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" Chinpracha House " also known as "Baan Chinpracha" is over 107 years old and was built in 1903. The house was shaped is Sino-Portuguese design . The house's style was called "Angmor lounge" by Phuketians, the local people. It was the premiere Angmor Lounge in Phuket; there are actually just a few Angmor Lounges in Phuket. Angmor means Westerners or Europeans Furniture for the house mostly was Imported from China. Most furnishings belonged to his ancestors. Some pieces were imported bought from Europe. e.g. the fence from Holland and Ceramic floor tiles from Italy. Primally known as Prapitak Chinpracha among Phuket locals, Mr. Tan Ma Siang was born in 1883 in Phuket . Mr. Tan Ma Siang was only twenty years old when he had the house built in 1903, during the late reign of King Rama 5. The cerrent owners are sixth-generation Thai descendants of the original builder: Prapitak Chinpracha (Mr. Tan Ma Siang), son of Mr. Tan Ni...

Surat Thani The numerous islands along the coast make Surat Thani a perfect weekend hideaway. The ideal destination for many is Kho Samui, The Gulf of Thailand and its renowed islands, particularly Kho Samui. Samui is part of Surat Thani province its mainland has high plateaus and forested mountains while there are low basins in the center and along the eastern coast. Thailand's third largest island, and its neighbour Kho Pha-ngan a celebrated island that hosts the biggest beach full moon party. North of Pha-ngan is Kho Tao famous for its excellent coral reefs. To top it all is the dazzling 250-square-kilometer Ang Thong Marine National Park, where a stunning archipelago greets visitors with their charming palm-fringed beaches, crystal clear water and colorful coral reefs.

Trang Trang has both mainland beaches and a whole string of offshore islands. For visitors interested in light-adventure activities such as cruising coastal waters, visiting notable sights like the enchanting Emerald Cave, which is accessible only by water, this destination will prove to be outstanding experience. The near by Mu Ko Petra National Park has beaches and islands lapped by the warm waters of the Andaman Sea. Some of the dive sites in the national park are world-class. There are also wildlife sanctuaries such as Namtok Khao Chong and Khlong Lamchan Park with waterfalls, nature trails and caves. For those looking for a relaxed, tranquil ambience, Trang is a perfect place to unwind amidst stunning scenery.

Cha Am and Hua Hin A very different experience awaits at Cha Am and Hua Hin. These two resorts are dignified and a world away from the frenetic experience that Pattaya has to offer. Both are small enough to wander around without the need for transport. The hotels in each resort are no more than minutes from the beachs with many fronting the beach. In Hua Hin the white sand beach strethes for a miles and as on all Thai beaches umbrellas and loungers are provided for comfort and relaxation. Vendors will tempt you with cool drinks, snacks and traditional Thai massage right on the beach, and there are even pony rides available for the young and youngish. For a grandstand view of Hua Hin and the Gulf of Thailand take a tuk tuk to Hin Lek Fai Hill just outside the city. The views from this vantage point are amazing and stretch for miles up and down the coast, little fishing boats and yachts seem perfectly still on the Gulf's calm waters. Also worth a visit is the Monkey Temple w...

Pattaya Pattaya along with its more demure neighbour Jomthien are Bangkok's nearest beach resorts just a couple of hours from the capital. Some people may think of Pattaya as a schizophrenic town. On the one hand it has a reputation for wild night life and on the other its more refined side. North Pattaya is perhaps the quietest part of Pattaya and one that resembles the old town with its air of an ancient village characterised by traditional wooden houses, bobbing fishing boats, narrow streets and little shops selling of the worldis leading hotels to choose from ranging from the Amari and Dusit group hotels, the Montien, Marriott and the unique Rabbit Resort. There is a plentiful supply of budget and super-budget accommodation. Pattaya has many attractions to keep child and adult occupied for a long weekend, The Elephant Village is a sanctuary where former working elephants can live out their remaining years in dignity and peace. There are elephant treks and daily shows to sh...

Chiang Mai The city has been settled for over 700 years and is rich in culture and tradition, Chiang Mai truly is a delightful antidote to its capital city brother. Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to find in the heart of the city centuries-old chedis and temples next to modern convenience stores and boutique hotels. The original city layout still exists as a neat square surrounded by a moat with vestiges of the fortified wall and its four main gates offering prime access to the old town. Much of the old wall has been sensitively restored. The city remains a low-rise one with very few sky-scrapers or tall buildings, those that are there are outside the city centre itself. The city occupies a natural basin surrounding by mountains that give this part of Northern Thailand a more moderate climate than the rest of the country. Chiang Mai has its share of bars and pubs to explore at night. Not to be missed is Chiang Mai Zoo although it is hil...

Sukhothai Even older than Ayutthaya is another capital of a former kingdom, Sukhothai was founded in the 13th century as the first truly independent Thai kingdom that enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng who was credited for devising the Thai alphabet. Sukhothai Historical Park is another of Thailand's UNESCO Heritage Sites and is a must see. The park is 12 kilometres from Sukhothai town the ruins of royal palaces, Buddhist temples, the ancient city gates, walls. Even the moats are an entrancing spectacle especially as the setting sun sheds a tangerine coloured cloak over the ruins. The countryside around Sukhothai is laced with old and interesting temples. The age-old city walls of this impressive site enclosing a variety of attractions. The old royal palace lies in the centre of the town and is surrounded by the original moat covering an immense 160,000 meters. It was in the royal palace that the stone containing the first written Thai alphabets...

Ayutthaya Trevel back to a different time in one of the country's many impressive historical sites. Ayutthaya is just a couple of hours from Bangkok and is one of Thailand's historical hilights. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya for over 400 years before the Burmese sacked it in 1767 forcing the movement of the capital to Bangkok. The splendor of Ayutthaya's past can be glimpsed in its magnificent ruins that are scattered around the modern city like pebbles on a beach. Majestic is a word that does not do justice to the relics of this ancient kingdom. Phra Nokhon sri Ayutthaya Historical Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This vast stretch of ruins is near the heart of the modern city. It is home to many significant ruins like the Wihan Somdet Hall; which is cloistered on three sides and was the first building in Ayutthaya to be covered in gold leaf. A fitting decoration for coronation, and investiture ceremonies that used to he held there. Relaxing aw...