The
only country in south-east Asia that has been untouched by colonial
rule, Thailand is visited by plenty of tourists every year. A strong
presence of Buddhism, monarchy and military has greatly influenced
the social and political structure of this country. But certain
regions like southern provinces have a significant population of
Muslims and ethnic Malays. Bangkok, the capital city, has grown
rapidly over the years and has become one of Asia's most vibrant
cities. Many other cities of the country have been instrumental in
the development of Thailand
tourism
and attracted many travelers, mainly from the western countries. All
these cities offer tremendous opportunities for shopping as well
several leisure activities. There are many regions that have
beautiful natural surroundings and include waterfalls, forests and
sandy beaches. Economy of Thailand has achieved a great deal of
stability in recent times under the able leadership of its new prime
minister. Excellent infrastructure of this region also contributes to
a great extent in facilitating travel.
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| Thailand Nightlife |
Bangkok
is the capital of Thailand and a cosmopolitan city, inviting many
visitors to its exciting nightlife and cultural activities. Tourists
would find many interesting places
to see
in this particular region, which include the Grand Palace and temple
complexes that date back to the late eighteenth century. Floating
Market is another great attraction for several tourists, where they
can see plenty of boats moving through narrow canals offering
vegetables and fruits for sale. To the north of the country lies a
city and province called Chiang Mai. It is well-known for its
mountains and forests which take travelers closer to nature and
provide a huge relief from soaring temperatures. This province also
has a famous temple known as 'Wat Chedi Luang', which was built in
the early fifteenth century. Certain areas around the city are
inhabited by indigenous tribes that still practice their tradition of
elongating the neck using metal rings. People traveling to Thailand
never miss Phuket, which is home to some of the best beaches.
Nightlife in this part of the world is well-known among numerous
tourists, as it gives plenty of options such as bars, cabaret shows,
alcohol and great music. Another interesting town to visit is
Pattaya, which has several attractions like beaches, floating markets
and a Bottle Art Museum. Ayutthaya is a place where one can find
plenty of ancient ruins that date back to the mid-fourteenth century.
It also has several old temples, fortresses, memorials and
monasteries. Tourists can find many interesting statues in its
temples, which include a 39-foot long reclining Buddha.
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In
recent times, many travel companies have come up with some
interesting travel packages to attract tourists who are interested in
visiting Thailand. Different types of packages are designed to suit
the budgets and travel preferences of travelers. Itineraries that are
included in them provide wonderful opportunities for tourists to
visit most of the attractions in the country. Almost all the travel
companies have their own websites on which travelers can book
Thailand
packages
that are best suited for them. Recent developments in technology have
made these websites more user-friendly, helping the individuals
browsing these sites to move through all the sections quite easily.
Most of these websites offer all the aspects of travel, such as
flight booking, hotel reservations and holiday packages. Often, there
are discount schemes and special offers made available on these
sites. This offers a chance for travelers to have greater savings
that come in handy during their vacations in Thailand. Some travel
websites also provide plenty of valuable information about Thailand,
such as places to visit, options in accommodation and festivals of
the country.
