Banyak di antara kita semua yang mungkin memiliki hobi berjalan-jalan, baik itu jalan-kalan di wilayah negeri sendiri maupun luar negeri. Banyak hal yang menarik dan unik yang dapat kita lihat apabila kita memiliki kesempatan berjalan-jalan khususnya bila ke luar negeri. Berbagai negara memiliki keunikan tempat wisata yang dapat dikunjungi. Dalam mata kuliah General English, saya pernah mendapatkan tugas untuk meriset sebuah negara, dilihat dari segi tempat wisatannya. Thailand sebuah negara yang memiliki banyak beberapa tempat wisata yang patut dikunjungi apabila anda memiliki kesempatan ke negara yang mayoritas beragama Budha tersebut. Berikut ini penjelasan mengenai tempat wisata apa saja yang terdapat di Thailand.
1. Pattaya
Pattaya is 147 km. southeast of Bangkok and adjoins the Gulf of Thailand. It is Thailand's premier and most successful beach resort which annually attracts hundreds of thousands of pleasure-seeking visitors from all over the world.
For the past centuries, Pattaya was a small fishing village almost cut off from the outside world. But after its beauty was discovered by the first group of American servicemen from Nakhon Ratchasima in 1961, the sleepy Pattaya gradually became a famous beach resort. Fishermen's huts along the beach were replaced by a full range of accommodations from super deluxe hotels to bungalows and mini-pocket guesthouses. And the quiet powdery golden beaches are frequented by swimmers and sunbathers from various parts of the world.
Moreover, with the recent establishment of the industrial estates of Laem Chabang to the north and that of Map Ta Phut to the south, Pattaya has been developing to be a major business centre and pleasing residence for western expatriates.
For sun lovers and water-sports fans, Pattaya's sunny climate provides ideal conditions for swimming and all other imaginable water activities, including jet-skiing, boat sailing, speed-boating, water-scooter riding, water skiing, parasailing, scuba diving and windsurfing.
For those who do not want to get drenched, Pattaya also has gyms and health clubs for exercise and many kinds of land sports and games to choose from, such as shooting, car racing, horse riding, archery, golf, bowling, tennis, go-kart, paintball, etc.
For shoppers, fashionable boutiques and shops of ready-made garments, silk, paintings, handicrafts, gemstones, jewellery and trinkets are centred in the main streets of Central and South Pattaya and also in the luxurious hotels. And the prices are fair.
1. Pattaya
Pattaya is 147 km. southeast of Bangkok and adjoins the Gulf of Thailand. It is Thailand's premier and most successful beach resort which annually attracts hundreds of thousands of pleasure-seeking visitors from all over the world.
For the past centuries, Pattaya was a small fishing village almost cut off from the outside world. But after its beauty was discovered by the first group of American servicemen from Nakhon Ratchasima in 1961, the sleepy Pattaya gradually became a famous beach resort. Fishermen's huts along the beach were replaced by a full range of accommodations from super deluxe hotels to bungalows and mini-pocket guesthouses. And the quiet powdery golden beaches are frequented by swimmers and sunbathers from various parts of the world.
Moreover, with the recent establishment of the industrial estates of Laem Chabang to the north and that of Map Ta Phut to the south, Pattaya has been developing to be a major business centre and pleasing residence for western expatriates.
For sun lovers and water-sports fans, Pattaya's sunny climate provides ideal conditions for swimming and all other imaginable water activities, including jet-skiing, boat sailing, speed-boating, water-scooter riding, water skiing, parasailing, scuba diving and windsurfing.
For those who do not want to get drenched, Pattaya also has gyms and health clubs for exercise and many kinds of land sports and games to choose from, such as shooting, car racing, horse riding, archery, golf, bowling, tennis, go-kart, paintball, etc.
For shoppers, fashionable boutiques and shops of ready-made garments, silk, paintings, handicrafts, gemstones, jewellery and trinkets are centred in the main streets of Central and South Pattaya and also in the luxurious hotels. And the prices are fair.
For gourmets, Pattaya's cookeries offer at reasonable prices a wide range of superlative fresh seafood and various styles of cuisine -- Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Italian, German, Scandinavian, Mexican, American, Indian, Russian, etc. And for night owls, Pattaya's lively nightlife caters for every taste. The most brightly colourful spot is South Pattaya where all kinds of nightly entertainment are offered.
In short, Pattaya is the place for all. No wonder it has remained popular among those who come to spend their holidays from far and near alike.
2. Reclining Budha
Located next to the Grand Palace on the south side, this is the oldest and biggest temple with the largest number of pagodas (95 in all) in the city. Wat Pho is well known for its huge Reclining Buddha, 46 m long and 15 m high. Besides, it was the first open university of Thailand which used to offer courses in several branches of knowledge like literature, archaeology, astrology and medicine.
Nowadays Wat Pho is famous among foreign visitors for its Thai Traditional Massage School which offers three kinds of massage services namely, body massage, body massage with herbs and foot massage. The massage service opens daily from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. For learning courses, there are three courses, i.e. general Thai massage, therapeutic and healing massage and foot massage.
3. Grand Palace
• Grand Palace is a complex of buildings in Bangkok.
• Grand Palace is the Palace where the King of Thailand lives, it served as the official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century until now. Construction of the palace complex began in 1782.
• The tourists who visit this palace only can take the picture from outside, they are not allowed to come in the Palace.
4. Chao Phraya
• Chao Phraya is the mother of waters in Thailand because Chao Phraya is a major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial and the mainland of the country. The Chao Phraya River has long been an important transportation artery for Thailand. The river connects the agricultural heartland of central Thailand with the capital, Bangkok.
• The Chao Phraya meanders through the alluvial plain of central Thailand, a major rice-growing region that owes its fertility to the river. In Thailand, the Chao Phraya is also called Menam, meaning “Mother of Waters.”
• The tourists can see the panoramas in this river. Many trader are Shipping on the Chao Phraya and also there are some of the civil’s house stand on the river.
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