National Parks, cascading waterfalls, picturesque bays and pristine sandy beaches define Thailand's sweeping Central and East provinces. Largely undiscovered in comparison to the more tourist-trodden south, highlight resorts include Chon Buri, Bangkok residents' favourite seaside retreat and the elephant-shaped Ko Chang island, where jungle trekking, elephant rides and snorkelling among colourful reefs are all possible
Visitors on a Thailand holiday can head to vibrant Kanchanaburi where the 'Bridge Over the River Kwai' was filmed and explore its war museums or take a boat ride. Few can resist touring Bangkok with its surprisingly harmonious blend of palaces, temples, tuk-tuks and multi-storey shopping malls.
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