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Discovering Central Thailand

Discovering Central ThailandCentral Thailand is a densely populated region of the country. The life is concentrated here around the city of Bangkok which is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya. Without taking into account Bangkok, this region attracts tourists with the help of Khao Yai, the most popular park in the country. It is situated to the north of Bangkok not far from the Korat plateau. This territory boasts about the biggest and most ancient rain forests in Asia. This fact has made Khao Yai an Asian National Heritage Site. The landscape of this territory is varied. It differs from mountainous to savannas and evergreens. The wealth and variety of vegetation will take your breath away.

Khao Yai Park is rich in different species of birds such as the vernal hanging parrot and the crested serpent eagle. Among animals a special attention should be paid to Malayan sun bears, tigers, gibbons, leopards and others.