Best Tourist Places in Thailand

Thailand official known Kingdom of Thailand is a beautiful country with natural attractions, wildlife, landscape, tropical beaches, fabulous Islands, heritage and royal Thai culture etc. Its capital and largest city is Bangkok, famous for opulent Royal Palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. Bangkok is an ultramodern city with modern life style and a shopping paradise. Thailand is the world’s 50th largest country by total area and 21st most populous country. Thailand share a border with four countries, (1) Myanmar (formerly Burma) to the north and west (2) Laos to the north and east (3) Cambodia to the southeast (4) Malaysia and Gulf of Thailand to the south. In the century Tai peoples migrated from Southwest China to mainland of Southeast Asia, their presence in the region had mentioned by the exonym Siamese dates to the 12th century. Buddhism is Thailand’s largest religion with approximately 95% of the population practicing the religion and country is the famous for world’s largest Gold Buddha statue, with a weight of 5.5 tons (5,500 kilograms). It is located in the temple of Wat Traimit in Bangkok. The traditional Thai New Year celebrated in mid of April and known as Songkran Festival.

Thailand comprises several distinct geographic regions, the north of the country is the mountainous area, central Thailand is dominated by the Chao Phraya river valley, Chao Phraya is also famous among tourist for its Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment and best view of vibrant city. Southern Thailand consist of narrow Kra Isthmus that widens into the Malay Peninsula. The Andaman Sea is an esteemed natural resource as it host most popular tourist places in Thailand. Phuket, Krabi and Phang etc. with their beautiful Islands. Phi-Phi Island, James Bond Island, Khao Phing Kan, Similan Island,  Chicken Island, Poda Island, Ko Lanta Yai and Ko Mai Phai etc. All lay along the coasts of the Andaman Sea and despite the 2004 tsunami, they remain a tourist magnet for visitors from around the world.

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Top Tourist Places in Thailand or Best Tourist Destination in Thailand.

As we described in brief detail of Thailand, country is showered by God with all kind of natural attractions, beautiful landscape, tropical beaches, Islands, Rain-forest, Oceans, Highlands and its culture etc. which attracts tourist from worldwide. We are pleased to share detail information of Best Tourist Places in Thailand. We are listing top tourist destination in Thailand. In google you will get a long list of tourist destinations because google cater A-Z places which list in directory. But in real when we plan a best itinerary Thailand following are the main tourist destinations.

Top Tourist Destinations In Thailand

1. Bangkok
2. Pattaya
3. Phuket
4. Krabi
5. Ko – Phangan
6. Koh Samui
7. Chiang Mai
8. Hua Hin 

Top Tourist Attractions in Bangkok or Best Tourist Attractions in Bangkok

Bangkok is a capital city of Thailand and largest city in country. It is the most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia and known for ornate shrine, Vibrant street life, opulent Grand Palace, Buddha temple Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, Chao Phraya River, wildlife, cultural activities, shopping and dining opportunity. Bangkok serves as a major international hub for air travel, with the new Suvarnabhumi International Airport. However Phuket and Krabi is also connected with few Asian country directly. From Bangkok we connect all other tourist destination through domestic lights such Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai. Pattaya and Hua Hin we can connect by road. Bangkok tour offer wide range of tourist attraction to their tourist. Below we are listing all most visited tourist attractions:-

Bangkok City

Things to do in Bangkok

1.       Bangkok Temple and City Tour

2.       Safari World With Marine Park and Buffet Lunch

3.       Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise With International Buffet Meal

4.       Art In Paradise In Bangkok

5.       Dream World With Snow Town and Buffet Lunch

6.       Siam Park City Tour With Lunch

7.       Madam Tussauds Wax Museum

8.       Sea Life ocean World

9.       Siam Niramit Show

10.   Nanta Show Tour

11.   Risky Market, Boat Riding, Amphawa Floating Market

12.   The Royal Grand Palace Tour

13.   Sriracha Tiger Zoo Tour From Bangkok

14.   Shopping Area India Square/ Pratunam Market/ MBK Center/  Platinum Fashion Mall / Central World

Pattaya is a city in Thailand’s eastern Gulf Coast and known for its beaches, n-number of attractions cabaret bars, 24hours Club, Shopping Mall, Gems Gallery, Golf Course, Exclusive Night Life and luxury resorts etc. Below we are listing the top tourist attractions of Pattaya or most visited tourist attractions in Pattaya.

Pattaya City

Things to Do in Pattaya

1.       Alcazar Show

2.       Coral Island Tour With Speed Boat and Lunch

3.       Noong Nooch Garden Tour With Thai and Elephant Show

4.       Sri Racha Tiger Zoo

5.       Ramayana Water Park

6.       Cartoon Network Amazon Park

7.       Art In Paradise In Pattaya

8.       Tuxedo Illusion Hall

9.       Dolphin Show

10.   Colosseum Show

11.   Underwater World

12.   Frost Magical Ice Of Siam

13.   The Kaan Show

14.   Mini Siam

15.   Tiffany Show

16.   Pattaya Floating Market

17.   The Sanctuary Of Truth

18.   Ripley’s Believe It Or Not

19.   Thai Massage

20.   Pattaya park Tower

Phuket is a rain forested mountainous Island in the Andaman Sea and offer the experience of some finest and most popular beaches of Thailand, seaside resorts, Island Tours, Spa and dining etc. Phuket is an amazing destination to enjoy best family holidays. Its most popular sunny and sandy beaches attract tourist and offer the best platform for sunbath and relaxation. We are listing most famous tourist beaches in Thailand Phuket and top tourist attraction of Phuket.

Phuket - Phi Phi Island

Things To Do In Phuket

1.       Phuket City and Temple Tour

2.       Phi-Phi Island With Shared Big Boat and Lunch (National Park Fee – Not Included)

3.       Phi-Phi Island With Shared Speed Boat and Lunch

4.       James Bond Island With Sea Canoe By Shared Long Tail Boat

5.       James Bond Island With Sea Canoe By Shared Big Boat

6.       James Bond Island With Sea Canoe By Speed Big Boat

7.       Phuket Fantasea Show With Dinner

8.       Coral Island Tour With Speed Boat and Lunch

9.       River Rafting & Elephant Ride

10.   Dolphin Bay

11.   Siam Niramit Show

12.   Simon Cabaret Show

13.   Tiger Kingdom

14.   Trick Eye Museum

15.    Splash Jungle Water Park

Krabi is a town situated at southern Thailand at the mouth of the Krabi River, A superb destination to relax with its stunning coastal vistas featuring towering limestone cliff, soft white sand beaches, small cave, rain-forest and offshore Islands. Or we can say Krabi is the one of the most relaxing destination in Thailand and super choice for honeymoon trip. We are pleased to share the detail of top tourist attractions in Krabi or most visited tourist attractions in Krabi.

Krabi Island

Things To Do In Krabi

1.       Krabi City Tour

2.       Krabi 4 Island Tour With Shared Long Tail Boat and Picnic Lunch

3.       Krabi 4 Island Tour With Shared Speed Boat and Picnic Lunch

4.       Krabi Rainforest Discovery Tour

5.       Phi-Phi Island Tour With Shared Speed Boat and Picnic Lunch

6.       Tiger Cave Temple

7.       Hot Spring Waterfall

8.       Emerald Pool

Ko-Phangan is an island in southeast Thailand that’s renowned for its monthly Full Moon Party at Haad Rin Beach. It is 5th biggest island in Thailand. Ko-Phangan Island is accessible from mainland by ferry only. Nearest Airports is Koh Samui Airport, where tourist can connect through direct flights from Bangkok. Fool Moon Party or monthly dance music festival set on Haad Rin Nok Beach scheduled every month at full moon. The event primarily features electronic music and attracts around 30,000 party-goers in a normal month.  Recently steps have been taken to make Ko Pha-ngan into a more family-friendly tourist destination, promoting the island's wealth of natural attractions and also stepping up the police presence; road blocks with stop and search procedures are commonplace and undercover police also patrol parties.

There is also a Half Moon Party held every month at half moon and an Oxa Beach Party held every week.

Haad Rin Beach - Ko Phangan 

Koh Samui Island lies in the gulf of Thailand off the east coast of Kra Isthmus and 2^nd largest island in Thailand. Island attract tourist with their Palm- fringed Beaches, Mountainous Rainforest, Coconut Groves and beautiful ocean vista. Koh Samui Island cater all type of tourist whether you are nature lover, beach bomb, Sun-Seeking, fun lover such beach party and night party etc. Samui Island is one of the most beautiful destination for Thailand family holidays. Due its luxurious resorts, Sun Kissed Beaches and gentle lapping of warm wave on golden sands is an ideal and perfect retreat to honeymoon couples. We are pleased to share the detail of top tourist attractions in Koh Samui or most visited tourist attractions in Koh Samui.

Koh Samui  Island

Things To Do In Koh Samui

1.       Samui Island Tour

2.       Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan With Speed Boat

3.       Elephant & Monkey Show With Elephant Riding

4.       Paradise Park Farm

5.       Angthong Marine Park

6.       Safari Tour with 3 Show

7.       Mountain Adventure & Jungle Safari

8.       Coral Island Tour

9.       Diving

10.   Aquarium

11.   Tiger Zoo / Bird Show / Seal Loin Show

12.   Fishing Tour

13.   Samui Snake Farm

14.   Sunset Snorkeling

15.   Quad Biking

16.   Tree Top Sky Fox Cable Car

17.   Dinner Cruise By Red Baron Junk

18.   Koh Phangan Island

Chiang Mai means “New City” and it was founded in 1296 in mountainous northern Thailand. Its Old City area still retains vestiges of walls and moats from its history as a cultural and religious center. Wat Phra is the most famous temple in Chiang Mai and within the City wall, Wat Chiang Man is oldest temple, dating from the 13th century. King Mengrai lived here during the construction of the city. This temple houses two important and venerated Buddha figures, the marble Phra Sila and the crystal Phra Satang Man. Apart from temple, there is twenty Church in Chiang Mai, 16 Mosque, Hindu Devi Temple and 2 Gurdwaras. First church was built in 1868 by the Laos Mission of the Rev. Daniel and Mrs. Sophia McGilvary. Chiang Mai is the seat of Roman Catholic Diocese of Chiang Mai and Sacred Heart Cathedral.

We are pleased to share the detail of top tourist attractions in Chiang Mai or most visited tourist attractions in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai City

Things To Do In Chiang Mai

1.       Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

2.       Handicraft Market

3.       Chiang Mai City Tour

4.       Meo Hill Tribe At Doi Pui

5.       Elephant At Work at Mai Sa

6.       Orchid Farm

7.       Lamphun City

8.       White Karen Hill Tribe

9.       Red Karen Hill Tribe

10.   Elephant Safari

11.   Lampang Visit

12.   Bamboo Rafting

13.   Chiang Rai Visit

Hua Hin is a pretty beachside town and located 195 km from Bangkok, in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula in Thailand. This relaxing seaside resort city is ideal for short family vacations. This tranquil fishing village was turned into a beachside resort city and consequently becoming popular among domestic and international tourists. Its 6 Km long beach is more beautiful and clean, so then Pattaya.

Hua Hin is famous for Sunbathing, Snorkeling, Swimming, Golf Course, Waterfall, Spa, Sea Food and national park etc. We are pleased to share the detail of top tourist attractions in Hua Hin or most visited tourist attractions in Hua Hin.

Hua Hin Beach Side Resort City

Things To Do In Hua Hin

1.       Vana Nava Hua Hin

2.       Huay Yang Waterfall

3.       Maruka Tayawan Palace (Palace of love & hope)

4.       Petchburi Town

5.       Sam Roi Yod National Park

6.       Pa-La-U Waterfall

7.       Keang Kra Chan National Park

8.       Khao Takieb (Monkey Mountain)

9.       Thai Silk Factory

10.   King Pavilion

11.   Night Market

Fifteen Facts About Thailand:-

1.       Thailand also known as the “land of smiles” because the people of Thailand seem to be always ready with a smile. They are a peace-loving and desiring harmony over conflict.

2.       Thai people loves its King and show the great respect for the Monarchy. If you commit disrespectful acts toward the King, you could be imprisoned for treason.

3.       Bangkok, Its real name is one of the longest names of a place in the world, made up of Pali and Sanskrit root words:  Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit. It means “City of Angels, Great City of Immortals and Magnificent City of the Nine Gems, Seat of the King, City of Royal Palaces, Home of Gods Incarnate and Erected by Visvakarman at Indra’s Behest.”

4.       Thailand is truly a land of temple, there is approx. 35000 temple and visiting them requires modest clothing, meaning no shorts or sleeveless shirts.

5.       The head is considered to be the most important part of the body, and so Thai culture forbids touching anyone on the head (even a child)

6.       The national flower of Thailand is the orchid. 

7.       There was a time when all young men in Thailand were required to become Buddhist monks–even if only for a short period of time–before they turned 20. 

8.       Thailand is made up of approximately 1,430 islands. Many of the islands have become famous for being featured in Hollywood films. A popular habit of return visitors is to “try out” new islands to find their favorite.

9.       Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that was never colonized by an European country.

10.   Thailand is where you’ll find both the smallest and the largest creatures. 

11.   One-tenth of the entire population of Thailand lives in Bangkok.

12.   National flag of Thailand being raised at 8 a.m. each morning, and lowered at 6 p.m.

13.   Thailand has a few big snakes. You can find the reticulated python in Thai jungles, the world’s largest snake.

14.   Red Bull, the world-famous energy drink, has its roots in Thailand. It is based on Krating Daeng, a drink made popular in Thailand since 1976.

15.   Traditional Thai New Year Celebrated in Mid Of April, named Songkran Festival.

Few Best Routing and Suggested Itinerary to Explore Thailand

Bangkok &Pattaya – 4nIghts/5Days Or 5Nights/6Days

Phuket Bangkok andPattaya – 6Nihgts/7Days Or 7Nights/8 Days

Phuket with Krabi – 5Nights/6Days or 6Nights/7Days

Phuket Krabi &Bangkok - 7Nights/8Days

Koh Samui with Bangkok & Pattaya – 6Nights/7 Days or 7Nights/8Days

Bangkok with Hua Hin – 4Nights/5Days

Thailand withSingapore & Malaysia – 9Nights/10Dys or 10 Nights/11 Days

Thailand withSingapore – 7Nights/8Days

Thailand withMalaysia – 7Nights/8Days

Thailand with Singapore and Dream Cruise – 9Nights/10Days