The Top Places in Thailand You Must Visit

If you are a real traveler, Thailand must be one of the destination countries that you must visit. Located in South East Asia surrounded by 3 great countries, Thailand offers different vibes for foreign visitors. Especially for travelers outside the Asian country, they will find something new in this country. It also has many top places which are quite popular around the world. Some great and popular movies are also taken in this country.

5 Reasons Why You Must Travel Thailand

If you are still confused to decide the places you will spend during the New Year holiday, Thailand becomes the best choice.

  • Less Expensive

Thailand is still a developing country with a low price of their primary needs. Compared to other countries in Asia such as Japan and South Korea, Thailand is the less expensive among those three options. The price of its public transportation, food, and accommodation will not spend the whole of your savings. Thailand is almost as cheap as other countries such as Indonesia or the Philippines. Moreover, there are many airlines which offer cheap flights from and to all countries in the southeast Asian country.

  • Backpacker Friendly

For all backpackers with their entire limited budget, Thailand is a great place you must choose. There are a thousand cheap hotels and accommodations, especially for a backpacker. Public transportation is also available at a cheap price and can take you all around Thailand.

  • Various Destinations

Thailand has various destinations that are close to each other. For example, if you have 1 day only to explore Bangkok, your 24 hours will never be enough for you. The destinations also vary from Historic Places, Natural Tourism, Resort, Beach, and also Supermall.

  • Culinary Options

Thailand culinary option will never be disappointed. Mostly, it serves its natural ingredients originally from Thailand. Thailand Durian becomes one of the foods you must try when you visit there. It may smell stingy but you will taste different impressions for your tongue palate. Besides durian, you may try mango sticky rice, thai tea, and duck rice.

  • Night View

Bangkok is never a dead city because it is open 24 hours x 7 days. That is the reason why they never die. Mostly, you can find 24 hours bar, café, the restaurant in Bangkok city.

The Top Places You Must Visit In Thailand

After knowing the reason, you must visit Thailand, now you must know several top places you need to explore.

  1. The Grand Palace

The grand palace is the place where the king of Thailand lives with his family. The area is 218 km² wide so you can explore the whole area in a day. The entry fee is around 500 Baht or $16 and opens every day from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Since it is a cultural place and highly respected by Thai, visitors are not allowed to wear shorts when they enter the area. Therefore, they will offer a long fabric to cover your feet.

  1. Emerald Budha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew)

Located near the Grand Palace, you will find many kinds of Budha Statue. Before entering the building, you must take off your footwear to keep the place clean, and also maintain politeness to Budha and spirits. In this place, you will find a golden huge Budha statue lying on the floor.

  1. Chatuchak Market

It is a great place to do the shopping and buy souvenirs for your hometown. The market only opens on weekends from 09.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. so you must consider the day you visit this place. It sells various kinds of primary needs such as street food, cloth wear, and souvenirs. The price is cheap and you still can bargain with the seller.

The market is really crowded in the evening so it is better to come early on Saturday or Sunday. Also, it is hard to find a parking area in this place so it is better to use public transportation.

  1. Phuket

Phuket is the icon of Thailand which is popular all around the world. It is the best place for beach lovers. You can find a beautiful beach with sunset and sunrise in this place. The beach also has white sand and calm wave so you can swim safely.