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Guide for backpackers in Thailand

Each part of Thailand

The thing that you should know is Thailand is devided to 77 provinces and they are grouped to 6 parts : Central, Nothern, Westen, Eastern, , North-eastern and Southern.

Central Thailand is situated on the central plains of the Chao Phraya River and the Meklong River valley.
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is in the central of Thailand.

Metropolitan Bangkok, the focal point of trade, transport, and industrial activity.





The North of thailand is a mountainous area.
During the winter months in mountainous Northern Thailand, the temperature is cool enough for the cultivation of fruits such as lychees and strawberries.

The largerest concentration of tourist places to see in Northern Thailand are located in or around the City of Chiang Mai. Chiang mai

The West of Thailand has less-disturbed forest areas. Water and minerals are also important natural resources; the region is home to many of the country's major dams, and mining is an important industry in the area.


The Eastern of Thailand is popular about fruit of agriculture in the area, and tourism plays a strong part in the economy. The region's coastal location has helped promote the Eastern Seaboard industrial development, a major factor in the economy of the region.
this region is characterised by short mountain ranges alternating with small basins of short rivers.

Here you will find the beach such as Pattaya, Rayong, Ko Samet, Ko Chang and their respective National Parks.


Pattaya

Ko samed 

the Northeast has a long dry season.The Northeast, with its poor soils, is not favoured agriculturally. The principal tourist attractions in North Eastern Thailand are the ruins of the Khmer Empire, [ of which we have selected the four major Khmer monuments ], the natural beauty of the landscape, including parts of the Mekong River Valley and the 24 National Parks.

The Khmer monuments are on average 1000 years old and to better understand what you will see we recommended prior study of Khmer history, belief systems and Khmer art and architecture.

Prasat Panomwan

The South of Thailand has the image of sea and beaches .

Phuket is the major tourist location in South Thailand. The International Air services can fly direct to Phuket or one can take a domestic flight from Bangkok. Phuket is on the West Coast of South Thailand and is central to many other places of interest and beauty. There are many places close to Phuket which are highly recommended.

The other major tourist destination for Thailand beach resort holidays is the island Ko Samui. There are direct flights to Ko Samui by domestic air carriers from Bangkok.

South Thailand is excellent for the Sea, its Marine National Parks, boating, sailing, diving or just resting on its excellent beaches the tropical forests, islands and Karst landscapes.


Phuket

Ko samui