A fun-filled, brimming with culture, history and natural wonders, this Land of a Thousand Smiles is ripe with countless travel temptations and with the advent of Thailand Tourism, it has emerged as a magnet for tourists across the world. This kingdom of amazement truly is a wondrous place to endure it all. You will be able to discover some of the spectacular tourist places in Thailand that will make you go in awe of this vivid South-East Asian jewel.
Mainly Bangkok, Phi Phi Islands, and Phuket are the most included destinations in the Thailand tour packages. Apart from these, a lot of countryside destinations and little-known places like the UNESCO city of Ayutthaya, the gateway to the Golden Triangle Chiang Rai, Railay Beach or the secluded island of Koh Kood are coming into the limelight as the promising tourist spots.
If you keep your eyes open for the unknown and have the heart to explore the undiscovered, then there are a lot of things to do in Thailand that you can enjoy during your vacation here. The intriguing Thailand shopping, Scuba diving in the Andaman sea, Elephant bathing & feeding at several national parks, and visiting several Buddhist temples like Wat Phra & Wat Arun are a plateful of the attractions that suit everyone’s taste.
There are several tourist attractions to visit in Thailand. Here’s a list of 25 tourist destinations to visit this vacation:
- Ko Phi Phi
- Phang Nga Bay
- Grand Palace
- Railay
- Northern Hill tribes
- Mu Ko Chang National Park
- Ayuthaya Historical Park
- Thai-Burma Railway
- Full Moon Party at HaadRin
- Similan Islands
- Phanom Rung
- Khao Sok National Park
- Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Koh Lipe
- Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
- Wat Arun
- Ko Nang Yuan
- Sukhothai Historical Park
- Mu KoAng Thong
- Khao Yai National Park
- Prasat Hin Phimai
- Hua Hin Beach
- Floating Markets near Bangkok
- Ao Nang
- Erawan Falls
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There are a number of things that can be done when you’re in Thailand, here’s a list of things you can do:
- Visit the Grand Palace
- Go Elephant Trekking at Mahawangchang Elephant Camp
- Have a Thai Massage
- Visit the DamnoenSaduak Floating Market
- Spend an Evening in Nana Plaza (Soi 4)
- Climb the Sathorn Unique Tower
- Take a trip to Koh Phi Phi
- Visit a Ping Pong Show
- Drive Like a Local
- Eat Street Food
- Have a Water Fight during Songkran
- Visit Khao Yai National Park
- Take a Trip to Wat Arun
- Visit Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
- Go to a Full Moon Party
- Visit Phang Nga Bay
- Go to Doi Suthep
- Visit Railay Beach
- Go Diving off The Coast of Koh Lanta
- Take Part in the Loi Krathong Festival
- Visit Pai
- Take a Trip to the City of Ayutthaya
- Take the Thai-Burma Railway
- Visit Ewaran Falls
One does not need a visa to visit Thailand on vacation. Citizen of any country traveling to Thailand on vacation, not planning on staying for more than 30 days, and haven't entered the country as a tourist for more than 90 days in the past six months, doesn’t need to apply for a visa. You'll be granted a 30-day entry permit when you arrive at the airport or border crossing. If you're planning on an extended vacation here, you can apply for a 60-day tourist visa in advance at the Royal Thai Embassy.
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1. Khao San Night Market: The cities of Thailand come alive at night, and the several night markets scattered around the country stand testament to its thriving nightlife. The Khao San Night Market is only one such place. Teeming with stalls selling clothes, food, accessories and much more, the Night Market presents the best of Thai wares at unparalleled rates. Several second hand bookstores can be found here as well.
2. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market has been Thailand’s most popular floating market for a long time, especially owing to its use as a setting in the James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun. The stalls at the market sell their regular wares of handicrafts and locally tailored clothes, along with a variety of fresh produce. The only means of transport here is by boat, which visitors can use to travel along the length of the river.
3. Pratunam: Bangkok’s Pratunam is well known among locals as a wholesale fashion district. Not only is the street lined with some of the city’s biggest malls, but several independent sellers set up stalls by the street as well.
4. Phuket Weekend Market: Setting up shop every weekend, the Phuket Weekend Market is the go to place for those looking to explore the local wares of Thailand. The stores here pride in their array of clothes, accessories, handicrafts and gadgets, all available at extremely affordable rates.
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A floating market is a market that is located next to a body of water and vendors sell things directly out of their boats. Though some of the main waterways have since been filled in to make way for roads, Bangkok was once known as the Venice of Asia due to its extensive network of canals.
There are a lot of interesting water sport activities that can be done in Thailand, Some of them listed below:
- Kayaking
- Scuba Diving
- Windsurfing
- Sailing
- Flowboarding
- Kitesurfing
- Wakeboarding
One of the main reasons people travel is to explore other cultures and establish how other countries and cultures do things. It is then quite remarkable than to see people wandering around the kingdom imposing their cultural approach on the situations and events they encounter. Often these lead to confusion, worse, it sometimes leads to ugly scenes that are entirely avoidable with a modicum on insight on how things are done in Thailand. What follows then is a list of Dos and Don'ts for when you are in the kingdom:
- The Monarchy: The monarchy is revered by all Thais and people will simply not tolerate any lack of respect towards any members of the royal family - past or present.
- Religion: Thailand's national religion is Buddhism (although there are significant numbers of Muslims and a minority group of Christians) and it is very important to be respectful as far as the religion is concerned.
- Buddha Images: Buddha images are sacred, whatever size or condition. Never climb on a Buddha image, and be very careful about taking photos - some images are so sacred photographs are forbidden.
- Monks: Buddhist monks are not allowed to touch or be touched by a woman or accept anything a woman might offer. If a woman wants to give something to a monk it must first be given to a man, or put on a piece of cloth.
- Shoes: Do not wear shoes inside a temple where Buddha images are kept. Take your shoes off before entering someone's home.
- Greetings: Thais do not shake hands; they 'wai' - a gesture made by placing your hands together in front of your face a bowing a little.
- The Head: Whereas in the west a friendly pat on the head, especially the head of someone a bit younger than you, will be regarded as a friendly and supportive gesture, in Thailand any gesture towards the head will cause Thais to recoil and will be greeted with shock and possibly annoyance.
- The Feet: Whereas the head is the highest point of the body, the feet are the lowest. Do not point at things with your feet, and do not point the palms of your feet at anyone.
- Shouting and Shows of Annoyance: In Thailand, shouting and shows of annoyance are entirely frowned upon, whatever the situation.
- Drugs: Thailand takes drugs very seriously and is trying to eradicate unlawful drugs entirely.
- General: Kissing, cuddling, and similar behaviour is frowned upon if in public - especially amongst older Thais.
- Smoking in the street is illegal - You can be fined 2,000 Baht.
- Dropping litter in the street is illegal - Same fine applies.
- Do not engage in the purchase of wild animals whether protected or not. Aside from moral issues, punishments are very harsh.
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