Phuket

Guide to Sailing in Thailand

Thailand has a long coastline so its suitable for sailing. Tourists can rent sail boats and go sailing along the coast. The length of the coastline of Thailand between the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand is more than 1,000 miles. This is why its nicknamed the Caribbean of the East. The waters of the seas are crystal clear and warm. Thailand does not endure any dangerous weather such as typhoons. However, there are monsoon seasons in certain months. The average temperature is between 25 and 35 degree Celsius. While sailing on the sea, you will feel a much cooler temperature of around 28 degree Celsius.

Between May and October, there will be some strong winds on Thai costal waters. If you want to sail during these months, you should go to Phang Nga Bay. During November through April, the winds will be stronger again so its recommended that… Continue reading

Guide to the Tropical Islands in Thailand

Thailand has a number of tropical islands that offer panoramic seaside scenery. Phuket Island offers a wide range of recreational activities and entertainment venues which are open till early in the morning. Some of the recreational activities you can perform at Phuket Island include diving, fishing, jungle trekking and swimming. Once you arrive at Phuket Island, you can go to Laem Promthep which is located at the southern end of the island to watch beautiful sunsets  If you like the scenery of the Andaman Sea, you can visit the Karon viewpoint which has spectacular coastal scenery.

There are many hypermarkets, supermarkets and specialty shops in Phuket to service tourists needs. You will also find restaurants that offer delicious local Thai cuisine. Phuket is well known as a high class beach resort and most parts of the island are covered by lush forest and vegetation. You can bathe in the… Continue reading