Best known for its beaches, temples, royal palaces, hidden corals, underground cave shrines, and rich cuisine, Thailand is among the most colourful and vibrant destinations in the Fareast Asia, visited by millions of tourists each year.
While the country has lots of unique and interesting experiences on offer for the travellers, there are some that must be enjoyed by every traveller headed to Thailand. If you plan to fly to Thailand in the near future, here is a list of some of the country’s most prominent lures that must be enjoyed by you.
Enjoy the Beach Fun
Thailand, with all its tropical and secluded islands, is one of the best beach destinations in the world. With around 8,000 tropical islands and a 2,000-mile long coastline, the country offers a variety of beach experiences to all. Sairee, Haad Rin, Lamai, Hua Hin, Ko Nang Yuan, Patong, Hat Pramong, Railay, Lamai, Buffalo bay and White Sand are among the best beaches in Thailand.
Get entertained
The most popular forms of entertainment in the country include classical dance performances, Khon (Thai theatre), Lakhon (enactments based on Buddhist Jataka tales), Likay (dramatization), Nang (theatre performances), Muay Thai (Thai boxing) and Takraw (ball game). Bangkok’s go-go bars and nightclubs are popular among the young adults. Pattaya has a rich nightlife as well.
Enjoy traditional Thai cuisine
Influenced by Chinese and Indian cooking, Thai cuisine is flavourful and delicious. Tom Kha Kai (chicken in coconut soup), Pad Thai (fried noodles), Khao Pad (fired rice), Gaeng Keow Wan Gai (green chicken curry), Kai Med Ma Muang (chicken with cashew nuts), Yam Nua (spicy beef salad), Som Tom (spicy green papaya salad) and Tom Yum Goong (shrimp soup) are some of the most commonly available and loved dishes in the country. Chang and Singa are the traditional alcoholic beverages in the country that you must try on your holiday here.
Get on a shopping spree
Be it jewellery and gemstones, accessories, Thai silk, furniture, stone carvings, wooden sculptures, ancient lanterns or spa products, Thailand has it all when it comes to shopping. The country, especially major cities like Bangkok, is brimming to cusp with markets and bazaars; some of the most popular ones are Chatuchak Market, Pak Klong Talat Flower Market, Klong Toey Fresh Market and JJ Green Night Market.