Thailand, popular as the ‘land of smiles’ overflows with abundant charms, The country has always ranked high on the popularity charts when it comes to holidays to the Far East. Its cities are all about virginal beaches, frenetic dynamism, lip smacking food and hot spots that one can’t afford to miss. Exhilarating spa therapy, adrenalin pumping water sports, and an excellent shopping scene are just a few of the delights in store for the visitors. Read on to know more about its Thailand’s major tourist places.
Phuket

Aptly known as the ‘pearl of the South’, Phuket is supposedly the hottest resort island in the country and a major highlight of all Thailand holidays. Amongst numerous pristine beaches, the Patong, Kata, and Rawai remain the most popular ones. The Simon Cabaret, Phuket FantaSea, and Chalong Temple are some of the biggest crowd pullers.

Bangkok

Glitzy Bangkok, affectionately called ‘Venice of the East’, bombards visitors with endless fun. Bangkok holidays simply translate as a world of gorging, shopping, partying, and sightseeing. For shopaholics, there are scores of glitzy malls as well as humbler options such as the Chatuchak weekend market, floating market, and the night market. Holidays here remain unforgettable with mesmerising sightseeing wonders like Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Royal Grand Palace, Vimanmek Palace, and Jim Thompson Thai House. Bangkok also has plenty of accommodation facilities ranging right from lavish hotels to backpacker halts.

Krabi

The sparkling Andaman Sea, soft sandy beaches, and rugged limestone cliffs all do their bit to make Krabi an endearing destination. In fact, Krabi figures in most package deals to Thailand. Although, the destination is crammed full of stupendous attractions, some of the most famed ones are the Tiger Cave temple, the Koh Lanta Marine Park, and the Railay Beach. Krabi also emerges as the gourmet’s paradise with a range of multiethnic global cuisines as well as fiery local delicacies.