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 Khlong Son Bay on Koh Chang in Thailand with pictures, photos, maps and information
Khlong Son Bay (Aow Khlong Son) is located at the north-east end of Koh Chang.
Baan Khlong Son can be reached from the piers in approximately 15 minutes by taxi for 30 Baht.
Because all taxis that operate on the west coast must pass Baan Khlong Son on their way to the piers, you shouldn´t have to wait for a long time at the road.
www.ko-chang.info /kohchangbeaches/khlongsonbay.htm   (436 words)

  
 Khlong
A khlong (also commonly but less correctly called a klong) is a canal in the central plain of Thailand.
The khlongs were used for transportation and for floating markets, but also for sewage.
For health reasons now most of the khlongs of Bangkok have been filled in and converted to streets, although the Thonburi district of Bangkok still retains several of its larger khlongs.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/kh/Khlong.html   (90 words)

  
 Khlong Prao Beach on Koh Chang in Thailand with pictures, photos, maps and information
Khlong Prao Beach (Haad Khlong Prao) is scarcely a 3,5 kilometre long sand beach, situated south of White Sand Beach.
The beach is divided into 3 sections by a channel in the south and the river estuary of the Khlong Plu in the north.
Khlong Prao Beach can be reached from the piers in approximately 30 minutes by taxi for 40 Baht.
www.ko-chang.info /kohchangbeaches/khlongpraobeach_e.htm   (450 words)

  
 Khlong Lawt Market
Despite the fact that Khlong Lot Night Market is infamous among modern-day bootleggers, you would be hard pressed to find any expatriates that know of it.
The merchants at Khlong Lot Night Market are different from most of the other street-market sellers in the capitol.
Khlong Lot Night Market is located along the sides of Khlong Lot Canal, just south of Ratchadamnoen Klang Ave to the east of Sanam Luang.
www.siamese-dream.com /page/siam1/CTGY/khlong-lawt-market   (1219 words)

  
 Khlong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A khlong (also commonly spelled klong; Thai คลอง) is a canal in the central plain of Thailand spawned by the Chao Phraya, the Ta Chin, and the Mae Klong rivers.
For health reasons now most of the khlongs of Bangkok have been filled in and converted to streets, although the Thonburi side of Bangkok (covering areas west of Chao Phraya River) still retains several of its larger khlongs.
Central Bangkok has the Khlong Saen Saeb, which is a route for a boat service that remains a vital public transportation function in the traffic-congested capital.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Khlong   (199 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Thai village struggles to rebuild
But Krabi's hotels and restaurants are empty, as almost all those holidaying in the area have decided to leave in the aftermath of the tsunami.
So there is little call for the boat drivers from Khlong Prasong, who used to come to the mainland every day to take tourists on trips around the islands.
Everyone in Khlong Prasong and other affected island areas have so far received food parcels and 2,000 baht ($50) in aid, which - while very welcome - is not enough to pay for many of the repairs.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/asia-pacific/4160753.stm   (857 words)

  
 Razzle Dazzle — Thailand
The khlongs (canals) of Bangkok were once the principal means of transportation, and the center of life, in the City.
We took a tour of the Thon Buri khlongs on a long-tail boat (see photo #1, at left.) We are in Thailand during the low period, and there are not many tourists here now, so we had the boat to ourselves.
Elsewhere, we saw people who were using the khlongs for fishing, and passed a family whose children waved to us as we passed.
www.gotouring.com /razzledazzle/thailand/thai6.html   (331 words)

  
 the best island in thailand,kohchang
The Khlong Nonsi waterfall is a 4-kilometre walk from the park, while the Khiriphet and Khlong Nung waterfalls are about 3 kilometres from Ban Salakphet.
They are the Khlong Phlu waterfall, 3 kilometres from Ao Khlong Phrao and a further 20 minutes on foot; Khlong Nonsi waterfall, a 4-kilometre walk from park headquarters; and Khiriphet and Khlong Nung falls, which are about 3 kilometres from Ban Salak Phet.
Is approximately 500 metres from the intersection in Ban Khlong Son, in the direction of the bay.
www.siamaffiliate.com /kochang.htm   (2153 words)

  
 Khlong Toei - Wikipedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Khlong Toei heißt auch der Großmarkt, der allerdings nicht touristisch interessant ist.
Khlong Toei liegt m südlichen Stadtbereich und umfasst unter anderem einen Teil der Sukhumvit Road.
Khlong Thanon Trong (คลองถนนตรง) war einerseits ein Kanal, andererseits eine parallel geführte Straße, die etwa 1857 unter König Mongkut (Rama IV.
de.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Khlong_Toei   (649 words)

  
 Kamphaeng Phet, Northern Region of Thailand
Khlong Lan waterfall is a medium - sized waterfall that flows year round.
Khlong Nam Lai or Pang Kwaiwaterfall is a 9-level waterfall located 16 kms.
Khlong Lan Hilltribe Handicraft Center is located at the entrance to Khlong Lan Waterfall.
www.thaiwebsites.com /Provinces/kamphaengphet.htm   (1125 words)

  
 Amazing Thailand
Khlong Thom, along with Oc Eo (Vietnam) and Kuala Selinsing (Malaysia) were all Indo-Pacific beadmakers within the Funan state.
For example, photographs of the Khlong Thom face beads, although published by the Silpakorn University, have not been generally available outside of Thailand.
(Jim) Although the Khlong Thom face beads were not excavated formally, I think we can say with some certainty that they were found in the area of Khlong Thom, and at a site generally dated from the 4th to the 9th C, with some finds seeming to date even earlier (certain intaglio seals for example).
www.thebeadsite.com /B-LTHAI.htm   (2273 words)

  
 Krabi.com:: Krabi Museum in Khlong Thom
is situated within the precincts of Wat Khlong Thom between Kilometres 69-70 on Phetchakasem Highway, one kilometer from the District office.
This can be reached via Phetchakasem Highway, (Krabi-Trang route) turning left at Khlong Phon and travelling a further 8 kilometres.
To reach the waterfall which runs down over a steep rock, one has to take a 400-meter walk along the hillside.
www.krabi.com /thom.htm   (233 words)

  
 Tourism Authority of Thailand
Most of the scenic beaches and bays are located on the western side, extending from the north to the south.
The best places for viewing coral reefs are at Ao Khlong Son, near Koh Chang Noi, and around the islands to the south of Koh Chang.
The Khlong Phlu waterfall is located 3 kms.
www.tourismthailand.se /top_destinations.htm   (727 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Thai village struggles to rebuild
Away from the famous resorts and tourist beaches, hundreds of small communities like Khlong Prasong now face a long, difficult challenge to rebuild.
Before the disaster, the people of Khlong Prasong had two sources of income - fishing and tourism.
Two weeks on from the tsunami, the people of Khlong Prasong are still suffering from the trauma of their experience.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4160753.stm   (857 words)

  
 Attractions - Krabi - Khlong Thom
situated within the precincts of Wat Khlong Thom between km.69-70 on Phetchakasem Hightway, one km from the District Office, the museum features various kinds of artifacts discovered during excavations within an area called "Khuan Luk Pat" or a bead mound behind Wat Khlong Thom.
is located at Mu 8, Ban Hin Phoeng, Tambon Khlong Phon, a distance of 25 kms formt he District Office.
The source of this fall is from underground thermal water, hence the high temperature of the water.
www.krabi.info /khlong-thom.htm   (220 words)

  
 Tourism Authority of Thailand
Rivers and canals referred to maenam and khlong in Thai have always been vital forms of communication.
The top of the bot was made of wood; mural painting inside the bot was made during the existence of the Nonthaburi school of painting.
According to archaeologists, many buildings and art objects here were constructed in the Ayutthaya style; for example; the Ubosot, the Buddha image, the boundary stones, the boundary wall, the chedi behind the bot and the chedi with 12 cornered indented pillar.
www.tourismthailand.se /river.htm   (1637 words)

  
 Khlong Dogs - About us and Khlongdogs (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Khlong Dogs is a charitable organization founded by five dogs and six cats all of whom were formerly living on the streets of Bangkok and who are now living with their friends Paporn and Thomas H. Jäkel.
Khlong Dogs is a purely voluntary, non-profit organization.
To sustain the level of Khlong Dogs' activity, and to improve the lives of street dogs and cats, it is necessary to obtain more funding, sponsorships or donations.
www.khlongdogs.com.cob-web.org:8888 /en/about/default.asp   (358 words)

  
 Krabi hotels Thailand - Travel guide to Krabi :: www.krabi-info.com
He sent his vizier, the Phra Palad, to oversee this task, which was to ensure a regular supply of elephants for the larger town.
This lies thirty kilometers to the west of Krabi Town on the Andaman coast.
There are other streams as well : the Khlong Pakasai, the Khlong Krabi Yai and the Khlong Krabi Noi in the province's highest range of mountains, the Khao Phanom Bencha.
www.krabi-info.com   (507 words)

  
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Major highways pass close to the south and west and Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary lies within 10km of the Andaman Sea to the west.
The Khlong Saeng and Khlong Nakha are the major drainage sources (Sayer, 1981).
Access to the Khlong Nakha Wildlife Sanctuary is via the main Bangkok-Phuket highway whilst the Surat Thani-Phuket highway passes close to the southern boundary of Khao Sok National Park.
www.unep-wcmc.org /sites/pa/0745v.htm   (1018 words)

  
 WORLDTWITCH - Thailand Bird Reports - 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A single Temminck's Stint on paddyfields at Khlong Luang (Pathumthani) on 21 August (WS) is one of the earliest on record.
Asian Brown Flycatchers were reported from Khlong Bang Kaew on 11 September (PK); Nong Samrong on 29 September (PB); and Laem Phak Bia on 2 October (two; SN,PDR); the first Red-throated Flycatchers from Nong Samrong on 29 September (PB) and Laem Phak Bia on 2 October (SN,PDR).
Khlong Bang Kaew, Samut Prakan (PK) Common Moorhen incubating, 27 August; Two juvenile Plaintive Cuckoos sitting within a few metres of each other were both being fed by Common Tailorbirds on 27 August, with a third on 28 August.
www.worldtwitch.com /2006_thailand_bird_reports.htm   (11503 words)

  
 Khlong Prao Beach, Thailand restaurant, entertainment and eating out travel guide.
Top-end resorts it has in spades, but a bustling restaurant or nighlife district is yet to develop in Khlong Prao.
Since all of the resorts have restaurants of their own and Khlong Prao is so spread out many visitors find little reason for straying elsewhere.
If you are up for a wander, there's a small bunch of budget Thai eateries near the convienience store on the non-beach side of the main road.
travelfish.org /eatandmeet/thailand/.../trat/khlong_prao_beach/eat   (572 words)

  
 Bangkok Local Markets
A few markets listed are a bit of a hike to the outer edge of Bangkok, although this is where the friendliest deals on a large variety of items are usually made.
Khlong Toey is a very 'fresh' market, offering low prices on raw meat, seafood, farm produce, and a few other items (clothing, kitchenware, etc).
Khlong San is geared towards 18 - 25 year old girls looking for new additions to their wardrobe.
www.bangkok.com /shopping-market/local-markets.html   (1173 words)

  
 Fargo Travel, Thailand and Worldwide Hotels Reservations
The Khlong Lan National Park covers an area of some 300 square kilometres over mountain ranges to the west of the province.
The park headquarters is near the Khlong Lan waterfall about 60 kilometres from the town on the route to Khlong Lan district (highway no. 1117).
Along the Khlong Lan-Umphang route passing through the park's area, which leads up to the mountains, are several viewing points between Kms.
www.fargotravel.com /thailand/north/kamphaengphet.html   (1843 words)

  
 Trat Province in Eastern Thailand
The province is administratively divided into the districts of Muang, Khao Saming, Leam Ngop, Khlong Yai and Bo Rai, and the subdistricts of Ko Chang and Kut.
It is on highway No. 318 within Khlong Yai district about 16 kilometres from the district town, or 89 kilometres from the provincial capital.
They include the Khlong Phlu Waterfall 3 kilometres from Ao Khlong Phrao and a furthers 20 minutes on foot; Khlong Nonsi Waterfall a kilometre walk from the park headquarters; and Khiriphet and Khlong Nung falls which are about 3 kilometres from Ban Salakphet.
www.thaistudents.com /guidebook/provinces/trat.html   (1819 words)

  
 Welcome to Mu Ko Chang National Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The island runs parallel to the coast and appears very mountainous from the shore due to the mountain ridge which runs the length of the island.
The principle streams on the island are Khlong Son, Khlong Mayom, Khlong Khangkhao, Khlong Bang Bao, Khlong Phrao, Khlong Nonsi and Khlong Chaiyachet.
Around the villages of Salak Phet, Salak Khok, Khlong Son and Khlong Phrao Bay are areas of Beach Forest.
www.dnp.go.th /parkreserve/asp/style2/default.asp?npid=211&lg=2   (853 words)

  
 Andaman Lanta Resort, Khlong Dao Beach, Krabi, Thailand
The Andaman Lanta Resort on Lanta Island, Thailand is nestled under towering coconut palms at the southern end of Khlong Dao Beach against a backdrop of wild green mountains covered by lush tropical rain forest.
The Andaman Lanta Resort offers you seclusion, well away from the hustle and bustle within Klong Dao's central district, but within a short walking distance from there if it is this what you desire.
Unspoiled nature, white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water along the beach are the highlights of a stay at Andaman Lanta Resort.
www.krabi-hotels.com /andamanlanta   (154 words)

  
 Krabi : Attraction Lists / Khlong Thom County
This is an interesting archaeological site, located in Khlong Thom county, between km.
In the temple compound there is a museum which features various kinds of artefacts discovered in the backyard of the temple.
The hot springs are located in the forest in Khlong Thom Nua Sub-county, about 12 km.
thaiwaysmagazine.com /krabi/krabi_attraction_khlong_thom_county.html   (287 words)

  
 Koh Chang Island Thailand
At the third waterfall is another inscribed stone, this one with the initials of King Rama V. At the lower levels are public picnic area.
A pool beneath the falls is a good spot for a refreshing swim, and it is possible to stay in the bungalows or camp at that area.
The footpath also connects Khlong Mayom on the east, but this all day cross-island route shouldn't be undertaken without a local guide.
www.ash-hotel.com /siam/chang.htm   (1710 words)

  
 Die Khlong Son Bucht auf Koh Chang in Thailand mit Fotos, Bildern, Karten und Informationen (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Den Fischern dient die Khlong Son Bucht als Hafen, da sie während des Monsuns recht gut vor den heftigen Winden geschützt ist.
Baan Khlong Son ist von den Piers mit dem Taxi für 30 Baht in ungefähr 15 Minuten zu erreichen.
Da alle Taxis der gesamten Westküste auf dem Weg zu den Piers Baan Khlong Son passieren, muss an der Straße nicht lange gewartet werden.
www.ko-chang.info.cob-web.org:8888 /kohchangbeaches/khlongsonbucht.htm   (418 words)

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