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Kanchanaburi

will reach Sukhothai, the birthplace of the Thai
The Amphawa subdistrict is particularly kingdom in the 13th century. Like Ayutthaya, it
notable for eco-friendly activities and CSR boasts some of the oldest and most important
events, like mangrove tree planting. heritage sites in Thailand.
Further north, the heritage-
filled town of Kanchanaburi For those who love the beach,
awaits visitors interested “Many provinces and further south of Bangkok are
in finding out more about towns, like Ayutthaya, the towns of Hua Hin and
WWII memorials and Kanchanaburi, Cha-Am Cha-Am, the long-time week-
museums. Besides the iconic and Hua Hin, are only a end getaways of the city’s
Bridge on the River Kwai inhabitants. Although quieter
and the Burma Railway, the short two to three hours’ than the likes of larger beach
province has some of the drive from Bangkok, destinations like Pattaya and
most beautiful tiered making them popular Phuket, they all have a unique
waterfalls in the country. day trip destinations for charm and luxurious feel
Many adventurous group historical landmarks and thanks to the five star resorts
activities can easily be and boutique hotels that hug
organised here, including natural attractions.” the stunning coastline, as
cycling, hiking, elephant rid- well as natural attractions like
ing and white water rafting. the Phraya Nakhon Cave.
As expected, there are plenty of facilities
In the same area, there are historical ruins suited for team building exercises, like banana
of Ayutthaya, memoirs of Thailand’s second boats, bike rental shops, go-kart tracks and
capital city. If you continue further north, you paintball parks, that should excite all
MICE visitors.

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