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Thailand - An Overview

Thailand trip can be wrapped up in 3 to 5 days if you are running short of time and just want to cover the main attractions such as Bangkok, a few cultural sites and popular beaches or island. But, if you are a bit flexible with time, a one-to-two-week trip is enough to give you a glimpse of different regions of Thailand such as the northern city of Chiang Mai, explore the ancient city of Ayutthaya and then head south towards Phuket and spend some quality time on the beaches. A trip is entirely dependent on your interests and duration.

Culture of Thailand

The historical name of Thailand is Siam and officially, it is called the Kingdom of Thailand. It is a country with a huge Buddhism influence located in Southeast Asia, at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula. Thai culture has evolved over the years under the influence of India, China, Cambodia, and the rest of Southeast Asia. The national religion of Thailand is Theravada Buddhism which has incorporated values of many regional beliefs that have originated from Hinduism, and animism as well as a primitive form of worship.

Thai Art is famous all over the World for its uniqueness and is mostly influenced by Buddhist art. Also, some of the scenes have been excerpted from the Indian epics. Honeymoon couples who have an eye for art and culture cannot miss this Southeast Asian country because it has a lot to offer from a cultural point of view apart from beaches and temples. Couples can also explore traditional Thai paintings mainly comprised of book illustrations and paintings of famous palaces and temples. The influence of indigenous civilizations of the Mon is also prevalent in Thai paintings.

Some of the amazing tourist destinations of Thailand that honeymoon couples cannot afford to miss are as follows:

Places to visit in Thailand

Bangkok

Though Bangkok is quite popular for its city life, it also has a lot to offer such as various Historical sites as well as religious sites such as temples. Examples of remarkable architecture that you can explore are Wat Phra Sri Rattanasamaram (Phra Kaew), Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangalaram (wat pho), wat arun Ratchawararam, Wat Sra Ket and Phra Bor Banphot (Golden Mountain). Besides, you can explore other interesting places such as palaces, museums, parks, and a large number of shopping centers such as Chatuchak Weekend Market, Sampeng Market, Yaowarat, and Phahurat night market or luxury level.

Koh Samui

Considered to be the largest island present in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui has another two sisters by the name of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao which are also quite famous but less than Koh Samui. Honeymoon couples will be flooded with options of water sports on this island. Some of them are diving, snorkeling, swimming as well as basking on the picturesque jungle-backed beaches. Apart from highly demanded water sports, boat tours by the side of the Ang Thong National Marine Park can also be enjoyed by couples who don’t want to tickle their adrenaline hormones and simply want to sit back and release stress in the lap of Mother Nature.

Things to do in Koh Samui

Sunbathe and swim on the beaches of Koh Samui (Chewang beach is known to be the most popular)
Take a tour of Ang Thong National Marine Park
Choose Ko Tao for Diving and Snorkeling, which is the smallest of the three islands (considered to be one of the best diving spots in Southeast Asia)
Discovering the Secret Buddha Garden (located at one of the highest hills in Koh Samui)
Visit Phra Yai Temple
Rejuvenate your taste buds at Fisherman’s Village Bophut
Rock climbing at Lamai beach

Floating market, Thailand

One of the most fascinating markets in the World, the floating market is a market where goods are sold over the river on a boat. It originated during the time when there was only water transport available in Thailand but now it serves as one of the top tourist attractions. Honeymoon couples can visit this market and shop here at affordable rates. The main aim of this floating market is to help tourists to experience riverside shopping. One of the most popular floating markets in Thailand is Amphawa floating market due to its authenticity. And the largest one is Damnoen Saduak floating market, located in Damnoen Saduak District which remains open seven days a week, from 6:30 am to 11 pm.

Chiang Mai

This city was founded in the year 1926 and is a mountainous city in northern Thailand. It also holds the record of being the largest city in northern Thailand and the second-largest city in Thailand. There are more than 117 Buddhist temples in this city. The most popular ones that honeymoon couples can visit and seek blessings are as follows:

1) Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, which stands on the mountain named Doi Suthep and was established in the year 1383.

2) Wat Chiang man (the oldest temple of this city), standing strong since the 13th century

3) Wat Phra Singh, in effect from the year 1345, is a perfect example of classic northern Thai-style architecture

4) Wat Chedi Luang, was damaged by an earthquake in the 16th century and only two-thirds of it are present

Phi Phi islands

Amalgamations of a group of islands, Phi phi islands are situated in the middle of Phuket and the Straits of Malacca coast of Thailand. The largest, as well as the most populated island of this group, is Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Le is the second-largest. Couples can reach this island by speedboats or long-tail boats from Krabi or Phuket. Though it was initially populated by fishermen of Thailand but it has become a coconut plantation now.

Safari World

One of the favorite tourist destinations of Thailand is the Safari World which was inaugurated in the year 1988 and comprises two parks namely Marine Park and Safari Park. Spread across an area of approximately 690 acres of land, 480 acres are dedicated to the open zoo present here and 180 acres for its bird park.

Safari Park is considered to be the largest section of this park and is home to large herds of Asian as well as African ungulates, accompanied by a very large waterbirds sanctuary. A wide range of species of fauna occupies this park which includes Black wildebeest, Impala, White rhinoceros, Nyala, Sitatunga, Ankole cattle, Cape buffalo, and many more. Couples who love to explore wildlife simply cannot miss this location. The waterbird sanctuary houses many rare avian species such as the Great white pelican, Painted stork, Marabou stork, grey crowned crane, and many more.

Marine Park is the hub of some of the major attractions of Safari World. There are seven shows taking place inside this Marine Park that the couples cannot miss. Some of such shows are Dolphin shows, Spy war shows, Orangutan boxing shows, and bird shows. There is a very attractive aviary called Mini World where couples can fetch the opportunity of feeding hundreds of free-flying sun conures with their hands.

Ayutthaya

This city once used to be a significant centre of global diplomacy and commerce but today, it is only an archeological ruin. The remains of tall prang (reliquary towers) and Buddhist monasteries of monumental proportions can give you a proper idea about the city’s past glory and splendor of its architecture. The Ayutthaya school of arts showcases the ingenuity and the creativity of the Ayutthaya civilization as well as its ability to assimilate a multitude of foreign influences. A large number of palaces and the Buddhist monasteries were constructed during that time, such as Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Couples wishing to explore the art and architecture of this country can visit this place for an unforgettable experience.

Reclining Buddha

It is an image considered to be very auspicious for the people who follow Buddhism and holds very significant importance. It represents Buddha lying down during his last illness and when he was about to enter the parinirvana. Buddha seems to lie on his right side with his head resting on a cushion or on his right elbow, supporting his head with his hand. Located in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok, Wat Pho is a Buddhist temple which is also known as the Temple of Reclining Buddha.

Couples can also visit the Big Buddha statue which is situated in the Wat Muang temple, with a height of 300 ft and a width of 210 ft. It is composed of concrete but painted in gold.

The cuisine of Thailand

Guay teow is one of the most popular dishes in Thailand which is prepared using chicken, pork, or beef as well as either rice noodles or egg noodles. Sometimes, vendors may also add wontons or meatballs to the broth. It is best served with a selection of condiments such as sugar, dried chilli peppers, lime juice, and fish sauce.
Tom kha gai is another famous dish that has been specially designed for people with low tolerance to spice. This dish comes with lots of creamy coconut milk creating a rich sweet soup.
Som tam is a popular dish among the people of Northeastern Thailand and comes in a variety of styles, such as shredded green papaya, tomatoes, carrots, peanuts, dried shrimp, runner beans, palm sugar, tamarind pulp, and plenty of chillies. In order to amplify the flavour, the ingredients are mixed together using a mortar and pestle.

Best time to visit Thailand

The best time to visit Thailand is from November to February because during this time of the year, you will be able to enjoy dry and sunny weather. If you are a beach baby and wish to chill out on the beach, then March to April are ideal months to plan your holiday.