| Thailand has long been a popular tourist | | | | can see the old capitals of the Thai Empire. and |
| destination. Cheap, navigable, family friendly, and | | | | some stunning Khmer influence architecture. |
| with a range of activities, it is easy to see why it | | | | Keep heading north for lush jungles, hill tribes, and |
| is so popular. With the world economy shrinking, | | | | river rafting expeditions. Up north in Chiang Mai |
| Thailand has become an even better choice to | | | | you will also find some of the best shopping in all |
| visit. Hotel prices have been cut and flights have | | | | of Thailand at the Chiang Mai night market. Chiang |
| become cheaper. If that wasn't enough of a | | | | Mai also boasts some amazing temples and is one |
| reason, here are some others: | | | | of the centers of Buddhism in the country. If you |
| Thailand has some of the best beaches in the | | | | head a little further north to Chiang Rai, you can |
| world. Whether you want empty beaches or lush | | | | use this city as a base to explore the wild and |
| resorts, Thailand has an island for you. You can | | | | undeveloped north. |
| choose between Phuket, a popular family | | | | However, the best part of Thailand is its beaches |
| destination, Ko Phang Nagn, a popular destination | | | | and any trip to the country requires spending a lot |
| with backpackers, or Ko Lipe, an out of the way | | | | of time at one of its many islands. With so many |
| destination in the south of Thailand. No matter | | | | islands, there is bound to be one that suits your |
| where you go, you will find wide white sand | | | | travel style. The lesser known and touristed |
| beaches, crystal clear diving, cheap | | | | islands such as Ko Lipe, offer travelers cheaper |
| accommodation, amazing seafood, and great | | | | accommodation, more authentic interaction with |
| diving. | | | | the locals, better diving, and less crowds to share |
| If beaches and diving aren't interesting to you, | | | | the beaches with. Most people come here for the |
| Thailand a a variety of other activities for you. | | | | sun and there is good reason to. Whatever your |
| There are many historical sites such as | | | | reason to come here, you will have a great time |
| Sukkotthai, Lopburi, and Ayutthaya There you | | | | with so many available choices. |