, the old administration system was cancelled and reformed to provincial governed system. Nakhonayok was established to be Nakhonayok province until now.
Ayutthaya province is covering area about 2,122 square kilometres and its population is about 250,000. Most area is plain where is highland on the north and east side connected to Dong Phraya-Yen mountain ranges and is lowland on the central and south side. There are many mountains such as Khao Yai, Khao Kheaw, Khao Cha-Ngoke and Khao Nang-Rong where are origin of beautiful waterfalls such as Sarika waterfall, Nang-Rong waterfall, Halenarok waterfall and Wang-Ta-Khai watefall. For who love to roam about the forest, you can use 3 routes as below:
1st route: Nang-Rong waterfall - Khao Tha-Mohn - Nang-Non waterfall - Tratradong waterfall - Tratraphru waterfall - Manoun waterfall . Total distance is 25 kilometres.
2nd route: Nang-Rong waterfall - Wang Ta-Khai - Klong Som-Phoong-Yai - Mae-Pong waterfall . Total distance is 10 kilometres.
3rd route: Nang-Rong waterfall - Khao Chong-Lom waterfall . Total distance is 10 kilometres.
Or floating with the Nakhonayok river tide by canoe or kayak
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 305 along with Rangsit canal passing Ongkarak district to Nakhonayok province or take highway no. 1 (Phaholyothin Road) and turn right at Hin-Gong cross and then take along Suwanasorn road (highway no. 33) to Nakhonayok province.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Nakhonayok province daily.
Ayutthaya province is covering area about 2,122 square kilometres and its population is about 250,000. Most area is plain where is highland on the north and east side connected to Dong Phraya-Yen mountain ranges and is lowland on the central and south side. There are many mountains such as Khao Yai, Khao Kheaw, Khao Cha-Ngoke and Khao Nang-Rong where are origin of beautiful waterfalls such as Sarika waterfall, Nang-Rong waterfall, Halenarok waterfall and Wang-Ta-Khai watefall. For who love to roam about the forest, you can use 3 routes as below:
1st route: Nang-Rong waterfall - Khao Tha-Mohn - Nang-Non waterfall - Tratradong waterfall - Tratraphru waterfall - Manoun waterfall . Total distance is 25 kilometres.
2nd route: Nang-Rong waterfall - Wang Ta-Khai - Klong Som-Phoong-Yai - Mae-Pong waterfall . Total distance is 10 kilometres.
3rd route: Nang-Rong waterfall - Khao Chong-Lom waterfall . Total distance is 10 kilometres.
Or floating with the Nakhonayok river tide by canoe or kayak
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 305 along with Rangsit canal passing Ongkarak district to Nakhonayok province or take highway no. 1 (Phaholyothin Road) and turn right at Hin-Gong cross and then take along Suwanasorn road (highway no. 33) to Nakhonayok province.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Nakhonayok province daily.
8. Ayutthaya province had been Thailand's capital in the Krungsri-Ayutthaya era. It was established in 1350 by Phra Chao Authong. After epidemic diseaases at Authong city, he relocated people to Ayothaya city. Until 3 uear later, Krung Sukhothai was declining and gone, he annouced "Krungsri-Ayutthaya" and appointed himself to be "King Ramathibordi I" which is the longest era in Thailand 's history more than 400 years. Most area in Ayutthaya province is lowland and plain. There are 3 main rivers passing around city such as Pa-Sak river, Lopburi river and Chao-Phraya river. Both sides of rivers are crowded with buildings and lodges. Since there are long history in here, Ayutthaya has many ancient remains and temples.
Ayutthaya province is covering area about 2,547 square kilometres and its population is about 740,000. UNESCO has resolution to appoint Ayutthaya province covering Phranakhon-Sriayutthaya Historical Park, Sukhothai Historical Park , Srisatchanalai Historical Park and Kamphaengphet Historical Park to be World Heritage. Except for historical park, most of attractive place here are palaces and temples such as Royal Palace, Chankasem Palace, Bang-Pa-In Palace, Nakhonluang Palace and Bangsai Art and Craft Center.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) passing Patonam Phra-In and take higway no. 32 to Ayutthaya province or take highway no. 306 (Bangkok-Nonthaburi-Pathumthani route) through Pathumthani bridge junction and then take highway no. 347 passing Bangsai Art and Craft Center to Ayutthaya province.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Ayutthaya province daily.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Ayutthaya province.
Ayutthaya province is covering area about 2,547 square kilometres and its population is about 740,000. UNESCO has resolution to appoint Ayutthaya province covering Phranakhon-Sriayutthaya Historical Park, Sukhothai Historical Park , Srisatchanalai Historical Park and Kamphaengphet Historical Park to be World Heritage. Except for historical park, most of attractive place here are palaces and temples such as Royal Palace, Chankasem Palace, Bang-Pa-In Palace, Nakhonluang Palace and Bangsai Art and Craft Center.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) passing Patonam Phra-In and take higway no. 32 to Ayutthaya province or take highway no. 306 (Bangkok-Nonthaburi-Pathumthani route) through Pathumthani bridge junction and then take highway no. 347 passing Bangsai Art and Craft Center to Ayutthaya province.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Kamphaengphet 2 Road) to Ayutthaya province daily.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Ayutthaya province.
9. Chonburi province was appeared and known publicly in the reign of Krungsri-Ayutthaya when Khmer moved army to make a war. In later, Chonburi province was Thongyou's lodge and his army. He agitated everyone participating to Phraya Vachirakarn who is responsible for governing east region and located in Rayong. After Phraya Vachirakarn moved his army to Chonburi and suppressed Thongyou, Chonburi was peaceful. Chonburi has been main city since the reign of King Rama I. Until the reign of King Rama V, he changed Banlamoong and Phanatnikom city to be just district in Chonburi city. In year 1933, Chonburi city is raised to be Chonburi province unitl now.
Chonburi province is covering area about 4,363 square kilometres and its population is 1.15 million persons. Most people's occupation is agriculture and fishery. Nong-Mon market is very famous where you can find dried seafood, foods and desserts. Ang-Sila is old vacation where is known as stone-mortar making and carving, furthermore, there are fresh seafood serving and selling to tourists. Chonburi province is both agricultural and industrial city. There are many attractive place by sea such as Bang-Saen beach, Pattay a beach, Koh Sri-Chang, Koh Lann and Khao-Kheaw opened Zoo.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) or no. 34 (Bang-Na road) to Chonburi province.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Chonburi province daily.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Chonburi province.
Chonburi province is covering area about 4,363 square kilometres and its population is 1.15 million persons. Most people's occupation is agriculture and fishery. Nong-Mon market is very famous where you can find dried seafood, foods and desserts. Ang-Sila is old vacation where is known as stone-mortar making and carving, furthermore, there are fresh seafood serving and selling to tourists. Chonburi province is both agricultural and industrial city. There are many attractive place by sea such as Bang-Saen beach, Pattay a beach, Koh Sri-Chang, Koh Lann and Khao-Kheaw opened Zoo.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) or no. 34 (Bang-Na road) to Chonburi province.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Chonburi province daily.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Chonburi province.
10. Rayong province was appeared and known publicly in the reign of Krungsri-Ayutthaya in 1570. It is assumed the province was founded in blooming Khmerin in 957. In that period, Chanthaburi province is Khmer's frontier town so that Rayong bordered to Chantaburi has been influenced by Khmer's Art and Cultural. The evidence is the remaining historical place in Khmer's style such as Silalaeng Khu-Khai.
Rayong province is covering area about 3550 square kilometres and its population is 600,000 persons. Most people's occupation is agriculture and fishery. Famous fruits are Durian and Pineapple. Famous product is fish sauce, shrimp paste and dried seafood. There are many attractive place by sea such as Mand Island, Samed Island, Laem Mae-Pim, Khao-Chamao National Park, Khao-Wong Cave and Saeng-Chan Beach.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) or Motorway (pay-rolled highway) to Rayong and then drive for about 19 kms from Amphur Muang (Rayong) to Baan Phe market. You will find Pier for going to Koh Samed.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Rayong province daily.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Rayong.
Rayong province is covering area about 3550 square kilometres and its population is 600,000 persons. Most people's occupation is agriculture and fishery. Famous fruits are Durian and Pineapple. Famous product is fish sauce, shrimp paste and dried seafood. There are many attractive place by sea such as Mand Island, Samed Island, Laem Mae-Pim, Khao-Chamao National Park, Khao-Wong Cave and Saeng-Chan Beach.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) or Motorway (pay-rolled highway) to Rayong and then drive for about 19 kms from Amphur Muang (Rayong) to Baan Phe market. You will find Pier for going to Koh Samed.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Rayong province daily.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Rayong.
11. Chanthaburi province is ancient city and its age is more than 1,000 years. City name was formerly called "Kwan-Kraburi". and was built by Chong tribe (Annam-Khmer). In year 1657, the city was moved and re-built at Ban-Loom on the left side of Chanthaburi River. In year 1767, King the great Taksin moved his amry to Chanthaburi and occupied it in order to aggregate forces to restore Krungsri-Ayutthaya from Myanmar. In later, King Rama III moved this city to Ban-Nuean-Wong because that area was hills and highland. Since the city was lack of water resource, King Rama V relocated Chanthaburi to Ban-Loom again. Until year 1893, Thailand have dispute with France so that France had possesed Chanthaburi for 11 years. After Thailand give area on the left side of Mekong River to France, Thailand got this city from France. In year 1933, Chanthaburi city is raised to be Chanthaburi province from government transformation unitl now.
Chanthaburi province is covering area about 6,338 square kilometres and its population is 500,000 persons. The province is plentifully and suitable for agriculture and farm. Chanthaburi province is center of jewelry business and has many attractive places such as Krichakood National Park, Namtok-Phew National Park, Khao Soi-Dao Wildlife Conservation area, Laem Sing Beach, Kung-Wiman Beach, Wat Khao Sukim, Khao Laem Sing Park and Khao Wong Cave including Road of Jewelry where enterpreneur or seller meet buyer to do jewelry business.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) passing Pattaya and Rayong to Chanthaburi or no. 344 passing Chonburi and Klang to Chanthaburi province.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Chanthaburi province daily.
Chanthaburi province is covering area about 6,338 square kilometres and its population is 500,000 persons. The province is plentifully and suitable for agriculture and farm. Chanthaburi province is center of jewelry business and has many attractive places such as Krichakood National Park, Namtok-Phew National Park, Khao Soi-Dao Wildlife Conservation area, Laem Sing Beach, Kung-Wiman Beach, Wat Khao Sukim, Khao Laem Sing Park and Khao Wong Cave including Road of Jewelry where enterpreneur or seller meet buyer to do jewelry business.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) passing Pattaya and Rayong to Chanthaburi or no. 344 passing Chonburi and Klang to Chanthaburi province.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Chanthaburi province daily.
12. Trad province is located at the easternmost of Thailand. City name was transformed from word "Gard" which is a tree's name. In Krungsri-Ayuthaya in the reign of King the great Naresuan, the city name was called "Ban Bang-Phra". In early Ratanakosin in the reign of King Rama V made agreement with France for giving Trad city and Chang Islands in order that France retreated their army from Chanthaburi city. In year 1906, Thailand traded off Phratabrong, Seamaraj and Srisophon city against Trad city and Chang Islands to France. France withdrawed their army from Trad city and Chang Islands in July 1907. Local people choose 23 July on every year to be "Trad Rumruek". It means Trad commemoration or Trad recognition.
Trad province is covering area about 2,862 square kilometres and its population is 218,000 persons. The province is plentifully and suitable for agriculture such as Durian, Rambutan and Mangosteen. Furthermore, there are many attractive places such as Mai-Rood Beach, Chang Islands, Mai-Shee Island, Tharn-Ma-Yom Waterfall and Ploy market where is formerly main resource of gems.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) passing Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi to Trad province or take highway no. 344 passing Chonburi, Klang, Chanthaburi to Trad province.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Trad province daily.
Trad province is covering area about 2,862 square kilometres and its population is 218,000 persons. The province is plentifully and suitable for agriculture such as Durian, Rambutan and Mangosteen. Furthermore, there are many attractive places such as Mai-Rood Beach, Chang Islands, Mai-Shee Island, Tharn-Ma-Yom Waterfall and Ploy market where is formerly main resource of gems.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 3 ( Sukhumvit Rd. ) passing Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi to Trad province or take highway no. 344 passing Chonburi, Klang, Chanthaburi to Trad province.
Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai - Sukhumvit 63) to Trad province daily.
13. Karnchanaburi province had been logdes since prehistoric times. There are many historicities in the caves or hills. Ancestors migrated from the southern of China including Khmer as well. There are many historical place in Khmer's style such as Prasart Mueng-Singh (Stone Castle). The province had been main battlefieldr when Myanmar move the troops to Thailand in order to possess capital in the reign of Krungsri-Ayutthaya. Most area is covered by rivers or hills where there are many beautiful waterfalls. There are water-powered dams such as Srinakrarin dam and Khao-Laem dam where are attractive places for tourists.
Most people's occupation is agriculture that plants sugarcane for making white sugar. Here is main source of sugarcane. There are 2 main rivers as Kwai-Noi and Kwai-Yai river. There are many traveling natural places such as Kwai Bridge, Saiyoke Waterfall, Prasart Muang-Singh, Tham Tharn-Lord National Park, Erawan National Park and Wat Wang Wi-Wegaram (temple).
Local Transportation
Car: Driving along highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Nakhonpathom and Ratchaburi province to Kanchanaburi province.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal about 3 hours to Kanchanaburi.
Train: Take train to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok's Thonburi Railway Station (Bangkok-Noi Railway Station)
Most people's occupation is agriculture that plants sugarcane for making white sugar. Here is main source of sugarcane. There are 2 main rivers as Kwai-Noi and Kwai-Yai river. There are many traveling natural places such as Kwai Bridge, Saiyoke Waterfall, Prasart Muang-Singh, Tham Tharn-Lord National Park, Erawan National Park and Wat Wang Wi-Wegaram (temple).
Local Transportation
Car: Driving along highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Nakhonpathom and Ratchaburi province to Kanchanaburi province.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal about 3 hours to Kanchanaburi.
Train: Take train to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok's Thonburi Railway Station (Bangkok-Noi Railway Station)
14. Phetchaburi province near Bangkok is in the Western of Thailand bordered to the Gulf of Thailand on the right side and to Ta-Naosri mountain range connected to Myanmar on the left side. It appear in the Sukhothai era but there are evidences to prove that it was built since prehistoric times (Khmer era or Thawaravadee era). This town was prefered to King Rama IV, V and Vi in the early Ratanakhosin. In the reign of Rama IV, he built throne-hall at Khao Samana and named that mountain as "Phru Khao Maha-Sawand " or Khao Wang. In later in the reign of Rama V, he built throne-hall at Ban Puene but finished in the reign of Rama VI. He named the hall as "Phra Thee Nang Sornphetch Prasart". Moreover, he built palace at Bang Tha-Lou and named beach near the palace as "Hath Chao Samran"..
Phetchaburi province is covering area about 6,255 square kilometres and its population is 450,000. Most area is mountains and hills on the left side but another side is connected to sea (Gulf of Thailand). There are 3 main rivers here as Phetchaburi river, Bang Goi river and Bang ta-Boon river. There are many attractive places such as Hath Cha-Am (Cha-Am beach), Hath Chao Samram, Hath Puktean, Ban-Puene Palace, Phranakornkhiri Historical Park, Khao Yoi Cave, Khao Luang Cave and Gaengajarn National Park.
Local Transportation
Car: Driving along highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) passing Samutsakorn and Samutsongkarm province and turn left on the cross to higway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) to Phetchaburi province.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal to Phetchaburi province.
Train: Take train to Phetchaburi province from Bangkok's Hualamphong Terminal Railway Station).
Phetchaburi province is covering area about 6,255 square kilometres and its population is 450,000. Most area is mountains and hills on the left side but another side is connected to sea (Gulf of Thailand). There are 3 main rivers here as Phetchaburi river, Bang Goi river and Bang ta-Boon river. There are many attractive places such as Hath Cha-Am (Cha-Am beach), Hath Chao Samram, Hath Puktean, Ban-Puene Palace, Phranakornkhiri Historical Park, Khao Yoi Cave, Khao Luang Cave and Gaengajarn National Park.
Local Transportation
Car: Driving along highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) passing Samutsakorn and Samutsongkarm province and turn left on the cross to higway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) to Phetchaburi province.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal to Phetchaburi province.
Train: Take train to Phetchaburi province from Bangkok's Hualamphong Terminal Railway Station).
15. Prachubkhirikhan province is in the Western of Thailand bordered to the Southern of Thailand. Prachubkhirokhan had been Muang Na-Rung in the Krungsri-Ayutthaya era but deserted when Krungsri-Ayutthaya lost war with Myanmar. Afterward in the early Ratanakhosin in the reign of Rama II, he founded new town near mouth of "E-Rom" canal and maned as "Muang Bang-Na-Rom". In the reign of Rama IV, He aggregated Muang Kui, Muang Bang-Na-Rom and Muang Klong-Warl and renamed to Muang Prachubkhirokhan. Until year 1898, the downtown was moved to Auo Koh-Lak or Auo Prachub where is location of Prachubkhirikhan province until now.
Prachubkhirikhan province is covering area about 6,367 square kilometres and its population is 480,000. The area is narrow peninsula from north to south. There is the narrowest part called "Khor-Kot-Kra" where is just 11 kilometres wide. Most area is plains and hills on the left side but another side is connected to sea (Gulf of Thailand). There are many attractive places such as Samroiyot Hill (Samroiyot National Park), Nam-Tok Huai-Yang National Park, Khao Ta-keab, Khao Krai-Lad, Hath Hua-Hin (Hua-Hin Beach), Auo Mae-Rumpueng and Hath Wanakorn.
Local Transportation
Car: Driving along highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) passing Samutsakorn and Samutsongkarm province and turn left on the cross to higway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi province to Prachubkhirikhan province.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal to Prachubkhirikhan province.
Train: Take train to Prachubkhirikhan province or Hua-Hin district from Bangkok's Hualamphong Terminal Railway Station.
Prachubkhirikhan province is covering area about 6,367 square kilometres and its population is 480,000. The area is narrow peninsula from north to south. There is the narrowest part called "Khor-Kot-Kra" where is just 11 kilometres wide. Most area is plains and hills on the left side but another side is connected to sea (Gulf of Thailand). There are many attractive places such as Samroiyot Hill (Samroiyot National Park), Nam-Tok Huai-Yang National Park, Khao Ta-keab, Khao Krai-Lad, Hath Hua-Hin (Hua-Hin Beach), Auo Mae-Rumpueng and Hath Wanakorn.
Local Transportation
Car: Driving along highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) passing Samutsakorn and Samutsongkarm province and turn left on the cross to higway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi province to Prachubkhirikhan province.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal to Prachubkhirikhan province.
Train: Take train to Prachubkhirikhan province or Hua-Hin district from Bangkok's Hualamphong Terminal Railway Station.
16. Krabi province is located in Andaman Sea side. There are some archaeology evidences to show Krabi to be ancient community since before and after historic times. Formerly the city was Thai-Samor as one of twelve of Nakrasak citys where use monkey image as symbol of city. It was dominated by Nakhonsrithammarat territory. The city name was assumed that its origin come from word "Darb" in Thai language or "Sword" in English language since many ancient swords were discovered here.
Krabi province is covering area about 4,708 square kilometres and its population is about 388,000 persons. Most area is covered with mountain, plateau, plain and islands more than 130 island completed with mangrove forest. Since most soil is clay and sand, it is suitable for rubber, plam and coconut plantation. There are many attractive natural places such as Hath Nopparat-Thara National Park consisting of Phi-Phi islands, Auo Nang, Phi-Phi Le Island and Phi-Phi Don Island, Lanta Islands Natural Park consisting of Koh Lanta, Koh Rok and Koh Ngai, Khao Phanom Benja National Park and Tharn Boke Thoranee National Park where have many beautiful caves.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) and turn left to highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachubkhirikhan, Chumporn, Ranong and Pang-Nga province to Krabi province. Total distance is about 946 kilometres.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses from Bangkok leaving at Bangkok's southern bus terminal (near Central Pinklao Department Store) to Krabi province.
Train: No direct train to Krabi province but you can take train from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Trang or Thungsong railway station and then take taxi or bus to Krabi province.
Air: Take domestic airline to Phrukret province at International Airport and take taxi or bus to Krabi province.
Krabi province is covering area about 4,708 square kilometres and its population is about 388,000 persons. Most area is covered with mountain, plateau, plain and islands more than 130 island completed with mangrove forest. Since most soil is clay and sand, it is suitable for rubber, plam and coconut plantation. There are many attractive natural places such as Hath Nopparat-Thara National Park consisting of Phi-Phi islands, Auo Nang, Phi-Phi Le Island and Phi-Phi Don Island, Lanta Islands Natural Park consisting of Koh Lanta, Koh Rok and Koh Ngai, Khao Phanom Benja National Park and Tharn Boke Thoranee National Park where have many beautiful caves.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) and turn left to highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachubkhirikhan, Chumporn, Ranong and Pang-Nga province to Krabi province. Total distance is about 946 kilometres.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses from Bangkok leaving at Bangkok's southern bus terminal (near Central Pinklao Department Store) to Krabi province.
Train: No direct train to Krabi province but you can take train from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Trang or Thungsong railway station and then take taxi or bus to Krabi province.
Air: Take domestic airline to Phrukret province at International Airport and take taxi or bus to Krabi province.
17. Trang province or Thub-Thiang City was port town for trading with foreign countries. The first rubber tree was cropped here by Phraya Ratdanupradit-Mahisornpakdhi. He took its seedling from Malaysia. It become important industrial crop in Thailand. There are two main rivers: trang river originated from Luang mountain range and Pa-Liean river originated from Bunthud.
Trang province is covering area about 4,917 square kilometres and its population is about 600,000 persons. Most area is highland from Bunthud mountain range and slightly lean to seaside of Andaman sea on the west side of province. Trang dominates islands more than 46 island in the Andaman Sea. The period during October-May is suitable for traveling island. There are many attractive natural places both waterfall and island such as Khao Chong Natural and Wildlife Learning Center, Hath Chao-Mai National Park, Koh Muk and Morakod Cave, Koh Chueak, Koh Kadarn, Koh Ngai, Koh Libong and Phaet-Ta Islands National Park (word "Koh" in Thai language means "island" in English language).
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) and turn left to highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachubkhirikhan and Chumporn province and turn right to Ranong province passing Pang-Nga and Krabi province to Trang province. Total distance is about 1,020 kilometres.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses from Bangkok leaving at Bangkok's southern bus terminal (near Central Pinklao Department Store) to Trang province.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Trang province.
Air: Take domestic airline passing Phuket province to Trang province at International Airport or take direct flight to Trang province on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
18. Surathani province was ancient town since historic times. Aborigine was Malay. There has been evidence showing that this town is added to Srivichai territory. When the territoty deteriorated, the town was seperated to be 3 smal towns as Muang Chiya, Muang Tha-Thong and Muang Khirirat. In the reign of Rama IV, he removed Muang Tha-Thong to Ban-Don and renamed to Muang Kanchanaditch. Afterward Siam 's Administration was changed to be precinct governed and aggregated 3 towns to be single town and renamed as "Muang Chaiya". Until year 1915 in the reign of King Rama VI, Muang Chaiya was renamed to Muang Surathani which mean town of good man.
Surathani province is the largest province in the southern of Thailand and covering area about 12,891 square kilometres and its population is almost one million persons. Most area is covered with tropical rain forest where are completed with plants and wildlifes. There are many attractive places such as monkey training center, Khao-Sok National Park and Ratchaprapha dam and famous islands such as Koh Samui and Koh Pha-Ngun (word "Koh" in Thai language means "island" in English language.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) and turn left to highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachubkhirikhan and Chumporn province and then take highway no. 41 to Surathani province. Total distance is about 644 kilometres.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses from Bangkok leaving at Bangkok's southern bus terminal (near Central Pinklao Department Store) to Surathani province.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Surathani province (Phun-Pin railway station).
Air: Take domestic airline to Surathani province at International Airport.
Trang province is covering area about 4,917 square kilometres and its population is about 600,000 persons. Most area is highland from Bunthud mountain range and slightly lean to seaside of Andaman sea on the west side of province. Trang dominates islands more than 46 island in the Andaman Sea. The period during October-May is suitable for traveling island. There are many attractive natural places both waterfall and island such as Khao Chong Natural and Wildlife Learning Center, Hath Chao-Mai National Park, Koh Muk and Morakod Cave, Koh Chueak, Koh Kadarn, Koh Ngai, Koh Libong and Phaet-Ta Islands National Park (word "Koh" in Thai language means "island" in English language).
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) and turn left to highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachubkhirikhan and Chumporn province and turn right to Ranong province passing Pang-Nga and Krabi province to Trang province. Total distance is about 1,020 kilometres.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses from Bangkok leaving at Bangkok's southern bus terminal (near Central Pinklao Department Store) to Trang province.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Trang province.
Air: Take domestic airline passing Phuket province to Trang province at International Airport or take direct flight to Trang province on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
18. Surathani province was ancient town since historic times. Aborigine was Malay. There has been evidence showing that this town is added to Srivichai territory. When the territoty deteriorated, the town was seperated to be 3 smal towns as Muang Chiya, Muang Tha-Thong and Muang Khirirat. In the reign of Rama IV, he removed Muang Tha-Thong to Ban-Don and renamed to Muang Kanchanaditch. Afterward Siam 's Administration was changed to be precinct governed and aggregated 3 towns to be single town and renamed as "Muang Chaiya". Until year 1915 in the reign of King Rama VI, Muang Chaiya was renamed to Muang Surathani which mean town of good man.
Surathani province is the largest province in the southern of Thailand and covering area about 12,891 square kilometres and its population is almost one million persons. Most area is covered with tropical rain forest where are completed with plants and wildlifes. There are many attractive places such as monkey training center, Khao-Sok National Park and Ratchaprapha dam and famous islands such as Koh Samui and Koh Pha-Ngun (word "Koh" in Thai language means "island" in English language.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) and turn left to highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachubkhirikhan and Chumporn province and then take highway no. 41 to Surathani province. Total distance is about 644 kilometres.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses from Bangkok leaving at Bangkok's southern bus terminal (near Central Pinklao Department Store) to Surathani province.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Surathani province (Phun-Pin railway station).
Air: Take domestic airline to Surathani province at International Airport.
19. Phrukret is name distorted from "Bhu-Krit" in Malay language which means "mountain". It's discovered in Sukhothai era and called "Talang". In 1785, King Rama became a colony of Myanmar until 200 years later. In 1774, in the reign of King Rama I, Myanmar moved the troop by sea to Takou-Pla and Takou-Thung towns and occupied them. In later they besieged to Talang town and wanted to posses it while Talang governer died. There are two women, Jun (governer 's wife) and muk (her sister), to be main in fighting with Myanmar so that Myanmar had lack of food and retreat. Afterwards King Rama I appointed Jun and Muk to be Thao Thep-Krasartri and Thao Sri-Suntorn respectively. Until the reign of King Rama V, Talang town was renamed to "Koh Phrukret" (word "Koh" in Thai language means "Island" in English language..
Phrukret province is the largest island in Thailand and covering area about 500 square kilometres and its population is 250,000 persons. The province is known as "the pearl of Andaman Sea" because there are beautiful beach, white sand and bluish-green sea. There are many famous beaches such as Hath Pla-Tong and Hath Mai-Kao or gulfs for countering waves such as Aou Karon and Aou Kha-Ta. Island near Phrukret is very popular as well such as Pee-Pee island where is one of the most famous island in the world and there are many movie films made here such as Jame Bond 007.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) and turn left to highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachubkhirikhan, Chumporn and Pang-Nga province and then take Salasilp bridge (Thao Thep-Kasartri bridge) to Phrukret province. Total distance is about 862 kilometres.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses from Bangkok leaving at Bangkok's southern bus terminal (near Central Pinklao Department Store) to Phrukret province.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Phrukret province.
Air: Take domestic airline to Phrukret province at International Airport.
Phrukret province is the largest island in Thailand and covering area about 500 square kilometres and its population is 250,000 persons. The province is known as "the pearl of Andaman Sea" because there are beautiful beach, white sand and bluish-green sea. There are many famous beaches such as Hath Pla-Tong and Hath Mai-Kao or gulfs for countering waves such as Aou Karon and Aou Kha-Ta. Island near Phrukret is very popular as well such as Pee-Pee island where is one of the most famous island in the world and there are many movie films made here such as Jame Bond 007.
Local Transportation
Car: Take highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) and turn left to highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachubkhirikhan, Chumporn and Pang-Nga province and then take Salasilp bridge (Thao Thep-Kasartri bridge) to Phrukret province. Total distance is about 862 kilometres.
Bus: Air-conditioned buses from Bangkok leaving at Bangkok's southern bus terminal (near Central Pinklao Department Store) to Phrukret province.
Train: Leaving daily from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Phrukret province.
Air: Take domestic airline to Phrukret province at International Airport.
(Ref. http://www.guidetothai.com)
