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   You will sea eagles in many places around Langkawi. After all the name of the island has been given after the reddish brown eagle. Helang in Malay means Eagle and Kawi is reddish brown color. The reddish brown eagles (also known as Brahminy Kites) are the most common form of eagles that you will find here. You will also see many White Bellied Sea Eagles in Langkawi as well which are larger in size . The main feeding areas of the reddish brown eagles is at the Kilim River area at the north eastern end which is part of the Kilim Geopark and also the water area near the island Pulau Singa Besar located just south of the main island. It is a spectacular sight where large number of eagles circle the sky and dive into the river to catch their food. You will watch this for about 20 minutes while sitting in the boat . When you reach the calm water area surrounded by dense forests, the boatman shuts down the engine to eliminate the noise, goes to the backside of the boat with a bag ...

  Early morning of second day in pattaya , Preparing boarding on the speed board to "KO LAN" island ... As can see , everyone is line up to aboard... At this time there was no one sunbathing or swimming around here , here mostly will be crowded at afternoon. 1st stop at Parachute Rides just few miles away from the pattaya shore , Speedboat-towed parachute rides at Pattaya Bay from several large floating platforms with speedboats ferrying customers out from the shore....500 bath For turn one round along the platforms.... 2nd Stop  ,  White Sand , Clear Water of Ko Larn Island  A number of people prefer to go there for just a day trip as it is very near,There are a number of restaurants, shops, and a 7/11 shop on the island as well, so visitors do not have to worry about being hungry there.most of the tourist that visit is from china , they are everywhere in bangkok and pattaya .... Back to Pattaya Beach shore at 1pm , Met this funny thai guy sells photo that...

   As the boatman brings the boat close to the shore, large number of monkeys appear from nowhere expecting peanuts to be thrown to them. The guide actually carries a bag full of peanuts and hands it over to the passengers to feed the monkeys. Don't be surprised if some of the monkeys come on board the boat in excitement. They reach no harm though . Just after crossing over onto the island you’ll see monkey carvings overlooking the mangroves. Inside those mangroves are hundreds of  monkeys , is a great place to observe local wild life and is also where monkeys come out of their natural habitat to greet travelers and perhaps eat some of their food . From coke to bananas, these crazy monkeys would eat almost anything whether it is on the beach or in the water. Throw some bananas in the water and you might end up being surprised with how fast the monkeys swim to get them . To the joy of the tourists.  They are usually accompanied by their mums, so be careful, as th...

  The Golden Triangle (สามเหลี่ยมทองคำ Saam Liam Thong Kham) is in Chiang Rai Province, in the far north of Thailand. The English name comes from the meeting of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand here, but to the locals it's Sop Ruak, since this is where the Mekong meets the Ruak River. Historically the Golden Triangle has been an area well-known for the growing of opium, and the name comes from a US State Department memo on the practice. These days, though, the place lives on the cultivation of tourists, and this is undoubtedly the largest tourist trap in northern Thailand. The landscape is hilly, divided by the Ruak River that flows into the Mekong (Mae Khong) River. These rivers form a natural boundary between the three countries Laos (to the east of the Mekong), Myanmar (to the north of the Ruak), and Thailand (to the west of the Mae Khong). Most people seem to come here on guided bus tours. For independent travellers, blue songthaews run through the Golden Triangle from Mae Sai (45 mi...

  One of the largest Buddha images in the world One of Pattaya’s most noticeable landmarks is the 130 meters high Buddha Mountain. A huge golden Buddha image is set on the mountain, which is also called Khao Cheejan that can be seen from miles away. The Buddha image that is officially called Phra Phuttha Maha Wachira Uttamopat Satsada was created in 1996 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession the the throne. The Buddha image was carved out of the cliff using laser technology. After that, it was inlaid with gold leaf, a process that took months to complete. The impressive Sukhothai era Buddha image is 130 meters high and 70 meters wide, making it one of the biggest Buddha images in the world. Buddha Mountain, which is also called Khao Cheejan or Khao Chee Chan, is set in beautifully landscaped gardens. There is a number of salas (open pavilions) and pools filled with lotus flowers giving the place a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. There is also a ...

   Business Resort ?? I don't think so.... But it was okay for me ,  one night rate RM120 PER day include with breakfast on low season . This place is far about 7 to 8 kms from the main tourist attraction Pantai Cenang .  the ones within a short drive distance away from the airport . The room was abit small  but  was comfortable. There is a nice swimming pool outside . There is also a "beach" bar for those who love to hang out at night. The only reason I wrote "beach" is because there isn't much of a beach there as it is close to a mangrove swamp. But you always get a good view of the sunset there . Our room was on the second floor by the pool side and have An awesome view of beach from the balcony , The room was very clean , mineraL water bottles were supplied and re filled as needed. The washroom was very clean also with well equipped with all the toiletries , no issues about hot water. The staff is also quite friendly and helpful. The breakfast...