Central region

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The central region is one of history, battlefields, ancient temples and mountain parks. Geographically it is Thailand's heartland and Thailand's most fertile farming area, home to orchards, paddy fields and plantations. The eastern region offers some of the finest beaches in Asia.

The historical temple sanctuaries in the former capital of Ayutthaya provide great attractions for visitors. The tropical beaches on the east and west coasts draw large numbers of visitors. The east coast boasts a wide range of beaches with Pattaya as the centre. Those wanting a more relaxing time, move further down the coast to Rayong, Ko Samet island and the stunning islands of Ko Chang National Park and Koh Mak near the Cambodian border. On the west coast, the resorts of Cha-am and Hua Hin are attracting travellers who prefer a more laid-back atmosphere. Kanchanaburi is the western-most province that wends its way into the great mountains on the Myanmar border, providing excellent opportunities for soft adventure in some of Thailand’s best scenery of forest, mountains, lakes, waterfalls and caves centered around a number of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and the famous Bridge over the River Kwai.