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Visit Khao Phing Kan, widely known
as James Bond Island, a famous
landmark in Phang Nga Bay

SHOPPING BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI THAI EATS
From amazing shopping malls to the hustle and Immerse yourself in the history of World War II Thailand’s flavoursome food is one of the reasons
bustle of the buzzing street markets, Thailand has as you travel to Kanchanaburi – home to the people visit again and again. Join in a cooking
a plethora of places to blow your baht. You’ll find infamous Bridge on the River Kwai. Steeped in class and learn to create traditional Thai dishes.
everything from the finest antiques to designer history, the bridge became famous when it was Venture into Bangkok’s Chinatown or Khao San
clothing, the softest Thai silks and a huge array featured in the movie of the same name. The Road and sample street cuisine in a lively
of wonderful handicrafts. Visit one of the world’s cliff-hugging tracks are surrounded by the natural atmosphere. Watch as masterful chefs make up
largest markets, Chatuchak Weekend Market beauty of the mountains and valleys. The track fresh food, spiced and flavoured to personal taste.
with over 8,000 stalls. Shop for high-end fashion has been developed into a walkway, allowing Street food is a delicious and easy way to get
at ICONSIAM and Siam Paragon in Bangkok, visitors to cross the bridge either by foot or small a real feel for the local culture. Bangkok is also
Jungceylon and Central Shopping Mall in Phuket train. Every year, from late November through known for its Michelin-starred restaurants and
and Central Festival Mall in Koh Samui. Thailand early December, the River Kwai Bridge Festival is amazing rooftop bars.
is a shopaholic’s paradise. celebrated by a magnificent sound and light show.

Phuket Old Town Market Kanchanaburi

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