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 HIGHLIGHT THAILAND

  
   Thailand, by geography, can be classified into 4 different regions. They possess various attractions in term of nature and  
   landscape, histories, culture and also the local way of living. They are briefly described region by region underneath.  
   Pics of highlight scenes are available upon click to each region. The in-detail info. will be noted systematically under the  
   sections, "suggestion on tour" .  
     
     
                 
  wat benjamaborpit, the marble temple, Bangkok Bangkok has been the capital of Siam since 1782,after king Buddhayokfah chulalok, the founder  
  of Chakri dynasty decided to move it from the west to the east of Chaophraya river for the better  
  potential expansion.At start, the center of Bangkok was by the riverside not so far from the grand  
  palace and its main territory was within the area of Ratanakosin island. For over 200 years, Bangkok  
  has passed different phases of development. Its boundary now seems infinite and its inhibitants in  
  reality are estimated to be over 10 millions.Though changes still keep on, they are in different speeds  
  Highlight -- Bangkok by each area of Bangkok.the real charm of visiting Bangkok is to witness these contrast.  
         
         
         
  wat Phra Sri sanpet, Ayuthaya The central region of Siam is considered a plain geographically. Many provinces in this region  
  including Bangkok didn't emerged up from the sea untill 1500 years ago. The formation of land is  
  plainly by the accmulation of earth being carried by rivers to the delta, muddy land and lowland  
  finally. The only exception is specially on the west region which the earthplate lifted it up to the  
  mountainous area. Both the fertile land and easy accessibility to the sea were all beneficial to the  
  development of different kingdoms especially on the strategic junctions of the main rivers. People  
  Highlight -- Central could lived on agriculturing and developed the wealth of the kingdoms from inter- kingdom trading.  
    These can be traced back nowaday by visiting the central provinces.  
         
         
         
  elephant at bath, Elephant conservation center,Lampang The Northern region for the Siameses is the roof of the kingdom.Lots of mountains are quite  
  common here.Most of them are over 1600 meters higher than the sea level. The top three mountains  
  in Changmai widely known as the top three highest mountains of the kingdom are all higher than  
  2000 meters. People from different tribes had selected their preferable settlements on different height  
  and had lived in their own lifestyles. The forest and cold climate from the mountains had the direct  
  effect in their slower but more gentle living paces, which enhance the charm of visiting the North  
  Highlight -- Northern besides its beautiful scenic nature.  
       
       
       
  Prasart Muangtam,Buriram Million years ago during the Triasic and Jurasic period,when dinosaurs still dominated this planet,  
  this region was just lowland and also undersea land in some parts. It was lifted up to be the plateau  
  by a later great movement of the earth plates. Many lifes had lived in this region as we have been  
  discovering many evidences of lives, from the fossils and footprints of the gigantic dinosaurs, the  
  the coffins and the painting of pre-historical man of 3000-4000 years ago, to the ruins of the Khmer  
  influence the 10th-13th century.  
       
  Prehistorical painting, kongjiam, Ubon Ratchathani When the North-eastern region was unified as a part of Siam, people here were quite far away from  
  the  cental control and development. The climate was kind during the rainy season when they can  
  grow their agricultural products but was so cruel during the dry season when even the water from  
  some big rivers dried out the the bottom. These seasonal condition implants in them many  
  characters.They are the real fun lover as they will enjoy their lives shortly once a year during the  
  water season. The dry season makes them so tolerated and adaptive to the cruelty of climate.  
       
  cow market, Yasothorn This region of Siam is really attractive to those who are curious to see evidences of lives and culture  
  of people from different period. The local way of living is also charmful especially during the rice  
  growing and harvesting season when may ritual ceremonies are performed to assure the pleasant  
  climate.  
     
     
  Highlight -- North-eastern      
         
         
  Tien beach,the Coral island,Pattaya Though the eastern and the Southern provinces lie along the coastline, the general climate is different.  
  The East coast has more effect from the continent of which seasons are divided into 3 rather than 2  
  seasons as in the southern peninsula. Its continental parts gain direct benefit from rain carried by the  
  coastal monsoon and make dense forests in the surrounding national parks, of which many beautiful  
  waterfalls lie within. Plantations of fruits also get such benefit. The famous fruits from here are  
  Langsard, Durian, zelacca and rambutan.  
  Highlight -- Eastern The eastern beach has been popular for the Thais for such a long time.It is easier and faster to come  
    here from Bangkok than to go to the beach in others direction,especially when all the infrastructures  
    that support the eastern seaboard projects completed.The most popular beaches are Bangsaen,  
    Pattaya, Baanpae where people can cross ferry to Koh Samed. Koh Chang is a new island being  
    promoted to measure the steps of Phuket and Samui island from the South of Thailand.  
       
       
       
  Pakmeng beach, Songkla The southern part of Siam is just the long narrow land that stretches in between the 2 oceans. While  
  all other regions of Thailand has 3 seasons, the southern climate, inclining more to the peninsula  
  type, has either the  summer and rainy season. Despite the seasons, travellers can enjoy their vacation  
  here all year round because the monsoon will not attack both coastline at the same time.  
  Beside the beautiful beaches which attract more visitors each year, the local way of living is also quite  
  interesting.Their main income derives from fishery and rubber and palm-oil plantation. Some other  
 
Highlight -- Southern
 fruits like Durian,  Long-gong, Mangosteen and Rambutan are also famous here. When you make  
    a trip to the South, don't forget to give them a visit to get to know more of the Southern part of  
    Thailand.  
       
         
         
 
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