Take a Tour of Central Thailand

Posted by Party Pete on September 10th, 2010 filed in Daytripping, just visiting

Pattaya is located in central Thiland and after exploring all that the vibrant seaside city has to offer, visitors will want to explore the surrounding area. The city of Bangkok is located around an hour’s drive to the west of Pattaya, making this an excellent daytrip destination for those who don’t want to base themselves in the capital.

Central Thailand features 19 different provinces, of which most are widely visited by tourists and international travelers. Perhaps the most well known province is Kanchanaburi, famous for the Bridge over the River Kwai, tiger temple and stunning natural scenery such as the Erawan National Park.

There are also several beautiful beaches in Central Thailand, and Hua Hin should not be missed, especially during the Jazz Festival, when thousands of people flock to the beaches to listen to some of the best jazz music from around the world.

Dotted around the region are some enchanting islands and especially worth visiting is the pleasant beach area of Cha’am, which is just a two hour bus journey from Bangkok. However, the island is very popular with Thai people and can become very crowded on the weekends and during major holidays.

whilst lovers of history will find their heart’s desire amongst the interesting ruins of the Ayutthaya Historical Park and Nakhon Pathom, which is Thailand’s oldest city and features the largest stupa in the world.

Generally speaking, travel within Central Thailand is undemanding as there is a good road and rail network. Catering to tourist tastes and taste buds, this is a good region in which to take it easy and acclimatize to Thailand.