Best Things to Do in Thailand
Thailand is an Southeast Asian country also known as Land of Smiles with borders sharing Laos & Cambodia in the East, Myanmar in the North, Andaman Sea in the west and with Gulf of Thailand in the south. Beaches, vibrant city life and pulsating nightlife, holy Buddhist temples and monasteries and activities to participate in, Thailand is a destination for every type of tourist: budget tour students who plan vacations casually or married couples who are looking at places to spend their honeymoons or families looking for a relaxed vacation in a location that is close to home. It has world class beaches, islands, markets, clubs & bars, great food and a wide range of hotels which makes it one of the top destination for all tourists planning a memorable holiday here. This article lists some of the best things to do in Thailand.
Pattaya – Located about 150 km south-east of Bangkok along the Gulf Coast of Thailand, Pattaya can be reached by bus or taxi ride. Although it is well known for its clubs and beer bars, nightlife, local authorities have tried to create a more family-friendly atmosphere. It has a range of hotels and resorts from budget to luxury available in all categories for guests to choose from as per their budget. Some of the activities that are done there include water sports, sunbathing, go-karting, bungee jumping, horse riding, golf playing, diving, cabaret show watching, etc. The following are some popular sightseeing spots in Pattaya-
Coral Island
Coral Island (Koh Larn in Thai) is accessible by speedboat about 7.5 km west of Pattaya Beach, where you can engage in snorkeling, sea walking, parachuting, jet skiing, banana boating, and more. Grab some local seafood for lunch or take a stroll along the beach to see the coral reef.
Sriracha Tiger Zoo – Located just outside Pattaya city, Sri Racha Tiger Zoo is home to white tigers, royal Bengal tigers, crocodiles, ostriches, single-humped camels, kangaroos and thousands of exotic birds. The zoo also puts on animal shows including wrestling with the crocodile, Kenya aerobics, circuses, and pig racing. You can even pose for photos with the tiger cubs, baby crocodiles, feed camels, deer, and ostriches.
Alcazar Show
One such show is Alcazar Cabaret which is one of the most popular shows and top attractions that entice tourists from all around the globe to Thailand. It is considered to be a glitz and glamour show with state of the art light and sound, with spectacular stage designs, dancers in extra-ordinary dresses in vibrant colors as well as one of the best dance & music show and top attraction in Pattaya. The show covers different countries and cultures, with acts from Korea K-Pop, Persian, Chinese, Indian, Thai and Russian lady boys or kathoeys wearing very colorful and extraordinary costumes. They are so beautiful that it can be hard to believe they are actually lady boys! In addition to the above attractions in Pattaya you can also enjoy The Kaan Show, Underwater world, Ripley’s believe it or not, Tricky Eye museum, Nong Nooch Village etc enjoy various water activities in different beautiful beaches of Pattaya.
Safari World with Marine Park
Safari world is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand and is situated in Khet Khlong Sam Wa. This Park comprises two areas: Safari Park and Marine Park. The Safari Park houses animals such as zebra, deer, giraffe, birds tigers lions, bears, etc., all in a natural setting while the Marine Park features the popular dolphin show where these smart and friendly animals do tricks, play with balls and do somersaults, and there are restaurants at various locations serving both Thai and European food. You will need to drink lots of water as it can get hot. The buffet lunch offers Thai or Indian options.
Chao Phraya Princess Cruise Dinner
One of the highlights of our trip to Thailand was the dinner cruise along Chao Phraya River. The cruise includes live shows, dance shows, and beautiful music; both international cuisine and famous authentic Thai cuisines are served in the ride while enjoying performances, you can admire some of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks like the Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn) and the Royal Palace pass by to provide you with wonderful twilight photo opportunities.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is one of the biggest floating markets in Bangkok and is located about 100 Km (62 miles) west of Bangkok in Ratchaburi. Hop on a long-tail boat to see local houses along the canal, then spend an hour or so at the market to view the vendors selling fresh products from fruits and vegetables to prepared dishes on their boats.Explore the floating market at your leisure for about an hour and take time to try some of the authentic Thai foods sold along the canal. There are countless attractions in Bangkok including amusement parks like Dream World, Madame Tussauds, temples such as Wat Traimit (Temple of the golden Buddha) and Wat Pho, Marble Temples, Grand Palace etc., luxury shopping malls or street shopping at Chatuchak weekend market, floating market, night market, Chinatown market, Pratunam street etc. Phuket-Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and has long been a popular tourist destination.
Phi-Phi Island
The Phi-Phi Island is perhaps best known destination of Phuket city, Thailand, made popular by its mention in Leonardo DiCaprio-starring The Beach. You can access it by ferry or speedboat and see surrounding beauty, bluish green water, sizzling beaches etc. Phi-Phi comprises six islands; two of the main ones are Phi-Phi Leh & Phi-Phi Don. Phi-Phi Leh is home to some spectacular beaches & bays, one of which is Maya Bay where Hollywood movie The Beach was shot. Water sports include snorkeling, surfing, swimming, sunbathing and diving etc, you can also spend a day on the beach with a beer or drink, relaxing and making sand castles. James Bond Island- This famous landmark is situated 30 km north-east of Phuket, in Phang Nga National Park, made popular by James Bond movie, The Man with the Golden Gun.
Phuket Fantasea Show
Phuket FantaSea is a cultural complex that aims to offer the most innovative and upscale family entertainment venue with a theatrical environment inspired by ancient Thai culture and combined with cutting edge technology and special effects. The main attraction here is Fantasy of a Kingdom, which features nine shows including Thai culture, magic illusion, acrobatics, animal performance, pyrotechnics, stunts, aerial performance, elephant circus (with over 30 elephants), 4-D effects and special effects. In addition to these popular attractions or things to do in Phuket, you can also visit some beaches, big Buddha, Karon view point, Phuket Aquarium, Simon Cabaret, Old Town Phuket, Wat Chalong, Tiger Kingdom, Tricky Eyes museum, Chalong Bay Rum Distillery for shopping & nightlife you may visiy Soi Ba.
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