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Prachuap Khiri Khan province’s capital, Hua Hin, is located 2�1 km. south of Bangkok. The old town was abandoned during the fall of Ayutthaya in the 1��0s and a new settlement was established in 1�45.

Hua Hin is one of Thailand’s most popular seaside resorts among overseas visitors as well as Thais. Located on the sunrise (west) side of the Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin lies some 200 km. or a three-hour drive southwest of Bangkok and is re-nowned as Thailand’s most traditional beach resort. It was here, in the 1�20s, that King Rama VII built a summer palace, thus creating a vogue among high society for Hua Hin as a favourite retreat from Bangkok’s summer heat. Today the Royal Family continues to reside at Hua Hin for part of the year. Hua Hin is noted for its traditional fishing port with many seafood restau-rants, and a splendid sandy beach which starts from a rocky headland next to the port and curves gently for some 3 km. to its southern point where Buddhist temples surmount hilltops. Hua Hin is a well-established beach destination, with full facilities. But in contrast to Pattaya, the long-established resort on the opposite shore of the Gulf, Hua Hin provides a quiet, relaxed retreat amid surroundings which preserve a typical Thai ambi-ence. Hua Hin is thus well suited for families or those who wish simply to escape the city bustle.

City AttractionsHua Hin Railway StationBuilt in the reign of King Rama VI in gingerbread style, this is probably Thailand’s most beautiful train station, of which the

Hua HinHun Hin is noted for its traditional fishing port with many seafood restaurants, and a splendid sandy beach which starts from a rocky headland next to the port and curves gently for some 3 km. to its southern point where Buddhist tem-ples surmount hilltops.

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local people are very proud.

Hua Hin Arts and Crafts CentreThis is situated in a typical old house on Naepkehat Road. It has an exhibition of contemporary Thai art, antique furniture and old pictures of Hua Hin.

Klai Kangwon PalaceKing RamaVII had this summer palace built in 1�2� to the north of Hua Hin, consisting of three Spanish-style villas facing the sea. Open daily �.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Contact Tel: 0 3251 1115 for more information.

Khao TakiapThis hill rises at the southern end of Hua Hin beach. There is a road leading to top where a temple is situated. The nearby Khao Takiap beach offers mostly bungalow accommodation.

Ko SingtoAnglers can enjoy a day’s outing to this island, just a few kilo-metres from Hua Hin or Khao Takiap where some boats for hire are available.

Suan Son Pradiphat or Sea Pine GardenThis beachside area belongs to the Army Welfare Office and is open to the public. It is at Km 241, some � km. south of Hua Hin, and accommodation is available.

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This beach lies about 10 km. south of Hua Hin and 1 km. along an access road. It is a sea pine-fringed beach, more secluded than Hua Hin. Bungalows are available.

Namtok Pa La-uThis waterfall is within a perpetual verdant forest where various birds and butterflies are found, especially in the morning. It has 11 tiers, some of which can be reached along a trekking trail.

Khao Sam Roi Yot National ParkThis park is located �3 km. south of Hua Hin. Its �� sq. km. area features undulating ranges of limestone mountains, man-grove swamps and beaches. It is home to various local birds and hosts many migrating birds, especially from November to February. With a large number of ridges, Khao Sam Roi Yot (300-Peak Mountain) stands as a landmark for seafarers and a shelter for ships in a storm. Attractions within the park area include: Khao Daeng, 400 m. from the park office, has a splendid viewpoint. Ban Khao Daeng, a canalside village, is the starting point for boat trips to watch wild birds. Hat Sam Phraya, located 3.5 km. north of the park office, is a beautiful beach lined with sea pines. Accommodation is available. Tham Kaeo, full of stalactites and stalagmites, is situated 15 km. north of the park office. Oil lamps to assist exploring can be rented at a nearby village. Tham Sai is 9 km. north of the park office. Ex-ploration inside the cave takes about half an hour. Oil lamps can be rented at nearby Khung Tanot Village. Hat Laem Sala is a beach located 16 km. north of the park office. It can be reached by boat or by walking across a hill from Bang Pu Village. As-

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cending a beachside mountain, visitors will arrive at a famous cave called Tham Phraya Nakhon.

Tham Phraya NakhonThe cave has a big hole in its roof through which shafts of light reach and permit the growth of various plants. Most famously, the light shines on Phra Thinang Khuha Kharuehat, a Thai-style pavilion, a compelling sight which has become the symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan. The four-porched wooden pavilion was constructed in Bangkok in 1��0 during King Rama V’s reign, then dismantled and moved to the cave where it was reconstructed. Its gable tops were raised by the king himself.

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Khiri KhanThe provincial capital is a fishing port with a superb location beside beautiful curving bays and amongst steep mountain outcrops. Close by are splendid beaches.

The provincial capital is a fishing port with a superb location beside beautiful curving bays and amongst steep mountain outcrops. Close by are splendid beaches.

City AttactionsKhao Chong KrachokRising sharply in the north of the town, beside the sea, this outcrop has a revered temple on its summit. Reached by climbing 3�5 steps, it features a small pagoda and a troupe of playful monkeys. The hilltop offers a magnificent panorama of the coastline, seascape and hinterland.

Ao ManaoThis beautiful curved bay, located on the southern edge of the town, is in the care of the Royal Thai Air Force. It was the scene of a battle between the Thais and the Japanese in World War II. Accommodation should be pre-booked with the air force, Tel: 0 32�1 101�, 0 32�1 1031 ext. 214�.

Out-Of-City AttractionsWa KoThis locality has had historical importance since the reign of King Rama IV. The king made a trip to Wa Ko to witness the full moon eclipse. A long white sandy beach lined with sea pines offers a pleasant atmosphere. It is located at Km 335 of Highway 4, about 12 km. south of the town.

Khao Hin Thoen Stone ParkThis is located to the west of the town reached along Highway 4, turning off at Km 331-332 and continuing for � km. Among scattered boulders, there are narrow paths leading to wide rocky fields on the mountain top which has great views of the city and the sea.Hua Hin Beach

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Dan SingkhonA Myanmar-Thailand border crossing located in Khlong Wan, 4 km. from Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park, this mountain pass had historical importance as a strategic invasion route for Burmese armies.

Namtok Huai Yang National ParkThis park covers a forested area on the Tanaosi Mountain Range. Follow a sign at Km 351 of Highway 4 and drive along a 7 km. access road to the park office. Huai Yang Falls near the park office is its main attraction, composed of five small cascades situated in recreational surroundings.

Hat Wanakon National ParkLocated 22 km. south of Prachuap Khiri Khan and another 3.5 km. on an access road, this park offers a � km. long beach lined with sea pines. For accommodation, contact the Faculty of For-est Affairs, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Tel: 0 25�� 0520.

Ao Mae RamphuengThis is a scenic bay located about �5 km. south of Prachuap Khiri Khan, reached by turning off at Km 3�� and going via Bang Saphan Market. Accommodation and seafood restaurants are available.

Ao Bo ThonglangLocated 4 km. beyond Ao Mae Ramphueng along a beach road, this bay has a clean, white sand beach suitable for swimming.

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Ko Thalu, Ko Sang and Ko SingThese three islands suitable for fishing can be reached within 20 minutes by boat from Ban Pak Khlong, 3 km. east of Bang Saphan.

Local ProductsPrachap Khiri Khan has an abundance of dried fish and fruit products from pineapples, coconuts, bananas and aloe vera. A renowned product is Pha Phim Khommaphat or Khommaphat printed cotton, typical of Hua Hin and sold by the yard. A large variety of other cotton products are obtainable, such as placemats, tablecloths and pillowcases, especially at Hua Hin Market.

How To Get There• By CarFrom Bangkok, take Highway 35 via Samut Songkhram, then Highway 4 via Phetchaburi and Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan, a total distance of 2�1 km. An alternative route is via Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi and Phetchaburi, a total distance of 320 km.

• By BusFrequent buses leave Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal for Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan. Tel. 0 2435 11�� Website: www.transport.co.th

• By Rail Trains leave Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station for Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan several times daily. For more information contact, Tel: 1��0 or Website: www.railway.co.th

• By AirBangkok Airways flies Bangkok-Hua Hin-Ko Samui daily. For reservations, call Bangkok 0 22�5 5555 or Hua Hin 0 3252 2305-� or visit www.bangkokair.com.

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This straight sea pine-lined beach lies 40 km. south of Phetchaburi or 20 km. north of Hua Hin, with which it is often paired as a traditional seaside destination favoured by the Thai upper class. Cha-am was originally a fishing village. After King Rama VI had Maruekhathaiyawan Palace built, the area was taken up by the Royal Family and the elite for beach-side sojourns. Today, it is very popular among Thais who love superb seafood and comfortable hotel or bungalow accommodation.

AttractionMaruekhathaiyawan PalaceThis summer palace, referred to as “the palace of love and hope”, stands between Cha-am and Hua Hin. A two-storey wooden pavilion with a series of connecting salons, and a long covered walkway leading to the sea, the palace was built by King Rama VI in 1�23, with materials from the demolished Hat Chao Samran Palace. Open daily, Monday to Friday �.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m., weekend and public holidays �.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

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Cha-amToday, it is very popular among Thais who love superb seafood and comfortable hotel or bun-galow accommodation.

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PhetchaburiThe province offers a splendid historical park and old temples in the provincial capital, peace-ful beaches, cool caves, a superb nature re-serve, and a great variety of fresh seafood.

Phetchaburi serves as a major stop for sightseeing before

continuing down south by road or rail to the beach resorts of Southern Thailand, or as a very worthwhile destination in itself.

The province offers a splendid historical park and old temples in the provincial capital, peaceful beaches, cool caves, a superb nature reserve, and a great variety of fresh seafood. Phetchaburi occupies an area of �,225 sq. km., characterised by thick jungles and mountain ranges in the west along the border with Myan-mar, and a coastal plain with an �0 km. coastline on the Gulf of Thailand to the east. Phetchaburi, an outpost of the Khmer empire and an important royal fort during the Ayutthaya period, is a historic town which retains some fine old temples and boasts a beautiful royal palace.

City AttractionsPhra Nakhon KhiriIn a beautiful setting upon wooded hills stands the summer pal-ace of King Rama IV. Built in 1��0, it was named Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace, but local people usually call it “Khao Wang”. It consists of royal halls, temples and other buildings, constructed mostly in harmonious Thai, Western neoclassical and Chinese architectural styles. The Phra Nakhon Khiri Museum on the western hilltop exhibits royal paraphernalia of King Rama IV and King Rama V, decorative sculptures, and ceramics from China, Japan and Europe. To reach the hilltop, one can either walk or take a rail ride.

Khao Bandai ItThis 121 m. hill just 2 km. south of Khao Wang is the site of

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an ancient temple of the Ayutthaya Period. Within the hill are several caves.

Tham Khao LuangLocated within a hill 5 km. north of Khao Wang, this impressive cave houses several Buddha images, including one placed by King Rama V. At the foot of the hill is a large temple called Wat Tham Kleap or Wat Bun Thawi which has a very large hall and a chapel with beautifully carved door panels.

Wat Mahathat WorawihanThis old temple is situated by Phetchaburi River in the town centre. There is a five-topped pagoda constructed in accordance with the Mahayana concept housing Buddha relics. The stucco designs on the Vihara and the Ubosot reflect the excellent skill of local craftsmen.

Wat Yai SuwannaramThis important temple in the town, 1 km. east of the city hall, features a windowless main shrine hall with magnificent 300-year-old mural paintings. The multi-purpose hall, once located in Ayutthaya’s Grand Palace, is entirely built of teak and deco-rated with fine carving, especially on the door panels. The hall also houses a preaching throne with intricate wood- carving and gilt work in the Bangkok style.

Wat Kamphaeng LaengThis temple, situated in the town, was originally a Khmer place

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of worship. It was later turned into a Buddhist temple and a shrine hall was constructed. However, its original look is still dominant due to its sandstone walls and four Khmer-style pagodas.

Phra Ram RatchaniwetThis palace of European architectural style, originally called Wang Ban Puen, is situated in the south of the town. King Rama V commanded it built as a rainy season palace in 1�1�. It was used to welcome and accommodate state visitors during the reign of King Rama VI.

Out-Of-City AttractionsHat Chao SamranThis historic beach is 15 km. southeast of the town. Legend has it that King Naresuan the Great and King Eka Thotsarot made several visits here and much appreciated its beauty. The villagers thus named it Hat Chao Samran, “Royal Leisure Beach”. Centuries later, King Rama VI had a seaside palace built here in 1�1� and called it Hat Chao Samran Palace.

Hat Leam LuangLocated 4 km. north of Hat Chao Samran, this white sandy beach stretches for 2 km.

Hat Puek TianA wide and long beach located � km. south of Hat Chao Sam-ran.

Tham Khao YoiThis cave lies behind Khao Yoi Railway Station, 22 km. before Phetchaburi town. Housing several Buddha images, it was the place where King Mongkut practised meditation whilst a monk.

Wat KutiThis temple at Bang Khem, north of Khao Yoi, boasts an Ubosot made entirely of carved teak. The outer walls are carved with scenes depicting the Buddha’s life and the door panels feature openwork of entwined spray patterns, all of masterly craftsman-ship.

Lao Song or Thai Song Dam Tribal VillagesThere are many tribal villages in Amphoe Khao Yoi, particularly at Ban Nong Prong and Ban Thap Khang. The an-cestors of these people migrated from Lao P.D.R. and they still practise some of their old customs. In April, they organise their own social events with entertainment and folk plays.

Wat Khao TakhraoLocated in Amphoe Ban Laem, this temple houses a highly re-vered sitting Buddha image called “Luang Pho Khao Takhrao”, found at the mount of Mae Klong River in Samut Songkhram.

Khuean Kaeng KrachanLocated 53 km. southwest of the town on Kaeng Krachan Road, this dam is 5� m. high and ��0 m. wide, providing a viewpoint for the beautiful scenery of the reservoir and its islands.

Kaeng Krachan National ParkStill largely unexplored, this is Thailand’s most extensive national park, covering 2,�15 sq. km. The park was set up in 1981, with its office located 3 km. beyond Khuean Kaeng Kra-

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chan. It is rich in flora and fauna, including leopards, tigers and elephants. The park has dense evergreen forest and the Tanaosi mountain range, where lie the sources of many rivers. A notable feature is an 1�-tiered waterfall, Namtok Tho Thip. About 54 km. from the park office on the Sai Wang Won-Namtok Tho Thip road, there is a viewpoint affording magnificent morning views of misty mountains and suitable for bird and butterfly watching. Raft trips along Phetchaburi River start from the park.

Interesting ActivitiesSport AdventureBRC Adventure Park at Khao Yoi offers exciting sport adventure such as sliding, crossing a Tyrolean traverse, via ferrata and abseiling 100 m., with skilled staff in assistance. Contact the Bangkok office on Tel: 0 2434 6100, 0 2435 5797, Fax: 0 2435 5���.

Rafting along Phetchaburi RiverThis exciting raft trip, including rapids, takes 5 hours passing a verdant forest and a Karen hilltribe village. The journey from Phetchaburi town to the starting point takes 3 hours by 4WD truck. Contact Fuji Tour (Bangkok) on Tel: 0 2�1� �0�� or Rabi-ang Rim Nam Tour on Tel: 0 3241 0��5.

Special EventsPhra Nakhon Khiri FairFebruaryPhra Nakhon Khiri, also known as Khao Wang, King Rama IV’s summer palace, is an important historical site. To celebrate Phetchaburi’s cultural heritage, local people hold the fair at Khao Wang. The five-day fair’s highlight is a costumed proces-sion of monarchs who ruled Phetchaburi during the Dvaravati and Srivijaya Periods. The fair includes exhibitions on local history and archaeological objects, cooking demonstrations of the province’s famous dishes and sweetmeats, various forms of entertainment and contests.

Thai Song Dam FestivalAprilAt this merit-making festival at Song Dam village, Amphoe Khao Yoi, games, entertainment and the authentic cuisine of the local tribal people are all on offer. Many villagers wear their

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traditional costumes, a rare sight now.

How To Get There• By CarFrom Bangkok, take Highway 35 via Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram, then Highway 4 to Phetchaburi, a total distance of 123 km.

• By BusBoth air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal for Phetchaburi. Contact Tel: 0 2435 11�� Website: www.transport.co.th or Phetchaburi Tour Tel: 0 2435 �40� for information.

• By RailFrom Bangkok, trains depart from both Hua Lamphong Rail-way Station and Bangkok Noi Railway Station. Tel. 1��0 or Website: www.railway.co.th for more information.

RatchaburiThere are several significant temples in and

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around town, but the greatest tourist attraction in the province is the floating market at Dam-noen Saduak...Ratchaburi dates back to the Dvaravati era. Its name means “City of Kings” The town lies �0 km. west of Bangkok, and the province covers just over 5,000 square kilometres, reaching across to the border with Myanmar.

There are several significant temples in and around town, but

the greatest tourist attraction in the province is the floating mar-ket at Damnoen Saduak, where visitors mingle with food and fruit vendors on the maze of local canals.

City AttractionsWat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat Noted for its elegant “Prang”, which is reminiscent of those at Angkor, this ancient temple is located in the northwest of town on the west bank of Mae Klong River.

Ratchaburi MuseumSituated on Woradet Road near the river, this museum houses art and ancient artefacts detailing the history of the local area. The building was erected in 1�22, and has functioned as a museum since 1���. Opening hours are �.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday.

Out-Of-City AttractionsTham Khao BinThis is the most dramatic cave in the province, located 20 km. from town on the way to Chom Bueng. The cave is accessed by a 2-km. side road, and is over 300 metres deep; its floor and ceiling are adorned with some marvellous stalactites and stalagmites.

Wat KhanonThe odd feature of this temple, located 10 km. from Amphoe Photharam, is that it has a collection of “Nang Yai” a great shadow play, a traditional form of Thai entertainment that com-

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bines the skills of sculptors with the grace of puppeteers. There are usually demonstrations of the play in action on Saturdays between 10.00-11.00 a.m.

Damnoen Saduak Floating MarketAlthough it is just �0 km. from Bangkok, this is by far the most popular floating market for both foreign and domestic visi-tors, and there are plenty of reasons why. The main market at Klong Ton Khem is usually crowded with waterborne vendors selling anything from noodles to hats to pineapples, as well as sightseers clicking their cameras. If you prefer a more tranquil experience, the surrounding network of canals offers a relaxing ride and an interesting peek into the rural life of Thailand. The market is at its best around �.00-�.00 a.m. take plenty of film along, as the sampan boats loaded high with colourful produce are very photogenic.

How To Get There• By CarFollow Highway 4 west from Bangkok, passing through Nakhon Pathom.

• By BusFrequent buses leave the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok; call 0 2435 11�� for information about air-conditioned services and 0 2434 555� for information about regular buses. Website: www.transport.co.th

• By RailSeveral trains pass through Ratchaburi daily leaving from Hua Lamphong and Bangkok Noi Stations. Tel. 1��0, 0 2220 4334 Website: www.railway.co.th

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HEAD OFFICETourism Authority of Thailand1�00 New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 THAILANDTel : �� 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)Fax: �� 2250 5511http://www.tourismthailand.org E-mail Address : center@tat.or.th

OVERSEAS OFFICESASIA & PACIFICKUALA LUMPUR Tourism Authority of ThailandSuite 22.01, Level 22nd Fl., Menara Citibank, 1�5, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIATel : (�0 3) 21�-234�0Fax: (�0 3) 21�-234��E-mail Address : sawatdi@po.jaring.my, tatkul@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam

SINGAPORE Tourism Authority of Thailandc/o Royal Thai Embassy 370 Orchard Rd., SINGAPORE 238870Tel : (�5�) 235 ��01Fax: (�5�) �33 5�53E-mail Address : tatsin@singnet.com.sg, tatsin@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Singapore, Indo-nesia and The Philippines

HONG KONG Tourism Authority of ThailandRoom 1�01 Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HONG KONGTel : (�52) 2��� 0�32, 2��� 0�54Fax: (�52) 2��� 45�5, 2��� 042�E-mail Address : tathkg@pacific.net.hk, tathkg@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Hong Kong, Macau

BEIJINGTourism Authority of ThailandRoom 902, Office Tower E1, Oriental Plaza, No.1 East Chang An Avenue, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100�3� CHINATel : (�� 10) �51� 352�-2� Fax: (�� 10) �51� 3530E-mail Address : tatbjs@tat.or.th, tatbjs@sohu.comAreas of Responsibility : People’s Republic of China (except Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan) and Mongolia

TAIPEIThailand Tourism Division13th Fl., Boss Tower, No 111 Sung Chiang Rd. (Near Nanking East Road Junction) Taipei 104, TAIWANTel : (��� 2) 2502 1�00Fax: (��� 2) 2502 1�03

E-mail Address : tattpe@ms3.hinet.net, tattpe@tat.or.th Area of Responsibility : Taiwan

TOKYO Tourism Authority of ThailandYurakucho Denki Building, South Tower2nd Fl., Room 25�, 1-�-1 Yurakucho Chi-yoda-ku, Tokyo 100-000�, JAPANTel : (�1 3) 321� 033�, 321� 0355Fax: (�1 3) 321� 0�55E-mail Address : tattky@tattky.com, tattky@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Northern Area of Honshu Island: Tohoku, Kanto and Hok-kaido Island

OSAKA Tourism Authority of ThailandTechnoble Yotsubashi Bldg., 3rd Fl., 1-�-� Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0014 JAPANTel : (�1 �) �543 ��54, �543 ��55Fax: (�1 �) �543 ���0E-mail Address : info@tatosa.com, tatosa@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Southern Area of Honshu Island: Kinki, Chugoku and Chubu

FUKUOKA Tourism Authority of ThailandEL Gala Bldg. 6th Fl., 1-4-2, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka �10-0001 JAPANTel : (�1 �2) �25 ��0�Fax: (�1 �2) �35 4434E-mail Address : tatfuk@tatfuk.com, tatfuk@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Kyushu Island, Shikoku Island and Okinawa

SEOULTourism Authority of ThailandCoryo Daeyungak Center BuildingRm. No.�04, �th Fl., 25-5, 1-Ka, Chungmu-Ro, Chung-Ku, Seoul 100-706, KOREATel : (�2 2) ��� 541�, ��� 541�, ��1 ��50Fax: (�2 2) ��� 541�E-mail Address : info@tatsel.or.kr, tatsel@tat.or.th Area of Responsibility : Republic of Korea

NEW DELHI Tourism Authority of ThailandRoyal Thai Embassy 5�-N, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, INDIA 110021Tel : (�1 11) 2410 540�Fax: (�1 11) 2410 540�E-mail Address : tat@thaiemb.org.inAreas of Responsibility : India, Bangla-desh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal

SYDNEY Tourism Authority of Thailand2nd Fl., �5 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 AUSTRALIATel : (�1 2) �24� �54�Fax: (�1 2) �251 24�5E-mail Address : info@thailand.net.au,

tatsyd@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific

EUROPELONDON Tourism Authority of Thailand3rd Fl., Brook House, ��-�� Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6EE, U.K. Tel : (44 20�) �25 2511 Fax: (44 20�) �25 2512E-mail Address : info@thaismile.co.uk, tatuk@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the Middle East: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E.

FRANKFURT Thailandisches FremdenverkehrsamtBethmann Str.5�, D-�0311 Frankfurt/M., GERMANYTel : (4� ��) 13� 13� 0 Fax: (4� ��) 13� 13� 50E-mail Address : info@thailandtourismus.de, tatfra@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Switzerland, Liech-tenstein, Romania, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Macedonia, Albania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina

PARIS Office National du Tourisme de Thailande90, Avenue des Champs-Elysees, 75008 Paris, FRANCETel : (33 1) 5353 4�00Fax: (33 1) 45�3 ����E-mail Address : tatpar@wanadoo.fr, tatpar@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : France, Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands

ROME Ente Nazionale per il Turismo ThailandeseVia Barberini ��, 4th Fl., 001�� Roma, ITALYTel : (3� 0�) 420 14422, 420 1442�Fax: (3� 0�) 4�� 3500E-mail Address : tat.rome@iol.it, tatrome@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Israel, Egypt, Turkey and Cyprus

STOCKHOLMTourism Authority of ThailandDrottninggatan 33 GF, 111 51 Stockholm, SWEDENTel : (4� �) �00 5� �0Fax: (4� �) �00 5� �� E-mail Address : info@tourismthailand.seAreas of Responsibility : Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Russia, Belar-us, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

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THE AMERICASLOS ANGELES Tourism Authority of Thailand �11 North Larchmont Boulevard, 1st Fl., Los Angeles, CA �0004, U.S.A.Tel : (1 323) 4�1 ��14Fax: (1 323) 4�1 ��34E-mail Address : tatla@ix.netcom.com, tatla@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Guam Island and all Central and South American countries

NEW YORKTourism Authority of Thailand�1 Broadway, Suite 2�10 New York, N.Y. 1000�Tel : (1 212) 432 0433 Fax: (1 212) 2�� 25��E-mail Address : info@tatny.com, tatny@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachu-setts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas and Canada (West Canada: Alber-ta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and Yukon East Canada: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and New Foundland)

LOCAL OFFICESNorthTAT Northern Office: Region 1 105/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000 Tel : �� 5324 ��04, �� 5324 ��0�, �� 5324 14�� Fax: �� 5324 ��05 E-mail Address : tatchmai@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang and Mae Hong Son

TAT Northern Office: Region 2 44�/1� Singhakhlai Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Rai 5�000 Tel : �� 53�1 �433, �� 53�4 4��4-5 Fax: �� 53�1 �434 E-mail Address : tatchrai@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae and Nan

TAT Northern Office: Region 3 20�/�-� Surasi Trade Centre, Boromtrailo-kanat Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Phitsanulok �5000Tel : �� 5525 2�42-3, �� 5525 ��0�Fax: �� 5523 10�3 E-mail Address : tatphlok@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Phitsanulok,

Phetchabun, Sukhothai and Uttaradit

TAT Northern Office: Region 4 1�3 Taksin Rd., Tambon Nong Luang, Amphoe Mueang, Tak �3000Tel : �� 5551 4341-3Fax: �� 5551 4344E-mail Address : tattak@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : Tak, Phichit and Kamphaeng Phet

Central RegionTAT Central Region Office: Region 1 Saengchuto Rd., Tambon Ban Nuea, Amphoe Mueang, Kanchanaburi �1000Tel : �� 3451 1200, �� 3451 2500, �� 34�2 3��1 Fax: �� 3451 1200 E-mail Address : tatkan@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram

TAT Central Region Office: Region 2500/51 Phetchakasem Rd., Cha-am, Phetchaburi ��120Tel : �� 324� 1005-�Fax: �� 324� 1502E-mail Address : tatphet@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Phetchaburi (Cha-am), Ratchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan

TAT Central Region Office: Region 3 �0� Mu 10 Tamnak Rd., Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 202�0 Tel : �� 3�42 ��50, �� 3�42 ���� Fax: �� 3�42 �113 E-mail Address : tatchon@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Chon Buri (Pat-taya) and Samut Prakan

TAT Central Region Office: Region 4153/4 Sukhumvit Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Rayong 21000Tel : �� 3��5 5420-1, �� 3��� 45�5Fax: �� 3��5 5422E-mail Address : tatryong@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : Rayong and Chanthaburi

TAT Central Region Office: Region 5 100 Mu 1 Trat-Laem Ngop Rd., Tambon Laem Ngop, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat 23120Tel : �� 3�5� �25�-�0 Fax: �� 3�5� �255 E-mail Address : tattrat@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Trat and its Islands

TAT Central Region Office: Region 610�/22 Mu 4, Tambon Pratu Chai, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000Tel : �� 3524 �0��-�Fax: �� 3524 �0��E-mail Address: tatyutya@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Ang Thong, Suphan

Buri, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi

TAT Central Region Office: Region 7 Rop Wat Phrathat Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Lop Buri 15000 Tel : �� 3�42 2���-� Fax: �� 3�42 40�� E-mail Address : tatlobri@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Lop Buri, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat and Sing Buri

TAT Central Region Office: Region 81�2/�� Mu 1 Suwannason Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Nakhon Nayok 2�000Tel : �� 3�31 22�2, �� 3�31 22�4Fax: �� 3�31 22��E-mail Address : tatnayok@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : Nakhon Nayok, Sa Kaeo, Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao

NortheastTAT Northeastern Office: Region 1 2102-2104 Mittraphap Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000Tel : �� 4421 3���, �� 4421 3030 Fax: �� 4421 3��� E-mail Address : tatsima@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Nakhon Ratcha-sima, Surin, Buri Ram and Chaiyaphum

TAT Northeastern Office: Region 22�4/1 Khuean Thani Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Ubon Ratchathani 34000Tel : �� 4524 3��0, �� 4525 0�14Fax: �� 4524 3��1E-mail Address : tatubon@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : Ubon Ratcha-thani, Amnat Charoen, Si Sa Ket and Yasothon

TAT Northeastern Office: Region 3 15/5 Pracha Samoson Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Khon Kaen 40000 Tel : �� 4324 44��-�Fax: �� 4324 44�� E-mail Address : tatkhkn@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Maha Sarakham and Kalasin

TAT Northeastern Office: Region 41�4/1 Sunthon Wichit Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Nakhon Phanom 4�000Tel : �� 4251 34�0-1Fax: �� 4251 34�2E-mail Address : tatphnom@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon and Mukdahan

TAT Northeastern Office: Region 51�/5 Mukmontri Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Udon Thani 41000Tel : �� 4232 540�-�Fax: �� 4232 540�E-mail Address : tatudon@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu and Loei

SouthTAT Southern Office: Region 1

1/1 Soi 2 Niphat Uthit 3 Rd., Amphoe Hat Yai, Songkhla �0110 Tel : �� �424 3�4�, �� �423 �51�, �� �423 1055Fax: �� �424 5��� E-mail Address : tatsgkhl@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Songkhla (Hat Yai) and Satun

TAT Southern Office: Region 2Sanam Namueang, Ratchadamnoen Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Nakhon Si Thammarat �0000Tel : �� �534 �515-�Fax: �� �534 �51�E-mail Address : tatnksri@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : Nakhon Si Tham-marat, Trang and Phatthalung

TAT Southern Office: Region 3 102/3 Mu 2 Narathiwat-Takbai Rd., Tambon Kaluwo Nuea, Amphoe Mueang, Narathiwat ��000 Tel : �� �352 2413, �� �351 �144, �� �352 2411 Fax: �� �352 2412 E-mail Address : tatnara@tat.or.th Areas of Responsibility : Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani

TAT Southern Office: Region 4�3-�5 Phuket Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Phuket �3000Tel : �� ��21 2213, �� ��21 103�, �� ��21 �13�Fax: �� ��21 35�2E-mail Address : tatphket@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : Phuket, Phang-nga and Krabi

TAT Southern Office: Region 55 Talat Mai Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Surat Thani �4000Tel : �� ��2� ��1�-�Fax: �� ��2� 2�2�E-mail Address : tatsurat@tat.or.thAreas of Responsibility : Surat Thani, Chumphon and Ranong

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