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Thailand welcomes more tourist than any other country in Asia. Whether you are a backpacker or a luxury traveler Thailand has something for everyone. Earlier perception of a tourist visiting Thailand was that of a tourist going to indulge in naughty things. With time this perception has changed and tourist now views Thailand as a “value for money” destination which offers a great vacation which suits every flavors and taste.
From north to central to south people are amazed by the raw beauty of this magnificent country. Here are some of the best things to do in Thailand.
1. Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kew
Royal Grand Palace is one common attraction every tourist visiting Thailand have. Once the home of the King of Thailand, the Grand Palace it also housed official government buildings and the Royal court. It’s the great treasure of Thailand which contains an awesome display of architecture and Thai heritage. Inside the same compound, you will also find Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha, an ornate temple in Thailand.
2. Visit Wat Pho, The Temple of The Reclining Buddha
Wat Pho is a Buddhist Temple located in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok. It is one of the biggest temple complexes in the city known for its giant golden reclining Buddha statue which measures 46 meters long. Wat Pho is also known for its Wat Pho school of traditional massage.
3. Visit Wat Arun, The Temple of Dawn
Standing proudly overlooking the Chao Phraya River is Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. It is a temple named after the Hindu God Aruna. As the sun rises on Bangkok’s horizon in the early morning, Wat Arun shimmers in the light. Evening views of Wat Arun are magnificent from the other side of the Chao Phraya River. Wat Arun is one of my personal favorite temples in Bangkok due to its waterfront view and magnificent construction
4. Visit Khao San Road
Khao San Road is a road in the heart of Bangkok. This road is often referred to as the “backpacker’s heaven”. This road is open daily and mostly the action starts in the evening time. On both sides of the road, you will see a different kind of bands playing live music. This road becomes super crowded at times which makes it difficult for the tourist to move around. This road is open until the wee hours of the morning.
5. Indulge in a Thai Massage
Thai massage is a dry massage a no oil or lubricant is applied on the body. In fact, your Thai massage is given over the dress you are given to wear before the massage. Thai massage can be a little painful for a first timer and if you do it frequently you will not feel the pain. Thai massage effectively touches the joints in the body which relaxes the body and improves blood circulation.
6. Visit Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the largest markets in Bangkok. The market is active at the weekends. The market is divided into many sections ranging from clothing, handicrafts, ceramics, furniture, food and beverage, plants, arts, books, antiques and more.
7. Visit Ayutthaya
The Ayutthaya Kingdom was one of the prosperous Kingdom that existed from 1350 to 1767. It was, in fact, the second Thai empire after Sukhothai. Many wars were fought for four centuries between Sukhothai, Angkor and the Burmese. Finally, the whole Kingdom was destroyed by the Burmese and the Kingdom ceased to exist after 1767. In present-day Thailand, only the ruins of Ayutthaya Kingdom remain. Ayutthaya City is now a World Heritage Site. Visit Ayutthaya is usually done in a day trip from Bangkok.
8. Visit the Thai Islands
You will be glad to know that the islands in Thailand are the best islands in the region. A trip to Thailand is not complete if you haven’t visited an island. Visit the southern islands of Phuket, Koh Samui, and Krabi and you will see the beauty that lies there. Other than these islands there are islands like Phi Phi island, James Bond island, Koh Lipe which may like to visit.
9. Visit Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai
Visit Hua Hin is one of the best things you can do in Thailand. Apart from Hua Hin, Chiang Mai is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Thailand. Bordering Chiang Mai is Chiang Rai which you can also visit.
Founded in 1262, Chiang Rai is a sleepy town in Northern Thailand. Although a small town, Chiang Rai is full of history and culture.
Temples of Chiang Rai
Wat Rong Khun, White Temple
One temple that every tour guide will take you when you visit Chiang Rai is the white temple. This temple is a brain child of Thai visual artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. He brings a non-traditional approach to the temple architecture fusing elements of his own imagination with traditional Buddhist architecture. Every day thousands of tourist throng this temple to get a glimpse of the unconventional piece of magnificent art.
