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Asia: Thailand Travel Photography |
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Thailand is definitely one of the most popular destinations for travelers in Southeast Asia. For many it’s because of the fantastic islands and beaches for sunbathing and diving in southern Thailand, others prefer the northern part of the country for the renowned jungle treks to minority tribes or the discovery of lost civilizations at several historical sites. And of course there is Thailand’s dazzling capital Bangkok with its many attractions and you just might stay some more days than you originally planned. |
| Bangkok |
Bangkok, the lively capital of the kingdom of Thailand with its old Buddhist temples and modern shopping temples, the futuristic sky train and the ubiquitous tuk-tuk (three-wheeled motorbike passenger transportation), the orange-clad monks and the fashionable transsexuals and transvestites, in one corner the helpful ever-smiling Thai and in the other the greedy tout ready to rip you off, delicious spring rolls and diabolically spicy noodle dishes. |
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Grand Palace, the former royal residence in Bangkok |
Wat Phra Kaew, Temples of the Emerald Buddha |
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Gilded chedi (stupa), Wat Phra Kaew |
One of many richly ornamented buildings of Wat Phra Kaew |
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Wat Ratchanatda Temple in Bangkok |
Buddha statues at Wat Arun |
| Sukhothai Historical Park |
Sukhothai was the first capital of the emerging Thai kingdom and became a rival to the neighboring Khmer empire at Angkor. Nowadays many temples, stupas and Buddha statues are scattered in an enclosed historical park and its surroundings. Bicycles are an excellent way to get around this vast area of interest. |
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Elephant Temple in Sukhothai Historical Park in northern Thailand |
Sukhothai has many historical temples, stupas and buddha statues |
| Jungle Trek Northern Thailand |
The lush river valleys and mountains in northern Thailand are good trekking territory even though personally I was somewhat disappointed and found trekking on the Malaysian peninsula and Borneo much more rewarding. Anyway, plenty of travel agencies are glad to help you organize your trip in Chiang Mai. Many include elephant rides, river rafting and bamboo rafting which are all good fun. |
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Monkey greeting the trekkers in the jungle just north of Chiang Mai |
A waterfall presents a welcome opportunity to bathe |
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Basic accommodation on the Jungle Trek |
Some village kids drown beetles so that they can be cooked for dinner |
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Thailand's jungle boasts a wide range of insects |
Elephants resting in a jungle clearing and taking care of junior |
| Chiang Mai |
Chiang Mai is a pleasant city with a nice climate in northern Thailand and a good base to explore the surroundings. |
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One of the many temples in Chiang Mai |
Gilded decoration outside a temple in Chiang Mai |
| Islands and Beaches in Southern Thailand |
There are so many options of islands and beaches in southern Thailand it’s hard to choose one. Consequently it’s best to choose several and indulge yourself in the purest of beach life ;-) |
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Beach huts Hat Yao on Kho Phangan Island |
Lovely Hat Yao Bay on Kho Phangan Island |
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Long Beach on Kho Phi Phi Island is only a short boat ride from town |
Only low tide reveals this beautiful beach on Kho Phi Phi Island |
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Pinnacle colossus in the stunning water world of Hat Rai Leh, Krabi |
Secluded Hat Rai Leh Beach, Krabi |
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