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Thailand’s capital combines royal landmarks, historic neighbourhoods, and modern city life, with the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun forming its essential cultural core.
Set in a mountain valley in Mae Hong Son province, Pai is known for its relaxed atmosphere, hot springs, waterfalls, and access to northern Thailand’s countryside.
Founded in 1296 as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai remains northern Thailand’s cultural centre, known for its temples, markets, and Old City.
Thailand’s largest island, Phuket combines beaches and marine activities with Phuket Old Town, where Sino-Portuguese architecture reflects the island’s history as a trading centre.
Thailand’s former capitals, Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, preserve major temple and palace ruins, with both recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their historical significance.
Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is the country’s second-largest island and a base for exploring Ang Thong Marine National Park and nearby islands.
Thailand’s first national park, established in 1962, spans four provinces and protects forests inhabited by elephants, gibbons, hornbills and other wildlife.
On Thailand’s Andaman coast, Krabi is known for limestone karsts, offshore islands and beaches, with Railay accessible only by boat because of surrounding cliffs.