Where Dreams Become Reality
Ranked among the world's most popular tourist destinations, Thailand is a breathtaking paradise not to be missed. Blessed with a diverse variety, this ancient mystical land has it all- palm-studded white sand beaches, forested mountains cloaked in dawn mists, well-preserved ruins of historic civilisations, not to mention the excitement of Bangkok's modern metropolis. 
Whatever the age – infants to juniors, teens to adults, parents to seniors – the spectacular Kingdom will leave the whole family with a suitcase bulging full of happy memories and a bounty of thrilling adventures! Perfect sunny days and clear moonlit evenings can be as action packed or laid-back as you desire: in Thailand it’s easy to create a family tour to please all tastes and lifestyles. While Thailand's pleasant year-round climate, arresting scenery and remarkable architecture are deservedly famous, its welcoming people and rich culture are equally fascinating.
Your family will gain an invaluable and educational insight into the breadth of Asian life as it arouses the senses with a fabulous wealth of traditional customs, cuisine, music, dance and art. Far from an inconvenience, by journeying as a family you will experience sights and sensations that most seasoned travellers only dream about touching. More active family members will soon be exhausted by the limitless and awesome selection of leisure and adventure pursuits.
Cheering ringside at the physical thrills of the classic martial art of Muai Thai will leave you breathless. Tee-off on a lush tropical fairway at the numerous internationally designed golf courses, or be soothingly pampered within the ambient setting of a sumptuous spa. Submerge to the deep as you snorkel over colourful coral reefs swarming with vibrant sea life, while toddlers hand out a feast of fruit to docile lumbering elephants.
The Great Outdoors
Thailand is a tropical rural country. Vegetation of incredible contrasts covers the whole country, ranging from the northern limestone hills blanketed in dense monsoon foliage to the tropical rainforests of the south. These leafy retreats are home to an unbelievable wealth of exotic plants, insects, animals and birds, enabling you and your children an unparalleled, ‘first hand’ lesson in living botany.
With over 110 national parks and reserves to visit, you and your family can picture yourselves as a band of intrepid explorers. Discover hidden trails and see unusual wildlife as you walk under canopies of unspoiled greenery.  Track tiger paw prints through jungle growth and if fortunate, spot this beautiful feline in full majesty.
Stumble across secret caves, splash around in streaming waterfalls or sooth muscles in natural hot springs, as your family gets close to nature on a range of specialised eco-adventure tours. Just a couple hours drive from the capital, vast Khao Yai is the country’s oldest national park inhabited by herds of roaming wild elephants. Ideal for spotting almost 400 bird species and innumerable wild orchids, ascend Thailand’s highest peak of Doi Inthanon for stupendous panoramas. Cavorting gibbons and colourful hornbills are just two of the magical creatures to see within Thailand’s largest national park at Kaeng Krachan.
NATIONAL PARKS
Central Region:
Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi
Tel: 0 3457 4222
Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Nayok
Tel: 0 3731 9002, 0 6092 6531
Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi
Tel: 0 3245 9293
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Tel: 0 3261 9078
Northern Region:
Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai
Tel: 0 5326 8550
Chiang Dao National Park, Chiang Mai
Tel. 0 5326 1466
Chae Son National Park, Lampang
Tel. 0 5422 9000-1
Northeastern Region:
Phu Kradung National Park, Loei
Tel: 0 4287 1333
Phu Wiang National Park, Khorn Kaen
Tel. 0 4324 9052
Pha Taem National Park, Ubon Ratchathani
Tel. 0 4524 9780, 0 4524 6333
Southern Region:
Than Bok Khorani National Park, Krabi
Tel. 0 7568 1071
Khao Luang National Park, Nakhon Sri Thammarat
Tel. 0 7535 4839
Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani
Tel: 0 7739 5025, 0 7739 5139
A useful web site: www.dnp.go.th
Nurturing Nature
Thailand has one of the most diverse eco-systems in the whole of Asia, and as a deeply Buddhist nation, Thais place great value on the preservation of her natural resources for the appreciation of present and future generations. Your family will gain immense satisfaction and awareness if helping out in one of the many eco-friendly projects organised by state and private conservation groups. Infinitely more rewarding than your typical holiday getaway, maintaining and protecting environmental harmony together as a family will enhance your sense of being as well as giving you a genuine feel for indigenous culture. 
Sustaining the numbers of endangered species is something that you and children can always remember with pride, especially if you get to help identify a new species of flora or fauna that are still discovered regularly within the country’s dense forests. Monitoring and preserving Nurturing Nature sea-turtle breeding grounds, preparing rescued gibbons for reintroduction to the wild, or tallying the numbers of rare bird species at Songkhla Lake, are endeavours that will contribute to future conservation. 
Wading around planting rice in lush paddy-fields, tapping rubber trees in southern plantations, and hauling nets of flapping fish, are all fun experiences your family can team up on during agro-friendly homestay. The Thai Royal family has initiated numerous environmentally sound projects to raise the quality of life for remote rural communities.
Agriculture is one of Thailand’s primary industries and by living and assisting on a rural farm, you can get an intimate understanding of agrarian life far removed from the weekly supermarket visit, as well as learning about the exquisite selection of juicy fruits, nutritious vegetables and crops that are plucked from Thailand’s fertile soil. Get creative with handicraft techniques, or learn about the curative affects of herbal medicines. Sleeping in wooden stilted huts with smiling villagers and hill tribe dwellers gives you a sense of nature through their eyes and aids these loving folk in maintaining their traditional way of life.
Nationwide:
Bird Conservation Society of Thailand
Tel: 0 2943 5965
Friends of Nature
Tel: 0 2642 4426-8
www.friendsofnature93.com
Lost Horizons
Tel: 0 2860 3936
www.losthorizonsasia.com
Nature Trails
Tel: 0 2735 0644
www.naturetrailsthailand.com
Rest
Tel: 0 2938 7007
www.ecotour.in.th
Wild Watch Thailand
Tel: 0 1821 2575, 0 3451-2925
www.wildwatchthailand.com
Northern Region:
Thai Elephant Conservation Centre, Lampang
Tel: 0 5422 8108
Southern Region:
The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project
Khao Phra Thaew Wildlife Reserve, Phuket
Tel: 0 7638 1065
Fishing Village, Trat
Doi Tung Palace, Chiang Rai
Endless Entertainment
Thais embrace fun with an unbridled enthusiasm, ensuring that your family will never be bored. With such a spellbinding range of activities on offer, the only dilemma you face is just what to choose first. Obviously aquatic leisure is a major draw with endless waterborne pursuits to splash between – captain your own sail boat, haul a prize catch while deep-sea fishing, bounce along on an inflatable banana towed from a speedboat, or dive to the ocean below and spot a giant whale shark feeding away.
Landlubbers can practice their swing with fertile scenic backdrops at the many exclusive golf resorts that have sprung up all over the country, otherwise hire a four-wheel drive jeep and embark on a family safari exploring the rugged landscape or larger islands of Samui and Phuket.
Eating out in Thailand is truly a family pastime, and all restaurants positively welcome kids of all ages. Variation and joy are integral to Thai dining as you eat as locals do by sharing mouth-watering dishes together. Meals are entertainment in themselves as you feast on the freshest seafood barbecue flamed beside your beachfront table, or cruise along the mighty Chao Phraya River with Bangkok's famous attractions twinkling in the evening sky.
Soak up some authentic local culture at one of several restaurants with classical dance and drama performances held at atmospheric locales. Traditional Thai theatre and music instils a quintessential image of old Siam as you are hypnotised by the rhythmic motions of bejewelled swans and masked demons with the melodious sound of classic court music evoking a bygone era.
If the fragrant aroma of Thai cuisine arouses your taste buds, why not teach the kids how to cook up a gastronomic dinner by studying at one of several culinary schools. Children and adults alike will be mesmerised by delicate fruit and vegetable carving techniques. For other colourful local amusements, watch marionettes brought to life with grace and humour by a talented puppet troupe, or cheer the sensational spectacle of the Kingdom's national sport-Muai Thai.
SPAS
Bangkok:
Banyan Tree Spa
Thai Wah Tower II, Sathon Rd., Tel: 0 2679 1054
www.banyantree.com
Phuket:
Banyan Tree Phuket
Mu 4, Sisunthon Rd., Thalang, Tel: 0 7632 4374
Chiang Mai:
Patthama Aroma Spa
Charoen Rat Rd., Tel: 0 5324 8358
Ban Sabai
Charoen Prathet Rd., Tel: 0 532 85204-6
www.ban-sabai.com
Samui:
Chedi Spa
Mu 2, Chaweng Beach, Bophut, Tel: 0 7742 2787
www.chedispa.com
Tamarind Retreat
Thong Takian Tambon Maret, Tel: 0 7742 4436
www.tamarindretreat.com
CULTURAL VENUES
Bangkok:
Joe Louis Puppet Theatre
Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Rama IV Rd.,
Tel: 0 5272 0008, 0 5277 7378
Phuket:
Phuket Orchid Garden and Thai Village
Thepkastri Rd., Tel: 0 7621 4860-61
Chiang Mai:
Old Chiang Mai Cultural Centre
Wualai Rd., Chiang Mai, Tel: 0 5327 5097
Lanna Folk Puppets
Chonlaprathan Rd.,
Tel: 0 5389 2450
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
Bangkok:
Major Bowl
4th floor Major Cineplex,
Sukhumvit Rd., Tel: 0 2714 2849-50
Adventure Land
Seacon Square, Srinakarin Rd.,
Tel: 0 2721 8888-96, Fax: 0 2721 8932
Laser Quest
Top floor of Central Bang-na, Tel: 0 2361 1010
Lumpini Boxing Stadium
Rama IV Rd., Tel: 0 2251 4303
Chiang Mai:
Chiang Mai Speedway (Go-kart),
Mu 8 Chiang Mai – Hod Highway, Tel: 0 5343 0059
www.worldracingevents.com
Oriental Balloon Flights
Tel: 0 5339 8609
Chon Buri:
Bungee Jump & Paintball Park
Thepprasit Rd., Tel: 0 3830 0608
Pattaya Kart Speedway
Thepprasit Rd., Tel: 0 3842 3062
Phuket:
Phang-Nga Discovery 4WD Adventure
Phra Baramee Rd., Patong Beach, Tel: 0 7634 0636
www.discoverythailand.com
Asia Top Gun
Chalong Shooting Range, Patak Rd., Tel: 0 7628 0130
Laguna Horse Riding Club
Bang Tao Bay (before Phuket Laguna Complex),
Tel: 0 7632 4199
Phuket Go-Kart
Katu Rd., Route 4029,
Tel: 0 7632 1949
GOLF
Bangkok:
Bangkok Golf Club
Tiwanon Rd., Pathum Thani, Tel: 0 2501 2828
Chiang Mai
Green Valley Country Club
Tel: 0 5329 8220
Chon Buri:
Phoenix Golf Club
Sukhumvit Rd., Tel: 0 3823 9391
Phuket:
Phuket Golf & Country Club
Wichitsongkram Rd., Tel: 0 7632 1038
CULINARY SCHOOLS
Bangkok:
The Oriental Hotel Cooking School
Charoen Krung Rd., Tel: 0 2236 0400
Chiang Mai:
Ban Thai Cooking School
Ratchadamneon Rd., Tel: 0 5335 7339
www.cookinthai.com
Phuket:
Boat House Inn Cookery School
Kata beach, Tel: 0 7625 1470-7
Samui:
SITCA
Chaweng Beach, Tel: 0 7741 3172
www.sitca.net
Don't be a Stranger
North to South, East to West, Thailand is emblazoned with remarkable things to see and do, making for an annual vacation that no one will want the sun to set over. Convenience of travel, accommodation comfort, affordable luxuries and an unsurpassable tourist infrastructure, are just a few of the attributes that make our country so special. You will not experience the full vitality of the Land of Smiles in a single visit. It's a tranquil paradise to be savoured and the perfect place to revisit. As your trip draws to an end, you will be invigorated, rejuvenated and completely revitalised. You won't want to leave us and you will be planning your next visit to the wonders of our magical kingdom before you even depart. Now that Thailand's secret is out, please recommend our hospitable country to all your acquaintances and let them know how family friendly Thailand really is.
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND OFFICES
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
HEAD OFFICE
Tourism Authority of Thailand
1600 New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 THAILAND
Tel : 66 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: 66 2250 5511
http://www.tourismthailand.org
E-mail Address: center@tat.or.th
OVERSEAS OFFICES
ASIA & PACIFIC
KUALA LUMPUR
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Suite 22.01, Level 22nd Fl., Menara Citibank,
165, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Tel : (60 3) 216 23480
Fax: (60 3) 216 23486
E-mail Address: sawatdi@po.jaring.my , tatkul@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam
SINGAPORE
Tourism Authority of Thailand
c/o Royal Thai Embassy
370 Orchard Rd., SINGAPORE 238870
Tel : (656) 235 7901
Fax: (656) 733 5653
E-mail Address: tatsin@singnet.com.sg , tatsin@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Singapore, Indonesia and The Philippines
HONG KONG
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Room 1901 Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HONG KONG
Tel : (852) 2868 0732, 2868 0854
Fax: (852) 2868 4585, 2868 0428
E-mail Address: tathkg@pacific.net.hk , tathkg@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Hong Kong and Macau
BEIJING
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Room 902, Office Tower E1, Oriental Plaza, No.1 East Chang An Avenue, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100738 CHINA
Tel : (86 10) 8518 3526-29
Fax: (86 10) 8518 3530
E-mail Address: tatbjs@tat.or.th , tatbjs@sohu.com
Areas of Responsibility: People's Republic of China (except Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan) and Mongolia
TAIPEI
Thailand Tourism Division
13th Fl., Boss Tower, No 111 Sung Chiang Rd.
(Near Nanking East Road Junction) Taipei, TAIWAN
Tel : (886 2) 2502 1600
Fax: (886 2) 2502 1603
E-mail Address: tattpe@ms3.hinet.net , tattpe@tat.or.th
Area of Responsibility: Taiwan
TOKYO
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Yurakucho Denki Building, South Tower
2nd Fl., Room 259, 1-7-1 Yurakucho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006,
JAPAN
Tel : (81 3) 3218 0337, 3218 0355
Fax: (81 3) 3218 0655
E-mail Address: tattky@tattky.com , tattky@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Northern Area of Honshu Island: Tohoku, Kanto and Hokkaido Island
OSAKA
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Technoble Yotsubashi Bldg., 3rd Fl., 1-6-8 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0014 JAPAN
Tel : (81 6) 6543 6654, 6543 6655
Fax: (81 6) 6543 6660
E-mail Address: info@tatosa.com , tatosa@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Southern Area of Honshu Island: Kinki, Chugoku and Chubu
FUKUOKA
Tourism Authority of Thailand
EL Gala Bldg. 6th Fl., 1-4-2, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001 JAPAN
Tel : (81 92) 725 8808
Fax: (81 92) 735 4434
E-mail Address: tatfuk@tatfuk.com , tatfuk@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: KyushuIsland, Shikoku Island and Okinawa
SEOUL
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Coryo Daeyungak Center Building
RM. No.604, 6th Fl., 25-5, 1-Ka, Chungmu-Ro, Chung-Ku, Seoul
100-706, KOREA
Tel : (82 2) 779 5417, 779 5418, 771 9650
Fax: (82 2) 779 5419
E-mail Address: info@tatsel.or.kr , tatsel@tat.or.th
Area of Responsibility: Republic of Korea
NEW DELHI
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Royal Thai Embassy
56-N, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, INDIA 110021
Tel : (91 11) 2410 5408, 2410 5409
Fax: (91 11) 5166 3570
E-mail Address: tat@thaiemb.org.in , tatdel@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal
SYDNEY
Tourism Authority of Thailand
2nd Fl., 75 Pitt Street,
Sydney, NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA
Tel : (61 2) 9247 7549
Fax: (61 2) 9251 2465
E-mail Address: info@thailand.net.au , tatsyd@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific
EUROPE
LONDON
Tourism Authority of Thailand
3rd Fl., Brook House, 98-99 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6EE, UK
Tel : (44 207) 925 2511
Fax: (44 207) 925 2512
E-mail Address: info@thaismile.co.uk , tatuk@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the Middle East: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E.
FRANKFURT
Thailandisches Fremdenverkehrsamt
Bethmann Str.58, D-60311 Frankfurt/M., GERMANY
Tel : (49 69) 138 139 0
Fax: (49 69) 138 139 50
E-mail Address: info@thailandtourismus.de , tatfra@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Romania, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Macedonia, Albania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina
PARIS
Office National du Tourisme de Thailande
90, Avenue des Champs-Elysees, 75008 Paris, FRANCE
Tel : (33 1) 5353 4700
Fax: (33 1) 4563 7888
E-mail Address: tatpar@wanadoo.fr , tatpar@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: France, Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands
ROME
Ente Nazionale per il Turismo Thailandese
Via Barberini 68, 4th Fl., 00187 Roma, ITALY
Tel : (39 06) 420 14422, 420 14426
Fax: (39 06) 487 3500
E-mail Address: tat.rome@iol.it , tatrome@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Israel, Egypt, Turkey and Cyprus
STOCKHOLM
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Drottninggatan 33 GF, 111 51 Stockholm, SWEDEN
Tel : (46 8) 700 56 90
Fax: (46 8) 700 56 99
E-mail Address: info@tourismthailand.se
Areas of Responsibility: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgystan,Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
THE AMERICAS
LOS ANGELES
Tourism Authority of Thailand
611 North Larchmont Boulevard, 1st Fl., Los Angeles, CA 90004, U.S.A.
Tel : (1 323) 461 9814
Fax: (1 323) 461 9834
E-mail Address: tatla@ix.netcom.com , tatla@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Guam Island and all Central and Southern America Countries
NEW YORK
Tourism Authority of Thailand
61 Broadway, Suite 2810 New York, N.Y. 10006
Tel : (1 212) 432 0433
Fax: (1 212) 269 2588
E-mail Address: info@tatny.com , tatny@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas and Canadian Counties (West Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and Yukon East Canada: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and New Foundland)
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
LOCAL OFFICES
NORTH
TAT Northern Office: Region 1
105/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel : 66 5324 8604, 66 5324 8607, 66 5324 1466
Fax: 66 5324 8605
E-mail Address: tatchmai@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang and Mae Hong Son
TAT NORTHERN OFFICE: REGION 2
448/16 Singhakhlai Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Rai 57000
Tel : 66 5371 7433, 66 5374 4674-5
Fax: 66 5371 7434
E-mail Address: tatchrai@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae and Nan
TAT NORTHERN OFFICE: REGION 3
209/7-8 Surasi Trade Center, Boromtrailokanat Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Phitsanulok 65000
Tel : 66 5525 2742-3, 66 5525 9907
Fax: 66 5523 1063
E-mail Address: tatphlok@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Sukhothai and Uttaradit
TAT NORTHERN OFFICE: REGION 4
193 Taksin Rd., Tambon Nong Luang, Amphoe Mueang, Tak 63000
Tel : 66 5551 4341-3
Fax: 66 5551 4344
E-mail Address: tattak@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Tak, Phichit and Kamphaeng Phet
CENTRAL REGION
TAT CENTRAL REGION OFFICE: REGION 1
Saengchuto Rd., Tambon Ban Nuea, Amphoe Mueang, Kanchanaburi 71000
Tel : 66 3451 1200, 66 3451 2500, 66 3462 3691
Fax: 66 3451 1200
E-mail Address: tatkan@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut
Sakhon and Samut Songkhram
TAT CENTRAL REGION OFFICE: REGION 2
500/51 Phetchakasem Rd., Cha-am, Phetchaburi 76120
Tel : 66 3247 1005-6
Fax: 66 3247 1502
E-mail Address: tatphet@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Phetchaburi (cha-am), Ratchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan
TAT CENTRAL REGION OFFICE: REGION 3
609 Mu 10 Tamnak Rd., Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20260
Tel : 66 3842 8750, 66 3842 7667
Fax: 66 3842 9113
E-mail Address: tatchon@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Chon Buri (Pattaya) and Samut Prakan
TAT Central Region Office: Region 4
153/4 Sukhumvit Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Rayong 21000
Tel : 66 3865 5420-1, 66 3866 4585
Fax: 66 3865 5422
E-mail Address: tatryong@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Rayong and Chanthaburi
TAT CENTRAL REGION OFFICE: REGION 5
100 Mu 1 Trat-Laem Ngop Rd., Tambon Laem Ngop, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat 23120
Tel : 66 3959 7259-60
Fax: 66 3959 7255
E-mail Address: tattrat@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Trat and its Islands
TAT CENTRAL REGION OFFICE: REGION 6
108/22 Mu 4, Tambon Pratu Chai, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si
Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000
Tel : 66 3524 6076-7
Fax: 66 3524 6078
E-mail Address: tatyutya@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Ang
Thong, Suphan Buri, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi
TAT CENTRAL REGION OFFICE: REGION 7
Rop Wat Phrathat Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Lop Buri 15000
Tel : 66 3642 2768-9
Fax: 66 3642 4089
E-mail Address: tatlobri@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Lop Buri, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai
Nat and Sing Buri
TAT CENTRAL REGION OFFICE: REGION 8
182/88 Mu 1 Suwannason Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Nakhon Nayok
26000
Tel : 66 3731 2282, 66 3731 2284
Fax: 66 3731 2286
E-mail Address: tatnayok@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Nakhon Nayok, Sa Kaeo, Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao
NORTHEAST
TAT NORTHEASTERN OFFICE: REGION 1
2102-2104 Mittraphap Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000
Tel : 66 4421 3666, 66 4421 3030
Fax: 66 4421 3667
E-mail Address: tatsima@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Nakhon Ratchasima, Surin, Buri Ram and Chaiyaphum
TAT NORTHEASTERN OFFICE: REGION 2
264/1 Khuean Thani Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Ubon Ratchathani 34000
Tel : 66 4524 3770, 66 4525 0714
Fax: 66 4524 3771
E-mail Address: tatubon@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Ubon Ratchathani, Amnat Charoen, Si Sa Ket and Yasothon
TAT NORTHEASTERN OFFICE: REGION 3
15/5 Pracha Samoson Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Khon Kaen 40000
Tel : 66 4324 4498-9
Fax: 66 4324 4497
E-mail Address: tatkhkn@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Maha Sarakham and Kalasin
TAT NORTHEASTERN OFFICE: REGION 4
184/1 Sunthon Wichit Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Nakhon Phanom 48000
Tel : 66 4251 3490-1
Fax: 66 4251 3492
E-mail Address: tatphnom@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon and Mukdahan
TAT NORTHEASTERN OFFICE: REGION 5
16/5 Mukmontri Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Udon Thani 41000
Tel : 66 4232 5406-7
Fax: 66 4232 5408
E-mail Address: tatudon@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu and Loei
SOUTH
TAT SOUTHERN OFFICE: REGION 1
1/1 Soi 2 Niphat Uthit 3 Rd., Amphoe Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110
Tel : 66 7424 3747, 66 7423 8518, 66 7423 1055
Fax: 66 7424 5986
E-mail Address: tatsgkhl@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Songkhla (Hat Yai) and Satun
TAT SOUTHERN OFFICE: REGION 2
Sanam Namueang, Ratchadamnoen Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80000
Tel : 66 7534 6515-6
Fax: 66 7534 6517
E-mail Address: tatnksri@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang and Phatthalung
TAT SOUTHERN OFFICE: REGION 3
102/3 Mu 2 Narathiwat-Takbai Rd., Tambon Kaluwo Nuea, Amphoe Mueang, Narathiwat 96000
Tel : 66 7352 2413, 66 7351 6144, 66 7352 2411
Fax: 66 7352 2412
E-mail Address: tatnara@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani
TAT SOUTHERN OFFICE: REGION 4
73-75 Phuket Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Phuket 83000
Tel : 66 7621 2213, 66 7621 1036, 66 7621 7138
Fax: 66 7621 3582
E-mail Address: tatphket@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Phuket, Phang-nga and Krabi
TAT SOUTHERN OFFICE: REGION 5
5 Talat Mai Rd., Amphoe Mueang, Surat Thani 84000
Tel : 66 7728 8817-9
Fax: 66 7728 2828
E-mail Address: tatsurat@tat.or.th
Areas of Responsibility: Surat Thani, Chumphon and Ranong
Generations Please at Thailand's Ease
Fed up watching the office clock tick endlessly by and the kids complain about the dull weather? Escape the drudgery of hometown routine for an unforgettable holiday of a lifetime! Thailand is the quintessential family destination with activities and sights to satisfy every member of the family - your holiday photo album will never look the same again.
Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand is conveniently positioned within easy access of all continents. A regional aviation hub, most of the world’s major airlines serve the Thai capital, while the renowned national carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) flies to over 74 destinations in 34 countries. You and your children will arrive fresh faced and full of energy, ready to explore the myriad of wonders Thailand has to offer. Extremely affordable, Thailand is a luxury that the whole family can indulge in, and no matter what the budget, smiling parents can return home without having their pockets emptied.
Thailand regards her tourists as a precious resource and every care has been undertaken to ensure the smoothest and happiest of visits. From the moment you touch down, your family will feel comforted by all aspects of our affable service workforce that strives for complete satisfaction. Thailand has great cause to be affectionately dubbed ‘The Land of Smiles’. Tropically exotic and immersed in natural beauty it certainly is, yet Thailand has all the modern trappings of contemporary existence, suiting families of all ages and specific needs. No matter how young their children, -parents needn’t concern themselves over the health or demands of an infant as everything is tailored to suit individual requirements from suitable meal suggestions to hotel child minding services.
Water World
Away from dry land, Thailand's expansive pristine coastline snakes along the Gulf of Thailand to the East as well as the Andaman Sea to the West, being graced with some of the world’s most idyllic beaches, bays and islands.
A phenomenal prehistoric landscape with craggy limestone stacks rising from the water; Phang-nga Bay and Krabi are lands that time forgot. Truly the stuff of dreams, the crystal blue waters are home to an abundance of fantastical marine life and thriving coral reefs, with the waters around the uninhabited Similan and Surin Islands considered among the world’s top dive sites. The tropical southern island of Phuket appropriately known as the Pearl of the Andaman, along with Ko Samui and Ko Chang, are firmly established with regular visitors as a family-oriented feel-good resort.
Those seeking tranquility and solitude can seek out their own Robinson Crusoe adventure at marine parks like Mu Ko Angthong or Tarutao on the Malay border, a former pirate hideaway that played host to the hit reality series "Survivor".
Supremely Green & Ecologically Clean
A long favoured destination for adventure thrill-seekers, Thailand has firmly cemented itself as the place to come for nature-based activities. With such a well-endowed and interesting landscape, your family can embark on any number of eco-friendly trips, however strenuous or gentle as you choose.
Viewing dazzling scenery and wildlife from a kayak, raft, mountain bike or trekking on foot, enables much closer and secluded opportunities for contact with the nature, not to mention the sense of dignity you can feel at preserving the fragile terrain. Spend peaceful evenings together, stargazing beside the campfire or slumbering down in a rustic forest lodge, leaving minimal impact upon the surroundings.
Energetic, exercise-minded families lean towards more physical wilderness activities such as hiking, trekking, rock-climbing or mountain biking. Whatever the season, the landscape will be alive with colour and movement as you absorb a more real slice of Thai life. Stare upward in
awe as you explore a lofty hidden cave dangling with dripping stalactites, or spot the stunning array of colourful birds or butterfly species floating overhead in forest cover.
With thousands of kilometres of waterways and coastal shoreline to unravel, listen to the cacophony of exotic sounds permeating the jungle as you gently paddle your canoe through sinewy mangrove swamps, or tumble over bumpy rapids on a dramatic knuckle-clenching white water raft ride.
ADVENTURE TOURS
Central Region:
Wildlife Safari Khao Yai NP, Saraburi,
Tel: 0 4431 2922
R.S.P. Jumbo Travel Centre Kanchanaburi,
Tel: 0 3451 2280
Spice Roads Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok,
Tel: 0 2712 5305
www.spiceroads.com
Sunseeker Tours Hua Hin,
Tel: 0 3253 3666
Northern Region:
Asia Voyages
Tel: 0 2651 9768-9
www.asiavoyagesonline.com
Chiang Mai Green Alternative Tours
Tel: 0 5324 7374
Thai Adventure Rafting
Tel: 0 5327 7178
www.activethailand.com
Phuket
Andaman Sea Kayak Maeluan Rd., Phuket,
Tel: 0 7623 5353
Sea Canoe Thailand Yaowarat Rd.,
Tel: 0 7621 2252, 0 7621 2172
www.seacanoe.net
Tropical Trails
Tel/Fax: 0 7626 3239
Siam Safari Chao Fa Rd., West, Chalong,
Tel: 0 7628 0116
DIVE SCHOOLS
Planet Scuba
Bangkok, Ko Tao, Tel: 0 2712 8188
www.planet-scuba.net
Aquanauts
Pattaya, Tel: 0 3836 1724
Phra Nang Divers
Krabi, Tel: 0 7563 7064
White & Blue Dive Club
Phuket, Tel: 0 7628 1007-8
Easy Divers
Samui, Tel: 0 7741 3337
SAILING
Gulf Charters Thailand
Pattaya, Tel: 0 2641 8679
Southeast Asia Liveaboards
Phuket, Tel: 0 7634 0406
Holiday within a Holiday
Thais enjoy special occasions and festivals with passion, celebrating many traditional holidays with unique costumes, ceremonies and most of all a whole lot of fun, or as the locals say "sanuk". Being steeped in a deep sense of history and tradition and often marking religious rites or seasonal changes, many of these yearly events follow the lunar calendar.
Local festivals are full of terrific colour and mesmerising theatre, making them memorable events for the whole family to join with equal enthusiasm. Thai lunar New Year or Songkran is the country's largest and certainly wettest public holiday, with elaborate town processions, pageants and a nationwide water fight, a purification ritual undertaken in the best possible humour. Originally a Buddhist event, Songkran also places great emphasis on family values with respects paid to elders.
Held on the night of a full moon, the beautiful water festival of Loi Krathong is a spectacular visual treat tailor made for people of all ages. In the night, friends and families honour water spirits by gathering beside waterways and floating pretty candlelit banana leave baskets, while a blitz of fireworks illuminate the sky up above. In recent years, Thais have also come to
readily embrace major international celebrations, entering into the spirit of Christmas, New Year, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day, with unbridled zest. No matter what time of the year you plan to arrive, Thailand will give the whole family cause to celebrate.
Keep it in the Family
The family unit is the backbone of Thai society. Adults cherish and adore children, who in turn show respect and devotion to their nurturing seniors, harbouring a true community spirit. This deep love of family starts with the pure and unfaltering reverence bestowed upon Their Majesties The King and Queen as well as all the members of the royal household. In fact, the King and Queen's birthdays have been affectionately adopted nationally as Father and Mother's Day.
A courteous and jovial folk, the local Thais will immediately make your family feel relaxed, comfortable, and you will quickly be treated as extended family. With such a caring and considerate attitude, your family will feel at absolute ease with never any threat to safety. Younger family members will be constantly doted on, with seats on buses and trains offered to them kindly and unquestionably.  With such companionship and neighbourliness, seeking a babysitter is never going to be a hassle. Actually, you and your children will depart home from your wonderful vacation with an address book brimming with new friends and potential lifelong bonds.
Palatial Past
The ancient Thai Kingdom reaches back thousands of years, yet even today living evidence of vanished civilizations are never far from view. National treasures, the impressively restored ruins dot the country and are a superb source of historical knowledge. Proud reminders of a glorious past, aged temple spires pierce the horizon with dusty redbrick ramparts, fringed by manicured lawns and under the watchful protection of monumental Buddha statues with their chiseled weathered features. 
Uncover classic architecture and artistic styles as your family learns about the complex customs and beliefs of these distant civilizations, how they flourished and what brought about their eventual downfalls. It's a history lesson that no textbook could possibly convey. Immaculately maintained and bolstered by significant on-site museums, the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai are a must-see on any visitors list. Centred round Buddhist architecture, the atmospheric and deserted ruins exude a peace and spirituality rarely captured in modern life.
Dating back to Thailand's Golden Age, the northern city of Sukhothai was Thailand’s first capital, heralding an innovative period of architecture and religious imagery. Established in the 13th century, the extensive compound of temples and palaces are resplendently enhanced by
ponds and moats, and you can easily ride round them by bicycle.
Less than two hours from Bangkok, the once majestic city of Ayutthaya was dubbed the original “Venice of the East”. Supplanting Sukhothai as the second Siamese capital, Ayutthaya rose as an important regional trading centre for over four centuries. Ayutthaya is circled by rivers and canals. Your family can enjoy exploring the compact site water bound cruising aboard a small long-tail boat or see it from loftier perspective as you peruse Ayutthaya's noble grounds lolloping atop an elephant.
Evidence of foreign intervention can be found in the numerous crumbling Khmer ruins that strew the countryside, particularly in the Northeast or I-san region. Much less frequented, these include Phimai and Phanom Rung. Bangkok, the present capital, was found in 1782. Within the city limits there are over 400 temples and several functioning palaces. Close to the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the centrepiece Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha are ornately crusted in gold, porcelain and glass – captivating tributes to continuing religious devotion.
MUST SEE SITES
Central Region:
The Grand Palace & The Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo), Bangkok
Tel: 0 2222 8181
The Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), Bangkok
Tel: 0 2466 3167
Chetuphon Temple (Wat Pho), Bangkok
Tel: 0 2225 9595
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Tel: 0 3524 6076
Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya
Tel: 0 3526 1673-82
Prasat Mueang Singh Historical Park, Kanchanaburi
Tel: 0 3451 1200
Phra Nakorn Khiri Historical Park, Khao Wang, Phetchaburi
Tel: 0 3242 5600
Northern Region:
Doi Suthep Temple, Chiang Mai
Tel: 0 5324 8604
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Lampang
Tel: 0 5324 8604
Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai
Tel: 0 5525 2742
Si Satchanalai-Chalieng Historical Park, Sukhothai
Tel: 0 5525 2743, 0 5561 9214-5
Northeastern Region:
Prasat Hin Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima
Tel: 0 4421 3666
Prasat Hin Phanom Rung, Buri Ram
Tel: 0 4421 3666
Pleasure Playground
If your family craves thrills, spills, and chills, then Thailand is the ultimate holiday ride. No matter where your journey carries you, a fun palace is just round the corner. Ride the looping tubes to a super soaking at Siam Park, get a spine-tingling fright at Phuket's Horror House, or marvel at the magical mix of classical myths and state-of-the-art special effects at the carnival extravaganza of Phuket FantaSea!
Aside from the booty of well-endowed national and private museums, the country's huge assortment of fantastic recreational sites often combines valuable educational tools for you and your kids to learn more about local culture, history, and the array of animal life in the kingdom. If unable to see all of the country's architectural wonders in one trip, then enjoy a splendid condensed tour of Thailand's artistry at Mueang
Boran Ancient City on the outskirts of the capital. Top craftsmen maintain the quaint, intricate scale replicas of important national buildings and landmarks within an expansive pretty open park shaped like Thailand. Just a stone's throw from the Ancient City, gawk in awe as a female handler squeezes her head between the gaping jaws of monster crocodiles at Samut Prakan's famous Crocodile Farm, where you can also witness the world's longest crocodile and even watch the critters wrestling.
Intimate encounters with a variety of other exceptional beasts can be had at the numerous other zoos and farms that line the country. See majestic Bengali tigers breed in captivity at the world's largest tiger farm at Sri Racha, costumed elephants re-enact famous battles at Samphan Elephant Ground, or swim with cavorting dolphins at Pattaya's Sanctuary of Truth.
While the numerous gleaming shopping malls that spruce Bangkok offer hours of entertainment in their own right, for a more traditional slice of local shopping culture, bustling Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is an unforgettable throwback to Thailand's old riverside communities. Village traders donning conical straw hats paddle along the winding canals selling a harvest of fresh produce from narrow wooden boats.
For other authentic Asian markets, explore the narrow lanes teeming with antiques, collectibles, and curious bric-a-brac within the humongous Chatuchak Weekend Market, or for indigenous northern crafts, weave your way through at Chiang Mai's Night Bazaar.
PUBLIC & PRIVATE MUSEUMS
Bangkok:
National Museum
Na Phrathat Rd.
Tel: 0 2224 1370
Royal Barges National Museum
Khlong Bangkok Noi,
Tel: 0 2424 0004
Jim Thompson's House
Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama I Rd.,
Tel: 0 2216 7368
www.jimthompsonhouse.com
The Bangkok Doll Factory and Museum
Soi Mo Leng, Off Ratchaprarop Rd.,
Tel: 0 2245 3008
Technopolis Science Museum
Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Rd.,
Pathum Thani Tel: 0 2577 4172-8
www.nsm.or.th
Ayutthaya:
Chao Sam Phraya Museum & Palace
Rotchana Rd., Tel: 0 3524 1587
Chiang Mai:
Chiang Mai National Museum
Chiang Mai – Lampang Superhighway,
Tel: 0 5322 1308
Phuket:
Phuket National Museum
Tel: 0 7631 1426
ZOOS & FARMS
Bangkok:
Dusit Zoo
Ratchawithi Rd., Tel: 0 2281 2000
Thai Red Cross Snake Farm Rama IV Rd.,
Tel: 0 2256 0161-4
Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm
Thai Ban Rd., Samut Prakan,
Tel: 0 2387 0020
Samphan Elephant Ground & Zoo
Nakhon Pathom Highway 4,
Tel: 0 2284 1873
Pattaya:
Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens
Sukhumvit Rd., Sattahip,
Tel: 0 3870 9358-62
Siracha Tiger Zoo
Tel: 0 3829 6655-6
www.tigerzoo.com
Chiang Mai:
Chiang Mai Zoo
Tel: 0 5322 1179, 0 5322 6194
Phuket:
Phuket Zoo
Tel: 0 7638 1227
THEME PARKS
Around Bangkok:
Safari World
Ramindra Rd km 9, Minburi,
Tel: 0 2914 4100-19
Dream World
Rangsit-Ongkharak Rd., km 7,
Tel: 0 2533 1244
Siam Water Park
Ramindra Rd., Tel: 0 2517 0075
Rose Garden Country Resort
Nakhon Pathom Highway 4,
Tel: 0 2253 0295
Kamthieng House Museum
Rose Garden, Suan Samphran
Ancient City (Mueang Boran)
Sukhumvit Rd., Samut Prakan,
Tel: 0 2224 1057
Chon Buri:
Mini Siam
Mu 6, Sukhumvit Rd., Pattaya,
Tel: 0 3842 1628
www.mini-siam.com
Ripley's Believe It or Not
Royal Garden Plaza, Pattaya 2 Rd.,
Tel: 0 3871 0294-8
www.ripleys.com/pat.htm
Alangkarn, The Extravaganza Show, Pattaya
Tel: 0 3825 6007
www.alangkarnthailand.com
Phuket:
Horror House
Prachanukro Rd., near Patong Beach,
Tel: 0 7629 3123
Phuket FantaSea
Kamala Beach, Tel: 0 7627 1222
www.phuket-fantasea.com
Phuket Butterfly Farm and Aquarium
Soi Peneang, Phuket, Tel: 0 7621 5616
Dino Park
Karon/Kata Beach, Tel: 0 7633 0625
MARKETS
Around Bangkok:
Suan Lum Night Bazaar
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Mo Chit, Chatuchak, Bangkok,
Tel: 0 2226 0060
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi,
Tel: 0 3247 1100-5
Chiang Mai:
Night Bazaar
Chiang Khlan Rd.
PARKS
Chiang Mai:
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden
Highway 1096 Tel: 0 5329 8171
Hua Hin:
Hua Hin Butterfly Garden
Phetchakasem Rd., Tel: 0 3251 2642
Samui:
Samui Butterfly Garden
Natien Beach, Tel: 0 7742 4020
Pattaya:
Saithip Butterfly Garden
Tel: 0 3826 3016
SHOPPING MALLS
Bangkok:
Emporium
Emporium shopping centre,
622 Sukhumvit Rd. (corner Soi 24),
Tel: 0 2664 8000-9
Ma Boon Krong (MBK)
Corner Rama I and Phaya Thai Rd.,
Tel: 0 2217 9111
Siam Center
979 Rama I Rd., Tel: 0 2658 1000
Siam Discovery Center
Next door to Siam Center
Tel: 0 2658 1002-4
Central World Plaza
Rama I Rd., Tel: 0 2255 9423-4
Chao Sam Phraya Museum & Palace
Rotchana Rd., Tel: 0 3524 1587
Chiang Mai:
Chiang Mai National Museum
Chiang Mai – Lampang Superhighway,
Tel: 0 5322 1308
National & Regional Festivals
January
New Year's Day
February
Flower Festival, Chiang Mai Province, (First Week)
Chinese New Year (Late Jan/Early Feb)
March
Kite Flying Season
April
Chakri Day (Apr 6)
Songkran (Thai New Year - Apr 13-15)
May
Coronation Day (May 5)
Visakha Puja (Full Moon)
Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival, Yasothon Province,
(Second Week)
June
Phi Ta Khon, Loei Province, (Mid-Late Jun)
July
Candle Festival, Ubon Ratchathani Province, (Full Moon)
August
The Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen (Mother's Day Aug 12)
September
Vegetarian Festival, Phuket & Trang Provinces,
(Late Sep/Early Oct)
October
Chulalongkorn Day, (Oct 23)
Commemorating the death of King Rama V
November
Loy Kratong Festival (Full Moon)
Elephant Round-up, Surin Province, (Third Week)
Kwae (Kwai) River Bridge Week, Kanchanaburi Province,
(Late Nov/Early Dec)
December
Trooping of the Colours at Royal Plaza, Bangkok (Dec 3)

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