THAILAND HIGHLIGHTS OF ASEAN

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1 HIGHLIGHTS OF ASEAN Tread on the well-worn paths of Thailand s trails and you ll find flashing neon lights, colourful festivities and frenzying nightlife beckoning amidst modern skyscrapers and ancient temples. And when the time comes to kick back and relax, a beach escapade at many of the wonderful kohs (islands) awaits. Best of Thailand 1. Islands endary full gan for the leg an Head to Koh Ph nt diving, Koh h Tao for excelle moon parties, Ko h Phi Phi to rel beaches, or Ko Lanta for blissfu wn Leonardo no -k tle m that lit enact scenes fro The Beach. DiCaprio movie, 2. Ayutthaya s m Bangkok lie s drive away fro in ies cit us ro Just three hour pe of the most pros Ayutthaya, one b boasts many The cultural hu y. ur nt ce the 17th res and serene tu uc ins, grand str magnificent ru monasteries. rs hant Encounte 3. Ethical Elep ts up close at sanctuaries phan Experience ele erms. Centres for these pachyd re ca ly tru that nt Nature Park ha ep El ang and phants and such as Baanch you walk with ele day or two. in Chiang Mai let a r fo ) er ain (tr ahout learn to be a m Isla nd s Currency Timezone Languages Telephone Code Electricity Thai Baht THB UTC +7 Thai, English V, 50 Hz

2 4. White Temple White is the only colour you ll find at Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai. The unconventional Buddhist temple is where you ll find eclectic murals with both Buddhist elements and modern influences. 5. Sukhothai A great place to get a feel of the ancient glorious kingdom of Thailand. Beautiful ruins such as Wat Mahathat and Wat Sra Sri are located alongside moats, lakes and bridges at Thailand s first capital. 6. Emerald Cave Hidden among high and majestic cliffs in Trang is Emerald Cave, also known as Morakot Cave. A short swim across a small passage from the entrance to the cave is worth every stroke for experience of this beautiful emerald sea water enclave. Wh ite Te mp le Emerald Cave Sukhothai

3 7. Khlong Hae Floating Market Experience the buzzing action of a traditional Thai floating market, where a row of boats sell local delicacies and trinkets at bargain prices. 8. Chatuchak Market Khlo ng Hae Floa ting Mar ket One of the world s largest outdoor marke ts, the Chatuchak Market in Bangkok is truly an experience on its own. With great bargains on clothes, homewares, antiques, art and souve nirs, there s no wonder why many flock here every weekend! 9. Songkran Festival No street in the country is safe from the splash es of water during Songkran. Foreigners and locals converge together, armed with water guns and buckets of water to celebrate the Thai New Year. 10. Pad Thai So ngk ran Rice noodles are dressed up in tofu, chick en or prawns, onion, bean sprouts and of course, its marvellous finishing touch peanuts fried in a wok with a blazing flame! Pad Thai Chiang Mai Shopping

4 THE BEST WAY TO SEE ASEAN Thailand Indonesia Myanmar Philippines Laos Singapore Malaysia Vietnam Cambodia Brunei AirAsia Asean Pass is a flexible and value-for-money flight pass that takes you across the best of Asean. It's easy! Just choose your pass. 10 Credits 30 days travel validity within one year SGD Credits 60 days travel validity within one year Earn BIG points when you purchase your pass Check out the full list of destinations and book airasia.com/aseanpass *1 credit redeems one way flights below 2 hours and 3 credits redeem one way flights of more than 2 hours. SGD 369

5 How to Make the Most of Your Asean Pass Planning your ASEAN trip can be overwhelming at first because there are so many ways to do it. If you don t have an itinerary in mind yet, here are some basic tips for putting one together. 1. Do your homework. List the destinations where you want to go and divide them into two columns: the first for places you really must visit, the second for places that are good to see, but not essential. 2. Plot your route on a map. Mark your first-column cities and check if there are flights between them. If there are none, consider going through your second-column cities or major cities close to them. 3. Take time off. As there is a time limit to use the Asean Pass, choose your dates wisely. Note that there are blackout dates when the Asean Pass may not be used. 4. Balance time and spending. Check not only the travel times but also the credits required for each connection. 5. Don t rush. It s not about how many cities you visit but the quality of your experience in each destination.

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