Thailand has increasingly become of the most loved travel destinations in the world over the last decades. What makes the country so popular? Thailand is blessed with beautiful landscapes: valleys filled with swirling fogs and mists, attractive beaches and islands. In addition, it has rich history and culture. The kingdom has most recorded reigns in the world. It is a place of ritual and practice which are not familiar to most visitors, thus enhancing the country’s exotic appeal. Visitors may be surprised by hill tribes, traditional peoples and their traditional ways of life that remain untouched. Moreover, visitors are attracted by legendary nightlife and floating markets. Many restaurants and bars offer irresistible package with some of the best cuisine. One more notable point is that Thais placid and calm in the modern life.
Floating lanterns were launched into the sky during the Loy Krathong festival.
The Grand Palace serves as the official residence of Kings of Thailand from the 18th century onwards.
Beautiful gold wall at the Grand Palace in Bangkok
Ayutthaya is an ancient capital and modern city in the Central Plains of Thailand.
Monks let a Khom Loi float into the air at the the Yi Peng festival in Mae Cho, Chiang Mai
Shopping District, Bangkok
Busy floating market at sunset
Ampawa and Floating Markets are two hidden gems. Both markets are smaller in scales but no less charming and less touristy.
Headless Buddha statues, Wat Mahathat
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is located in the centre downtown Bangkok. In the picture, the man is standing in front of an installation of images of the royal family of Thailand.
A traditional Thai dance in Phuket
Khon Dance is the most stylised form of Thai dance.
People are harvesting crops.
Thailand - Travel Guide Part 1
Related links:
World's Most Eligible Bachelorettes 2011: Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift
Thailand: The World’s Exotic Locations
Sort by: Subscribe by RSS
Neha+Ki- 2012/05/02 02:20:55 am
Nice video and informative blog ! When i visit last time i missed few places which you have mention above but this time i am visiting them all! Missed Phuket dance, but been to Pattaya amazing place never miss it too.. nightlife is happening too in Bagkok..Thai food and massage nver to be missed and without shopping you can't resist.. I am visitin next week in just Rs 20,000 wanna join me check out here http://bit.ly/ThailandTrip
lokesh- 2012/03/06 14:32:04 pm
WOW! That's great collection. Very interesting and informative blog. Really it is amazing collection of pictures & video. All Pictures & video are so cool, beautiful & wonderful. I like the way you start and then conclude your thoughts. Thanks for sharing nice collection with us. I really appreciate your work, keep it up. I hope you continue writing this kind of video & pictures! Cheap Flights to New York
James Wilson- 2011/11/30 21:07:55 pm
Looks amazing. I saw a feature about Thailand on a travel blog I read and they showed just the beautiful beaches and modern buildings but this opens my eyes to the historical aspects of Thailand as well. It's on my list of places to visit for sure.