Welcome to Beautiful Thailand
Thailand is the most popular tourist destination in South-East Asia, and for a reason. You can find almost anything here: thick jungle as green as can be, crystal blue beaches that feel more like a warm bath than a swim in the ocean and food that can curl your nose hairs while tap dancing across your taste buds. Exotic, yet safe; cheap, yet equipped with every modern amenity you need, there is something for every interest and every price bracket, from beach front backpacker bungalows to some of the best luxury hotels in the world. And despite the heavy flow of tourism, Thailand retains its quintessential Thainess, with a culture and history all its own and a carefree people famed for their smiles and their fun-seeking sanuk lifestyle. Many travelers come to Thailand and extend their stay well beyond their original plans and others never find a reason to leave. Whatever your cup of tea is, they know how to make it in Thailand.
Cities Bangkok - Thailand's bustling, frenetic capital
Ayutthaya - a historical city, world heritage site and old capital of Thailand
Chiang Mai - the capital of the North and the heart of Lanna culture
Chiang Rai - gateway to the Golden Triangle
Hat Yai - largest city in the Southern region
Kanchanaburi - home of the Bridge over the River Kwai
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) - main city in the Isaan region
Pattaya - one of the main tourist destinations
Sukhothai - Thailand's first capital
Surat Thani - Main city of Ko Samui Ko Pha Ngan Ko Tao and Srivijaya Empire.
Other destinations
Islands & beaches:
Ko Lipe - Small island in the middle of Tarutao National Park amazingly unspoilt, great reefs and beaches absolutely stunning, a must see.
Ko Chang - once quiet island undergoing major tourism development
Krabi - Southern beach and watersports Mecca, includes Ao Nang, Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta
Ko Lanta - sleepy southern island with rapidly developing tourism
Ko Pha Ngan - site of the famous Full Moon Party with miles of quiet coastline
Ko Samet - the nearest island beach escape from Bangkok
Ko Samui - comfortable, nature, and entertainment hippie mecca gone upmarket
Ko Tao - Small Island neighbor of Samui
Phuket - the original Thai paradise island now very developed but still with some beautiful beaches remaining
Rai Leh - stunning beach by the limestone cliffs of Krabi, rock climbers mecca
Islands & beaches:Ko Lipe - Small island in the middle of Tarutao National Park amazingly unspoilt, great reefs and beaches absolutely stunning, a must see.
Ko Chang - once quiet island undergoing major tourism development
Krabi - Southern beach and watersports Mecca, includes Ao Nang, Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta
Ko Lanta - sleepy southern island with rapidly developing tourism
Ko Pha Ngan - site of the famous Full Moon Party with miles of quiet coastline
Ko Samet - the nearest island beach escape from Bangkok
Ko Samui - comfortable, nature, and entertainment hippie mecca gone upmarket
Ko Tao - Small Island neighbor of Samui
Phuket - the original Thai paradise island now very developed but still with some beautiful beaches remaining
Rai Leh - stunning beach by the limestone cliffs of Krabi, rock climbers mecca
National Parks:Ang Thong National Marine Park - in Surat Thani Province
Khao Sok National Park - in Surat Thani Province
Ko Phi Phi - Thailands largest Marine National Park and backpacker favorite where The Beach was filmed
Khao Yai National Park - in Isaan
Ko Chang National Park - in Trat Province
Similan Islands - in Phang Nga province
Tarutao National Park - in Satun Province
