Showing posts with label phuket. Show all posts
Showing posts with label phuket. Show all posts

Tuesday, 11 August 2009

Ton Sai waterfall : Phuket, Thailand

Ton Sai waterfall is Tepkrasattree District, Talang Division. There is a relatively small waterfall and cool refuge with different types of trees. Pour a large quantity of water during the raining season and located in Khao Phra Thaeo National Park. The jungle, many species of wild animals around the waterfall. The waterfall is designed for relaxation. There is a lot more trees 100 years old. Specifically, a rare species of palm called the governor of the Palm or White Back Palm found on Ton Sai Waterfall Phuket. The waterfall is also different types of birds.

Sunday, 9 August 2009

Wat Phra Thong : Phuket, Thailand

Wat Phra Thong in Thalang, Phuket. It's located near Highway 402, owes its construction to the following legend: a boy has custody of water buffalo, which he attached to a piece of metal protruding from the ground to using a hemp rope. Suddenly, the boy died, but it seems his father in a dream and told him about the piece of metal. The father started digging and came upon a statue of Buddha in gold casting. The Buddha can not be fully excavated and a temple was built on the site in 1785. When Burma Thalang conquered a second attempt was made to dig up the statue to which it broke in two. Half have disappeared, but the other is still in the temple, where it can be accessed. Gables and windows of buildings of the temple rich exhibition of sculpture.

Friday, 7 August 2009

Thailand National Museum Talang : Phuket, Thailand

National Museum Talang in Phuket is located in the east of Highway 402 near the main two heroines of the monument just close Tlag Airport Road south of Phuket City in the Central Museum of folk culture show Phuket, Phuket in Thailand's history, crafts from the south. Thailand is a regional figure of 9 century Hindu deity Vishnu.

One can explore the museum within the general Thai history. Some old artifacts, the history of bears in Thailand There are also sections on the different types of people in Thailand - China, Islamic nature (sea gypsies) model of the house, etc. with UPS shows how these people lived.

Section is devoted to the Heroines of Phuket Tlag people mobilized to defeat the Burmese in 1785 ad, which both parties are very popular throughout Thailand but particularly in Phuket and Tlag Road school and Temple are named after them.

Outside the National Museum, Phuket Tlag a kind of tsunami memorial - a sculpture show you back to health.
National Museum in Phuket Tlag also open daily 9am-4pm, item fee only 30 baht

Two heroines of Talangs : Phuket, Thailand

Thao Thep Krasatri and Thao Sri Soonthorn are the Phuket’s most famous monument in Amphoe Thalang is the memorial statue of the heroines Thao Thepkasattri and Thao Sisunthon, who rallied islanders in 1785 to repel Burmese invaders.

History of two heroines of Talang

Lady Jan was the first child among five children of Jom Rang Baan Kien and Mrs. Ma Siia . Lady Jan was beautiful, generous and courage's; therefore, she was well loved and adored by her parents arranged a marriage with Mom Pakdibhuthorn, her first husband. Lady Jan had 2 children: Miss Prang and Mr. Thien . After Mr. Thien 's birth, Mom Pakdibhuthorn was passed away. Lady Jan married again with Phraya Pimon-Aya (Khan) who later becomes Phraya Surintharacha Pi-Aya (Khan). She had another 2 children. When her parents were old, Lady Jan took care of her family business in Thalang.

Like her elder sister, Lady Mook , the second child of the family is smart, courageous and adorable. But there was no evidence with whom she married.

After their father, Jom Rang Baan Kien died. Phraya Surintharacha Pimon-Aya (Khan) took the position of the governor of Thalang. Lady Jan , his wife was appointed as an assistant to the Governor (commonly know as Mae Muang ). Thalang town was peacefully governed. After Phraya Surintharacha Pimon-Aya (Khan) died. King Rama I ordered to put Lady in jail at Pak Phra camp for being accused as her husband's indebtedness to the country.

During that time, Burma had king Pudong of Ang Wa as a king. In 1785 Burma prepares a troop of 144,000 solders targeting to Siam in their pursuit of boundary expansion. King Padung and his mighty army defeated Raman , Thai Yai, Maneepura, and Ya Kai. The war was known as 9 troops. Burmese troops also defeated Pak Phra camp. Lady Jan, a prisoner of Pak pra camp escaped to Baan Mai Khao, Baan Saku, Baan Kien and Thalang Town. Yee-wun, a Burmese commander-in-chief, led a troop along the west coast defeating Siam primary town: Kraburi, Takuapa, and Takuatung. Thalang was their ultimate target.

Burmese troops invaded Thalang. It was such a bad time since a governor died and all the people were in despaired. Fortunately, Thalang has Lady Jan and Lady Mook who were a gist of Thalang people. They gathered villagers from Baan Saku,Baan Nai Yang, Baan Mai Khao, Baan Kanan, Baan Lipon, and Baan Raing, and organized a defense at Wat Pranang Sang to protect Thalang from invasion.

Burmese troops build a camp at Khok Chana Pama and prepare for assault Thalang. Lady Jan , Lady Mook and Department of Town Planning set a camp and cannons to counterattack the Burmese troops. The plan was to slow the troops down and to shorten their foods supplies as much as possible, in order to lure the Burmese troops. Thai woman were dressed in solder uniforms withtin-toated sward made from coral wood. This was purposely to set a scene pretending Thalang had more soldiers' fillings in a camp during the might.

The war took about 1 month. Burmese troops were fatigue while foods were short of supplies. In addition, Thalang people used potassium nitrate and firearms to counterattack the Burmese troops. At last, a coral tree at the Burmese camp was cannoned down. The Burmese troops were timid and finally retreated on Monday March 13, 1785 , which was later call Thalang glorious day.

After the war was over, King Rama I heard Lady Jan and Lady Mook 's courage in defending Thalang town. King Rama I bestowed nobel titles upon Lady Jan, Thao Thep Krasatri, and Lady Mook, Thao Sri Soonthorn. The two heroines rued Thalang town, and Thalang become peaceful ever since.

Source: www.phuketindex.com

Friday, 31 July 2009

Nai Yang Beach : Phuket, Thailand

Nai Yang Beach is a quiet beach located in Sirinat National Park nearby Nai Torn beach and only 5 minutes south of Phuket International Airport where you can see the planes go in for landing.
Not one of the best beaches.

This Nai Yang beach is where the Nation Park office are located The beach itself is a long curving bay lined with evergreens that provide shade to picnickers--for which activity this a very popular spot. The large coral reef is home to many different species of fish, and Nai Yang is well known as a only site in Phuket where sea turtles come to lay their eggs during the period from November to February; the population of these has, however, dropped off greatly. First class accommodations are available, and small food vendors cater to the many day trippers that visit.

The casuarina-fringed beach have a few shops, bars, restaurants and a couple of resorts along the beach road. The tourist part of the beach has sunbeds and umbrellas and is very clean, but not so clean outside this area.

There is a large reef one kilometer off Nai Yang at a depth of 10 to 20m for those who like to dive.


NaiTorn Beach : Phuket, Thailand

Nai Torn Beach is located in Phuket at the south of Sirinat National Park around 6 Km. in the same area with Nai Yang Beach. Nai Torn beach has the smooth white sand and palm tree line along the Nai Torn beach. This beach is so calm for this Phuket Island. It's good for the family or the person need to relax and stay with yourself.

There are so many middle size of hotel on the beach and also has shopping area aside the beach. To go to Nai Torn beach is a bit difficult because it is far from the main road.

To go to Nai Torn beach, start from two Heroin monument go to the road to Airport and then go left to Nai Yai Beach. you will see the sign go to Nai Torn beach over there.

Monday, 27 July 2009

Nai Han Beach : Phuket, Thailand

Between the south of Kata Noi and the north of Phrom Thep cape Noi, Nai Han is the island borders the most gorgeous The lagoon. The middle of the beach is generally less reason to prevent excessive development of the beach, the other tourist attractions in the southern part of the island is more crowded Samnak Song Nai is dominated by a monastery.

Can enjoy various water sports in Nai Han Beach, but swimming in the dangerous currents of the monsoon season from May to 10 should be a warning red flag warning for. One near the Phrom Thep cape, and often gorgeous to watch a fiery sunset can walk.

Corresponding to a range of accommodation from a few very expensive hotel the west side of the pond, where a more modest, the colorful one is the most remote in its own small beach. This is the one place that you can relax yourself in Phuket Island.


Sunday, 26 July 2009

Mai Kao Beach : Phuket, Thailand

Mai Khao Beach is located on the northwest coast of Phuket this 11km, straight beach is still blessedly undeveloped as it is part of the Sirinat national park and the only significant constructions along it are Phuket International Airport near Nai Yang Beach

'Mai Khao' means white wood in English and maybe this is a local joke because there are certainly no white trees along this beach! The sand is a little coarse, perhaps the coarsest in Phuket, but this is splendid isolation at its best and you can walk for kilometres without seeing anyone at all.

The May to November is closed due to the sharp drop season. If you are a plane spotter, the beach just north of the airport offers great vantage points from which to spot the incoming air traffic.

Thursday, 23 July 2009

Laem Singh Beach

Laem Singh Beach is a small beautiful beach located at the bottom of the hill between Kamala and Surin.

Parking to Laem Singh Beach has two features you can park your car for a bike small fee. If I remember for the wrong should be 20 baht motorcycle.

Kamala the first parking lot is quite steep path. Instead, the two car parking The steep path down, but this is not that long.

Laem Singh Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Phuket, so that it no longer. Problem is that many of the beach chairs. There are also several restaurants along the beach under the tree.

Beach vendors are a common Cape Singh. A few minutes after the family to relax, radar they are and how you will have a beautiful product. But do not expect to pay the price for what they sell on the beach.

Beach divided by two large rocks with water in the south. The best diving in the north, but that problem can jet sky.
The best diving is on the southern and underwater bedding.
Non-life time of the draft North. Walk under!

If you are bored or swimming, diving is always the possibility of Jet Ski parasailing, water ski or banana boat.

Laem Singh Beach is preferred for many people the beach parking lot and placing high in every season.

Chalong Bay : Phuket, Thailand

Ao Chalong Bay or the Gulf is located on the Feast of the East coast of Phuket. Bay is the largest of Phuket and the main boat anchorage. The bay is 11 km south of the city. Bay celebration, but not very artistic ideal for swimming. Can ship to some special small island south of Phuket. Number of restaurants on the road leading to the Gulf.

Ships range from several nearby islands including the island to celebrate Raja (Koh Raya), Koh Hae (throat island liquor) and other
Wat Chalong is a beautiful Buddhist temple located at the southern end of the island. This is a standing figure cast assistant public Pho Cham people of Phuket, or the Chinese coolie Angyee the rebellion, in 1876 during the reign of Rama V. There are also statues of Luang Pho Chuang and Luang Pho Cham, abbots of the temple. during later times. Wat Chalong approximately 8 km outside the city. Wichit Songkram Road to use indirect and turn left and drive about 10 minutes left temple is celebrating.

Sunday, 19 July 2009

Rawai Beach : Phuket, Thailand

Rawai Beach is the place not good for swimming like other beach in Phuket but this place is wellknown from traveller for seafood and scenery. The beach is littered with refuse and many boats stop there.

The traveller come to Rawai Beach to find the food at along the length of the beach. Rawain is best visited for a day trip and take the meal with seafood beside the beach with few cold drinks making you feel relaxing and free. The price for food in Rawai beach are very reasonable, the most popular is at Pakbang Food Center at the eastern end of the beach. Crab, fish and prawns served with sticky rice including fresh vegetables cost very cheap rather than Patong Beach.

Local people speak at least a little English and provide frendly simple English menus for you. But don't worry about that Thai people try to service you even you try to speak. You may on just point out on what you want.

Friday, 17 July 2009

Kamala Beach : Phuket, Thailand

Kamala beach is the beach for traveller who live the quiet lives. This beach is located at south of Surin Beach, with the rough sand and 2 km length. The Kamala beach also got impact from Tsunami wave and have the small memorial place for Tsunami called "Heart of gallaxy". The north of Kamala beach has a lot of accommodation, shopping and restaurants waiting for travellers.


The number of travellers in Kamala beach not so much if you compare to with other beach in Phuket, it's suitable for the families. There are small restaurants along the beach, Thai and international food. Various size of hotels are available including with apartment for long trip plan. The shopping, spa and minibar also available here. The best program that you can't miss is Phuket Fantasia, the entertainment show only in Phuket that located nearby this kamala beach.


To go to Kamala beach is so easy by Patong beach go through Kalim beach and end at kamala beach or you can start from 2 heroins hero monument pass through Surin beach.

Tuesday, 14 July 2009

Kata Beach : Phuket, Thailand

The Kata Beach is locate to the south of Karon Beach just few minutes to go. This place has the interesting travel from visitors with its white sands and clear waters. Very popular with families, Kata beach is an all round with palm-lined beach in Kata bay and also has great restaurants but not raucous nightlife and varied accommondation options-all close to the kata beach. The beach is close during May to October due to flock to catch kata's waves and it become normal on November to April, welcome to sunseekers to Kata beach.

Kata beach is split into two focal area, one is Kata Center which is at the northern end close to karon beach and Kata South which have several resorts. Visitor will find an abundance of shops for souvenir and outlets, local min-marts and name-brand fashion stores. If you travel to Phuket, please consider Kata Beach as you travel plan.

Saturday, 11 July 2009

Karon Beach : Phuket, Thailand

Karon Beach is locate near the city on the western coast of Phuket, Thailand. The beach is a popular travel destination for tourists. Generally quieter than neighbouring Patong Beach, it is especially popular among families and couples, and less popular with singles than Patong beach. It is also especially popular to travel with Scandinavian tourists, with many businesses catering especially to them. Karon Beach was heavily damaged by the tsunamis following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, especially in its southern regions, but has since largely recovered and by 2008 showed little evidence of tsunami damage.

Karon is the second largest of Phuket's tourist beaches, some 20 kilometres from town. Large resort complexes line the road behind of the shoreline, but the long, broad beach itself has no development. The sand is very white, and squeaks audibly when walked upon. The southern point has a fine coral reef stretching toward Kata and Bu Island.

Restaurants, bars, tour companies and other non-hotel businesses are at the north end, near the traffic circle, and at the south end, on the little road connecting the back road with the beach road. The narrow road between Kata and Karon has a number of small businesses as well as the Dino Park Mini Golf facility. Karon is arguably the most up-scale of Phuket's beaches. There is a regular daytime bus service to and from Phuket Town.

Not many hotels have direct beach frontage - most are across the road (which is not a busy one). The southern part of Karon is known as Karon Noi (Hat Karon Noi), a 4 kilometre long straight beach with fewer visitors than its big sister. Nightlife is pretty much confined to dining and a few beer bars.


Friday, 10 July 2009

Patong Beach : Phuket, Thailand

The Phuket's beach that every traveller is well know is Patong Beach. Whe you travel to thailand you may find the various type of hotel here. Patong is the most famous beach resort on Phuket. With its wide variety of activities and nightlife, Patong is an ideal place to party and play. By night the town of Patong has a bustling nightlife which includes hundreds of restaurants. The nightlife is centred around Soi Bangla (Bangla Road) however there are quiet parts of town.

Visitors hoping for a glimpse into the exotic East might not find it here, though the steaming hot streets, neon lights and chaotic atmosphere of Patong can be overwhelming for the new arrival. The key to full enjoyment of the Patong Beach is to pace yourself, drink lots of water and relax yourself in Patong Beach. Patong Beach is more famous for its nightlife than the 2-kilometer beach that runs the entire length of Patong Town’s western side.


During the day, the beach is the centre of the action in Patong with people relaxing, throwing a Frisbee, swimming (areas are cordoned off to separate swimmers from water sports) or simply chatting with new found friends... If you're bored with being a beach bum you could hire a jeep and explore the island, or take a local tour to Phang Nga or Phi Phi Island. There are also eco-tours which include canoeing, elephant trekking or snorkelling if you want more then simply sightseeing, or visit some of the local attractions nearby.

Thursday, 9 July 2009

Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is the one travel destination that all traveller in a world know about thailand's island. Phuket's top earner has been tourism, which has transformed the island into Thailand's wealthiest province. The west coast of Phuket was hit severely by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004, but almost no evidence of the damage now remains. Phuket enjoys great popularity as a travel destination. Most beaches are on the west coast, with Phuket Town to the south-east and the airport in the north.

Phuket Island is spectacular scenery, stunning tropical sunsets and warm blue sea awaits you at Asia's most popular beach travel destination. This phuket island provides an unbeatable combination of perfect silky soft white palm-lined beaches, superb hospitality and great value accommodation.
Whether Phuket is the world class diving in the Andaman Sea, golf at world-standard championship courses or exciting eco-adventures in tropical forests, Phuket is a place to extend your horizons.

Tourism began travel on the Phuket island in the 1970s with the first beach bungalows at Patong beach. During this time Phuket was a haven for backpackers. Phuket's idyllic tropical beaches and clear warm waters attracted travellers from all over the world to the island. This was facilitated by the building of an airport in the mid-1970s. Today, Phuket has welcome with over 3 million tourists visiting the island annually, making Phuket one of the most popular travel destinations in South-East Asia.

5 things to do in Phuket


Attraction Beachs
1. Patong Beach
2. Karon Beach
3. Kata Beach
4. Kamala Beach
5. Rawai Beach
6. Chalong Bay
7. Laem Singh Beach
8. Mai Kao Beach
9. Nai Han Beach
10. NaiTorn Beach
11. Nai Yang Beach
12. Surin Beach
13. Ya Nui Beach

Attraction Places
14. Two Heroines of Talang
15. Thailand National Museum
16. Wat Phra Thong
17. Wat Phra Nang Sang
18. Ton Sai Waterfall
19. The Big Buddha of Phuket