The 5 Most Popular Travel Destinations in Thailand

Travelers who are planning a trip to Thailand may choose from a variety of wonderful travel destinations. There are many beautiful Thai islands which they can select as well as other travel destinations such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

Tourists can choose to visit northern Thailand which has beautiful mountains, magnificent flora and fauna and unique hill tribes. Those passengers who have a preference for a relaxing holiday nice beach can choose to stay at one of the popular Thai travel destinations such as Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin or Koh Samui.


Thailand has something to offer to all travelers which is why Thailand is such an ideal tourist destination. If you need help in deciding where in Thailand you should spend your holiday then be sure to consider the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand following the trail.

Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and almost all travelers to Thailand will pass through this popular Thai travel destination. Although Bangkok has a bad reputation due to bad traffic problems and air pollution, Bangkok is definitely a destination where every traveler should spend a few days during their vacation in Thailand. Bangkok has many great attractions such as beautiful Buddhist temples, a variety of spectacular shopping malls and unique activities such as the floating market.

Phuket

One of the visited travel destinations in Thailand is Phuket. This popular island is in fact the largest island of Thailand and Phuket has many attractions to offer its visitors. The beaches in Phuket are among the most beautiful beaches of Thailand and there are plenty of excellent Phuket beach resorts from which travelers can select. Many travelers choose to visit Phuket on vacation because of Phuket's famous nightlife of the world and the many great bars of Phuket. Other popular tourist attractions in Phuket include the Phuket Fantasea show, the Simon Cabaret Show and of course a number of quality golf courses worldwide. A number of different airlines offer multiple daily flights from one airport from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport.

Pattaya

Pattaya is the beach resort area that is located nearest to Bangkok which is why many local Bangkok residents visit Pattaya during weekends. The beach in Pattaya is not really very impressive when compared to the beaches found on Phuket or Samui beach however is not the primary reason that Pattaya is one of the most popular travel destinations in Thailand. The biggest attraction for many visitors is actually the lively nightlife to be found in Pattaya. There are thousands of beer bars and other nightlife venues in Pattaya where visitors can mingle with the lovely Thai girls working in these establishments. The fastest way to reach Pattaya from Bangkok is by car. A taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya will cost you around 1200 THB.

Samui

Samui is a beautiful tropical island which is located on the east coast of Thailand. The beaches on Samui are even more beautiful then those found in Phuket. The most popular beaches on Samui are all located on the east coast of Koh Samui and are beach Chaweng, Lamai beach and Big Buddha beach. If you are looking for a resort on Samui that offers plenty of activities and plenty of nightlife venues then be sure to reserve a hotel or a resort on Chaweng Beach. Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways offer several daily flights from Bangkok to Samui.

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai offers travelers a different kind of holiday experience then what those travelers visiting one of the destinations of the beach experience. Chiang Mai is located in the mountains in northern Thailand. Chiang Mai is a great destination for those travelers who really want to experience Thai culture and the cultures of hill tribes. If you enjoy nature then Chiang Mai is a great choice as there are several great attractions in and around Chiang Mai such as trekking, rafting, elephant riding and visits to hill tribes near. A number of different airlines offer several flights a day to Chiang Mai from any one of the airports in Bangkok. The best time to visit Chiang Mai is during Song Kran which is the Thai New Year festival.