Best Places to see in Thailand

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It has countless tourist attractions such as historical sites, old markets and indigenous lifestyles along the canals all blended together. According to their distance from Bankok, find below the main touristic sites:

Samut Prakan: Have historical sites, old markets, and the largest crocodile farm in the world.

 Nakhon Pathom: has the tallest Buddhist pagoda in the world. The greatest Elephant Show in Thailand can be seen here.

Samut Songkhram:  highlights King Rama II Memorial Park and Amphawa Floating Market.

Ayutthaya: a historical site, the Bang Pa-in Palace, and Bang Sai Folk Arts and Crafts Centre are located in this place.

 Saraburi:  Buddhists should pay homage to the Buddha's Footprint there.

Phetchaburi: has the famous Cha-am Beach and many other beaches, scenic mountains, limestone caves, historical sites, and ancient temples.

 Prachuap Khiri Khan: is well known for Klai Kangwon Palace, a summer palace of the King and the Royal Family, the oldest beach resort, Hua Hin, and Khao Samroi Yot National Park,  Ban Krut Beach, and Prachuap Khiri Khan Bay.

Kanchanaburi : a good place enchanting scenery ofThe Death Railway and the Bridge over the River Kwai.

 Lop Buri: the remains of King Narai's palaces and the sunflower fields.

Prachin Buri: Hin Phoeng  Rapids, part of Khao Yai National Park.

Rayong:  where the most attractive tourist spot is the Samet Island, which has become very popular among foreign visitors.

Pattaya: recreation center on the east coast. Its fine sand, blue sky and blue sea is the most remarkable site in Thailand.

Chanthaburi:  famous for its gemstones, fruits, hot pepper and Chanthabun mats.

Phetchabun: where you can find National Park such as:  Nam Nao National Park and Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park. It has also waterfalls, rivers and lakes.

Ranong : Thailand's well known hot mineral springs, coral reefs and colorful fishes.

Kalasin: is where dinosaurs' fossils were excavated and are now exhibited at Dinosaur Research Centre in Sahatkhan District.

Tak:  mountainous and adventurous province, there are numerous places for white-water rafting, trekking and elephant riding.

Sukhothai: the first capital of the Thai Kingdom, well-known for its two historic sites -- Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai Historical Parks.

Chiang Mai: the second biggest province of Thailand, provides Doi Suthep, Doi Inthanon, Bhubing Palace…

Chiang Rai for exciting elephant-back riding tours.

Phang-nga: magnificent seas and lime-stone caves.

Krabi :  land and in the sea attraction. You can also enjoy the exciting rock climbing at Phi Phi, Lanta, and Hong Island Groups, Rai Le Beach, Krabi and Phang-nga besides Phuket.

Trang:  many fine beaches and beautiful scenery such as Chao Mai National Park, and Ko Muk and its Morakot Cave.

Tarutao Island: you will find the most marvelous underwater life and most tranquil atmosphere.

Nakhon Si Thammarat: the land of predominant Buddhism during the Sri Vijaya period, is famous for its Talumpuk Cape and Hat Khanom-Mu Ko Thaletai National Park.

Patong is the most famous beach resort on Phuket. ...  Patong Beach has gained a reputation over the years as the place to go for heavy partying.

South Thailand attractions:
Nakhon Si Thammarat -- Nakhon Si Thammarat is one of the south's oldest cities, though it has a rather unappealing "new" town in addition to its  more charming older quarters. It has long been a religious capital and stages  some  dazzling festivals. Wat Phra Mahathat, the town's 1,000-year-old  main temple, houses some of the Buddha's relics in its large  chedi  brought from Sri Lanka, from where it is believed  Theravada Buddhism came to  Thailand; it's therefore an important  place of pilgrimage for Thai Buddhists.  This region is also the locus for traditional Thai shadow plays. Ban Nang  Thalung Suchart Subsin (Mr. Subsin's House of Shadow Plays), at 110/18 Sri  Thammasok, Soi 3  (tel. 07534-6394), makes for an interesting introduction  to this art form.

Budget carrier Nok Air (tel. 1318; www.nokair.com) connects  Nakhon Si Thammarat with Bangkok. All north-south trains make a stop at the main train station (tel. 07535-6364), and affordable minivans (which are the  best way to travel in the south) can be arranged from any tour company.  Southeast of the city, the Twin Lotus Hotel, 97/8 Phattanakan Rd. (tel. 07532-3777).

Had Yai -- Known to travelers as the gateway to Malaysia and one  of the bigger cities in Thailand, Had Yai is today a hotbed of political unrest.  For some time now, it has been plagued with bouts of violence, regular pipe  bombings, fatal
attacks, and frequent murders of Buddhist monks, rubber workers, and schoolchildren. The situation is now extremely unstable. Its busy Night  Market was once a highlight, but, these days, I recommend asking around if it's  safe to visit. Still, the unspoiled beaches at nearby Songkhla (45-min.  away) are a great escape from the urban sprawl of Had Yai. Famous for its seafood and the attractive island of Ko Yo, floating in the inland sea, this  little isle is a cotton-weaving
center, with a folklore museum and nice  hikes.

Had Yai International Airport (airport code HDY), 9km (5 2/3 miles)  from downtown Had Yai, welcomes flights from Malaysia and Singapore frequently  throughout the week via Silk Air, Malaysia Airlines, and some budget airlines,  and there are domestic connections to Bangkok and Phuket.

Minibuses still make trips to the border at Pedang Besar and connect from  other parts of the region, and long-distance buses connect with the Bangkok  Southern Bus Terminal (tel. 02793-8111). Five trains depart daily  from Bangkok's
Hua Lamphong Station (tel. 02621-8701 or 1690) to  Had Yai Junction, with connections on to Malaysia. The once-daily  Singapore-Bangkok Express also stops at Had Yai.

There are dozens of low- and mid priced hotels located near the railway  station, most with air-conditioned rooms, and several tourist-class hotels with the usual amenities. The best on offer (if you like character-filled old charm) 


Shopping in Thailand
Bangkok is one of the best places in Asia for shopping and visitors will be spotlight for choice with the huge, glitzy shopping malls, department stores, small shops and bustling street markets. Both Bangkok and Chiang Mai have excellent night markets. Good buys include Thai silks and cottons, leather goods, batiks, silver and gold, pottery with celandine green glaze, precious and  semiprecious stones (in particular rubies and sapphires are indigenous to Bangkok), pearls, dolls, masks, painted umbrellas, lacquer ware, pewter ware, bamboo and wood artifacts and bronze ware. The weekend market at Chatuchuk in Bangkok is a regular cornucopia with hundreds of stalls stocking items ranging from genuine antiques to fighting fish. Tailor-made clothes are also  good value and can be made in a matter of days, yet the standard is very high.
Duty free shops are located throughout the country and items can be purchased there and delivered to the airport in time for the departure flight. Value Added Tax ( 7% ) can be refunded on goods bought in shops labeled 'VAT Refund for Tourists', where there is a minimum transaction of ฿2,000 including VAT. VAT Refund Application for Tourists forms are completed at the time of purchase and it is necessary to show one's passport.Cash refunds (minimum ฿5,000) can be obtained in the airport departure hall and often the goods purchased must also be shown.
Chatuchak (or Jatujak; Thai: จตุจักร) weekend market in Bangkok is the  largest market in Bangkok, and largest of the world. Frequently called J.J., it  covers over 35 acres (1.13 km²) and contains upwards of 15,000 stalls. It is  estimated that the market receives between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors each  day. Most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays.
The market offers a wide  variety of products including household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts,  religious artifacts, collectibles, foods, and live animals for your shopping  style at Bangkok..  Chatuchak market is adjacent to the Kamphaengphet station (MRT) of  the Bangkok Metro, or about a 5-minute walk from the Mo Chit (หมอชิต) Skytrain  (BTS) station and Suan Chatuchak(Chatuchak Park) station(MRT). Open Hours: 08:00 - 18:00 on weekends and Fridays (wholesale day). Plant shops are open Wednesdays  and Thursdays too from 07:00 - 18:00.
Siam Paragon, a 15-billion-baht project covering 5000,000 sq.m., will offer over  250 world class brand names and local brand names under one roof, as well as a  Department Store, Supermarket, and Edutainment and Entertainment Center. It is  on course to become the largest shoppng complex in South East Asia. Siam  Paragon is a joint venture between Siam Piwat and The Mall Group, two of the  most prominent retail realestate development in Bangkok. The fifty fifty joint  venture is registered as Siam Paragon Development Co., Ltd. and Siam  Paragon Retail Co., Ltd. with 600-million baht initial capitalization. Siam Paragon has been conceived as a national showpiece for Bangkok. It is located on extremely prestigious land belonging to Sra Prathum Palace in the heart of the city. The project is  intended to enhance Bangkok as a World-class detination by offering the best shopping experience in town to locals and tourists alike. The intention is to stimulate the economy and foster confidence among foreign investors.
The MBK Center management reports daily visitor numbers of more than 100,000, half of whom are young Thai people and a third foreign visitors. The MBK Center is very popular amongst tourists, particularly Western tourists. It is also very popular with Thai residents with the majority of shoppers being native  Bangkok residents. Knockoff items can be found in abundance at this shopping  complex, but prices are much higher than one would expect. Many stores selling  authentic merchandise are also available. MBK Center is connected to  the Siam  Discovery and Siam Paragon shopping center by elevated walkways.
The Emporium is a luxury shopping mall in Khlong  Toei district, Bangkok , Thailand, which opened in 1997. It is owned and  operated by The Mall Group and another huge mall, Siam Paragon.It is located  on Sukhumvit Road at Sukhumvit Soi 24 beside Queen's Park and connected directly  to the Phrom Phong Station on Sukhumvit Line of the BTS  Skytrain by a footbridge. It is owned by the same company as Siam Paragon and  its direct competitor isCentral Group. Both companiesalong  h hypermarket operators Carrefour, Tesco Lotus, and Big C (the latter partially  owned by Central Group) have turned Bangkok into a mall heaven, boasting a  combined hundred locations.



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