Top 5 Places You Shouldn’t Miss When Traveling Around Thailand

1. Bangkok definitely should be on the list of your top 5 places to visit in Thailand. Devote some time to explore this fascinating city where you can find various attractions to stimulate your eyes.

Also located in the metro is Grand Palace which is considered to be the main tourist attraction and for you to miss this place is a big NO NO. It is said to be the home of Thai kings for 150 years till around the turn of the twentieth century and was built in 1782. All important ceremonies and festivities of the country are performed here.

Things to take into account when visiting the palace:

There’s a strict dress code when entering the place and you’re not allowed to visit unless you abide with this rule. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Keow is considered to be the nation’s most sacred site, thus, men are required to wear long pants and shirts with sleeves; no tank tops, while women should also be modestly dressed, no bare skin clothes.

If you are wearing flip-flops or sandals, it is a must that you wear socks.  However, if you forgot to remember all these dress codes need not worry since there is a booth near the entrance that can provide you clothes to cover you up.

2. Phuket island an incredible place with its wonderful and attractive bays, sandy beaches, waterfalls, astonishing landscapes and sceneries. It has become a remarkable tourist destination. Phuket is considered to be one of the biggest islands in the country which lies off the southwest of the coast.

There are many interesting and famous attractions on the island which includes Crocodile Farm, Sirinat National Park, Sea Aquarium, Thai Village, Butterfly Garden, Wat Chalong and other Phuket temples. At night, you may want to take a stroll down Patong’s Bangla Road; where you can shop and sip a beer. If you are planning to go here you must equipped yourself with a sense of humor and an open mind in order for you to enjoy the night. The island is also famous for its beaches which would include Patong Beach, Bang Tao, PanSea, Kamala Beach and many more.

3. Next on the list is Ayyuthaya, the so called ancient city.

It was the capital of the country for many centuries between 1350 and 1767. A lot of tourists are dazzled by its splendor and is considered to be a historical place. Most of the temples and religious sculptures were destroyed during the Burmese invasion but remains of monuments are still standing and some restored.  It is located 90 kilometers from Bangkok and can be reached on an extended day trip.

How about an ultimate tropical get-away in the famous islands of Koh Phi Phi, which is a 45-minute journey from Phuket? Its breathtaking white sandy beaches and stunning rock formations are simply amazing. The island couldn’t be more exciting, with scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking being the most popular activities. There’s a wide selection of accommodation on the island, with lavish hotel resorts, beach huts to luxurious villas. You can’t help but love this place.

5. Last, but not the least, the Tiger temple, located in the Kanchanaburi province in Western part of Thailand.

This is not only home to monks but it also became a sanctuary for tigers over 7 years now. The amazing thing with this temple is that you can get up close and personal with the ferocious tigers, isn’t that remarkable? The Tiger temple has become very famous and people from different parts of the globe come to witness the harmonious relationship between the monks and tigers.

There are still a lot of beautiful places to discover in the country besides the above mentioned and so many things that this spectacular nation can offer. So pack your things now and ready to be swept away by the beauty of Thailand.

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Jeff Mills is a former Youth Pastor who is now a full time internet information entrepreneur, book author, speaker, marketer, and also an avid traveler. To get more free money saving travel tips, read more at his blog at Coastal Vacations. Plus learn how to make large commissions with your own vacation and travel club business with the Coastal Vacations Decide Freedom International (DFI). Jeff will teach you "My Story Marketing and Branding", online marketing, outsourcing and Web 2.0 Media Marketing, and invites you to call his home office at 651-769-2189 to join Jeff's team.


One Response to “Top 5 Places You Shouldn’t Miss When Traveling Around Thailand”

  1. Dear Jeff

    With regards to the Tiger Temple, you may be interested to hear that, ffter carrying out undercover research in the temple and additional investigation, British wildlife charity, Care for the Wild International (CWI) has now released its upsetting report. There are significant welfare issues, as well as false claims of conservation, illegal trading and human safety concerns.

    Please visit the following link to read it: http://www.careforthewild.com/news.asp?detail=true&I_ID=578&section=Latest+News

    Not only is the temple housing the animals in poor confined conditions (for 20-21 hours per day) and harassing them through beatings and spraying of urine into their faces but also they have been involved in ILLEGAL TRADING of their older tigers to a tiger farm in Laos.

    We are contacting people on the internet to request that they cease promoting Tiger Temple as a place that tourists should visit on their holidays.

    Please feel free to email me with your comments or questions on this matter.

    Best wishes

    Claire Palmer
    Programme Officer - Commercial Exploitation of Wildlife
    Care for the Wild International (CWI)

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