| A trip to Thailand offers a window to one of Asia's | | | | Chiang Mai is the fifth largest city in Thailand. Much |
| fascinating cultures and natural wonders. Found at the | | | | quieter and greener than Bangkok, this place is |
| heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand's culture | | | | known to tourists for its temples, museums, and |
| incorporates influences from nearby countries, such | | | | gardens such as the Bhuping Palace and Dokmai |
| as China, Cambodia, India, and the rest of Southeast | | | | Garden.o Phuket - The largest island in Thailand. It is |
| Asia. The warm tropical climate, rich culture, | | | | known to be the best place for water activities such |
| wonderful beaches, great food and many more | | | | as snorkeling, diving, sailing, fishing, sea canoeing, |
| things define Thailand as an amazing place to visit. | | | | windsurfing, and many more. The spas and cultural |
| Whether you are into nature or shopping, Thailand | | | | shows on the island has also been the main attraction |
| offers you the best. Adventure or relaxation, one | | | | for tourists. It has made headlines in December of |
| thing is for sure-Thailand promises the best and at | | | | 2004 when the west coast of the island was hit by a |
| affordable places. | | | | Tsunami but has Phuket has since fully bounced back |
| Thailand's thick green jungles and crystal blue waters | | | | and attracts visitors from all over the world. |
| have made it one of the most popular tourist | | | | Besides the natural wonders and other attractions |
| destinations in Southeast Asia. Travelers are sure to | | | | that lure more and more tourists to visit Thailand |
| experience an exotic and safe vacation as they | | | | each year, the friendly local population makes visitors |
| enjoy the inexpensive yet fine amenities. There are | | | | feel at home from the moment they step off the |
| all kinds of tourist packages offered from budget | | | | plane. As a visitor, you may receive a traditional |
| priced bungalows to the most luxurious hotels in the | | | | greeting known as the "wai" as a gesture of |
| world. Despite the increasing number of tourists, | | | | welcome from the locals, wherein both hands are |
| Thailand has retained its quintessential culture filled | | | | pressed together like in a prayer. |
| with carefree people and fun-loving "sanuk" lifestyle. | | | | Beyond the beautiful beaches that are considered |
| This is also the reason why many tourists go back to | | | | among the best in the world, Thailand is also home to |
| the country or even decide to stay and live there. | | | | temples and palaces. If you do visit, be sure to take |
| Most tourists visit the three main destinations in | | | | a few moments to soak in the peace and quiet at a |
| Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.o Bangkok | | | | Buddhist temple. The country embodies the name |
| - As the capital of Thailand, it is known to be one of | | | | given to it: The Land of Peace and Serenity. |
| Asia's most cosmopolitan cities. It is a huge city | | | | With all its tourist attractions that have never ceased |
| renowned for its nightlife and zeal. It is also known | | | | to lure hundreds of thousands of tourists each year, |
| for its notorious traffic jams and scammers. Despite | | | | it is one of the top tourist destinations in Asia. All |
| these drawbacks, Bangkok should be in any | | | | things considered, a visit to amazing Thailand is a |
| party-goer's list of places to visit.o Chiang Mai - | | | | great way to immerse in one of Asia's distinct |
| Surrounded by lush countryside and green mountains, | | | | cultures. |
