Leisure in Thailand
Leisure in Thailand extends far beyond your customary site-seeing tours that are on endless offer around every corner of every major city, resort or tropical island. This is about the more pleasurable leisure activities that justifies real vacations. For many, this beautiful part of paradise, is just-cause to spend quality time relaxing and unwinding as much as possible to release the stress of normality. Hiking and Mountain Trekking, Thai Cooking Courses, Bridge, Thai Massage, Water Sports, Theater and Classical Dance, Kite Flying, Ten Pin Bowling, Golf , Karaoke, Shopping and Cinema, are just a few of the right sort of ingredients that will allow you to enter the real pleasurable activities when visiting Thailand. Should you are looking to release a little more energy then you could always try your hand at Bungy Jumping, Para-Sailing, Go Kart Racing, Big Game Fishing, Thai Kick Boxing, Rock Climbing or Horse Riding. Lots to do to keep you very busy and entertained throughout your entire vacation. Thai's have a phrase "Sanuk" which means fun. Go get yours.
Diving lesson in Phuket
Leisure in ThailandWater SportsDiving and SnorkelingThailand has some of the best diving and snorkeling sites in the world and it is by no surprise as to why thousands of holiday makers flock to these idyllic tropical islands and beautiful beaches to explore the countries spectacular coral reefs.From the amazing locations to the abundant exotic undersea marine life. For the most experience diver to the absolute novice. Whether a child or an adult. The experience will simply take your breath away and the memories will linger longer. There will be cherished moments for the whole family to enjoy and the best of all, you won't have to bring your own equipment. Everything is provided for you, from the dive lessons to the rented equipment. You won't even need a PADI diving certificate to explore the underwater beauty. If you so wish, can even pass your diving license in Thailand. Rest assured, you will be in perfectly safe hands.
Snorkeling in Clear Water
Leisure in ThailandSnorkelingThailand is ideal for snorkeling too. The clear crystalline waters permits you to observe at close quarters, stunning underwater scenery, marine plants and thousands of species of colourful tropical fish. Snorkeling locations, facilities and all the necessary equipments can be found on many of the islands and beaches.Most of the best snorkeling destinations are around Phuket , Phi Phi and the Similan islands as there are so many sites here offering shallow coral reefs which have perfect conditions for snorkeling. Exploring the coral reefs around Kai Nok and Koh Racha Yai near Phuket, can easily be achieved on a day trip.
The Phi Phi islands provide excellent snorkeling locations. You can snorkel around the coral plateau at Bamboo Island just northeast of Phi Phi Don Island or the one at Koh Lanta situated in the southern most district of Krabi Province. The nine islands that make up the Similan National Park is probably, the most exciting and spectacular of all the snorkeling sites around Thailand's Islands. Located 100 kilometers or 60 miles from the island of Phuket in the Andaman Sea, these islands offer you clear shallow waters right in front of the beaches. Although I have not been to the archipelago of 51 islands that make up the Tarutao National Marine Park in the southern province of Satun, also in the Andaman Sea, I do believe there are some great snorkeling opportunities there.
Elephant Trekking in Chiang Rai
Leisure in ThailandElephant TrekkingThere are some excellent forested jungle trails and rippling streams throughout the whole of Thailand where you can experience the thrill of elephant trekking. From Phuket in the south to Chiang Rai in the north, elephants are plentiful.Considered sacred in a land once used for extreme logging, but now outlawed, the owners of these magnificent regal creatures provide alternative employment as is evident in the form of entertainment. Unlike the harsh circumstances that prevail in many commercial carnivals, most Thai elephants have more freedom. Throughout Bangkok you can spot the odd one roaming around the city albeit with it's owner guiding it through traffic congested areas, but mostly at night. One of the best regions to view vast troops of elephants in their natural habitat would be around
Chiang Mai
in northern Thailand. Elephant camps here not only provide an ideal setting for animals but also a secure and protective environment. One other option would be to combine elephant trekking with a bit of river rafting on the Mekong river in the outbacks of Nakhon Phanom in northeast Thailand.
Horse Shoe Point near Pattaya
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Leisure in ThailandHorse RidingThere are lots of places in Thailand where you can learn more about horses and take part in horse back riding. Bangkok Saddle Club in downtown Bangkok is a fairly new club where you will find a horse riding arena, grooming yards and a library and classroom where you can learn more about these beautiful animals.Horse Shoe Point and Country near Pattaya is a one of a kind lifestyle centre where the whole family can come and relax while enjoying a variety of activities in a natural tropical garden setting. This fully equipped facility, established in 1999, caters for all leisure and sports activities for both children and adults. Phuket Laguna Riding Club is an wonderful outdoor adventure training centre and horse riding club located adjacent to the Dusit Thani Laguna Resort Hotel where you can enjoy riding through rice fields, coconut plantations or along the beach. Another one is Phuket Riding Club near Rawai Beach. Both of these clubs have training facilities and well tempered horses suitable for young children. Horse back riding in a romantic setting on the beaches of Hua Hin is another way to enjoy your leisure time in Thailand. Dusit Polo Resort at Cha Am provides lessons on their grounds for anyone wanting to learn more about horses.
MBK shopping complex in Bangkok
Leisure in ThailandShoppingWhatever the budget, Thailand has got to be one of the best shopping mecca's in the whole of Asia. You shall certainly be able to literally shop until you drop at the vast array of irresistible glitzy shopping malls , huge department stores, boutiques, bustling street stalls, markets and night bazaars to name but a few.From the cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai to the resort towns of Pattaya and Phuket, you will find just about everything that your heart could possibly desire. Favorite buys include Thai silk and cottons, artworks and artifacts, silver and gold, pearls and diamonds, umbrellas and masks, antiques and ceramics, cameras and computers, cosmetics and curios, handicrafts and a heck of a lot more.
Thai Massage
Leisure in ThailandThai MassageRelaxing in a Thai health spa can be a very rewarding and welcome experience. Being on the receiving end of a wonderful Thai massage is satisfaction in the true spirit of the art of sensual freedom. There are many configurations of massage therapy from your basic Thai foot massage to the more traditional ones. What the heck, you can even try one of the erotic massages available everywhere. All luxury hotels and resorts provide spa services as do numerous other establishments around the country.Leisure in ThailandThai CookingThere are a number of highly established Thai cooking schools around the country where you can not only learn new culinary skills, but also get to enjoy the fruits of your labour. By blending various herbs and spices that provide the exquisite flavours making Thai food so unique, you may be pleasantly surprised at the outcome. With your new found expertise, you may even want to try one or two Thai recipes to impress your friends once you finally return home.Additional Leisure ActivitiesFor an alternative form of relaxation you are more than welcome to spend time at an expat Bridge Club in the resort town of Pattaya. Friends meet at this club every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:00 pm. Click on the link for details. Pattaya Bridge Club, Thailand The duplicate bridge card game club in Pattaya, Thailand's ultimate tourism beach city. This is leisure in Thailand at it's very best. Return from Leisure in Thailand to the home page
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