Pattaya Beach, Thailand

Coordinates : 12° 56' 27.32" N 100° 53' 2.55" E

A sexy beach with azure blue waters, lots of sun and sand and full of water sports activities. Get a massage on the beach itself while you sip your chang or singha beer. Perfect spot for going lazy and relaxing.

Route : Fly to Bangkok and take a taxi/bus to Pattaya

Wat Chaimongkorn, Pattaya

Coordinates : 12° 55' 33.17" N 100° 52' 36.31" E

If you happen to be in Pattaya for whatsoever reasons, make sure you find time to visit this temple in heart of the city. There are idols inside which are offered gold foil coverings by devotees. You can also buy gold pendents from the priest inside the temple. The intricate architecture of the temple is done in gold, glass and tiles. The complex has another grand temple and a stupa inside.

Route : Fly to Bangkok and head for Pattaya.

Wat Saensuk - The temple of hell, Thailand

Coordinates : 13° 17' 51.80" N 100° 54' 43.50" E

About 60 kms from Pattaya in Chonburi province of Thailand, the small town of Bang Saen has the most unique temple where you can see lifesize sculptures depicting the hell. Hindu, Buddhist and other asian gods have been beautifully shown and the site also is home to tortoises which are more than 1000 years old. Head for the white sand beach and azure sea nearby.

Route : Fly to Bangkok and take a taxi to Bang Saen.

Phuket Countryside Drive

Coordinates:

7° 47' 36.24" N 98° 18' 18.23" E

Phuket is one place in the world, where you go for total relaxation of each and every type of muscle in your body. This exotic location is sadly fast becoming polluted with western tourists and in the city and beaches, one hardly finds a peaceful place. So we decided to take a drive down the road to Nai Harn. In between we had a view of Kata Bay from Kata Karon view point. My eyes eventually caught this sign board telling us of elephants crossings area. Reminded me of similar places in Arunachal and then I realised Thailand is just an extension of the geographical features of North East India towards the far east. No wonder similarities exists in region, culture and fauna.

The next day we were in Elephant Bar at Karon, enjoying the oriental charms and exotic fruits which Thailand offers to tourists. When time came for us to leave for Bangkok, we wanted the time to stop.

Approximately 675kms from Bangkok, Thailand. Take a connecting flight from Bangkok for Phuket.