| Most visitors to Thailand
begin their journey in Central Thailand. Although
many find the bustling capital city of Bangkok
a little bit too populated and overwhelming, there
are many beautiful locations close by. Whilst
in the metropolis, check out the large lush parks,
chill out at a rooftop bar and take a trip down
the river to discover the sleepy Mon settlement
of Koh Kret, which is famous for its pottery kilns
and abundant beauty.
There are 19 provinces in Central Thailand,
of which most are widely visited by tourists
and international travelers. Perhaps the most
well known province is Kanchanaburi, famous
for the Bridge over the River Kwai, tiger temple
and stunning natural scenery such as the Erawan
National Park.
There are also several beautiful beaches in
Central Thailand, and Hua Hin should not be
missed, especially during the Jazz Festival,
when thousands of people flock to the beaches
to listen to some of the best jazz music from
around the world.
Dotted around the region are some enchanting
islands and especially worth visiting is the
pleasant beach area of Cha-am, which is just
a two hour bus journey from Bangkok. However,
the island is very popular with Thai people
and can become very crowded on the weekends
and during major holidays.
whilst lovers of history will find their heart's
desire amongst the interesting ruins of the
Ayutthaya Historical Park and Nakhon Pathom,
which is Thailand's oldest city and features
the largest stupa in the world.
Generally speaking, travel within Central Thailand
is undemanding as there is a good road and rail
network. Catering to tourist tastes and taste
buds, this is a good region in which to take
it easy and acclimatize to Thailand.
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