The Best of Thailand

Some of Thailand's best are not just the best in Thailand but could be ranked as some of the best in Asia or even the world in our oppinion.

The Best Ancient Sites in Thailand :

I. Ayutthaya

II. Sukhothai the UNESCO World heritage sites.

The Best Buddha Statues in Thailand:

I. The Emerald Buddha housed in the Wat Phra Kaeo in the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok.

II. Wat Po, Reclining Buddha, Bangkok

III. The Golden Buddha housed in the Wat Traimit, Bangkok.

The Best Diving in Thailand:

I. Koh Tao is reputed to be one of the best dive sites in the world.

II. Pattaya has some great diving too.

The Best Food from Thailand :

I. Tom yam kung - Spicy shrimp soup, is number one with westerners coming to thailand.

II. Kaeng khiao wan kai - Green Thai (chicken) curry a close second!

III. Phat Thai - Fried noodles Thai style.

The Best of Thailand's Islands:

I. Koh Samui, as a great holiday destination.

II. Koh Phi Phi as an idyllic hot spot

III. Phuket for everything you need on an island

IV. Koh Jam for its remoteness.

The Best Journeys in Thailand:

I. The River Cruise on the Chao Phraya River between Bangkok and Ayutthaya

The Best Market in Thailand:

I. Chiang Mai's night market - popular with tourists and locals alike.

II. Chatuchak (Weekend) Market, Bangkok - more than 5,000 stalls.

The Best Museums in Thailand:

I. The National Museum, Bangkok.

II. The Jim Thompson House Museum, Bangkok

The Best National Parks in Thailand:

I. Khao Sok, a reserve with elephants, bear, tigers and leopards and a region where you can see the largest of Thailand's lotus flowers the 'bua phut' or giant lotus - Rafflesia kerri meyer (It gets its name from Sir Stamford Raffles, who was the first to find another species at Sabah in Eastern Malaysia)

II. Thale Ban - a favourite amongst bird watchers.

III. Doi Inthanon, includes Thailand's highest mountain.

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