Saturday, November 1, 2008

Amazing Thailand – 2


Amazing Countryside, Vineyard, Farm, Cowboys

Day Three: The bus ride to Pak Chong District in Nakhon Ratchasima province was a full three hours with toilet and humor stops as provided by our amiable guide Simon. As the fresh scent of the countryside lulled us to complacency and quiet expectancy of what was to come.




Granmonted vineyard in the scenic Asoke Valley of Khao Yai National Park, one of the world heritage sites, is a family estate established by the Lohitnavy’s from what used to be a cornfield. The vineyard is reminiscent of those found in California’s Napa Valley. Its unique features include Vincotto, a homestyle cooking restaurant that serves the juiciest Braised Veal Shank and Pork Ribs, the tastiest Pacific Dory, and the hard-to-resist grape tarts.

Farm Chocchai offers the best facilities for camping, which include 50 large boutique tents with airconditioning, open shower and bathroom facilities (where the shortest showers reportedly take place, ice cream workshop, dairy farm, and rodeo show. It’s return-to-nature kind of trip with all the comforts and amenities.

Thongsomboon Club is truly one in the Kingdom and is the perfect vacation spot for families. The attractions here are the Flying Fox, Buggy Family Ride, Rodeo, Skylift, Go-Karting, Rodeo, Horseback Riding, and accommodations in covered wagons and airconditioned teepees. Delegates from all over the world were treated to a cowboy night. The host resort in Pakchong was Juldis Khao Yai Resort and Spa.

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