http://www.blogs.1stopthailand.com the land of smiles from the inside Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:35:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For those who prefer listening to reading, a princess character recounts her own story in the “Introduction to Suvarnabhumi” room. And on weekends, a soldier character from Old Ayutthaya marches round greeting visitors. In the “Maps: Drawing the Country” room, you will begin to understand why Thailand and Cambodia are disputing ... http://www.blogs.1stopthailand.com/2008/08/28/interactive-museum-siam-in-bangkok-part-2/ Long lines of students can hardly wait to enter this unusual facility. Inside they are greeted by scenes rarely witnessed: Adults touching everything from the wooden toys to the artefacts; children running around and punching on the maps and screens. This is Museum Siam, the nation’s first interactive museum. With its ... http://www.blogs.1stopthailand.com/2008/08/14/the-interactive-museum-siam-part-1/ Khon Kaen is mostly known for providing an important gateway to North Eastern Thailand’s rural Isaarn region but is also the political and commercial hub of this fascinating and culturally rich environment. The silk that is produced in Kon Kaen province is of the finest quality and most of the ... http://www.blogs.1stopthailand.com/2008/08/06/brief-intro-to-khon-kaen-in-north-eastern-thailand/ One of the main cities in Thailand’s northeastern Isaarn region, for centuries Ubon Ratchathani has been a significant and well-established community. The distance between Bangkok and Ubon is about 390 miles and the city is famous for hosting the annual Candle Procession. Mentioned below are some of Ubon Ratchathani’s finest ... http://www.blogs.1stopthailand.com/2008/07/21/ubon-ratchathani/ Asia’s most popular gap year destination is without a doubt Thailand. The land of smiles boasts abundant recreational, historic and natural attractions and it is especially a highly interesting destination for the gap year traveller. Spending your gap year in Thailand might be truly rewarding! During their gap year many foreign ... http://www.blogs.1stopthailand.com/2008/07/07/spending-your-gap-year-in-thailand/ Especially in the peak season it is wise to book domestic flight services in advance, though tickets can be purchased at the air hubs if available; the tax for domestic flight services is included in the ticket’s price. The majority of the domestic flights are operated by Thai Airways, the country’s ... http://www.blogs.1stopthailand.com/2008/06/28/thailand-domestic-air-travel/ The Euro 2008 football tournament just kicked off but you’d hardly know in many less touristy destinations across Thailand. The troubled economy and increasing inflation are keeping the popularity level at an uncommon low. Usually the significant football tournaments always excited huge interest and the advertisers flocked using these major ... http://www.blogs.1stopthailand.com/2008/06/08/euro-2008-not-as-popular-as-the-previous-editions/ Travellers wishing to escape from the Chang Island clichés of elephant trekking and the beach should definitely check out the Treetop Adventure Park. With pulleys, carabiners and body harnesses connecting the high trees, its provided entertainment is immediately understood to first-time visiting tourists. Treetop Adventure Park offers nature-lovers and thrill-seekers an ... http://www.blogs.1stopthailand.com/2008/06/01/playing-tarzan-in-the-jungle-of-koh-chang/ The serene destination of Pran Buri mainly draws travellers due to its lively fishing villages, the three-lined road running along the shore, sun-dried as well as freshly caught seafood and a great selection of nearly empty beach areas. Pran Buri can be reached within less than a 30-minute drive from ... http://www.blogs.1stopthailand.com/2008/05/25/pran-buri-a-tranquil-travel-destination-nearby-hua-hin/ The enchanting “Land of Smiles” is nestled between the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, bordering Cambodia, Laos and Burma. The kingdom is exotic yet very accessible, offering something suitable for every kind of visitor. Unwind on white sandy, sun-soaked beaches, trek through lush forested jungles, or live it ... http://www.blogs.1stopthailand.com/2008/05/13/essential-thailand-travel-and-tourist-information/