Thailand - Tourist Attractions

Thailand is one of the most popular summer travel destinations in the world. It has large history heritage, unique culture, wild nightlife and the most important - wonderful beaches, sea and marine life. It is also known as Siam, which was its former official name.
Major destinations in Thailand are: Bangkok, Phuket, Phang Nga, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Pai, Hua Hin and Udon Thani. Most of the foreign tourists stay at Bangkok, Pattaya or some of the beautiful islands.
Most popular tourist attractions include tropical islands, beaches, diving sites, Buddhist temples and palaces, archaeological sites, hill tribes, bird life, national parks, unique cuisine and many other. Following are some of the most popular attractions in Thailand:

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
Khao Yai National Park
Ko Phi Phi Island
Phang Nga Bay
Coral reefs near Phuket and Koh Samui
Mekong River

HISTORY ATTRACTIONS
Ban Chiang
Ayutthaya Historical Park
Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park
Khu Bua
Si Satchanalai Historical Park
Ban Non Wat

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
Palaces: Grand Palace, Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, King Narai’s Palace, Mrigadayavan Palace, Phaya Thai Palace, Dusit Palace
Buddhist temples: Wat Arun, What Pho, Wat Yan Nawa, Wat Hua Lamphong, Wat Chalong, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Golden Buddha statue

ENTERTAINMENT ATTRACTIONS
Siam Ocean World
Nightlife at Phuket
Red-light District in Thailand
Full Moon Parties at Koh Phangan
Siam Park City
Dream World

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Suan Lum Night Bazaar
Pak Khlong Talat
Royal City Avenue
Pratunam Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Thai cuisine