Before You Go
- Confirm passport validity and entry requirements.
- Check whether a tourist visa is required.
- Keep digital copies of important documents.
- Consider purchasing travel insurance.
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Welcome to Thailand, a Southeast Asian country where glittering golden temples meet stunning tropical islands and vibrant street life. Bangkok's ornate temples, including Wat Arun and the Grand Palace, showcase centuries of Thai artistry and devotion. Thailand's southern islands, including Phi Phi and Koh Samui, offer dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise waters. Chiang Mai's old city and surrounding mountains offer a more relaxed introduction to northern Thai culture and cuisine. Thailand's night markets burst with color, street food, and the lively energy that defines much of daily life. Traditional Thai massage and wellness retreats reflect the country's deep-rooted holistic healing traditions. Elephant sanctuaries throughout the north offer ethical encounters with Thailand's beloved national animal. Thailand invites travelers to experience a country of spiritual beauty, tropical paradise, and warm hospitality.
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Discover some of Thailand's most popular flavors, traditional dishes and memorable local treats during your visit.
Pad Thai is a well-known part of Thailand's cuisine and offers visitors a flavorful introduction to the country's food traditions.
Tom Yum Goong is a well-known part of Thailand's cuisine and offers visitors a flavorful introduction to the country's food traditions.
Green Curry is a well-known part of Thailand's cuisine and offers visitors a flavorful introduction to the country's food traditions.
Som Tam is a well-known part of Thailand's cuisine and offers visitors a flavorful introduction to the country's food traditions.
Massaman Curry is a well-known part of Thailand's cuisine and offers visitors a flavorful introduction to the country's food traditions.
Khao Soi is a well-known part of Thailand's cuisine and offers visitors a flavorful introduction to the country's food traditions.
Mango Sticky Rice is a well-known part of Thailand's cuisine and offers visitors a flavorful introduction to the country's food traditions.
Boat Noodles is a well-known part of Thailand's cuisine and offers visitors a flavorful introduction to the country's food traditions.
Thai Basil Chicken is a well-known part of Thailand's cuisine and offers visitors a flavorful introduction to the country's food traditions.
Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia never to have been colonized by a European power, a distinction it maintained by skillfully playing rival colonial powers against one another during the height of European expansion in the region. The country was formerly known as Siam, and it's home to the Grand Palace in Bangkok, a sprawling complex of ornate temples and royal buildings that has served as the official residence of Thai kings since the late 18th century.
Thailand is the world's largest exporter of rice, and its cuisine, blending influences from China, India, and neighboring Southeast Asian countries, has become one of the most globally popular national cuisines in the world. The country is also home to Wat Rong Khun, popularly known as the "White Temple," a strikingly modern, all-white Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai completed by a single living artist who incorporated pop culture references, including superheroes, into its otherwise traditional religious imagery.
Thailand's Erawan Museum houses a massive three-headed elephant statue standing roughly 140 feet tall, one of the largest bronze statues in the world, built to house religious artifacts inside its enormous body.
