12/03/2022
Top 10 Most Popular Destinations in Thailand
Thailand. If you yourself haven’t uttered the word, or heard somebody say it in reference to their most recent holiday, then the word has somehow not gotten to you. Get ready to be bewildered by unimaginable landscapes, idyllic beaches, cultural gems and some of the kindest people on the planet.
1. Bangkok is a city unlike any other. Friendly people, towering buildings, chaotic, bustling streets, the winding Chao Phraya River, ornate temples, colourful, lively markets, endless shopping opportunities and tasty cuisine. Bangkok is surely a destination for all kinds of people, a place for people who simply want to see, to feel, and to exist in spaces that are new and enticing.
2. Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai is a capital of the namesake province in one of the most northerly territories of Thailand. It is renowned for the laid-back attitude of both locals and expats, where very little is able to disturb the sense of peace. Chiang Mai is somewhat different from the rest of Thailand and will attract, amongst other types, people who have seen the beauty of the beaches and experienced the edge of Bangkok.
3. Ayutthaya: Ayutthaya is a little slice of heaven for history buffs and those who appreciate culture and tradition. Beautiful monasteries, dilapidated temples and towering statues dot the countryside. The ruins are amongst the most impressive in the world, with a fascinating history and with equally entertaining anecdotes about their ontology. Get into Ayutthaya via a trip up the Chao Phraya River from Bangkok and gaze at the rough, but unjaded beauty of the riverside houses.
4. Phuket: Ah, the world-famous Phuket. While it is not the quaint place it once was, Phuket has developed into something that invites travellers for a whole new reason. It is the shining, bustling, bucket-list island of Thailand. The sounds, smells, and sights of Phuket are enough to leave the first-time traveller with a slightly bewildered, albeit very entertained look on their face.
5. Krabi: Krabi is the most archetypal destination of all Thailand holiday getaways. The towering limestone cliffs, the surreal beaches, the extensive jungle and hidden caves, the Emerald Lagoon, the Hot Water Springs. The list really does just go on and on. And on. It sits on the West coast of Thailand, near the southern border. It is a few hours from Phuket, regardless of which transport mode you use.
6. Koh Samui: Koh Samui is the most populated and Westernised of the islands in the Gulf. Getting to the island, and into the Western idea of island life, is easy – a short two-hour ferry away from the mainland is all it takes. Not too dissimilar from Phuket, the beaches are lined with resorts, the souvenir shops are packed with borderline inappropriate paraphernalia, the bars packed with foreigners indulging in beer and cocktail specials.
7. Koh Phangan: The island is just a few hour ferry from the Donsak Pier in Suratthani, but feels like an absolute world apart. It is a wonderful collection of natural attractions and bright neon lights advertising cheap beer and afternoon massages. It is strangely good at satisfying the needs of completely different kinds of travellers.
8. Koh Tao: Koh Tao is the diving mecca of Thailand and there are chances to dive at some of the best spots in the world, beaches to spend your down-time at, and a thriving nightlife for when you’re rearing to go again.
9. Kanchanaburi: Kanchanaburi is best suited to nature enthusiasts. However, the incredible riverside resorts and restaurants also make this quite the destination for luxury-seeking tourists. Kanchanaburi is around 2 hours of car travel west of Bangkok, around 4 hours if you take public transport.
10. Pattaya: Pattaya has the ability to satisfy the fluctuating impulses of toddlers, heavily pregnant women, and even people with minor personality disturbances. The city, a few hours south of Bangkok, engrosses the tourist with its multifaceted charm and almost impossible composition of attractions.
