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A view of Paradise, the AngThong National Park in Koh Sumui, Thailand
The South-East Asian country of Thailand shares it borders with Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.
Thailand as a tourist destination has its roots in the 1960s when American servicemen, fighting in the Vietnam War, visited the country during their leave time. As travel became cheaper, and more airlines began to fly to Thailand, so the number of tourists increased and today Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
The country offers its visitors an abundance of attractions from Buddhist temples, museums and archaeological sites to mile upon mile of sandy beaches and hundreds of coastal islands. The most popular resorts can be found in Southern Thailand and include the party island of Ko Pha Ngan, the island of Ko Samui with its idyllic beaches, and Thailand’s largest island: Phuket. Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, is a vibrant city where tourists come to experience the colourful nightlife as well as visiting the ancient temples and shrines that are dotted around the numerous districts.
The weather in the south of the country is tropical in character and experiences a dry season running from January to April, and a wet season lasting from May to December. The average temperature does not change significantly throughout the year, staying at around 30°C in the daytime.
Thailand as a tourist destination has its roots in the 1960s when American servicemen, fighting in the Vietnam War, visited the country during their leave time. As travel became cheaper, and more airlines began to fly to Thailand, so the number of tourists increased and today Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
The country offers its visitors an abundance of attractions from Buddhist temples, museums and archaeological sites to mile upon mile of sandy beaches and hundreds of coastal islands. The most popular resorts can be found in Southern Thailand and include the party island of Ko Pha Ngan, the island of Ko Samui with its idyllic beaches, and Thailand’s largest island: Phuket. Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, is a vibrant city where tourists come to experience the colourful nightlife as well as visiting the ancient temples and shrines that are dotted around the numerous districts.
The weather in the south of the country is tropical in character and experiences a dry season running from January to April, and a wet season lasting from May to December. The average temperature does not change significantly throughout the year, staying at around 30°C in the daytime.
Featured Destinations in Thailand
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Cha Am
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Koh Chang
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Koh Samui
Travellers' top tips for places in Thailand
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- Koh Phangan: When you visit Ko Phangan look beyond Haad Rin - make sure you check out the beaches on the north west side or at least go to Had Tien! rpace83
- Koh Samui: Go straight past Chaweng to Lamai Beach and don't look back... nosearg
- Pattaya: The water park is quite nice. If you get a day pass you get to have free lunch and rides too. PushingStrollers
- Koh Lanta: Try Oasis Sunset Restaurant in Klong Nin jaynecox
- Cha Am: Stay outside of town... 10-12 km down the beach is a lot quieter, if that's what you want. If you're looking for nightlife, look somewhere else :-) draggindave
- Pattaya: check out walking street. Pattaya is famous for it's nightlife and this is the heart of the entertainment district. Ciahasher
- Phuket: Visit Apple1 Massage & Beauty 464 Patak Rd Karon. Ask for Bung just up from Wat Karon (which has a great night market twice a week too.) Riddlers0903
- Hua Hin: visit the night market and if u happen to be on a weekend then visit the Cicada market as well whyrobby
- Pattaya: go at low season, prices and service are worth some rain showers (30°C) Voyageur380
- Koh Samui: It was too wild and too hot. but "Wua Ta Lap island" is so beautiful with nature. it must be one of few places where is able to be called "Paradise". hydroplane
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Thailand travel tips from your fellow travellers
- Koh Samui: stay at elements, dine at fai and get a massage at Spa Serenity! - by Natasa1985
- Koh Samui: eat at the Brazillian grill. Amazing! - by JustKadge
- Koh Lanta: visit the national park. Its a very bumpy ride but well worth it. We did the walk through the forest and saw wild monkeys with their babies - by VeggiegirlMarlow
- Pattaya: When in Pattaya make sure to wear a Dutch cap! - by willie077
- Pattaya: Don't stay too long and see the rest of Thailand - by soithree