Jomthien

About 2 km south of Pattaya Beach lies Jomtien Beach; a long, straight 6 km stretch of sandy coastline. Jomtien offers many new hotels, cozy resorts, condominiums, shops and many good restaurants and is much more peaceful and less crowded than Pattaya.

The area is popular among the native population and Thai people from Bangkok and other parts of the country love to come and enjoy the cool sea breeze and cheap seafood under the shade of large parasols and pine trees.

Rayong

Located approximately 220 km from Bangkok is the delightful resort town of Rayong – a popular long stay destination for both Thai people and foreigners. Rayong province is well known for its pristine beaches stretching along a 100 km coastline and scenic waterfalls in exotic surroundings. Aside from this, Rayong is blessed with an abundance of seafood products such as shrimp paste, fish sauce and dried seafood, as well as tropical fruits of which rambutan, mangosteen and durian are the most famous. The area is known as the fruit garden of Thailand and has the biggest fishing port in the country.

Rayong is also one of the country’s major agricultural and industrial provinces. However, the province has maintained its traditions and customs in the daily lifestyle of the locals. The best months to visit Rayong are from November to February.

Hua Hin

Hua Hin is unlike any other beach destination in Thailand. If you are looking for bright lights and the frantic all-night action of cabarets and discos, you may be disappointed here. However, if you enjoy walks through the quiet winding streets of a friendly coastal village, sampling delicious seafood in restaurants overlooking the brightly lit fishing boats on the Gulf of Thailand or a round of golf on one of the several international standard courses, Hua Hin could very well be a place for you.

Hua Hin became popular as a rainy season retreat in the 1920's with the construction of the railway line from Bangkok. The beautiful, colonial style Railway Hotel was built near Hua Hin's famous rocks in 1923 by the State Railway Authority, who also built Thailand's first public golf course in Hua Hin in 1924. In 1926, King Rama VII built the Klai Kangwon (Far From Worries) Palace on the beach a few km north of the Railway Hotel and this palace is still frequently used by the Royal Family. All this set the stage for Hua Hin's popularity and unique ambiance which remains to this day.

The town is 200 km south of Bangkok on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Travel by car takes less than three hours. The area can also be reached by rail, coach, or daily flights from Bangkok.

Phrae

Phrae was founded after Chiang Mai had been established as the capital of the Lanna Thai Kingdom and is an old and important community of Northern Thailand. With one of the largest reserves of teak forests in the country, it is located on the banks of the Yom River, 555 km from Bangkok. The area covers about 6,538 sq. km and is surrounded by mountains with level plains in between.

The best way to discover Phrae and its many attractions is on bicycle, which makes for some excellent day trips. You are even allowed to bike on the old city wall. For longer day trips it is also possible to visit some of the many hill tribe villages in the mountains outside Phrae.

An excellent suggestion for accommodation is the Mae Yom Palace Hotel.

Chiang Mai

Experience the merging of the past into the present in Chiang Mai, where locals are incredibly proud of the city's 700 year old history. Its rich traditional heritage and unique culture is a perfect foundation for the development of the city. Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to find century old chedis and temples next to modern convenience stores and boutique hotels. The original city layout still exists as a neat square surrounded by a moat with vestiges of the fortified wall with its four main gates offering prime access to the old town.

In the area around Chiang Mai there is always something new to discover and intriguing diversity among ethnic hill tribes with their unique culture coupled with breathtaking scenery makes Chiang Mai one of Asia's most attractive tourist destinations.

The old city of Chiang Mai with its fascinating indigenous cultural identity such as diverse dialects, cuisine, architecture, traditional values, festivals, handicrafts and classical dances is a prime location in its own right.

Chiang Mai is also blessed with pristine natural resources of mountains, waterfalls, and other nature-based attractions.