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Thailand Travel Guide: summary of listings in the following locations:

-, Ayutthaya, Ban Phe, Bangkok, Buriram, Cha-am, Chantaburi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chonburi, Chumpon, Everywhere, Hua Hin, Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Koh Mak, Koh Phangan, Koh Phayam, Koh Samet, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Krabi, Lampang, Nakhon Ratchasima, Pai, Pakchong, Pattaya, Patum Thani, Phang-Nga, Phuket, Pranburi, province x, Ranong, Rattanakosin, Royal City Avenue (RCA),, Siam Reap, Sukothai, Trat, Udon Thani

Bird Watching

Thailand is a wonderful place for bird watching. With around 970 species recorded – and the number grows every year – you don’t have to travel far for a ornithological treat. Birds to can see in Thailand include Great Hornbill, Eurasian Jay, Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot, Pin-tailed Parrotfinch, Siamese Fireback, Vernal Hanging Parrot, Silver Pheasant, Red Jungle Fowl and many, many more. What’s best is the numerous organized tours that will take you precisely where the birds you want to see are located. Choose Thailand for your next bird watching holiday!

Bird Watching Doi Chiang Dao Conservation Area

Day trips

Places to visit that require some time to get to and need take a day or half a day to view.

Ayutthaya Elephant Camp Ban Piang Luang Bang Pa In Chiang Saen Death Railway Journey Elephant Village Pattaya Mae Sa Elephant Training Center Mae Salong Pha Soet Hot Springs Phu Chi Fa Forest Park Sri Racha Tiger Zoo Tha Pai Hot Springs

Entertainment

Thailand’s entertainment is, of course, legendary. Of course, Thailand is noted for its nightlife and with good reason. Of course there is the less salubrious entertainment offered in major cities the world over, but entertainment in Thailand spans much more than just this. Cinemas, theaters, pubs, clubs, restaurants, cabaret, it is certainly all there. Something for everyone, whatever your taste.

ALCAZAR CABARET SHOW Bang Sai Royal Arts & Crafts Center Bayoke Sky - Observation Deck Chiang Mai Cycle Club Chiang Mai Flying Club Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai Zoo Chinatown - Yaowarat Khao San Road Oriental Balloon Flights Paintball Park Patpong Saxophone Pub & Restaurant Thailand National Theatre The Queen Saowapha Memorial Institute (The Snake Farm)

Islands

For many, Thailand is an island destination… Every year more and more people come to the Kingdom to experience the beauty of places such as Koh Tao, Phuket, and Koh Chang, amongst many others. Simply put, Thailand has an island to suit everyone's mood and requirements. Whether your objective is heady nightlife, long walks on romantic beaches, or intensive diving or snorkeling, Thailand's islands excel. And of course there is somewhere to meet every budget. Some islands offer the comforts of any international travel destination, while others offer seclusion and fewer amenities. Many islands have become destinations in their own right - people visit Phuket without necessarily touching the mainland, others party on Koh Phangnan without even considering a visit to the capital. Diving, snorkeling, cave visits, trekking and unique culture - Thailand's islands are a must… everyone should visit one at least once in their lives!

Koh Chang Koh Kret Koh Pha Ngan Koh Phi Phi islands Koh Racha Islands Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Tao Phuket (formerly known as Tha-Laang or Talang) The Similan Islands

Meditation

Places to meditate

Northern Insight Meditation Centre

Monuments

Thailand has a wealth of history and many of the key events and individuals that have played a part in its history are honored through a number of monuments. Whether it is the western-styled monuments in the capital, the ancient monuments of Ayutthia and beyond, wherever you are in the country, visiting monuments will provide a valuable insight into the kingdom’s past.

Chiang Mai Old City Democracy Monument King Mengrai the Great Memorial Statue of King Rama I Statue of King Rama V The Giant Gate The Golden Triangle Three Kings Monument Victory Monument

Museums

Steeped in history, Thailand is of course packed with museums. Whether they are reflecting the Lanna Kingdom of Thailand’s north, looking at the cultures that have impacted Bangkok, Ayuttaya and the central plains, or investigating the unique histories of Thailand’s northeast and south, Thailand’s museum’s offer an valuable insight into how Thailand’s past laid the foundation for the modern nation.

Bangkok Doll Museum and Factory Bangkok Folk Museum Chantharakasem National Museum Chiang Saen National Museum Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre Jim Thompson's house Rare Stone Museum Royal Thai Air Force Museum Songkhla National Museum The Chiang Mai City Art & Cultural Center The Hall of Opium The National Museum Bangkok The Philatelic Museum The Royal Barge National Museum Vimanmek Teak Mansion

National Parks

More than any other country, Thailand has an abundance of national parks designed to protect the kingdom’s natural legacy. Although the concept of national parks might immediately conjure images of greenery, hills and mountains, Thailand’s parks are incredibly diverse. To give you an idea of the scope available, some of Thailand’s islands are national parks in their entirety and the waters around them under park protection. Most are reasonably accessible, some offer accommodation through the National Park’s office, and all provide a sanctuary for a broad range of Thailand’s wildlife and marine life.

Chiang Mai Night Safari Khao Yai National Park Thap Lan National Park Toh Daeng Peat Swamp Forest

Parks

Every major city has its parks and of course Thailand’s cities are no exception. Luckily, there are probably more parks to choose from in Thailand than other destinations. Great places to visit and just take in the peaceful environment, or enjoy things like bicycle riding, boating, and a range of events laid on for visitors. Music – including in Bangkok music in the park offered by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra – is a real favorite amongst Thailand’s park dwellers. Tai Chi and aerobics are other favorites, but in honesty its all there in abundance. Thailand’s parks literally are a breath of fresh air!

Benjasiri Park Buak Hat Park Chatuchak Park King Rama IX Royal Park Lumphini Park Mae Fah Luang Garden Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens San Kamphaeng Hot Spring Sanam Luang

Shopping

If you live for shopping, you will want to live in Thailand! It's the key destination for the shopaholic and things couldn't have been made easier for you. Thailand's huge department stores and shopping centers rival any other country's shopping venues and house pretty much anything you can imagine - from the finest designers label clothes, watches, shoes, etc. to good quality 'generic' versions of the same at a fraction of the price! Alongside the glitzy departments stores are more wholesome areas where the real bargains are to be found and there are so many import-exporters that the signs are in Russian and a number of other languages! And of course the various regions within Thailand all house their own specialties - the south silver, the north silk, etc., etc. Don't be surprised if you have a big customs bill when you arrive home! It's shopping time!.

Bo Sang Central World Plaza – formerly the World Trade Centre Chatujak Weekend Market Chiang Mai Night Bazaar MBK Night Bazaar Siam Paragon Suan Lum Night Bazaar Talat Warorot

Sport

Descripes various sporting activities available such as Thai boxing, rock climbing etc

Lanna Muay Thai Boxing Camp

Temples (Wats)

Anyone going to Thailand should get used to one idea - you are going to see a lot of temples whether you seek them out or not. Take a journey of any decent length in Bangkok and you are sure to go past at least one, probably more. Temples play vital roles both in the society at large and local communities. Temples of course play the same role as places of worship in other religions, dealing with births, deaths, and marriages, but there are no set services in like, for instance, in a western church, and people turn up when they wish. People visit the temple when they are in need of spiritual guidance, when they are celebrating a special occasion, and when they need to receive a blessing or want to make merit in a bid to change their fortune or for a good afterlife. The temple is even a place to have your fortune told! Of course, many temples are steeped in history (some thousands of years) and have played key roles in the unfolding of Thailand's history. Although travelers and budget tourists stay in Thailand longer than your average tourist, it is still difficult to grasp the historical intricacies of specific temples in the relatively short time most people are in the country. But for many, historical relevance is not the main reason for a visit. Temple design and decoration and the ritual of daily temple life are spectacles that prove fascinating for the uninitiated. Simply put, temples offer a rich texture of sounds, smells and new experiences. They are places to enjoy that few visitors easily forget.

Ayutthaya historical park Erawan Shrine Grand Palace and Wat Prakaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) Lak Muang Shrine or the City Pillar Shrine Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam) The Buddha Statue at Wat Phra Yai - Koh Samui Wat Arun – Temple of Dawn Wat Benjamabophit Wat Chaiwatthanaram Wat Chedi Luang Wat Doi Suthep Wat Jet Yod Wat Klang Wat Ku Tao Wat Luang Wat Mahathat Wat Mahathat Wat Mongkhon Bophit Wat Naphrameru Wat Pa Luang Bua - the tiger temple Wat Pa Sak Wat Phan Tao Wat Phanan Choeng Wat Pho Wat Phra Kaeo Wat Phra Ram Wat Phra Si Sanphet Wat Phra Singh Wat Phra That Doi Tung Wat Ratburana Wat Ratchanadda Wat Rong Khun Wat Suan Dok Wat Suthat Thepwararam Wat Taimet Wat Thammikarat Wat U Mong Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon Wiang Kum Kam

Waterfalls

Areas containing natural waterfalls open to the public

Erawan Waterfall Huai Hin Fon Hot Springs and Waterfall Huay Kaew falls Khun Korn Waterfall Mae Sa Waterfall Mo Paeng Waterfall Pong Phra Bat waterfall Wachiratharn Waterfall