Khao Kheow Open Zoo : Pattaya, Thailand

Khao Kheow is a magnificent blend of forests, wild animals, bird aviary and responsible animal management. Sponsored by HM Queen Sirikit, the zoo has grown in size, scope and importance.Internationally recognized for its animal management and operations, the zoo has features that make it a great day trip for the entire family.More than 300 species and 8,000 animals populate the 5,000 rai sanctuary. Six of the newer residents of the zoo are rare white tigers exchanged by the Memphis Zoo in the USA.

Khao Kheow is described as a "wildlife bank" as many animals are on the endangered species list. The zoo is know for success in breeding some of these endangered animals. One such project is breeding the rare Clouded Leopard. Other endangered mammals at the zoo include the Asian Wild Dog, Malayan Tapir and tiger.Rare Asian bird species draw bird watchers from around the world. A walk-though aviary has been built on a mountain slope and presents an appealing environment.The aviary is Asia's second largest. Endangered bird species at the zoo include the Black Necked Stork and White Crested Laughing Thrush as two examples. A 45 minute drive from Pattaya, the zoo is located at 235 Moo 7, Tumbom Bang Phra, Umphur Sri Racha in Chon Buri Province; and open every day. Tel (038) 298 188 .

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The Million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm : Pattaya, Thailand

The Million Years Stone Park and Crocodile Farm was founded by Khun Suan Phanomwattanakul, a businessman who loves nature and has a life objective to preserve the beautiful nature and fine culture of Thailand.

This site is admire our gigantic rock gardens, exotic plants and flower gardens in beautiful natural surroundings with many group of natures as Petrified trees over 100 million years old, thai-style trained trees over 200 years old, award-winning bonsai trees, rocks of grotesque shapes and shaped like animals, weighing up to 75 tons each, the largest artificial waterfall in Thailand

To the Zoo, there are thousands of crocodiles both saltwater and freshwater living in shady natural surroundings and also has Giant catfish, the biggest freshwater fish of the world weighing up to 500 kg. (average 100 kg. on Farm) , A shoal of snakehead fish of the Amazon River waiting you visit in park

If you drive from Pattaya city, take Sukhumvit Road (Highway No. 3). When you pass Ban Na Klua, keep right and prepare to make a U-turn. After what, drive for about 1 km, you will see the sign "Million Years Stone Park". Then, turn left onto the route to "Million Years Stone Park" as indicated on the sign.

Source : http://www.thaistonepark.org/

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Bottle Art Museum : Pattaya, Thailand

Bottle Art Museum Pattaya, is Thailand apparent in a ample air-conditional hall, you can see more than 300 admirable miniatures in the bottles. This is belong to Mr. Pieter By De Lej from Holland and Mrs. Prapaisi Thaipanich from Thailand. The museum successfully some unique things all organized in a large air-conditioned hall. The miniatures displayed in the bottles are all fascinating. Bottles kept in the museum are in different colors with different types of lights reflecting on their walls. These bottles add a kind of magnificence to the place. All bottles contain models of interesting places in the world. The tourists get greatly inspired by the concept of bottling up things. Many of them try to do it by themselves when they reach home. The concept has found great appreciation among the people. This museum is located at km145 off Highway No. 3 Pattaya, the museum is open daily from 09:00 am to 08:00 pm

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Hallyu and Kpop : Silence Tourism Machine for South Korea

I can't deny the fact that one of the influences for Korean madness comes from Hallyu and Kpop. According to Wikipedia: "The Korean wave or Korea fever^[1] refers to the surge of popularity of South Korean culture around the world since the 21st century, especially among the Millennial Generation. While popular throughout the Asian continent, its influence is strongest in East Asia, especially dominant in China, Japan and Southeast Asia, spreading to India,^[2] the Middle East,^[3] Central Asia,^[4] Iran,^[5] Israel,^[6] Turkey^[7] and Russia.^[8]"

Without realizing it, Hallyu or Korean wave has become a silent tourism machine from South Korea. Most of my friends would at least know one of the singers/actors/actress/groups from the entertainment. Since Malaysia only has one channel KBS from Astro, so basically that would be the main source. Otherwise, internet has become the main point connecting us nearer to others culture and either way it is as if I'm staying in Seoul even though I'm not. You gain latest updated news of your favourite Hallyu artist on your fingertips. I check them mostly from Youtube.

These are among my top 5 favourite singers based on talent (especially not looks..hehe):
1. G-dragon from Big Bang (* Not really a singer, I just like him cause he's a genius!)
2. Kim Hee Chul from Super Junior (He's just crazy, crazy, crazy and wicked! hehe..)

Kim Hee Chul
Picture courtesy of Style Hapaa

3. Epik High
4. FTTS - Fly to the sky (duo consisting of Brian and Hwanhee
5. Hwayobi, Gummy, Ji sun - ex-singer of Loveholic and Lynn

My 5 top favourite drama:
1. My name is Kim Sam Soon
2. My attic cat
3. Thank you
4. I'm sorry I love you
5. Full house

My 5 top favourite movie:
1. The art of fighting
2. My Sassy Girl
3. A moment to remember
4. Wolves temptation
5. My tutor friend

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