INTERESTING PLACES
Thailand
The city of Bangkok has a fair share of interesting sights. Make a trip to the Royal Grand Palace and the Royal Barges National Museum. Catch a show of traditional Thai puppetry at the Joe Louis Theatre. For a slice of old Bangkok, head to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Close to the city is the town of Kanchanaburi, the site of the Bridge over the River Kwai.
Thailand has plenty on offer for history buffs. Explore the towns of Ayutthaya, Sukothai, Buriram, Chiang Saen, and Prasat Muang Singh and soak in the glory of the days gone by.
Head out to the coast for some sun and surf. Thailand has a spectacular coastline and a host of beach resorts and islands like Pattya, Cha’am, Hua Hin, Ko Chang, Ko Samet, Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and Phuket to choose from.
Bangkok
Bangkok has a host of attractions for tourists such as its cultural heritage, beautiful temples, shopping complexes, excellent cuisine, seaside resorts and much more.
The Dusit Zoo is a lush recreation park with various flowering shrubs, huge ponds and boats as well as play areas for children. It is a place for the whole family to enjoy and revel in its pleasant scenic beauty.
The Ancient City is regarded as the largest open-air museum in the world. It is an architectural masterpiece with impressive monuments and classic constructions. This place is a must-visit for its architectural brilliance.
The National Museum in Bangkok is the largest museum in Southeast Asia with exhibitions on Thai art. The exhibitions also include various textiles, ceramics, royal memorabilia and ancient weaponry. The museum also houses the Buddhaisawan Chapel, a storehouse of ancient artefacts.
Phuket is an exhilarating experience for the visitors as it offers a mix of beaches, markets, ancient architecture, temples, activities like fishing, scuba-diving and much more. The Butterfly Garden and Insect World is a captivating place that offers a learning experience. Visitors will find different species of butterflies and also get a chance to see a butterfly hatching in the lush garden area. It also houses an interesting display of bugs and insects like spiders.
The Phuket Orchid Garden and Thai Village is a place that takes visitors through a journey of Thai culture displayed in its dance, Thai boxing, animal shows and other activities. Some of the major cultural performances include the Fon Tian, Fon Leb, Sukhothai dance and, the most popular, Ram Wong.
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an annual feature wherein residents follow a vegetarian diet for ten days. Sacred ceremonies are witnessed in all the shrines and temples.