Thailand Beaches

Chaweng Beach – Chaweng is situated on the eastern side of Koh Samui. Popular with tourists, the sand is soft and white and the water is perfect for swimming and a variety of water sports. In addition, you can find fine dining and a vibrant nightlife in Chaweng.

Patong Beach - The best known beach on Phuket, a number of activities are available here and it features 3000 meters of soft sand, making it an ideal place to kick back and relax.

Karon - One more long, sandy beach located on Phuket, where one can find a variety of facilities, activities and restaurants.

A note about moving aroung

It is simpler to move around in Thailand than you might expect. Buses are fast, well-maintained, and air-conditioned. Buses are also available for women only, an attempt by the government to help protect female passengers.

Trains are comfortable and run on a regular schedule. Locally, tuk-tuks (rickshaws with motors), small pick-ups and bicycle rickshaws are utilized to get around. You can also rent a motorcycle or a car in any major city.

National festivals and holidays

New Year – Buddhists celebrate the New Year in mid-April by “bathing” Buddha. During this period, quite a bit of water is tossed around.

Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival takes place during the second week in May. It is a traditional local festival that has been celebrated for hundreds of years. Locals wearing traditional costumes parade the rockets to the launch site, where folk music is played during the launch.

Phi Ta Khon Festival takes place in June. It is a unique ghost festival that takes place in Dan Sai district of Loei Province. It includes a masked procession, music, dancing and a contest is held to choose the person who is wearing the best mask.

7 Responses to “Thailand Beaches”

1. Orient says:

   June 24, 2010 at 12:25 pm

   That’s it! I’m booking my Thailand trip!

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