The Giant Three-Headed Elephant at Night
One of the main tourist attractions in Samut Prakan is The Erawan Museum, a giant three-headed elephant. This weekend they are doing a night tour which means the elephant will be lit up for a limited time.
Horse Riding on the Beach
On the beaches of Hua Hin, there are quite a few horses which are available for riding. The best place to find them is in front of the Sofitel Hotel. The prices vary from about 200 baht for a short ride to up to 600 baht for an hours ride. A great for activity for your kids if you take them to the beach here.
The Beach in Hua Hin
One of the oldest beach resorts in Thailand is in Hua Hin, about 281 kilometers south of Bangkok. The train trip takes less than four hours. Most people go by car and after long weekends there are always bad traffic jams as Bangkokians head back to the capital. The name Hua Hin literally means "head stone". As you can see from this picture there are some large rocks on the beach but still plenty of clean sand.
Snacks on a Thai Beach
One of the best things about relaxing on the beach in Thailand is that the food, snacks and drinks come to you. You will often see people walking up and down the beach, like this lady, selling snacks. By the looks of it, she has hard boiled eggs and peanuts. Others might have fruit, grilled prawns and squid and drinks. I took this picture on the beach at Hua Hin. They weren't too pushy and generally left you alone if you didn't want anything.
Bangkok's Red Buses
Bangkok has hundreds of buses of all shapes and sizes. They cover all areas of Bangkok, though for foreign tourists they might not be so convenient or comfortable. Many of these buses, like this red bus, often only have the destination written in Thai and there is no air-conditioning. Just fans when they work. But they are cheap and will provide you with an unforgettable experience and adventure!
Koh Lipe in Satun
There are many beautiful islands that can be explored in Tarutao National Marine Park in Satun Province. One of the most popular islands to stay on is this one called Koh Lipe. This is Pattaya Beach and they even had a Walking Street. The island has a variety of accommodation from a few hundred to close on 20,000 baht a night. It is a bit like Koh Samet in Rayong but a lot less crowded. Someone said it is like Koh Samui 30 years ago.
Limestone Cliffs in Trang
Trang Province, bordering the Andaman Sea, has many spectacular limestone cliffs and white sandy beaches. Now that it has its own airport, you will start to see people coming to the islands offshore here rather than to overcrowded destinations like Phuket and Krabi.
White Sandy Beach in Thailand
During my recent holiday to the South of Thailand, I visited some white sandy beaches in Satun Province. All of the islands here are like the one in this picture. I had a wonderful time. I felt a thousand miles away from the protests in Bangkok. The only Reds I saw here were tourists who had been in the sun too long! The next time you are in Thailand, don't forget to visit the secluded islands in Trang and Satun.
Snorkelling in Satun
Last weekend I flew down to the south of Thailand for a three-day break on the beaches and islands in Trang and Satun. While there I had a really enjoyable time snorkelling in the crystal clear water of the Tarutao National Marine Park. Both the coral and fish here were really colourful.
Sunset in Satun
Over the weekend I had a three day holiday on the islands of Trang and Satun. I had a really great time and saw some really stunning scenery. This was a typical sunset on the islands there. This one was taken at Koh Lipe in Tarutao National Marine Park in Satun Province.
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