Visiting Erawan National Park Thailand

A few years ago, I decided to migrate the majority of my efforts, lifestyle and long-term ninja training programs to Thailand. This decision was based on number of pros as compared to our original California program. First, I like change and I like to stretch what we can offer to students. I have run programs in Europe, the United States and now Asia equally. This brief guide will assist you to effectively plan your vacation in Thailand. Unlike other guides, it does not describe region by region but rather focuses on the activities, interests and objectives sought by the traveler.

Bargain hunter? You’re in the right place. In Bangkok’s markets almost everything can found. Go to Pratunam market for cheap clothes, shoes and bags, to Bo-bae for rock bottom prices, and to Jatujak, the massive Weekend Market, for, well, everything. A very pleasant shopping experience can also be enjoyed in Bangkok’s modern Shopping Malls – take the skytrain to Siam station, where for giant shopping mall dominate the city center – MBK, Siam Center, Siam Discovery Center and biggest and latest of all – the spectacular Paragon. Visitors in Chiang Mai can find exquisite Thai crafts in the Sunday Market and the Night market.

Enjoy a fresh and extremely healthy coconut on the beach, or go snorkeling and diving for a price that you can feel great about. Feel like checking out the bridge over the river Kwai or exploring the Erawan Waterfall in Kanchanaburi Tour? No problem. How about taking a trip to Hua Hin where the King lives and enjoy the long ocean strip. You name it, adventure is abundant and access to that adventure is made extremely accessible.

Petchaburi is known all over Thailand as having some of the county’s friendliest people. It’s a river town, bursting at the seams with temples, tuk tuks, and monkeys. Some of the temples even have monkeys as their guardians. It’s on the west shore of the Gulf of Thailand and is two and a half hours by bus from Bangkok. It’s another Thai city replete with ancient ruins, but its main attraction is the large palace on the hill that was built by King Mongkut, and was the setting for the movie “The King and I”.

Koh Samet is my second favour island national park which has waterfalls and nice beaches. Seems to being more developed every year and getting a little dirtier too which is a shame.

Ratchawong – Ratchawong is where everyone gets off for Chinatown. Bangkok’s Chinatown is huge and sells everything you can imagine. It also has some amazing restaurants and street stalls, so if you’re ready for lunch or a snack, this would be the area you should get off at. Chinatown is just a short walk from the Ratchawong Pier. Get off the boat and get directions to Yaowarat Road and you can’t miss it.

Rot Fai – If you want to see a typical Thai neighborhood, get off here and wander around. You can also take the train (Rot Fai means ‘train’ in Thai) from the Bangkok Noi train station here if you want to go to western Thailand. kanchanaburi, about 2 hours from Bangkok, is one of the places you can get to by train from this pier.

Petchaburi is a traditional Thai-style town, so not visited by many Western tourists. That can be a plus for those who want to get away from the tourist spots, although you will get stared at more. It’s only two hours by bus from Bangkok and only an hour north of Hua Hin, so ideally situated for a quick and easy break.

Thailand offers you these wonderful treasures and so much more. The wonderful country has lovely faces, beautiful places, and pleasurable pastimes. All of these await you if you live in one of Thailand holiday homes.