The Amazing Thailand

Thailand is one of the world’s most renowned holiday destinations, with a wide variety of things to see and do, from culture, religion, food, nature, water, adventure, sports, and relaxing activities. Thailand grew as a health and wellness destination, with a huge number of healing and detox centers. Muay Thai is rapidly expanding worldwide, now with many Muay Thai camps and competitions held across Thailand. There are thousands of temples and cultural centers promoting the unique Thai culture and Royal Thai palaces to witness. Thai food plays an integral role in the Thai way of life, and with Thai food growing in popularity worldwide, authentic Thai food from the streets or in fine dining restaurants will certainly not disappoint anyone.

Of course, Thailand’s beaches and islands are unmissable as their beauty and uniqueness are breathtaking. With a huge range of water activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, and jet skiing… there is something for everyone to do in Thailand!

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Bangkok the city that never sleeps.

What to do in Bangkok
Bangkok is a city that is alive 24 hours a day. You can see well-dressed groups eating early morning noodles after the nightclubs close their doors, while market traders are just setting up for the day and orange-robed monks make their daily alms rounds. From Thailand’s most revered temples and shrines to fantastic shopping and party hot spots, Bangkok is what you want it to be. Take some time to indulge every face of Bangkok to try and make sense of this gnarly yet charming city.

Where to go at night in Bangkok
Nightlife is one of Bangkok’s specialties and the city really comes alive after dark. The options span a wide range of tastes, styles, and budgets. Dance parties, rooftop bars, chilled-out lounges with live music, cultural shows, street shopping, and an electrifying gay scene all sum up the gist of what’s available. Explore Bangkok by night and get a taste of what it’s all about.

Where to go shopping in Bangkok
Shopping in Bangkok is an experience everyone should try. The sheer variety of shopping options is enough to make your head spin. The city is rightfully famed for its collection of markets, but there’s a growing number of air-conditioned megamalls and ancient retail enclaves, so whatever you’re looking for you have a good chance of finding it in Bangkok.

Hop on the BTS Skytrain to Siam for the city’s best collection of shopping malls or find antiques and handicraft shops in Bangkok Old Town. For great bargains, try Chinatown, around Sampeng Lane, as well as Pahurat Textile Market. Pratunam Market is also great for ready-to-wear clothing.

What to eat in Bangkok
Thai food is bold and flavorsome, but the best restaurants and food stalls also understand the importance of balance and subtly. From the first-timer’s favorite of pad Thai to more complex flavors of curries and salads found in Bangkok, we encourage everyone to trust their eyes and nose and jump into Thai cuisine whenever the opportunity presents itself. Savor seafood at a local restaurant perched over the river, enjoy exquisite food from a swish hotel restaurant overlooking the city, or grab a quick snack in a shopping mall food court.

Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Bangkok

1. Grand Palace and Wat Prakeaw

The dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace is undoubtedly the most famous landmark in Bangkok. It’s one must-see sight that no visit to the city would be complete without. It was built in 1782 and for 150 years was the home of the Thai King, the Royal court, and the administrative seat of government.

The Grand Palace of Bangkok is a grand old dame indeed, that continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail, all of which is a proud salute to the creativity and craftsmanship of the Thai people. Within its walls were also the Thai war ministry, state departments, and even the mint. Today, the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom.

2. Wat Pho Temple

Wat Pho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha), or Wat Phra Chetuphon, is right behind the Temple of the Emerald Buddha – it’s a must-see for any first-time visitor to Bangkok. As one of the largest temple complexes in the city, it’s famed for its giant reclining Buddha that is 46 meters long, and covered in gold leaf.

It’s an easy 10-minute walk between here and the Grand Palace, and we recommend coming to Wat Pho second because even though the golden Buddha here is just as popular, many people don’t take the time to wander around the rest of the complex, making for a more relaxing experience. Wat Pho is also a great place to get a traditional Thai massage. It’s often considered the leading school of massage in Thailand, so you really are in good hands here.

3. Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn)

Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is a landmark temple on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya river. It’s easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location but also because the design is very different from the other temples you can visit in the Thai capital. Wat Arun (nicknamed the ‘Temple of Dawn’) is partly made up of colorfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water.

Wat Arun is almost directly opposite Wat Pho, so it’s very easy to get to. From Saphan Taksin boat pier you can take a riverboat that stops at Pier 8. From here, a small shuttle boat takes you from one side of the river to the other.

4. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Damnoen Saduak is the most popular floating market in Thailand, great for photo opportunities, and food, and for giving you an insight into a bygone way of life. An early morning start is worth it to avoid the heat and catch Damnoen Saduak at its liveliest.

Most visitors who come to Thailand want to visit a floating market and many of them will end up here. Don’t let that put you off though, as it’s an enjoyable morning out of the city and if you avoid the tourist shops you can get a real sense of the place. The market is over an hour’s transfer out of Bangkok, and the easiest way to get there is to join a tour.

5. Baiyoke Tower

The 84-story Baiyoke Tower is an unmissable towering landmark in the Pratunam area of Bangkok. Its skywalk on the 77th floor has large viewing windows and is the best place in the area to get sweeping bird’s-eye views of the skyline. The revolving rooftop observation deck on the 84th floor is where you can gain even higher and more impressive views of the city.

Baiyoke (pronounced ‘Bayok’) was once Thailand’s tallest building at 309 meters and still ranks as one of the tallest buildings in the whole country. Adding the 34.35-meter spire, the building stands at a total of 343.35 meters. Baiyoke Tower is home to an early hotel built in 1998 and has mostly become an attraction and a shopping complex all in one. The area where the tower stands are known for the famous Pratunam market with its thousands of clothing and garment shops.

6. Have a Thai Massage

Whatever country you come from you almost certainly would have heard of Thai massages and maybe even have seen a Thai massage parlor in your local village. But nowhere can you experience a traditional Thai massage done as well as you would in the country where it originated.

The experience of a Thai massage will give you a new lease of life whilst making you feel invigorated as well as balanced. There are parlous absolutely everywhere so it is worth doing your research to find a good one near your hotel.

7. Eat Street Food

With Thai people choosing to eat almost every meal out instead of cooking at home the popularity of street food has never been stronger. Every busy road will have street food vendors selling their products to the locals and tourists alike, the prices are low because this is where the Thais choose to eat their meals as well.

You have probably heard of Pad Thai but there is so much more to street food than this one dish. You will get stalls selling all sorts of foods from Som Tam (papaya salad) to Squid, all cooked in front of you ready for consumption straight away.

8. Take Part in a Water Fight During Songkran

Celebrated each year between the 13th and 15th of April Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year festival and nobody is safe from getting wet. In the Buddhist religion, it is believed that by sprinkling water your sins and bad luck will be washed away.

Today the sprinkling of water has turned into a full-on water fight that the whole country gets involved in. with the huge crowds of Bangkok, there is no better place to experience this festival as the city becomes one big party.