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A Ayutthaya, 6, 66–68 Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair, 54 Abseiling, 142 Accommodations Andaman Coast, 145–157 , 71–80 B best, 6–9 Eastern Gulf, 106–115 Baby equipment, 38. See also specific Kanchanaburi, 68, 69 items Koh Samui Coast, 184–194 Babylon Restaurant and Bouncy Castle Northern , 218–226 Park (Koh Samui), 9, 195 rates, 17, 30–33 Baby milk, 20–21 Activities and attractions Backpacking, 143 Andaman Coast, 127–135, 139, Ban Chang Thai (Koh Chang), 106 142–145 Bangkok, 44–84 Bangkok, 56–66 accommodations, 71–80 best, 36–37 activities and attractions, 56–66 Eastern Gulf, 93–100, 103–104, 106 dining, 80–84 Koh Samui Coast, 169–176, 183 events, family-friendly, 52–54 Northern Thailand, 206–214, 216–218 excursions from, 66–71 Air travel, 24–27, 47, 139 maps, 44–45 Alangkarn Show, 115 top 10 attractions, 56 Alcohol, 38 Bangkok Children’s Discovery Museum, All-terrain vehicles. See Quad bikes 56–57 Andaman Coast, 118–160 Banglamphu (Bangkok), 63 accommodations, 145–157 Bangrak (Koh Samui), 167 activities and attractions, 127–135, Bangtao Beach (Phuket), 123 139, 142–145 Ban Niang, 137 beaches, 121–123 Ban Phe, 98 dining, 157–160 Beaches events, family-friendly, 125 best, 4 maps, 118, 124, 136, 138 Khao Lak, 137 top 10 attractions, 126–127 Koh Chang, 105–106 Andaman Sea Kayaks, 134 Koh Samui, 167 Ang Thong Marine Park (Koh Samui), Krabi, 6, 140–143 4, 169, 174 Pattaya, 86, 90, 93–94 Ao Bang Po (Koh Samui), 166 Phuket, 121–123, 126, 130 Ao Maenam (Koh Samui), 166 Big Blue (Koh Samui), 174 Ao Nang (Krabi), 140, 143 Big Buddha Beach (Koh Samui), 167, 170 Ao Noi Na (Koh Samet), 112 Bike rentals, 143, 210 Ao Phang Kha (Koh Samui), 167 Bike tours, 56, 58–59, 135, 211 Ao Prao (Koh Samet), 102, 111–112 Blue Lagoon Water Sports Club Ao Wong Duan Beach (Koh Samet), 102 (Pattaya), 94 Apartment rentals, 78, 80, 109, 223 Boat rentals. See Sailboat rentals; Sea Aquariums canoes Ban Phe, 98 Boat tours best, 4–5 of Bangkok’s klongs, 5, 56, 61–63 Oasis SeaworldCOPYRIGHTED (Koh Samet), 103–104 of ChiangMATERIAL Mai, 207–208, 217 Phuket Aquarium, 135 dinner cruises, 83 Samui Aquarium and (Koh along Opium Trail, 217–218 Samui), 172–173 of Phang-nga Bay’s hongs, 3, 133–134 Siam Ocean World (Bangkok), Bophut, 167 5, 63, 64 Border crossings, 92 Underwater World (Pattaya), 98 Bo Sang, 209 Asalha Puja, 19, 53–54 Bo Sang Umbrella Fair, 203 ATMs, 54, 91, 103, 104, 126, 144, Botanical gardens, 94–95 168, 204 Bowling, 99, 175, 207 ATV Tours, 211 Boxing, Thai, 135, 196

241 12 519660-bindex.qxp4/22/091:11PMPage242 242 Index Constitution Day, 20 Club Loongchat(Pattaya),94 Clothing, appropriate, 21,34,215 Climate, 18,94,119,163 Cinemas, 63–64,175 Chopstick Mountain(HuaHin),183 Choeng Mon(KohSamui),167 Chinese NewYear, 18–19,52–53 Chinatown Vegetarian FoodFestival,54 Chinatown (Bangkok),62 Childcare, 65,72–73,174 Chiao LanLake,128 Chiang Rai,216–218,225–226 Chiang MaiZoo,206–207 Chiang MaiThaiCookerySchool,207 Chiang MaiSpeedGoKarts,212 Chiang MaiSkyAdventure, 208,211 Chiang MaiRockClimbingAdventures Chiang MaiNightSafari,207 Chiang MaiMountainBiking,211 Chiang MaiMarvelTravel, 218 Chiang MaiDoll-MakingCentre and Chiang MaiAdventure Tours, 211 Chiang Mai,19,199–215,218–224, Chemists, 22,38,54,91,105,205 Chaweng (KohSamui),167 Charoen KrungRoad(Bangkok),62 Chang ChutimanTour (KohChang),106 Chalong Beach(Phuket),122 Chakri Day, 19 Central Tour (MaeHongSun),216 Central CityBangnaMall(Bangkok),64 Catamarans, 134,178 Car seats,21 Carriers, baby, 21 Car rentals, 27,123,125,164,168,182 Car hire, 54,91,204 Canopy Adventures (KohSamui),175,176 Cable SkiKathu(Phuket),126,129 C Butterfly farms Business hours,38 Buses, 28 Bungee jumping,99,135,211 Bully Bowl(ChiangMai),207 Buggies, 21 Buak PatPublicPark(ChiangMai),210 Bridge overtheRiverKwai(Kanchanaburi), Breastfeeding, 38 Limited, 211 Museum, 209 226–229 68, 70 map, 201 excursions from, 214,215 events, family-friendly, 203–204 dining, 226–229 activities andattractions,206–214 accommodations, 218–224 Samui ButterflyFarm(KohSamui), Phuket ButterflyGarden and 169, 173 Insectarium, 129 Customs, 15,41–42 Currency, 16 Cruises, 83 farms Crocodile egg-hatching(event),91 Credit cards, 16,39 Coronation Day, 19 Coral Seekers,134 Coral reefs, 4,139–140,169 Coral IslandBeachClub(KohHae),132 Cooking classes,135,143,207 Consulates, 39,205 Driving, 27,106,167,178 Drinking water, 41,238 (Bangkok),56,59–60 Don MuangAirport,27 Dolphins, swimmingwith,103–104 Diving, 36 Dino ParkMini-Golf(Phuket),127 Dinner shows,83–84,115,116,196,229 Dinner cruises,83 Dining, 33–34 Diarrhoea, 235–236 Destination Air, 139 Dentists, 55,91,92,205 Dengue fever, 22,87,113,235 Death RailwayMuseum Dance, Thai,83–84,196,229 Damnoen Saduakfloatingmarket D Eastern Gulf,86–116 Eastern Earth WindandFire CompanyLimited Eagle House,213 E (Kanchanaburi), 70 (Kanchanaburi), 69 (Chiang Mai),208 Samut PrakanCrocodile Farm Samui Crocodile Farm(KohSamui), Million Years StonePark(Pattaya),100 Phuket, 134 Pattaya, 4,93,100 Krabi, 139 Koh Tao, 180 Koh Samui,4,174–175 Koh PhiPhi,144–145 Koh Chang,106 best, 3–4 Thailand,226–229 Northern Gulf,115–116 Eastern best, 9–10 Bangkok, 80–84 Andaman Coast,157–160 events, family-friendly, 91 dining, 115–116 activities andattractions,93–100, accommodations, 106–115 (Bangkok), 63 173 103–104, 106 Index 243 3, 133, 143 179, 205 (Pattaya), 100 182, 205 216, 217 I Ice rinks, 59 Immunisations, 22 Ice Skating (Bangkok), 59 Imperial World Insect bites, 22, 235 Insurance, 21–22 International Kite Festival, 53, 60 Internet, 23, 55, 92, 103, 105, 126, 169, J Jellyfish, 105–106, 113, 236 House (Bangkok), 60–61 Jim Thompson’s Jomtien Beach (Pattaya), 86, 90, 93–94 Jong Kham Lake, 216 Jungle Bungee (Kathu), 135 Jungle Bungee (Pattaya), 99 Jungle Safari ( Koh Samui), 171 K Kamala Beach (Phuket), 123 Kanchanaburi, 68–71 Kanchanaburi Monkey School, 70 Beach (Phuket), 121, 122 Karon H 176 Haad Rin (Koh Phangan), 217, 218 Hall of Opium (Sop Ruak), Handicrafts, 199, 203 140 Hat Nopparat Thara (Krabi), 4, 102 Hat Sai Kew, Health, 103, 234–238 Health clinics, 144 236 stroke, Heat exhaustion and heat Highchairs, 21 Hill lodges, 214, 223–224 Holidays, 18–20 212 Homestays, 10, 127–128, Hongs, Horseback riding, 100, 135, 183 Horseshoe Point Resort and Country Club Hospitals, 55, 69, 92, 126, 168–169, Hot-air ballooning, 208 (Krabi), 143 Hot Spring Waterfall Hua Hin, 171, 180–183, 191–196 196 Hua Hin Thai Show, Golden Triangle Tours (Chiang Rai), (Chiang Tours Golden Triangle Golf, 93 (Bangkok), 62 Grand Palace John, 131, 133 Gray, 26 travel, Group Guest houses, 8–9, 194 228 Dining Parks and gardens See See 35 aquarium, 4–5 beaches, 4 elephant experience, 4 history lesson, 6 river journeys, 5 snorkelling and diving, 3–4 tiger experience, 5 waterborne 3 adventure, maps, 86, 89, 101, 105 maps, 86, 89, 93 top 10 attractions, best experience with, 4 camps, 4, 211–212 rides, 135, 172, 216 tour camps, 93, 106 training classes, 212, 216 Andaman Coast, 125 Bangkok, 52–54 best, 3 Eastern Gulf, 91 Northern Thailand, 203–204 Bangkok, 66–71 Chiang Rai, 217–218 from Koh Samui Coast, 168 Northern Thailand, 214, 215 Gardens. Gardens. Gems, 35 Go karting, 99, 172, 206, 212 54 Golden Mount Fair, 216 Golden Triangle, G Gaeng hang lan mop, Family highlights Fantasia Island (Bangkok), 64 Fantasia Lagoon (Bangkok), 64 Farangs, Festivals, 18–20 First-aid, 235 Fishing, 103, 207 Flight of the Gibbon (Chiang Mai), 213 Float-planes, 139 Flower Festival, 19, 203 20–21 Formula, baby, Full Moon Parties (Koh Phangan), 176 Funny Land (Pattaya), 96 F Easy Divers (Koh Samui), 174 Easy Divers (Koh Eating out. 39 Electricity, 20 Elephant Roundup, Elephants, 99, 176 Embassies, 39, 54–55 Emerald Buddha, 62 Emerald Pool (Krabi), 143 39, 168, 179, 182 Emergencies, 57 Erawan Shrine (Bangkok), Events, family-friendly Exchange rates, 16 Excursions 62 River Taxis, Express 12 519660-bindex.qxp 4/22/09 1:11 PM Page 243 Page PM 1:11 4/22/09 519660-bindex.qxp 12 12 519660-bindex.qxp4/22/091:11PMPage244 244 Index Kway tiawphatthai, Kway tiaw, Kuraburi, 128 Kui teowlod, Krung Thep,47 Krungsri IMAXCinema(Bangkok), Krabi EcoCycle,143 Krabi Airport,140 Krabi, 138,140–143,153–154,158–159 Kok Valley, 213 Koh Tao, 180 Koh SamuiRegatta,19 Koh SamuiCoast,162–196 Koh Samui(island),164–176,184–189, Koh Samet,87,93,100–104 Koh Poo(Phuket),122 Koh PhiPhi,143–145,155 Koh Phangan,176–179,190–191 Koh Lanta,145,156–157,160 Koh Kret, 58 Koh Jum,145,155–156 Koh Chang,87,104–106,113–115 Klong SonElephantCamp(Koh Klongs, Klong Muang(Krabi),141 Kitesurfing, 93–94 Kites, flying,56,60,183 Kiteboarding Asia(KohSamui),170–171 King’s CupAnnualElephantPolo, 19 King’s Birthday, 20 King Chulangkomholiday, 20 Khao SokNationalPark,128–129, Khao sawy, Khao SanRoad(Bangkok),63,71 Khao phat, Khao Phansa,19 Khao niawmamuang, Khao Lak,135–137,139,152–153,158 Khao, Khan toke, KE Hangout(KohPhiPhi),145 Kayaking, 143,145 Katoey, Kata Beach(Phuket),121,122,126,130 56, 63–64 194–195 Chang), 106 135, 139 top 10attractions,169 maps, 162,165,177,181 excursions in,168 dining, 194–196 activities andattractions, accommodations, 184–194 map, 165 excursions, 168 dining, 194–195 activities andattractions,169–176 accommodations, 184–189 map, 136 dining, 158 activities andattractions,139 accommodations, 152–153 169–176, 183 233 196 61 233 229 233 229 54 234 234 Museums Museum ofWorld InsectsandNatural Muay Thaifighting,115 Mountaineering, 141 Mosquito bites,22,235 Monsoon season. Monkeys Monk chats,210 Money, exchanging,16,179,182–183 Mom Tri’s BoathouseHotel(Phuket),135 Mobile phones,23 (Pattaya),93,94 Mini-golf, 127 Million Years StonePark(Pattaya),99 Milk, forbabies,20–21 Microlight aircraft rides,211 Marvel Travel (ChiangMai),211 Mandi Mall DepartmentStore (Bangkok),64 Malaria, 22,87,113,236–237 Mai phet, Mail, 39 Mai KhowBeach(Phuket),123 Mai Kampong,212 Mai aoprik, Mahout, Magic StatueGarden (KohSamui),171 Magha Puja,19 Mae Tang Valley, 213 Mae Salong,217 Mae SaiMekong,217 Maesa ElephantCamp(ChiangMai), Mae Sa,211 Mae Rim,211 Mae PingRiverCruises(ChiangMai),207 Mae HongSon,215–216,224–225 M Lumpini Park(Bangkok),60 Lost property, 39 Lost LagoonWaterpark (Phuket),129 Longtail boats,3,5,56,61,141,145 Long-necked women,217 Lomprayah Catatmaran(Koh Loi Krathong,20,54,125,204 Leoland Water Park(Bangkok),64 Laundry, 31 Landline phones,23 Lamai Bay(KohSamui),167 Lakeland CableWater Ski(Pattaya),99 Laguna Resort(BangtaoBeach),123 Labour Day, 19 L Wonders (ChiangMai),208,209 206, 211–212 Phangan), 178 Chiang MaiDoll-MakingCentre and Bangkok Children’s Discovery Monkey Theatre (KohSamui),169, 171 Monkey Theatre (ChiangMai),214 Monkey Mountain(HuaHin),183 Kanchanaburi MonkeySchool,70 Museum, 209 Museum, 56–57 bathrooms, 31 212 234 33 See Climate Index 245 90 57 Gardens and Resort (Pattaya), and Gardens 94–95 (Bangkok), 62 Ang Thong National Park, 169 Ang Thong National 131 Ao Phang-nga Bay, Mai), 210 Buak Pat Public Park (Chiang 60 Lumpini Park (Bangkok), (Koh Samui), 171 Magic Statue Garden Bay), 131 National Park (Ao Phang-nga 143 National Park (Koh Phi Phi), 87 National Park (Koh Samet), Botanical Nong Nooch Tropical Samui), 172 Paradise Farm Park (Koh Park Princess Mother Memorial Ratchamangka Park, 208 accommodations, 106–110 activities and attractions, 93–100 dining, 115–116 91 events, family-friendly, map, 89 accommodations, 145–152 activities and attractions, 127–135 dining, 157–158 125 events, family-friendly, map, 124 , 95–96 Insectarium, 129 183, 205 PADI Open Water Diver qualification, 175 Open Water PADI Pai, 215 111 Paradise Bay, Park (Koh Samui), 172 Paradise Farm Parks and gardens Passports, 15 Patong Beach (Phuket), 121 Pattaya, 88–100 Pattaya Beach, 90, 93–94 Pattaya Bungee Jump, 99 95 Pattaya Elephant Village, Pattaya Festival, 20 Pattaya Golf, 93 Pattaya Klang, Pattaya Music Festival, 91 Pattaya Park Beach Resort and PDA (Chiang Rai), 217 (Chiang Mai), 211 Tours Peak Adventure stations, 27 Petrol 3, 126, 131, 133–134, 143 Phang-nga Bay, Pha Prom, Phi Phi Don, 143 53 Phra Chedi Klang Nam Fair, Phuket, 20, 121–135, 145–152, 157–158 Phuket Aquarium, 135 and Phuket Butterfly Garden Phuket Cable Ski, 129 Phuket Fantasea, 4, 129–130 Phuket International Airport, 120, 137 Phuket Laguna Riding Club, 135 Phuket Riding Club, 135 Phuket Surf, 130 Phuket Thai Cookery School, 135 Festival, 20, 125 Phuket Vegetarian , 130–132 195 Playground, 19 Ploughing Ceremony, Police, 39, 144, 205 56, 92, 103, 105, 126, 169, Post offices, Power snorkelling, 126, 132 216–218 (Kanchanaburi), 70 (Kanchanaburi), Mai), 208, 209 (Chiang Wonders 206, 217, 218 accommodations, 218–226 activities and attractions, 206–214, dining, 226–229 203–204 events, family-friendly, 214, 215 excursions from, maps, 198, 201 top 10 attractions, 206 Death Railway Museum Death Railway Insects and Natural Museum of World (Bangkok), 62 National Museum (Chiang Mai), 208 National Museum Opium Museum (Sop Ruak), Museum (Bangkok), 63 Royal Barge 62–63 Siriraj Hospital (Bangkok), (Chiang Mai), 208 Museum Tribal Museum, 139 Tsunami 169, 172 (Bangkok), 62 and Resort (Pattaya), 94–95 Oasis Seaworld (Koh Samet), 103–104 OK Phansa (holiday), 20 229 Old Chiang Mai Cultural Centre, Opium Museum (Sop Ruak), 206, 217, 218 Oriental Hotel (Bangkok), 62 P Packing tips, 20–21 Padaung women, 217 O N 102 Na Dan pier, Nai Harn Beach (Phuket), 122 123 Nai Thon Beach (Phuket), (Phuket), 123 Beach Nai Yang 90 Naklua Bay, (Koh Samui), Namuang Elephant Camp Na Muang Falls (Koh Samui), 169, 175 Nang Thong Beach, 137 National Museum (Bangkok), 62 National Museum (Chiang Mai), 208 National Park (Ao Phang-nga Bay), 131 National Park (Koh Phi Phi), 143 National Park (Koh Samet), 87 National Thai Massage School Natural Focus (Chiang Rai), 217 trails, 169, 172 Nature New Road (Bangkok), 62 Newspapers, English-language, 37, 39 18 Day, New Year’s 20 Eve, New Year’s Night Market (Chiang Mai), 209 Botanical Gardens Nong Nooch Tropical Northern Thailand, 198–229 12 519660-bindex.qxp 4/22/09 1:11 PM Page 245 Page PM 1:11 4/22/09 519660-bindex.qxp 12 12 519660-bindex.qxp4/22/091:11PMPage246 246 Index Samui QuadMotor(KohSamui),172 Diving School(Koh Samui International Samui GoKarts(KohSamui),172 Samui Crocodile Farm(KohSamui), 173 Samui ButterflyFarm(KohSamui), Samui AquariumandTigerZoo(Koh Samlor, Sala RimNam(Bangkok),83–84 Sai ua, Sailboat rentals, 100,103 Safety, 39–40,56,92,103,105, 205 (Bangkok),64,65 S Royal Palace(Bangkok),72 Royal Barge Museum(Bangkok),63 Rose Garden Tours (MaeHongSun),216 Rock climbing,37 River taxis,5,50,62–63 River Rovers(Phuket),132 Ripley’s BelieveItorNot(Pattaya), 96–97 Rentals Real Divers(Pattaya),100 Rawai Beach(Phuket),122 Rattanakosin (Bangkok),49,62 Ratchamangka Park,208 Railay Beach(Krabi),6,140–143 Rafting, 5,37,211,216–218 Rabies, 237 R Queen’s Birthday, 20 Quad bikes,103,169,172,211 Q PS Bowling(ChiangMai),207 PS Bowl(Pattaya),99 Pro Dive,134 Princess MotherMemorialPark Prickly heat,237 Prebooked itineraries,25–26 Prams, 21 Poy SangLong,203 Samui), 174 169, 173 Samui), 172–173 (Bangkok), 62 Krabi, 127,140,142–143 Koh PhiPhi,144,145 Chiang Mai,211 best, 6 sea canoe,103,126,131–134,140, scooter, 27–28,102–103,168 sailboat, 100,103 quad bike,103,169,172,211 car, 27,123,125,164,168,182 169–170 229 68, 182,210 Sunscreen, 21 237–238 Sunburns, Sub Zero IceSkateClub(Bangkok), 59 Subways, 51 Suan Siam Street markets,209 Sri RachaTigerZoo(Pattaya),5,93,97–98 Squid Piers(HuaHin),182,183 Spirit Houses,57 Speedboats, chartered, 134,142, 170,179 Songthaew, Songserm Express Boat(Koh Songkran, 3,19,53,91,203–204 Sois, Snorkelling, 36 Snake farms,175 Smoking, 40 Smart CookerySchool(AoNang),143 Smart Cook(ChiangMai),207 Slings andcarriers,forbabies,21 Sky FoxSuperRide,175,176 Siriraj Hospital(Bangkok),62–63 Sirinart NationalPark(Phuket),123 Simba Trips, 134 Siam Water Park(Bangkok),64,65 Siam SafariNature Tours (Chalong),135 Siam ParagonShoppingMall Siam OceanWorld (Bangkok),5,63,64 Siam Niramit(Bangkok),10,66,83 Shopping, 35,209 Shipping, 40 Service charges, 40 Self-catering, accommodationswith,7–8 Seelor, Sea urchins, 237 Seafari DivingCentre (Pattaya),100 Sea CaveCanoe,134 Sea canoes,3,103,126,131–134,140, Scorpion Tail RiverCruises(ChiangMai), Scooters, 27–28,102–103,168 Saphan HinStadium(Phuket),135 Sankampaeng HandicraftsFestival,203 Sankampaeng, 209 Sanctuary ofTruth (Pattaya),99 Sanam LuangRoyalParadeGround Samut PrakanCrocodile Farm Samui SnakeFarm(KohSamui), Phangan), 178 (Bangkok), 63 169–170 207–208 (Bangkok), 60 (Bangkok), 63 169, 173,174 power snorkelling,126,132 Phuket, 4,122,134 Krabi, 139 Koh Samui,169,174 Koh Samet,103 Koh PhiPhi,144,145 Koh Chang,106 best, 3–4 Thonburi SnakeFarm(Bangkok),61 Samui SnakeFarm(KohSamui), Bangkok, 65–66 90 169, 173,174 202 (Bangkok), 64 29 Index 247 See Boat tours See also Tour operators Tour 29 Travel agents Travel 34 Ao Phang-nga Bay, 131 Bay, Ao Phang-nga 67–68 Ayutthaya, 206–207 , 61 House, Jim Thompson’s Cable Ski Kathu, 129 Fantasia Lagoon (Bangkok), 64 Park (Bangkok), 64 Leoland Water (Phuket), 129 Lost Lagoon Waterpark Phuket Cable Ski, 129 Park (Bangkok), 64, 65 Siam Water (Pattaya), 93, 95–96 Waterland also See also 187, 192 206, 209 210, 214 Travel cots, 21 cots, Travel 175, 176 Cable Ride, Tour Treetop 213, 215–217 36–37, 206, Trekking, 213 Collective, Trekking (Chiang Mai), 208 Museum Tribal Museum, 139 Tsunami Tuk-tuk, 179 Island, Turtle 123 nesting, Turtle Tours, guided. guided. Tours, 28 Trains, 56, 92–93, 205–206, 214. agents, Travel V 203 Day, Valentine’s 111–112, 184–185, 33, 72, 108, Villas, Phi), 145 Diving (Koh Phi Visa extensions, 92–93 Visa Puja, 19 Visakha 15 Visas, 14–15 information, Visitor W Wai, Market (Chiang Mai), Street Walking Market (Chiang Mai), 209 Wararot Arun (Bangkok), 58, 62 Wat Bupparam (Chiang Mai), 210 Wat Chana (Bangkok), 58 Wat Chedi Luang (Chiang Mai), 210 Wat Doi Suthep (Chiang Mai), 202, 206, Wat 41, 238 drinking, Water, (Pattaya), 96 Waterland parks Water 99 Waterskiing, (Phuket), 125 Jui Tui Wat Khunaram (Lamai), 170 Wat U UFO Bowling (Chiang Mai), 207 209 Village, Umbrella (Pattaya), 93, 98 Underwater World Tour operators, 25–26, 69, 168, 211. 25–26, 69, 168, 211. operators, Tour River taxis See also 60 Samui), 172–173 97–98 70–71 Ayutthaya, 67 Ayutthaya, Bangkok, 57–58 Chiang Mai, 209, 210 Koh Samui, 170 in, 22, 23 children 34–35 culture, in, 37–38 interested getting children 238–240 history, map, 12 13–14 of, regions (Bangkok), 59–60 World Dream Fantasia Island (Bangkok), 64 Funny Land (Pattaya), 96 best experience with, 5 Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo (Koh Sri Racha Tiger Zoo (Pattaya), 5, 93, (Kanchanaburi), 5, 56, 68, Tiger Temple (Chiang Mai), 212 207 Supatra River House (Bangkok), 84 Supatra River 126, 130 Surfing, 122, (Phuket), 123 Surin Beach Suvarnabhumi 27, 46 Airport, 135 Suwit Gym (Phuket), T manners, 34 Table Tapao, 40 Taxes, 28–29. Taxis, 23, 24 Telephones, displays of, 35 Temper, Buddhist Temples, 175 Lotus (Koh Samui), Tesco Thai boxing, 135, 196 Mai), 207 Thai Cookery School (Chiang Thai dance, 83–84, 196, 229 Thai Elephant Conservation Centre Thai fighting, 115 Thai food, 33, 233–234 Thai House Restaurant Pattaya, 116 Thailand Thai language, 232–233 (Bangkok), 66 Thai Puppet Theatre Tha Pai Gate (Chiang Mai), 202 217 Tha Ton, Theft, 40 Theme parks Thompson, Jim, 60–61 Thonburi Snake Farm (Bangkok), 61 Thunder Rock Dinosaur Park (Pattaya), 98 Tidal waves, 137 33 Timeshares, Time zone, 40–41 Tipping, 34, 41 (Mae Hong Sun), 216 TN Tours 41 Toilets, Cookery School (Chiang Mai), Yam Tom Authority of Thailand, 14 Tourist Boat Service (Bangkok), 56, 62–63 Tourist information, 215 Tourist 12 519660-bindex.qxp 4/22/09 1:11 PM Page 247 Page PM 1:11 4/22/09 519660-bindex.qxp 12 12 519660-bindex.qxp4/22/091:11PMPage248 248 Index Wildlife White elephants,99,176 Websites, useful,14–15,26,31–32,35 Weather, 18,21 Wat Traimit (Bangkok),58 Wat Srisuphan(ChiangMai),210 Wat Saen(ChiangMai),210 Wat PlaeLaem(KohSamui),170 Wat PhraSingh(ChiangMai),210 Wat Pho(Bangkok),58,62 Wat PanTao (ChiangMai),210 Wat PaLuangTa Bua(Kanchanaburi),71 Wat Mahathat(Ayutthaya), 62,67 River Rovers(Phuket),132 Phang-nga Bay, 133–134 Paradise FarmPark(KohSamui),172 Monkey Mountain(HuaHin),183 Khao SokNationalPark,128 World BungyPatong(PatongBeach),135 Wong Amat(Pattaya),100 Windsurfing, 93–94 Zipwires, 169,175,176,206,212,213 Z Yipeng, Y Safari World (Bangkok),64,65 Phuket Zoo,130–132 Chiang MaiZoo,206–207 204