Thaïlande : Bangkok, La Rivière Kwaï Et Le Triangle D'or

Today Kanchanaburi is a busy and vital provincial town, but WWII memorials and museums are a reminder of darker times. Allied POW’s and conscripted Southeast Asian laborers were used by Japanese forces to build the rail to Myanmar. Many will remember the story as portrayed in the book and movie, “The Bridge Over the River Kwai.” The bridge remains a key attraction of the area. 

The town is surrounded by fields of tapioca, sugar cane, and corn. Travellers typically frequent Th Mae Nam Khwae, a centrally located street close to the train station. Most accommodations are built near or on the river. A bicycle or motorbike is a great way to explore the attractions in-town.  

The Sokhothai ruins are one of Thailand’s most imposing World Heritage Sites. The ruins are divided into five zones, and include the remains of 21 historical sites, four large ponds and an additional 70 sites within a 5 km. radius. 

The architecture of the temples is identified by the classic lotus-bud chedi, which feature a conical spire atop a square sided structure that sits on a three-tiered base. Some sites feature other rich architectural forms such as bell-shaped Sinhalese. 

Although the park is extremely popular, it is expansive enough to still provide quiet and solitary visits. A bicycle or motorcycle is essential in order to visit the most impressive ruins, which are outside of the city walls.  

Chiang Rai is a small and delightful city located in northern Thailand. The laid back atmosphere, plethora of value accommodations and local food make this often overlooked city a great base from which to launch your excursions to other more remote parts of the province. Chiang Rai became a province as recently as 1910.  

A sanctuary in the foothills of northern Thailand, Chiang Mai’s laid back pace fronts a wonderful international scene set in beautiful landscape. You can happily spend a week in this dynamic and contemporary city of down-to-earth charm. 

The historic center gives way to Thailand’s many concrete shophouses. In Th Nimmanhaemin, watch the city’s movers and shakers unwind in the nightclubs and bars. 
A melting pot of Bangkok refugees, artists, international NGO- workers and university students, the city brims with opportunities for sightseeing, holiday courses, outdoor activities, diverse cuisine including sushi bars, Burmese curries, Thai street food, and vegetarian health food.  

With a population of over 12 million people, Bangkok is an exciting and vibrant city, offering a blend of modern civilization and history, traditional culture and heritage. Set in the central plains of Thailand on the river, Bangkok is the country’s economic, administrative, and cultural center, and is a major transportation hub for Southeast Asia. The city is rich in history, and offers wonderful shopping, vibrant nightlife, and scrumtuous food. One of the largest cities in the world, itis crowded, yet still rich in tradition and spiritual experiences, such as visits to the many ancient temples. 

People frequently return to Bangkok to experience more of this unique and exciting city. A day or two visit is not enough. The city is easy to navigate, offering up one of the world’s biggest markets, bars, exploration and opportunities to learn local cooking techniques or experience a course in Thai massage. 

Famous for the locals sense of sa-nuk (fun), most everything you do, from ordering dinner to negotiating in the markets will involve the locals’ sense of playfulness, The BTS Skytrain, the MRT Metro (subway) , the Chao Phyra Express Boats (river buses) and plentiful taxis make it easy to get around.