Funway Thailand 2008

Shimmering temples blend effortlessly with dynamic 21st century architecture making Bangkok a modern and vibrant, yet spiritual city dancing to an incredibly diverse beat. The thriving Chao Phraya River snakes through the heart of the Thai capital and is in many ways the lifeblood of the metropolis, once described as the ‘Venice of the East’ due to the intricate system of smaller rivers and canals that are home to many Bangkok people and are great ways to get around the city. Plunge into the addictive organised chaos of Bangkok on foot, by fast and efficient Skytrain or subway, in a metered cab, by famed ‘tuk tuk’ three-wheel taxis, or even by long tail speedboats. Getting around modern Bangkok is quick, cheap and easy. Explore and bargain in bustling markets selling silks, handicrafts and fakes; ‘go chic’ in the city’s incredible gleaming shopping malls, glamorous haute couture boutiques; or glimpse wide-eyed at the bejewelled antiquity of ornate sculpture and ancient palaces. Be ‘local’ and respect Buddhism, the Royal family and ancient customs. Then, after dark, when Bangkok comes alive, let your hair down in a heady whirl of neon lights, endless international spicy and fragrant dining options, night markets and a myriad of trendy and exotic bars which keep amazing Bangkok glowing long after the sun has set. The buzz of Bangkok is a ‘must’ for any visitor to Thailand. holidays from £625 including non-stop flights, 5 nights hotel, transfers all airport taxes & fuel surcharges N.B. Map is an artistic representation and for guidance only. Nok bangkok cha dam noe n Royal Grand Palace Skytrain 1 Wat Pho Wat Arun Shopping District Sukhomvit Ro ad akk raw at Ch Ch aro en METRO Ch ph hathip ao Ph Itsa ra Inthraraph Patpong Market ok ap Phac 2 3 METRO Phaya Thai ▼ Royal Palace Rat bangkok daily excursions City & Temples Over 400 temples grace the Bangkok skyline with ornate spires and sparkling domes adorned by gold leaf. This essential tour includes three of the most impressive. Wat Trimitr with its 5.5 ton solid gold Buddha statue; Wat Po, Bangkok’s largest and oldest temple, and site of the 45 metre reclining Buddha; and neo classical Marble Temple, Wat Benchamabophit. This tour will immerse the visitor in the gentle Buddhist religious culture of Thailand. Approx. duration 3hrs hotel to hotel, morning or afternoon. £12 per person. Klongs (Canals) & Grand Palace The city is sometime referred to as the Venice of the East due to the extensive canal network that links rural and residential Bangkok to the Chao Phraya River. Travel by boat past stilt houses to glimpse a riverside lifestyle and a world apart from modern Bangkok. Visit the ceremonial Grand Palace with its golden spires, glittering mosaics and adjacent Temple of the Emerald Buddha. On the return journey visit Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn. Approx. duration 4hrs hotel to hotel, morning or afternoon. £31 per person. om de P hra tP itak Ph its an uk ok in Kla o Lan Luang Rachini Atsadan Sanam Chai Krung ray a Monthly Averages Maximum Temperature (ºc) Sunshine Hours/Day Days with Rainfall Average Rainfall (mm) Average Humidity J 32 9 1 8 FMAMJ 33 9 3 21 34 8 3 31 35 8 7 68 34 7 16 182 33 6 18 9 159 JASOND 33 6 18 167 33 5 20 9 207 32 5 20 292 32 6 16 9 199 9 32 8 6 49 31 8 9 2 11 9 funway flexibility Krong Thon Buri Satho r Have the holiday you want! Let us help you create the perfect trip to Thailand, tailor-made for you. Please see page’s 5 and 15 for twin, multi-centre and locally escorted tours River Kwai & Kanchanaburi Once away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok take a leisurely drive through the countryside to Kanchanaburi province, 130 kilometers west of the city. Sixty years on from the struggles of the war against Japan this trip includes moving visits to the site of the infamous Death Railway and the Bridge over the River Kwai. In the afternoon journey by boat for around an hour, taking in the scenery on the banks of the river, before paying your respects at the Allied Prisoners of War Cemetery. Approx. duration 9hrs hotel to hotel, including lunch. £24 per person. Thai Dinner & Classical Dance Any visit to Thailand would be incomplete without the opportunity to see the intricate and beautiful cultural dances for which the Kingdom is renowned. Each dance recounts a story from ancient Siam. What better way to watch than over a delicious set dinner of aromatic, and sometime spicy, Thai food in comfortable surroundings? Approx. duration 3hrs hotel to hotel, evening only. £14 per person. bangkok Thai Boxing Match Thai boxing, or Muay Thai, is a sport developed in ancient Siam, and has become world renowned. The strange or apparent lack of rules allow the boxers to use their fists for punching, their feet and knees for kicking or pushing, and their elbows for jabbing. The matches of today are greatly refined (and less bloody) from those that took place years ago. Visitors to the Kingdom should not hesitate to witness this thrilling and unforgettable spectacle. Approx. duration 5.5hrs hotel to hotel, evenings only, including dinner and ringside seat. £48 per person. Floating Market Located in Ratchaburi Province, the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market dates back to 1866 when King Rama IV ordered that a canal 32 kilometers long be dug to connect the Mae Klong and Tacheen Rivers. The Floating Market is an ideal place to see the old style and traditional way of selling and buying fruits, vegetables and other from small boats against a backdrop of Thai teak riverside houses. Approx. duration 4hrs hotel to hotel, morning only. £17 per person. thailand Prices are per adult or child. Excursions operate on a seat in minivan basis with a minimum of two guests, and depart daily from your Funway hotel. 6 travel agents - book online www.funway.co.uk http://www.funway.co.uk

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Funway Thailand 2008 Contents Getting to Thailand - EVA Airways & Etihad Airways Thailand Twin and Multi-Centre Tours by Air Bangkok Phuket Koh Samui Pattaya Hua Hin & Cha Am Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Locally Escorted Tours How to Contact Funway

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