Thread: Best Places to visit in Thailand

Bangkok
All too often just a place of transit but it’s well worth taking a few days to explore Bangkok. There are countless things to do and you’ll find extraordinary people and places to visit around every corner. Barter for all sorts of goodies at the largest outdoor market in the world, the Chatuchak weekend market, or get along to MBK, an air-conditioned shopping haven. The King’s Palace is also well worth a visit, along with any number of temples including Wat Pho and the Temple of the Dawn.

Phuket
Dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Andaman’, Phuket remains one of the most popular beaches for tourists – and with good reason. Beautiful white sand, palm trees, and clear blue water create a great atmosphere for some prime R & R.

Chiang Mai
Situated in Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is quite a mountainous region and great for those more adventurous travelers keen to trek through forests, visit waterfalls and discover the wildlife. Jump on a tour to visit a hill tribe – including the long neck Karen tribes in a nearby province.

Krabi
A rock climber’s heaven, you’ll find stunning limestone cliffs and rock formations in Krabi. You should also head along to the National Park located about 40 km outside of town to be at one with nature and soak up the rivers, caves and amazing natural scenery. Krabi is also home to some great beaches including Ao Nang and Hat Rai Le, which offer numerous diving trips, restaurants and shops.

It depends on what you are looking for. Much of Thailand has become over commercialized. Places like Phuket, once serene and beautiful are now buzzing centers for the tourist trade and even the sex industry.

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yes i should agree! but still it's a great place to visit... i'd really love to go to phuket since i've heard so much from this place. they have a lot of nice white sand beaches there. hopefully i can make it this summer. has anyone here knows how much it would cost me to visit this place? thanks in advance.

Bangkok - Bangkok is one of the top five places to visit in Thailand. In fact, it's number one. Not only is this Thailand's capital city, it's also the place that most tourists will fly into. Bangkok has a reputation all over the world as being fast-paced, hot, and crazy. Sure, some of that's true, but there's a lot See More click link aboveBangkok than that. Bangkok is home to some of Asia's most beautiful temples, has some of the best shopping malls in the world, serves up world-class Thai food from tiny little street stalls, has the most fascinating tourist attractions and is even a great place to bring kids.

Koh Samui - One of Thailand's most famous islands, Koh Samui ('Koh' means island in Thai) is heaven for tourists. White sandy beaches, amazing diving, some of the world's best coral reefs, and clear blue water make it a sea and sun worshipers paradise and, for those who like nightlife, the famous Full Moon Party held every month is a must do.

Hua Hin - Only three hours by car from Bangkok, Hua Hin is a seaside resort that's now the home of the King of Thailand. Hua Hin is quite a small town but there's definitely enough to keep you occupied. Several large main streets are loaded with shops, restaurants, cafes and internet cafes.

Phuket - Phuket is an island off Thailand's southern coastline and number three on my list of best places to visit in Thailand. Beautiful sandy beaches, beach huts, five star hotels, cafes, restaurants, and some of the world's best snorkeling and
scuba diving is why Phuket is so popular with tourists, and one of the top five best places to visit in Thailand.

Chiang Mai - The second most visited place in Thailand is Chiang Mai, a large city in northern Thailand. Only an hour by plane from Bangkok, Chiang Mai is also the home of many western expats who wanted something a little less crazy than Bangkok. Chiang Mai is nestled in a valley between mountains and is one of Thailand's most beautiful cities.

I've been to Thailand several times and I have visited those places mentioned here. But there are a few places that is not crowded with tourists and businesses. One of them is the Erawan Waterfall in the province of Karnchanaburi. This waterfall boasts 7 tiers in just one place. This is really great for hikers and people who love swimming in cold waterfalls.