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Thailand
Hotel Selection
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choice of hotels in Thailand is endless and those detailed below are recommendations only. We can book most hotels throughout Thailand, so please contact us if you would like alternative hotels.
BANGKOK
Located off the busy Sukhumvit Road, the Rembrandt Hotel is very close to the entertainment and shopping areas and within easy reach of two Skytrain stations, Asoke and Prom Phong. The rooms are large with all the facilities you require, the service impeccable and the hotel has a choice of restaurants, including the Rang Mahal, one of the best Indian restaurants in Bangkok. This hotel never fails to disappoint and has been a long-term favourite of Silk Steps.
In a city as brash as Bangkok, the Banyan Tree is a true oasis
with a well deserved reputation for its standards of traditional Thai hospitality. The hotel is well located on South Sathon Road, offering easy access to the shopping and entertainment areas and within walking distance of Lumphini Metro station. Recover from the exertions of sightseeing in hectic Bangkok with a spa treatment and then enjoy a cocktail on the open-air rooftop bar/restaurant on the 61st floor with breathtaking views of the night-time cityscape.
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CHIANG RAI
The Rimkok Resort is a stylish hotel, built in traditional style surrounded by glorious countryside. Enjoy the view from the swimming pool, relax in the bar overlooking the Mae Kok River or use the jogging track winding through the resort. Just 5km from Chiang
Rai, this is an excellent base to visit the city, to venture into the Golden Triangle, go trekking or rafting and visit the nearby hill tribes.
The Baan Boran Hotel is located high on a ridge with stunning views over the Golden Triangle of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar and is the perfect base to explore this intriguing region. The rooms are decorated in
Lanna-style with local artefacts and modern facilities and the hotel is surrounded by 400 acres of tropical gardens and a bamboo forest. From here you can go elephant trekking, take a long-tailed boat along the river, go mountain biking and
birdwatching.
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CHIANG MAI
The impressive Four Seasons Resort is a piece of paradise located in the Mae Rim Valley overlooking rice paddies and the mountains. The elegant
Lanna-style pavilion rooms each have their own outdoor living room. With the wonderful pool and spa facilities and the excellent Thai cookery school, you will be reluctant to leave this splendid hotel.
Located in the heart of Chiang Mai, the Empress Hotel is a first
class hotel in terms of amenities and service. It is within walking distance of the famous night market, shops and nightlife.
The impressive Lanna-style lobby is stunning and the rooms
all have views of the city, river or mountains.
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THE RIVER KWAI JUNGLE RAFTS (KANCHANABURI)
There's no better place to soak up Thailand's
spectacular jungle atmosphere than on one's veranda at
the River Kwai Jungle Rafts, a haven that's bursting
with natural and cultural delights. The Jungle Rafts
comprise 100 twin rooms, all floating on the river and
comfortably equipped with showers and toilets and
restaurant rafts. Every aspect of this floatel is
environmentally friendly. The staff recycle, reuse and
restore with loving admiration for their surroundings.
A visit to the River Kwai Jungle Rafts offers
relaxation and adventure. You can explore waterfalls,
spot wild orchids and escape into the deep and fabled
caves. Those seeking greater challenges can ride
elephants through the jungle, cycle to native Mon
villages or dive off the veranda for a swim in the
river.
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RECOMMENDED GUIDE BOOKS
Thailand, published by Footprint Handbooks in 2001
Thailand's Islands and beaches, published by Lonely Planet in 2002
The Rough Guide to Thailand published in 2006, published by Rough Guides in 2006
Thailand by Lonely Planet published in 2007, published by Lonely Planet in 2007
Thailand Globetrotter Travel Pack, published by New Holland in 2008
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VISA REQUIREMENTS (UK Passport holders only)
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British citizens planning to visit Thailand for up to 30 days can apply for a visa, currently no charge, on arrival at Bangkok airport. |
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| WEATHER
Northern Thailand experiences a dry season from November to May and temperatures can drop to 13°C at night. From May to November the monsoon rain falls with increased humidity.
The further south you travel the more rain you are likely to get.
The dry season is normally from December to May with temperatures around 30°C."
For up to date weather details try BBC weather
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/
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HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS
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Apr-12
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Songkran Day
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Aug-12
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The Queen’s Birthday
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Dec-05
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The King’s Birthday
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Dec-25
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Christmas Day
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Feb-21
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Makhabucha Day
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Jan/Feb
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Chinese New Year
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May-01
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National Labour Day
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May-05
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Coronation Day
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May-30
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Visakhabucha Day
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Oct-23
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Chulalongkorn Day
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