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Baiyoke Sky Hotel in Bangkok

Posted on 22 May 2008

 
 
 
 
 
Baiyoke Sky Hotel
222 Rajprarop Road, Rajthevee,
Bangkok 10400
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 The Baiyoke Sky Hotel - Thailand’s tallest hotel, rising 88 storeys above the Bangkok skyline, strategically located in the heart of downtown.
Surrounded by bustling market and entertainment attractions. Easy walking distance to the major shopping centers: Central World Plaza, Gaysorn Plaza, Peninsula, Amarin plaza Department Store, Siam Paragon, [...]

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Kanchanaburi

Posted on 15 May 2008

The quiet city of Kanchaburi stands at the confluence of the Khwae Noi and Yai rivers and is situated approximately 130 km northwest of Bangkok. The surrounding region is characterised by rugged mountains and scenic rainforeste. The Sai Yok, Erawan and Srinakarin National Parks are easily accessilble by road and particularly worth visting. The stepped [...]

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Hill People

Posted on 15 May 2008

Over the past 200-300 years a number of minority ethnic groups migrated to the mountainous northern regions of Thailand in most cases fleeing conflicts or seeking better autonomy of life. There are currently nine recognised groups in Thailand with a total population in excess of 750,000 people. Hill people as their name suggests live mainly [...]

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Pattaya

Posted on 15 May 2008

The coastal resort of Pattaya plays host to over a million tourists every year and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. It is situated 145 km south east of Bangkok and can easily be reached by car, coach or train. The small local population of 100,000 is very cosmopolitan and many [...]

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Petchabun

Posted on 15 May 2008

The region of Petchabun lies to the west of the Phang Hoei mountain range in the very fertile Pa Sak river basin with beautiful green countryside and scenic mountain views. The main route north to Loei runs parallel to the Pa Sak river passing through Saraburi, Petchabun and Lom Sak with mountain ranges on both [...]

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Phitsanulok

Posted on 15 May 2008

Phitsanulok lies on the Nan river to the east of the Petchabun mountain range approximately 380 km north of Bangkok in the upper reaches of the central plains. It is strategically located at the crossroads of the northern, northeastern and central regions and has been a major trading centre for over a thousand years. Originally [...]

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Bangkok

Posted on 15 May 2008

Bangkok is one of the most enticing cites in Asia. There is a warm charm and ambiance that pervades all life in the metropolis with such an air of friendliness that it is easy for people to forget the rest of the worlds trivialities and soak up life with what Thais call “sanuk”, Thais have [...]

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Trevel Sukhothai

Posted on 14 May 2008

Geography
The central plains region of Tak, Kampaeng Phet and Sukhothai serenely reveals itself the further north you travel. It si only when you arrive that you feel something different. The gentle rolling hills, rice farms and forests are at the confluence between the flat plains of the south and the rugged mountains to the north [...]

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Lopburi

Posted on 14 May 2008

Lying on the river of the same name Lopburi is approximately 150 km north of Bangkok. The ancient town is steeped in history and has been an important center for over 1000 years. It was originally established as a Khmer outpost called Lawo and was the main base for controlling all of the central plains. [...]

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Ayuthaya Travel Very Happy

Posted on 14 May 2008

Located 75 km north of Bangkok and easily reached by car or boat is the ancient capital of Ayuthay. Founded in 1350 by king Ramathibodi (Uthong) the city lies on an island at the confluence of the Chao Phraya, Pa Sak and Lopburi rivers. Ayuthaya was previously the capital of the Thai kingdom for over [...]

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