| You can travel to Thailand, if you want to | | | | About 820km north of Bangkok, Chiang Rai is |
| experience lovely smiles and gentleness of Thai | | | | another popular destination in Northern Thailand. |
| people and scenic & cultural treasures of Thai land. | | | | The town serves gateway to the Golden Triangle |
| Thailand certainly is the “land of smiles,” | | | | border region of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. |
| which can make you smile, too. It’s really is | | | | Major attractions of Chiang Rai include Gate of |
| enamoring and exotic country, known for its | | | | Siam, Wat Santhaat, Wat Phra Kaeo (beautiful |
| inviting people, culture, scenery, cuisine, and overall | | | | Buddhist temple), Wat Thoeng Sao Hin, Princess |
| lifestyle. | | | | Mother Hall and Doi Mae Salong, Doi Tung Royal |
| Thailand, also known as Siam, is a jewel of South | | | | Villa, Mae Fah Luang Garden, Wat Doi Tung, Doi |
| East Asia. Surely, it is your destination for great | | | | Tung Zoo, and Phucheefah – a place for great |
| food, tropical climate, captivating culture, temples, | | | | sunset view. |
| and great beaches. Thailand apparently gives you | | | | Phuket, the paradise island in Southern Thailand, is |
| numerous reasons to travel & explore it, but your | | | | a popular beach vacation destination. It is famous |
| top 10 reasons to visit Thailand are here! | | | | for its bars and beaches including Bang Tao, Surin |
| Famous for beautiful temples and shopping malls, | | | | Beach, Laem Singh Beach, Kamala Beach, Patong |
| Bangkok is one of the major draws of Thailand. | | | | Beach, Karon Beach, Kata Yai Beach, Kata Noi |
| The Thai capital & primate city, on the Chao | | | | Beach, Ao Chalong, Rawai Beach. Patong Beach is |
| Phraya River, near the Gulf of Thailand, is the | | | | known for its vibrant nightlife. Wat Chalong is a |
| world's most popular tourist destinations. Its Old | | | | beautiful Buddhist temple located on the southern |
| City on Rattanakosin Island has most of the | | | | end of the island. Phuket is also known for its |
| tourist sights. Bangkok’s top attractions | | | | Vegetarian Festival. |
| include Wat Arun (The Dawn temple), The Grand | | | | Some 700km south of Bangkok, Ko Samui is a |
| Palace, featuring Wat Phra Kaew (the Emerald | | | | popular destination for beaches, water sports, |
| Buddha temple), and Wat Pho, famous for the | | | | adventure activities, shopping, and fine food. |
| world's largest reclining Buddha and a massage | | | | Some of the Island’s notable beaches are |
| school. | | | | Nathon, Mae Nam, Bophut, Bang Ruk, Choeng |
| Some 85 km to the north of Bangkok stands | | | | Mon, but Chaweng and Lamai are the most |
| Ayutthaya, a historical city and the old capital city | | | | popular beaches. Other attractions include Wat |
| of Thailand, which certainly gives lots of reasons | | | | Phra Yai, Ancient House, Hin Lat Waterfalls, Snake |
| to visit Thailand. The city is world heritage site | | | | Farm, Aquarium & Tiger Zoo, Two Crocodile |
| known for a number of historic, beautiful Buddha | | | | Farms, Tamarind Spa, and Naga Pearl Farm. |
| temples, museums, and parks. Some attractions | | | | Ko Tao, a beautiful island in South in the Gulf of |
| are Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Viharn Phra Mongkol | | | | Thailand, is a heaven for scuba divers. Scuba |
| Bopitah, Ancient Palace, Chao Sam Phraya | | | | diving certainly is the major attraction on Ko Tao. |
| Museum, Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre, Phra | | | | You can enjoy watching turtles, stingrays, |
| Ram Park, and Khun Phaen Residence. | | | | barracudas, lots of small fish, and reef sharks at |
| Some 150 km south-east of Bangkok is Pattaya, | | | | Ko Tao. The island is popular destination for water |
| a popular resort on the North Gulf Coast of | | | | sports, beach activities, and island cruises. Shark |
| Eastern Thailand. Pattaya is very famous for its | | | | Bay is a good place for snorkeling. |
| entertainment points, shopping centers, go-go & | | | | Off the eastern Gulf coast of Thailand, halfway |
| beer bars and nightlife, and sports & beach | | | | between the islands of Ko Samui and Ko Tao is |
| activities, such as golfing, horse riding, bungee | | | | the island of Ko Pha Ngan – the land of |
| jumping, karting, shooting, scuba diving, jet-skiing, | | | | coconut trees, known for the world famous full |
| sailing, water skiing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. | | | | moon parties. Haad Rin is site of the famous Full |
| Some tourist attractions are Underwater World | | | | Moon Parties. Thong Nai Pan is a scenic home to |
| Pattaya, Institute of Marine Science Aquarium & | | | | the beach resorts of Ao Thong Nai Pan Yai and |
| Museum, Oasis Seaworld, Elephant Village, Bottle | | | | Ao Thong Nai Pan Noi. Herbal sauna at Wat Pho is |
| Art Museum, Ripley's Believe It Or Not, and Gems | | | | also a great tourist attraction. |
| Gallery. | | | | About 330 kilometers from Bangkok floats the |
| Chiang Mai, the gateway to Northern Thailand, is | | | | island of Ko Chang, which has grown dramatically |
| often dubbed as the “Rose of the North”. | | | | popular over the last few years. The island is |
| Surrounded by mountains and lush green | | | | known for its scenic beauty and nice waterfalls. |
| countryside, Chiang Mai is known for museums, | | | | Some of the tourist attractions of Ko Chang are |
| temples, and two Elephant sanctuaries. Some | | | | The Mu Ko Chang National Park, War memorial |
| attractions of Chiang Mai are Chiang Mai City Arts | | | | monument, Klong Plu, Klong Nonsi, Klong Nueng, |
| & Cultural Center, Hilltribe Research Institute | | | | Khiri Petch, Kongoi (wonderful waterfalls), and The |
| Museum, Chiang Mai Numismatic Museum, Wat | | | | Thanmayom. |
| Phrathat Doi Suthep (magnificent temple), Wat | | | | Author writes for Holiday Velvet, a website |
| Phra Singh (Chiang Mai's best-known temple), | | | | providing listings for hotels, appartments, and |
| Elephant Nature Park, and Maesa Elephant Camp. | | | | Holiday villas in Koh Samui and Phuket, Thailand. |