Best places to visit in Thailand

Editor's Choice

Thailand’s diverse heritage and natural landscapes are showcased through this selection of cultural and historical landmarks. In Bangkok, architectural highlights include the Italian marble Wat Benchamabophit and the 18th-century Grand Palace complex. Phuket offers spiritual sites like the 45-meter Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, alongside the white sands of Kata and Karon beaches. Unique experiences include the Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors operate along active tracks, and the Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre, documenting the history of the Burma Railway.

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Wat Benchamabophit

Royal Buddhist monastery and first-class royal temple constructed from Italian white Carrara marble. The complex features a blend of traditional Thai aesthetics with European architectural influences and serves as a significant historical site.

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Grand Palace

Historic royal residence and former center of government established in 1782. This vast 244,000-square-meter complex features a blend of Thai and Western architecture and serves as a site for official ceremonies.

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Phuket Big Buddha

This enormous white statue towers at the height of 45 meters. A must see landmark of Phuket - the views of the whole island are simply…

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Wat Chalong

The most important of the 29 buddhist temples of Phuket is Wat Chalong or formally Wat Chaiyathararam, located in the Chalong Subdistrict,…

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Maeklong Railway Market

A traditional fresh market situated directly on active train tracks. Several times a day, vendors retract their awnings and move produce to allow the train to pass through the narrow corridor before resuming business immediately after.

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Wat Traimit

Come and see for yourself the world's largest solid-gold Buddha made of approximately 83% pure gold, weighing five and a half tonnes and…

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Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre

Hellfire Pass is the name of a railway cutting on the former Burma Railway in Thailand, which was built with forced labour during World War…

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Karon Beach

Karon Beach refers to a beach, and the town adjoining it, on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand.

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Kata Beach

This lovely beach with fine sand has something to offer for everyone. Rich underwater life and marvelous corals can be observed here - an…

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Lumphini Park

Thailand's first public park covering 57.6 hectares of open green space. It features an artificial lake, trees, and playgrounds.

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Khao Rang

Climb this hill to get on of the most wonderful views of Phuket. Having a drink or a meal on the top is very, very rewarding.

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Monkey Hill

The highest hill in the town of Phuket provides a truly wonderful view of the area.

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Tiger Kingdom

If you have never had a chance to approach a tiger, touch it or take a photo with it, then you should definitely come here.

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Wat Khao Rang

Situated at the top Khao Rang Hill, this temple is a hidden gem. Though the complex is not small in size, the street leading to it is not…

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Wat Plai Laem

This colourful temple holds huge fish tank full of lively koi koi. Dominated by several quite remarkable, huge statues.

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Nai Harn Beach

This sandy paradise has recently become a popular tourist destination. However, it still retains its secluded and tranquil atmosphere.

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Kata Noi Beach

This beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Phuket. It boasts soft sand and crystal clear water, ideal for snorkeling.

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