Thailand Things to Do

Thailand is a bigger country than most people think. Anybody wanting to go there and see all the nooks and crannies in one go will quickly find that you can use up your entire vacation in Southeast Asia exploring just this one country. That is why your time would be better served by prioritizing the more well-known sites. For a first timer, your first stop is Bangkok.

When one thinks of Thailand they see the sprawling lengths of Bangkok or the fantastic exotic beach scene of Phuket, but never the historically rich regions of the Issan in the south. Although the area does not quite have the beaches or the big city, it has in stunning temples, waterfalls and architecture—not to mention few visitors, making it ideal for those looking to go off the beaten track.

If you happen to be in or around the beautiful southern Thai coast of Koh Samui, there is a great eco-destination there called the Samui Butterfly Garden. Located near a hill at Laem Natien, the butterfly garden features literally hundreds of different kinds of butterflies, both common and exotic.

The search for unknown island treasures in Thailand is a pursuit that has the potential of diminishing returns for travelers at some point in the not too distant future. Luckily, the returns experienced by tourists today aren’t likely to be diminished anytime soon, provided they’re willing to be discerning. The following suggestions are the hottest tips on offer at the very moment.

It would be a travesty to travel all the way to Southeast Asia without interacting with some of the local wildlife. Luckily, such interactions aren’t difficult to arrange.

For starters, Bangkok has a great deal to offer.

To the uninitiated, all of Thailand might seem off the beaten path (well, perhaps not Bangkok), but it’s worth doing a little research to pick destinations that will take away from the crowds and into some of the most pristine parts of southeast Asia. The following are a few suggestions: