Koh Kood covers A hundred and five square kilometres, making it the second biggest island in the area after Koh Chang. Visitors to the island can enjoy the lazy beach life but the beautiful waters just off shore in the Koh Chang National Marine Park have become increasingly popular for snorkeling and scuba diving. The finest sites are on the western side of the island and southern tip. Koh Kood has some lovely beaches tapped by crystal clear waters. The island's interior is mainly forested or coconut and rubber tree plantations. There are several excellent resorts on the island.
2. Wang Nam Keow
Located at the eastern extremity of Khao Yai National Park, the Wang Nam Keow Valley is a beautiful area and a popular destination for Thai holidaymakers. The valley is scattered with farms, resorts, vineyards and nature trails. Visitors can also enjoy rowing, fishing and watching sunset set at Lam Pra Pleung Dam or go bird watching, canoeing or mountain biking in Khao Puluang Forest.
3. Koh Sichang
If you are looking for a quick escape route from Bangkok for the weekend, forget popular Pattaya beach, head for Koh Sichang, a rough-cut diamond cast into the Gulf of Thailand. Just one hour south of Bangkok this peaceful island has somehow managed to escape the ravages of mass tourism. Despite its diminutive size Koh Sichang offers enough of interest for several relaxation-filled days.
4. Thale Waek
Thale Waek or the "separated sea" is situated along Koh Dam Khwan, Krabi. As the tide recedes, a white sand and limestone beach appears, connecting the two islands at low tide. The best time to visit Thale Waek is five days before and after the full moon from December to beginning of May.
5. Koh Tarutao
Koh Tarutao was made famous as the location for the American TV series, Survivor. It is one of 50 islands set with the Koh Tarutao National Park, the first to be given such status in Thailand. It is around 40 kilometres from the southern Thai town of Satun or 22 kilometres off the shore from the Pak Bara Pier. To the north, the park borders the Muko Phetra National Park, and to the south, it borders the boundary waters between Malaysia and Thailand. Most of island is mountainous and covered with evergreen forest. There are many bays, both small and large, with beautiful beaches. The waters surrounding the island are teeming with marine life including four endangered species of sea turtle.
6. Koh Lipe
Koh Lipe is a small island within the spectacularly beautiful Tarutao National Marine Park in southern Thai province of Satun. Set in the crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea, The island is a vision of a true paradise. Koh Lipe is one of a group of ten small island located 50 kilometres off the mainland but there are in fact over 70 islands other islands within the National Park. These islands can be visited on day trips from Koh Lipe.
7. Phanom Rung Historical Park, Buriram
Prasaat Phanom Rung is regarded as one of the most significant Khmer ruins in Thailand. Built during the 10th to 13th centuries A.D., Phanom Rung was a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Shiva. The main tower is adorned with lintels depicting episodes from Hindu legends including the dancing Shiva and Vishnu in the reclining position. The setting of Phanom Rung is extremely pretty but as one of the most visited temples sites in the northeast. It does get very busy. It is best visited early in the morning. Nearby Muang Tam with its five towers and lotus ponds is also worth visiting Phanom Rung Historical Park opens everyday from 06.00-18.00hrs. Admission fee is fourty Baht per person. For further information call +6644631711
8. Sangkhlaburi
Sangkhlaburi is located in the far north-west corner of Kanchanaburi Province and is known for the Three Pagodas Pass. The area has a strong Burmese influence and is also the site of the longest wooden bridge in Thailand.
Phra Chedi Sam Ong or the Three Pagodas Pass was once the route into. Thailand for invading Burmese arrives as well as traders from India. It is believed that the pagodas date back to the 4th century and are fairly small but hold great sway with the locals as peace symbols. Visitors are allowed to cross into Burma with a day pass and wander around the town of Pyathonzu. Here there is an interesting border market selling wood carvings, ornaments, jade and textiles.
9. Hot Springs, Lampang
Chae Son National Park in the Mueang Pan district of Lampang is a lush forested and mountainous region with a seventy-three Celsius hot spring set in rocky terrain. It provides a misty and pictureque scene particularly in the morning. There are bathing facilities for health purpose.
One kilometre away is a clear, cool brook where tourists can take a dip in water fed by the 6-level Chae Son waterfall. There are accommodations and camping areas for visitors. For more information, call +6654229000
10. Pai
Not so long ago Pai was a tiny, inaccessible backwater but now it seems everyone wants a slice. When the door opened on Thailand's souffle economy back in 1997 a sprinkling of Bangkok's young and trendy decided that Pai would be easier to stomach and headed north. The result was the blossoming of a colourful little town with a steady pace of life and relaxed atmosphere. Today, it continues to develop. For some it is heaven, to others everything that is wrong with backpacker culture and the negative effect it can have on local towns. On offer is good accommodation, coffee shops, restaurants, bars with good live music, rafting, trekking and the ever-popular Thai massage.
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