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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Dusit Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand


It is located in 71 Rama V Road Chitrlada sub-district Dusit district Bangkok 10300, Thailand.
 It opens to the public in 1938. Dusit Zoo is the oldest zoo in Bangkok. It was built by King Chulalongkorn. Dusit zoo is one of the most popular zoos in Thailand.
The park area is nearly 30 hectares of size and has 1600 types of animals all over the world. In the middle of the zoo there is a pond, where you can ride a boat row a paddleboat.
If walking on a hot day makes you exhausted, you can hop in a “train” that runs around the place. At the sides of the park there are several stages, where you can see an ape or a parrot show, for instance.There are some restaurants selling foods inside the zoo.Aside from watching animals, there is also amusement available for children to enjoy.
Dusit Zoo is open daily from 8 a.m. till 6 p.m. The entrance fee is only 100 baht for adults and 50 baht for children.











Discover Thailand's Travel Destination: Koh Kood Island, Trat, Thailand

Discover Thailand's Travel Destination: Koh Kood Island, Trat, Thailand: "Koh Kood is located at the end part of the Thai eastern maritime territory near the border of Cambodia. It is the last Island in t..."

Koh Kood Island, Trat, Thailand



Koh Kood is located at the end part of the Thai eastern maritime territory near the border of Cambodia. It is the last Island in the Trat. It has an area of 105 square kilometers; it is the second biggest island of the provinceof Trat, after Koh Chang. 
The island is flat compared to Ko Chang. It has highest mountain on the island called Khao Phaenth, measuring 315 metres. It has many wonderful beaches with crystal clear water namely Ta Pho Beach, Khlong ChaoBeach, Thakian Beach,Phrao Beach and many others. 
The best time to visit this island is between beginning of November and the end of February. At this time it is relatively cool, dry and mostly sunny.

How to get there:

BUS FROM BANGKOK TO TRAT Only by riding the first bus out of Bangkok (at approximately 06:00 - 06:15) from either Ekkamai Station or Mor Chit station, you will you be able to make the Siriwhite pick up in Trat City at Noon. Catch the last bus (approximately 23:15) from the Ekkamai or Mochit bus terminals in Bangkokto meet our shuttle at the bus station in Trat at approximate 04:30. The shuttle will be waiting at "gate" number 25 at the bus station. During the low season these times will differ, so may sure to indicate that you will be traveling to Trat by bus.
TRAT AIRPORT PICK UP'S are now available, but only by using the private Limousine or paid Song Teaw service that is being provided by the Siriwhite speedboat company. If you arrival time is after 12:00, or if you have enough time or prefer to pay a little less, you can also take an airport limousine or (shared) taxi to Trat City and / or spend a night in the very affordable, yet comfortable S. A. hotel to find some of the cheapest sea food in the country in an open air restaurant next to the street, nearby.

BANGKOK AIRPORTS or DOWNTOWN BANGKOK PICK UP'S are available, but note that if your flight lands after 07:30 you will have to spend a night in a hotel in Trat or in a simple bungalow at the Laem Sok pier, as the minibus won't be able to get you to the pier before 13:00 (last departure from the mainland to Koh Kood island) . For more comfortable Limousine transfers from Bangkok, contact the Siam Resorts Bangkok Limousines, which also offer family sized minibuses. There is also the 07:30 Bangkok airport to Koh Chang bus that makes a scheduled stop at Trat's bus station, but that won't allow you to make it on time for the 13:00 departure of the speedboat.

FROM KOH CHANG ISLAND there is a twice daily speedboat service from Koh Chang to Koh Mak and Koh Kood that takes guests directly to our own pier inBang Bao Bay on Ko Kood island. Departures are at 09:00 and 11:00 from KaiBae Beach on Koh Chang. A free pick up service by car is provided by the Koh Chang Speed boat company and is available from any of the resorts on the west coast of Koh Chang, starting pick ups around hour prior to the departure of the speed boat to Koh Mak and Koh Kood. This speedboat service from Koh Chang to Ko Kut is currently not available during the low / "green" season. The new Lonely Beach Express shared minibus service has a departure at 00:00 fromSuvaranbhumi Airport which will put you on Lonely Beach a little before 06:30. From there you can request a pick up at 08:00 for the 09:00 boat from Koh Kood to Koh Kut, after you've had time for a nice cup of coffee at the Siam Hut LonelyBeach coffee

 FROM THE MAINLAND: The Koh Kood resort has joined forces with the Siriwhite speedboat services, which sail from the Laem Sok pier on the mainland, to ensure our guests a safe journey all the way from the mainland to Ko Kut island. Siriwhite speed boats / Laem Sok Group Speedboat currently offer twice daily speed boat or ferry boat transfers to Koh Kood island. The first boat departs from Laem Sok pier at 09:00 to take you to the Koh Kood Resort, while the second speedboat or power ferry departs from Laem Sok at 13:00 stipt to take you nearly direct to our own pier in Bang Bao Bay. A free pick up service from the S.A hotel, the bus station or any of the hotels in downtown Trat is available at one hour prior to departure, but it will have to be requested at least 24 hours in advance. Note that If you are staying at the Koh Kood Resort, you will NOT have to book the speedboat tickets via the Koh Kood boat website: we will gladly do that for you once your reservation is final.

Discover Thailand's Travel Destination: Kanchaburi Province, Thailand

Discover Thailand's Travel Destination: Kanchaburi Province, Thailand: "Taken in Kanchaburi Province Kanchanaburi is a town known as “ thesaban mueang ” in the west of Thailand , and it is the capital o..."

Kanchaburi Province, Thailand

Taken in Kanchaburi Province

Kanchanaburi is a town known as “thesaban mueang” in the west of Thailand, and it is the capital of Kanchanaburi province. It is located where the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai rivers converge into the Mae Klong river.  And has 130 km from Bangkok. The northern banks of the river is a popular spot for tourist.

Taken in Kanchaburi Province
The Province has beautiful nature and friendly people with their native charm. Major attractions include several waterfalls, mountains, caves (that were once inhabited by neolithic man), national parks,

How to get there:

From Bangkok

Bus
From Southern Bus Terminal ("Sai Dai"), the buses leaves with an interval of 30 minutes, the last trip will depart at 10:30pm. It takes 2 hours trip. A ticket fee for standard airconditioned bus is 95 baht. It is the easiest way to go from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi.

Train
From Thonburi station in Bangkok, there is a 3rd class trains run along this route and the journey takes 5 hours


Taken in Kanchaburi Province


Taken in Kanchaburi Province
Taken in Kanchaburi Province
Taxi
It is the fastest, but most expensive way to go to Kanchanaburi, It takes only 90 minutes drives and the taxi payment ranges 1,000-3,000 ba

Discover Thailand's Travel Destination: The Million -Years Stone Park and Crocodile Farm

Discover Thailand's Travel Destination: The Million -Years Stone Park and Crocodile Farm: "The Million Years Stone Park and Crocodile Farm Crocodile Show Crocodile Show It is located 9 kilometers from Pattaya on Chaiphonwi..."

The Million -Years Stone Park and Crocodile Farm

The Million Years Stone Park and Crocodile Farm
Crocodile Show
Crocodile Show
It is located 9 kilometers from Pattaya on Chaiphonwithi Road, off highway No.3 at 140 Kilometers. It has a wonderful landscaped with flowers and rock gardens. There are hundreds of crocodiles and some rare animals like albino bears and horses. They have magic performers, crocodile’s shows and animals shows 7 times a day starting from 9 am to 5pm. It is open daily from 8am to 6pm. Admission fee for adult is 300 Baht and and150 for children.