{"id":10944,"date":"2022-09-29T11:05:44","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T11:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944"},"modified":"2022-09-29T11:05:44","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T11:05:44","slug":"why-should-visit-thailand-at-least-once-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944","title":{"rendered":"Why Should Visit Thailand at Least Once in Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Food\" >The Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_People\" >The People<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Cheap_Cost_of_Travel\" >The Cheap Cost of Travel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Weather\" >The Weather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Nightlife\" >The Nightlife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Diving\" >The Diving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Temples\" >The Temples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Adventure_Aspect\" >The Adventure Aspect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Markets\" >The Markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Festivals\" >The Festivals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Rich_History_and_Culture\" >The Rich History and Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Capital\" >The Capital<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Wildlife\" >The Wildlife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Beaches\" >The Beaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/?p=10944\/#The_Epic_Backpacking_Scene\" >The Epic Backpacking Scene<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell__Cell-g0fptp-0 ndOaa\">\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Thailand is Asia\u2019s primary travel destination and offers a host of places to visit. Travel to Thailand and you\u2019ll find that despite this vast influx of visitors, its cultural integrity remains undamaged. Thailand is a country that cleverly avoided colonisation has been able to absorb Western influences while maintaining its own rich heritage.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Food\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Food<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"images-gridstyled__StyledImageGrid-sc-64ndw0-1 kDAYGF\" data-layout=\"aligninline\" data-page-template=\"feature\">\n<div class=\"native-img-lazy__ImageRationWrapper-sc-1k57wfs-0 jCvJCn content-image-wrap\"><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10947 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thai-food-5997301_1920-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thai-food-5997301_1920-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thai-food-5997301_1920-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thai-food-5997301_1920-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thai-food-5997301_1920-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thai-food-5997301_1920-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thai-food-5997301_1920-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thai-food-5997301_1920-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Whether visitors are staying in the Land of Smiles for one day or one-month, Thai food is so delicious and diverse that visitors should never have to eat the same dish twice. Visitors will even find that the cuisine\u00a0changes as their location does, keeping their food options interesting as they venture from one city to the next.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_People\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The People<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Though all the countries people visit are going to have their fair share of friendly locals, there is something about Thai people that makes venturing to this country less intimidating. Thai people are traditionally friendly, or at least perceived to be so. It is their traditional Thai greeting, the <em>Wai<\/em>, which is when someone slightly bows with their hands together as if they are in prayer. It is the way many Thais eat family-style, with some visitors lucky enough to be invited to join in on a delicious meal. With a national motto like <em>mai pen rai<\/em>, meaning don\u2019t worry or it\u2019s okay, the nation certainly has an overall friendly and chilled vibe to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"epic3\" class=\"banner-collectionstyled__BannerWrapper-sc-1kyr9cx-0 isxZon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cheap_Cost_of_Travel\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Cheap Cost of Travel<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Travelers on a budget are constantly and regretfully having to slash cities from their itineraries due to a sheer lack of funds. This is not the case in Thailand, however, where travel is cheap and different modes of transportation are readily available. Budget-friendly airlines, like Nok Air and AirAsia, always seem to be running some type of sale on flights, with direct flights available to international and domestic airports in cities across the country. Buses and trains around the country are incredibly affordable as well, with stations in both rural cities and some of the biggest tourist destinations in Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"epic1\" class=\"banner-collectionstyled__BannerWrapper-sc-1kyr9cx-0 jBSzGo\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Weather\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Weather<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"images-gridstyled__StyledImageGrid-sc-64ndw0-1 kDAYGF\" data-layout=\"aligninline\" data-page-template=\"feature\">\n<div class=\"native-img-lazy__ImageRationWrapper-sc-1k57wfs-0 hMENHM content-image-wrap\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10302 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/boat-3576986_1920-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/boat-3576986_1920-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/boat-3576986_1920-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/boat-3576986_1920-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/boat-3576986_1920-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/boat-3576986_1920-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/boat-3576986_1920-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/boat-3576986_1920-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/boat-3576986_1920-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Thailand has three major seasons, all of which are suitable for vacationers to travel during and enjoy. The country is busiest during the dry season, when temperatures do not normally reach over 32C (90F). During the hot season, tourists flock to the many dreamy\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/asia\/thailand\/articles\/incredible-beaches-to-visit-in-thailand-in-2017\/\">beaches<\/a> found along Thailand\u2019s immense coast. Bangkok and northern Thailand are popular destinations during the monsoon season, as the islands are prone to flooding during this time. Though there are pros and cons to each season, visitors are never likely to get cold and can usually enjoy plenty of the country\u2019s sunshine during their visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Nightlife\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Nightlife<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"images-gridstyled__StyledImageGrid-sc-64ndw0-1 kDAYGF\" data-layout=\"aligninline\" data-page-template=\"feature\">\n<div class=\"native-img-lazy__ImageRationWrapper-sc-1k57wfs-0 jytBXg content-image-wrap\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 new-image-captionstyled__NewImageCaption-sc-11nbjit-0 images-gridstyled__ImageCaptionWrapper-sc-64ndw0-0 iDJdzE dLfZwU lgCrjv\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10948 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/city-2178705-900x600-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/city-2178705-900x600-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/city-2178705-900x600-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/city-2178705-900x600-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/city-2178705-900x600-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/city-2178705-900x600-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/city-2178705-900x600-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/city-2178705-900x600-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 new-image-captionstyled__NewImageCaption-sc-11nbjit-0 images-gridstyled__ImageCaptionWrapper-sc-64ndw0-0 iDJdzE dLfZwU lgCrjv\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Bangkok is home to some of the best nightlife spots in the country<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Thailand is eager to please those visitors who thrive after dark. Get ready night owls, as the country is equipped with every type of nightlife tourists could possibly imagine. Backpackers head to Khao San Road to connect with like-minded travelers and buckets upon buckets of booze. Those with seedier intentions beeline for one of the many\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/asia\/thailand\/articles\/a-guide-to-bangkoks-red-light-districts\/\">red light districts<\/a>\u00a0found in cities across the country, including Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, and more. Though these are some of the main draws that entice those looking for a good night out, the country is also renowned for its reggae and jazz bars in addition to having some of the best LGBTQ-friendly nightlife in the world, especially in Bangkok.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Diving\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Diving<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Thailand has over 1,500 miles of coastline, and some of the best dive sites in the world. Regardless of when travelers visit, there should be at least a handful of prime spots to explore under the sea, as the monsoon season rarely affects areas like Pattaya, known for the many sea turtles that divers are almost guaranteed to spot here. Some of the best places to dive in Thailand include Koh Tao, the Surin Islands, Koh Chang and Chumphon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Temples\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Temples<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">With over 40,000 Buddhist temples found across the Land of Smiles, visitors are bound to find at least one that catches their eye. These structures date back to all of the different dynasties, each one reflecting that era\u2019s architectural and construction style. Each province is bound to have at least one of these majestic wonders, though the most unique and abundant are found in the capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Adventure_Aspect\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Adventure Aspect<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Because the country\u2019s terrain is so unique, visitors to the Kingdom are able to go on a number of different adventurous excursions during their stay. Elephant sanctuaries are great for tourists who are animal lovers, while those looking for something a bit more adventurous may instead opt for a day on one of the country\u2019s many rivers and go white water rafting. There are also trails to be trekked, waves to be surfed, jungles to be ziplined through, and more in Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Markets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Markets<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"images-gridstyled__StyledImageGrid-sc-64ndw0-1 kDAYGF\" data-layout=\"aligninline\" data-page-template=\"feature\">\n<div class=\"native-img-lazy__ImageRationWrapper-sc-1k57wfs-0 eMJLnE content-image-wrap\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 new-image-captionstyled__NewImageCaption-sc-11nbjit-0 images-gridstyled__ImageCaptionWrapper-sc-64ndw0-0 iDJdzE dLfZwU lgCrjv\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10949 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/market-7422732_1920-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/market-7422732_1920-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/market-7422732_1920-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/market-7422732_1920-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/market-7422732_1920-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/market-7422732_1920-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/market-7422732_1920-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/market-7422732_1920-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 new-image-captionstyled__NewImageCaption-sc-11nbjit-0 images-gridstyled__ImageCaptionWrapper-sc-64ndw0-0 iDJdzE dLfZwU lgCrjv\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Stock up on souvenirs at one of Bangkok\u2019s night markets<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The markets in Thailand are like no others in the world. Each one has its own distinct character, from the crowds they attract to the items which are for sale. Some markets are dedicated to street eats while others are chock full of antiques and secondhand items. Visitors never know what they are going to find at these unique attractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Festivals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Festivals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">It seems as though Thais cannot go too long before having to escape from their 9-5 job in order to celebrate one festival or another. Many of these festivals are derived from things like religion or the lunar calendar, but one aspect remains constant: they are incredibly interesting to experience. Many travelers go as far as to plan entire holidays around these festivals in order to attend and see what all of the fuss is about. A great example of this would be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/asia\/thailand\/articles\/songkran-thailand-s-water-festival\/\">Songkran<\/a>, a festival in which a nationwide water fight takes place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rich_History_and_Culture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Rich History and Culture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"images-gridstyled__StyledImageGrid-sc-64ndw0-1 kDAYGF\" data-layout=\"aligninline\" data-page-template=\"feature\">\n<div class=\"native-img-lazy__ImageRationWrapper-sc-1k57wfs-0 gWxUmF content-image-wrap\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 new-image-captionstyled__NewImageCaption-sc-11nbjit-0 images-gridstyled__ImageCaptionWrapper-sc-64ndw0-0 iDJdzE dLfZwU lgCrjv\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10950 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ramayana-festival-1807516_1920-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ramayana-festival-1807516_1920-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ramayana-festival-1807516_1920-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ramayana-festival-1807516_1920-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ramayana-festival-1807516_1920-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ramayana-festival-1807516_1920-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ramayana-festival-1807516_1920-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ramayana-festival-1807516_1920-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ramayana-festival-1807516_1920-266x266.jpg 266w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ramayana-festival-1807516_1920-740x740.jpg 740w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ramayana-festival-1807516_1920-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 new-image-captionstyled__NewImageCaption-sc-11nbjit-0 images-gridstyled__ImageCaptionWrapper-sc-64ndw0-0 iDJdzE dLfZwU lgCrjv\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Thai ancient culture performances are a fantastic cultural experience for visitors<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Though many cities in Thailand continue to be modernized with things like urban decor, everywhere visitors look will have bits and pieces of Thailand\u2019s interesting and ancient culture somehow intertwined. Cities like Sukhothai hold their ground in terms of modernization, as they are still home to many ancient ruins dating back to the Siamese Kingdom in 1238. Its\u00a0history\u00a0is also found in Thailand\u2019s many art forms, like traditional\u00a0Thai dancing\u00a0or Thai puppetry performances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Capital\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Capital<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Bangkok gets a section all its own, as the capital is hands down one of the main reasons to visit the country. Over eight million people reside in the city, many of whom are foreigners who have made Bangkok home. It seems as though once someone visits the capital long enough; they never want to leave. Bangkok is often the first stop on traveler\u2019s itineraries before heading around Southeast Asia, and it\u2019s usually not their favorite city. The capital is crowded and can be overwhelming, leaving many travelers less than impressed. Those who get off the beaten path, however, will find Bangkok is a city full of surprises, with seemingly every top thing to see and do available. Temples, red light districts, sky bars, museums, art galleries, parks: you name it, the city is sure to have it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Wildlife\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Wildlife<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Thailand is home to an abundance of wildlife in its many\u00a0national parks, beaches and mountainous terrain. Khao Yai National Park in central Thailand is home to tigers, wild boars, and if visitors are truly lucky they may even see an elephant or two. In the south, there are entire beaches filled with monkeys, with tourists flocking to places like Monkey Beach on Koh Phi Phi to see what the hype is all about. Remember to be a responsible tourist and not feed the wildlife, as well as steering clear of those tourist attractions which abuse animals for profit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Beaches\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Beaches<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"images-gridstyled__StyledImageGrid-sc-64ndw0-1 kDAYGF\" data-layout=\"aligninline\" data-page-template=\"feature\">\n<div class=\"native-img-lazy__ImageRationWrapper-sc-1k57wfs-0 klozDk content-image-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10951 size-large\" style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\" src=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thailand-2303882_1920-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thailand-2303882_1920-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thailand-2303882_1920-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thailand-2303882_1920-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thailand-2303882_1920-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thailand-2303882_1920-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thailand-2303882_1920-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toptourasia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/thailand-2303882_1920-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Thailand\u2019s geography is certainly impressive, with every province across the country having some unique geographical feature worth exploring. However, the country\u2019s most impressive natural feature is surely its beaches, with over 1,500 miles of coastline to choose from. Though there are a fair share of beaches that have been overrun with sun soaking tourists, there are many incredible stretches of sand that remain quiet, secluded and stunning. Some of these beaches include Freedom Beach in Phuket and Sunset Beach on the island of Koh Kradan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 header__StyledH2-sc-1pwlzp1-0 bjyrzA UPdxn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Epic_Backpacking_Scene\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">The Epic Backpacking Scene<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"cell__Cell-g0fptp-0 iLDXyn\">\n<p class=\"Textstyled__Text-zyj2x0-0 paragraph__StyledParagraph-wo9vc1-0 jGtmqY hcSdLH\"><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Recent years have proved to be busy ones for backpackers, as the number of travelers to Southeast Asian countries has grown exponentially. Between 2010 and 2015, Thailand saw an 87 percent increase in international arrivals alone, many of whom are backpackers. These budget-friendly travelers tend to travel in groups they meet along the way, which makes Thailand such an opportune destination for them because there are so many. Affordable\u00a0hostels\u00a0can be found in almost all of the major cities \u2013 and some quieter ones, too \u2013 making it easy to meet fellow backpackers and explore Thailand together.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thailand is Asia\u2019s primary travel destination and offers a host of places to visit. Travel to Thailand and you\u2019ll find that despite this vast influx of visitors, its cultural integrity remains undamaged. Thailand is a country that cleverly avoided colonisation has been able to absorb Western influences while maintaining its own rich heritage. 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