SW visits a pretty province
By Itsarin Tisantia
Photos courtesy of Bangkok Post
Recognised as one of the most sparsely populated provinces in Thailand, Loei has plentiful natural resources, picturesque mountainous areas and beautiful scenic views.
For this week’s Freeze Frame, SW explores some of the popular tourist sites in this north-eastern province.
Adventurous travellers are encouraged to visit Bodhisattva Cave, which is surrounded by numerous hills that are good for hiking. |
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Beautiful views can be seen from the observation deck at Suan Hin Pha Ngam Park. |
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Those interested in ecotourism will enjoy the scenic forests, rice fields and greenery in Loei. |
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Locally known as the “Mount Fuji of Loei,” Mount Phu Hom is one of the tallest mountains in the province and can be seen from a great distance. |
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E-taek is means of local transportation that can carry up to 10 passengers at a time. |
EXERCISE
Read Freeze Frame. Then, match each of the following words used in the story with the correct definitions.
| 1. view ……… | a. enjoying being in new, exciting situations |
| 2. means ……… | b. what you can see from a particular place or position |
| 3. adventurous ……… | c. a way of doing or achieving something |
| 4. sparsely ……… | d. present only in small amounts and spread over a large area |
Vocabulary
- picturesque (adj): pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned
mountainous (adj): having many mountains
ecotourism (n): a form of low-impact tourism involving visiting fragile and relatively undisturbed natural areas
greenery (n): attractive green leaves and plants
