Experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Thailand with your family or friends. Whether you are in search of ancient ruins, white-sand beaches, ornate temples, and other awe-inspiring tourist attractions, Thailand has it all for you. Spending your most-awaited vacation in this diverse country is truly worth it and will be one for the books.
A Southeast Asian country, Thailand has a lot of things to offer to all kinds of visitors from across the globe. From its great-tasting Thai cuisine to outstanding weather to friendly locals, you will definitely enjoy your stay in this beautiful country. Hence, here are the best places to visit in Thailand that should be included on your itinerary:
1. Golden Buddha, Bangkok
Located at the gleaming temple of Wat Traimit in Bangkok, The Golden Buddha is one of the most-visited attractions in the country. This gold statue is three-meters tall and weighs 5.5 tons, as it is made of solid gold. It is also known as Phra Phuttha Maha Suwana Patimakon, and was built during the Sukhothai period more than 700 years ago. In 2010, the Golden Buddha was moved in Wat Traimit’s new building, Phra Maha Mondop. You will see this world’s largest gold Buddha statue at the top level of the Phra Maha Mondop.
Address: 661 Chaoren Krung Road | Talad Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Price: from 1.14 USD
Opening Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, close on Mondays.
Contact: +66 2 225 9775
2. Chiang Rai White Temple, Chiang Rai
Also known as Wat Rong Khun by the locals, Chiang Rai White Temple is a bizarre-looking, privately owned temple in Chiang Rai Province. Chalermchai Kositpipat, a visual artist and painter, founded this temple and brought an unusual approach to its architecture. He mixed elements from his imagination with orthodox Buddhist principles, such as karma, heaven, earthly sins, and hell. You can enter the temple for a small fee and see its amazing layout and design.
Address: San Sai, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand
Price: from 1.42 USD
Opening Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Contact: +66 53 673 579
3. Grand Palace, Bangkok
No visit to Bangkok would be complete without visiting the Grand Palace. This spectacular palace is one of the city’s most popular attractions. It has been the home of the Kings of Siam since 1782 as well as the administrative seat of government and the royal court. With its intricate details and magnificent architecture, a lot of tourists visit the palace each day. More so, it continues to be the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom. Ticket prices include a visit to Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall and Vimanmek Mansion.
Address: Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, 10200, Thailand
Price: from 14.25 USD
Opening Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: +66 2 623 5500
You might be interested in these Airbnbs!
4. Pattaya Floating Market, Pattaya
Take the chance to visit the largest floating market found in eastern part of Thailand. The Pattaya Floating Market covers 100,000 square meters, and presents delicacies from the four regions of Thailand: Northern, Southern, Central, and Northeastern. You will see a number of eateries, souvenir shops, and fruit stalls while here. Also, you can hire a boat to enjoy the floating market experience. Apparently, the admission used to be free, but now it is said that visitors are required to pay a small fee.
Address: 451/304 Moo 12, Sukhumvi Road, Pattaya, Thailand
Price: from 5.70 USD
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Contact: +66 38 706 340
5. Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai (from USD 104.67)
Situated in Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, the Elephant Nature Park is a rescue center and sanctuary for elephants. It was established in the 1990s to provide rehabilitation for all of the distressed elephants in the country. Both visitors and volunteers can enter the park for a fee. You can offer some help to the elephants and other animals living in this nature park and contribute to their fast healing while learning about their lives, too.
Address: 209/2 Sridom Chai Road, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Price: from 71.24 USD
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: +66 53 272 855
Website: Elephant Nature Park
Chiang Mai: Ethical Elephant Observation Nature Park Visit
Duration: 9.0 hour
6. Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima
Thailand’s first-ever national park, Khao Yai National Park was founded in 1962. This 2,168-square kilometer park is located in Nakhon Ratchasima Province and is filled with grasslands and evergreen forests. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the third largest national park in the country, which houses diverse wildlife.
Address: Hin Tung, Mueang Nakhon Nayok District, Nakhon Nayok 26000, Thailand
Price: from 11.40 USD
Opening Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: +66 86 092 6527
7. Chiang Mai Zoo, Chiang Mai
Established on June 16, 1977, Chiang Mai Zoo is the first-ever commercial zoo in northern Thailand. This 200-acre zoo can be found on Huay Kaew Road in Chiang Mai. Everyone can enjoy this tourist spot for there are tons of animals living in this zoo. However, there is a separate admission if you want to visit its other attractions. The entrance fee for the aquarium is 225 TBH (6.42 USD), for the panda house it costs 100 TBH (2.85 USD), and the snow dome’s admission is priced at 150 TBH (428 USD).
Address: 100 Huaykaew Rd, Chiang Mai, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Price: from 2.84 USD
Opening Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: +66 53 210 374
8. Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, Ayutthaya Historical Park is a major tourist attraction in Thailand. It houses the ruins of palaces and temples of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The temples inside this park include Wat Phra Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Thammikarat, Wat Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Ratburana, and Wat Na Phra Meru. You can enter the park for free, but when visiting major temples, you have to pay a small fee for each. Furthermore, you can rent a bike to get around the whole area.
Address: Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
Price: from 1.42 USD
Opening Hours: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Contact: +66 81 900 7442
9. Jim Thompson House, Bangkok
A museum in central Bangkok, Jim Thompson House was built in 1959. It houses the amazing works of art created by Jim Thompson, an American architect and businessman. This elegant garden-enclosed compound comprises six traditional Thai teakwood homes, which represents Jim Thompson’s love for Southeast Asian cultural heritage and art. He lived in Thailand for more than 30 years and revived the Thai silk business. However, he never returned to his home in 1967 when he left Bangkok to get his discharge papers and some legends surround his departure.
Address: Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Price: from 4.27 USD
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Contact: +66 2 216 7368
Website: Jim Thompson House
10. Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai
Divided into five sections, the Sukhothai Historical Park is one of the best tourist spots you should not miss when in Thailand. This 70-square kilometer park houses different statues and temples that every visitor can marvel at. You can walk, rent a bike, or ride a tuk tuk to tour you around the entire place.
Address: Mueang Kao, Mueang Sukhothai District, Sukhothai 64210, Thailand
Price: from 4.27 USD
Opening Hours: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Contact: +66 55 697 241
Plan your next trip and visit Thailand
Thailand is a beautiful destination with so many impressive and historical sights to see. Your journey to Thailand with your family or friends will definitely be a memorable one when you visit some or all of these ten locations.
History
Get Trip101 in your inbox
Unsubscribe in one click. See our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use your data
Create an account to