| It's not hard to understand why Thailand has | | | | complex, the Wat Phra Kaeo, is open to tourists. |
| become such a hot name when tourism is the | | | | The Grand Palace is a place you must visit in |
| topic of discussion. After all, Thailand is very rich in | | | | Thailand. |
| terms of its culture as manifested by its various | | | | 6.) Thai Boxing |
| museums and temples. At the same time, | | | | As the people in Thai call the sport, "Muay Thai," it |
| Thailand has a lot to brag about with its natural | | | | is something you definitely should not miss - |
| resources. These are two large factors which | | | | whether by actual experience or by watching. |
| bring tourists from all over the world into Thailand. | | | | Thai boxing is actually a very historic sport |
| 1.) Bangkok's Canals | | | | throughout the history of Thailand, even having |
| Bangkok, Thailand is known for its open canals. | | | | royal and religious roots. Thai boxing in Thailand |
| This is used for various open water activities, and | | | | can never be the same as in other places. |
| you can find floating houses here, which will | | | | 7.) Thailand's Theater and Arts |
| certainly make you wonder how do these houses | | | | There are a variety of unique theater |
| remain floating? At the same time, you can also | | | | experiences you can have in Thailand. Two such |
| shop in Thailand's open canals, indeed a very | | | | examples are Khon and Nang Yai. Khon is a |
| bright and original way to do your shopping. | | | | dramatization of Thailand's myths and ancient |
| 2.) Tarutao Marine National Park | | | | tales, while Nang Yai, on the other hand, is |
| Thailand makes an effort to preserve its wildlife | | | | portrayed through puppets of shadows. |
| resources and its animal and plant species. While | | | | 8.) Suan Pakkad Palace |
| being ardent in protecting them, you can enjoy | | | | The palace is the perfect place for you to go if |
| and relish their company through the Tarutao | | | | you want to have a look at traditional houses in |
| Marine National Park. You must not forget to visit | | | | Thailand. Also, in Suan Pakkad Palace, there are |
| here while you're in Thailand. | | | | art collections which you might want to go to. |
| 3.) Temple of Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand | | | | This is a tourist destination that will suit an art |
| There are 400 Buddhist temples in Bangkok, | | | | lover's taste. |
| Thailand, but Wat Arun is one of those temples | | | | 9.) Vimameck Mansion |
| which are most notable. This is because of its | | | | This mansion-turned-museum is graced for being |
| modern architectural design, and at the same | | | | the largest teakwood mansion in the world. What |
| time, its unique distinction from others. A portion | | | | Thailand did was to turn Vimameck Mansion into a |
| of the temple contains images of Buddha's life. | | | | museum as well. Because of this, you not only |
| 4.) Statue of Buddha in Ko Samui, Thailand | | | | get to see the mansion but you also get to see |
| In the Island of Ko Samui, Thailand lays a | | | | artifacts exhibited in the museum. |
| world-famous statue of Buddha. This statue | | | | 10.) National Museum in Bangkok |
| stands 12 m or 29 feet tall and is most notable | | | | A visit to Bangkok shall not be complete without |
| for the bright colors with which it is portrayed. | | | | going to the National Museum. Chronicled in the |
| You must visit this religious place situated in an | | | | National Museum is practically the history of |
| island not far from Thailand's capital. | | | | Bangkok presented through artifacts from before |
| 5.) Grand Palace, Bangkok | | | | up to the modern pieces of contemporary art. |
| A world famous site is the Grand Palace, Bangkok. | | | | You will surely get to have the feel of Thailand |
| The Grand Palace is a complex of royal buildings | | | | through the National Museum. |
| where royalty in Thailand lives; however, only one | | | | |