Thailand is located in the central part of Indochina. It borders with Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos and Myanmar. First and foremost, this is a country of friendly, curious, pleasant and smiling people. Their official symbol of luck – the elephant – will accompany you at every step and the elephant will be an unavoidable memory from your holiday spent in Thailand. The beautiful statues of Buddha are making the amazing old temples even more attractive. While you are there you will find many unusual types of fruit and while we are talking about food it is good to mention that their cuisine is an attraction for itself. The largest river in Thailand is Menam Chao Phraya also known as the river of kings. Thailand is also very rich in gems and ores.
The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. This city represents a real urban jungle with mixed scents, dense traffic and amazing nightlife. One of the most interesting places that you can visit while in Thailand is the jungle. Along with the elephants (your transportation vehicle) and a local guide you will explore the nature untouched by human hand. At the heart of the jungle you will get the chance to meet some indigenous tribes.
However, the core of hedonism in Thailand is the beaches. Almost every beach is sandy and with beautiful small white or yellow sand. Sunbathing, drinking coconut milk, yoga and meditation, Muay Thai training are some of the things that you can find on these beaches. During the night you can enjoy the wild parties.
Phuket is an island located in southwest Thailand in the Andaman Sea. It is located in the homonymous province whose capital also bears the same name – Phuket. Phuket Island is the biggest island in Thailand and covers an area of around 540 square kilometers. This is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Asia and in the world. The old town in Phuket, Chinese-colonial palaces, beautiful beaches, temples (Wat Chalong), Banga Road (night life), the panoramic view of Phuket are some of the things that you can enjoy while you are on this incredible island.

Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia which has never been ruled by colonial authorities of the Western superpowers. This unique country has managed to preserve its tradition and culture but yet the people that live there are very pleasant and friendly and this is one of the main reasons why millions of tourists from every part of the world travel to Thailand every year. There are many places where you can go while you are there but it is always a good idea to have a plan because you will be surprised how fast time flies when you are in Thailand.

So, the first destination which you would probably visit even without our suggestion is the capital Bangkok. Bangkok or the Venice of East as some people call it, is a place that combines history and modern times in an original way. Visitors can see the harmonic mixture of grandiose royal palaces and ancient Buddhist temples and skyscrapers that reach the skies above this unforgettable city. This city has a population of over 8 million people and it is also known as a destination with spectacular nightlife.

Another popular destination in Thailand is Pattaya. Pattaya was a small fishermen’s village few decades ago and its beauty and potential was first recognized by American soldiers. Soon after, this village became an international tourist center which works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. Pattaya is known worldwide for its beautiful beaches, exclusive restaurants and “wild” nightlife. If you are not in the mood to be part of some crowd you can always rent small boats and visit some of the neighboring islands.

Finally, those who want to travel o Thailand should definitely find some time to visit Phuket Island. This island known as the pearl of the Andaman Sea is the biggest island in Thailand. While you are there you can visit the amazing Phang Nga Bay, the old town in Phuket, the island of James Bond, Bangla Road (famous for its nightlife), Phi Phi island and get involved in many interesting activities.